Resources
Resources
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 If you are unable to speak safely you can visit thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
- Safe Shelter: 303-772-0432
- Denver Department of Human Services, Project Safeguard 303-863-7233
- To report Child Abuse & Neglect 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
- Colorado Crisis Services Support and Counseling Text “TALK” to 38255 or call 844-493-8255
- Center for Trauma and Resilience: English 303-894-8000 or Spanish 720-718-8289 or for hard of hearing 711
- General Legal Help 303-837-1313
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers 303-860-1115
- The Colorado Afghan Evacuee Support Fund, fiscally sponsored by Rose Community Foundation, works to ensure that Colorado is prepared to welcome Afghan evacuees and connect them with community resources. Contributions will fund grants to organizations in Colorado that assist with resettlement of refugees, health and mental health needs for newcomers, legal services to create pathways for permanency in the U.S., and other assistance. Contributions to the fund can be made here:
bit.ly/COAfghanSupport. - Afghan Evacuee Overview & Benefits Eligibility – Serves as a key resource regarding Afghans’ eligibility for a wide array of programs. The document describes different immigration statuses Afghans may arrive with, and it indicates their broad eligibility for different programs and resources. Note that many programs have additional eligibility criteria that may need to be met:
bit.ly/CO-Afghanbenefits - Afghan FAQ: bit.ly/COAfghanFAQ
- The State of Colorado provides an update regarding the Afghan evacuation and Colorado’s response to support Afghans coming to our state:
bit.ly/COAfghanFAQ - Colorado Refugee Connect has compiled a list of ways you can support incoming refugees:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dRmQjbCOUOyyWl-XzDYxbmQvh0LUPsS1/view - MSU Denver’s Immigrant Services Program has issued a letter to staff, friends, and community containing several useful links to resources. Community members seeking ways to help should consult this document.
https://www.focuspoints.org/wp-content/uploads/MSU-Denver-Letter-w-Resources.pdf - The Colorado chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers association has compiled a list of AILA attorneys who are ready to provide legal services to help Coloradans gets family members out of Afghanistan.
- Link: A list of compiled resources for those wanting to help Afghans.
- The office of Colorado Congressman Jason Crow has compiled a listed of resources related to the Afghanistan evacuation. If you know someone who is looking for help, assistance, or needs a resource related to the evacuation, share this link with them:
https://crow.house.gov/afghanistan-evacuation-resources - The US Department of State has issued a resource for Americans living in Afghanistan:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/AfghanistanEvacuation.html - The office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette compiled this form for Afghans who need immediate help:
https://degette.house.gov/services/help-with-federal-agencies
Refugee Resettlement Agencies
For general support or assistance, please contact one of Colorado’s refugee resettlement agencies:
At this time, Focus Points does not have someone certified for supporting community members in accessing their driver’s license; however, we do have a community partnership with the organization that is leading this, CIRC.
- Driver’s licenses for all Coloradans – Informed Immigrant: Find detailed information on how to apply and obtain an SB251 driver’s license.
- SB-251 Driver’s Licenses — Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition: This link contains information about the why and how of SB251 driver’s licenses. Participants can also make an appointment with the DMV online, following instructions on this website.
- Participants can also call 720-295-2965 for assistance making the appointment.
Focus Points is currently not providing English classes directly. However, we have established a community partnership with the organization overseeing these classes, Community Hub.
Should you require further details, feel free to reach out to Community Hub either by email at CommunityHubs@dpsk12.org or by calling 720-424-3710. They welcome adult enrollments in September and January.
Additionally, we’ve compiled a list of other valuable resources for English language learning:
- Spring Institute: Available at https://springinstitute.org; https://springinstitute.org/adult-education/
- Denver Public Library’s English Learning Resources: Available at https://www.denverlibrary.org/content/learn-english
We encourage you to explore these opportunities as part of your language learning journey.
- Food Distribution Map Food Assistance Denver Metro Area
- We Don’t Waste: For more details about the mobile markets operated by We Don’t Waste, kindly consult their schedule website.
- Hunger Free Colorado 720-328-1284
- PEAK application Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps)
- Growhaus Fresh Food Distribution 720-515-4751
- Metro Caring Fresh food at no cost 303-860-7200
- Colorado Food Cluster Free meals for students 720-699-9978
- Denver Public Schools Free Meals
- Food Banks
- Food Resource Hotline 855-855-4626
- Tepeyac Community Health Center, 303-458-5302
- Medicaid/Medicare/CHP+: PEAK application
- Connect for Health Colorado 855-752-6749
- Resources for Immigrants
- Health Access Express Enrollment Van 303-912-0263
- Women’s Mobile Health Clinic 720-696-0887
- Financial Assitance for Breast Cancer patients 303-669-3113
- Medicaid and financial assistance enrollment van
- Free Eye exams and Glasses
- COVID 19 Resources and testing
- Denver County Temporary Rental and Utilities Assistance (TRUA): Dial 311 ext. 6
- Denver Human Services: Dial 211
- GES Coalition/Tierra Colectiva Community Land Trust Reach out to attend the next Tierra Colectiva orientation and learn how to buy a home in ZIP code 80216 with the Tierra Colectiva Community Land Trust. Call 720-432-1188 or email info@ges-coalition.org
- Property Tax Relief (Denver County) 720-944-4347
- Denver Human Services – Rental and Housing Assistance: 720-944-4347
- Brothers Redevelopment (Denver)
- North East Denver Housing Center – Housing and Utilities Assistance 303-377-3334
- Shelters and Motel Vouchers: 720-337-0400 and 303-294-0241
- Colorado Coalition – Beacon Place: 303-629-1667
- Adams County Housing and Utilities Assistance
- Aurora Emergency Rent Assistance: 303-738-8061 or email cshropshire@arapahoegov.com
Housing Legal Support:
- Please also attend Denver Human Services Free Eviction Clinic – Room 163 in the Denver City and County Building, located at 1437 Bannock St, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff are available to answer questions and assist if you are facing eviction.
- Adams County: https://covidrecovery.adcogov.org/housing-resources-assistance
- Arapahoe County: https://www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/community_resources/housing/rent_and_mortgage_assistance.php
- General Aid
- Colorado Legal Services 303-837-1313
- Colorado Lawyers Committee 720-507-8343
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers 303-860-1115
- Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy Pro Bono Program 303-628-9669
- DBA, Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinics 303-860-1115
- Money Management International 866-889-9347
- Criminal Defense
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 303-758-2454
- Federal Public Defender’s Office 303-294-7002
- Colorado Juvenile Defender Coalition 303-435-7232
- Disability
- The Arc of Colorado 303-864-9334
- The legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People 303-722-0300
- Colorado Aids Project 303-837-0166
- Discrimination
- Agency for Human Rights and Community Relations 720-913-8450
- American Civil Liberties Union 303-777-5482
- Colorado Civil Rights Division 303-894-2997
- Domestic Violence
- Denver Department of Human Services, Project Safeguard 720-618-3482
- The Colorado Anti-Violence Program 303-852-5094
- Employment
- Colorado Department of Labor & Employment 303-318-8000
- Division of Worker’s Compensation 303-318-8000
- U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Denver Field Office 800-669-4000
- Family
- Colorado Court Appointed Special Advoccates, Inc. (CASA) 303-623-5380
- Child Support
- Colorado Juvenile Defender Coalition (CJDC) 303-825-2044
- Family Tree, Inc 303-271-6559
- Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center 303-692-1165
- Fatherhood DHS 720-944-4347
- Foster Care 720-944-4347
- GLBT
- Anti-Defamation League 303-830-7177
- GLBT Community center Legal Initiatives Project 303-733-7743
- National Center for Lesbian Rights 415-392-6257
- Transgender Legal Defense & Education 646-862-9396
- Trans Youth Family Allies 888-462-8932
- Housing
- University of Colorado Criminal Defense Clinic 303-492-8126
- Denver Metro Fair Housing Center 720-279-4291
- US. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 303-672-5437
- Community Mediation Concepts 303-651-6534
- 9 to 5 Legal Support for Housing 303-628-0925
- Identification
- Denver Rescue Mission 303-297-1815
- Denver Urban Ministries 303-355-4896
- Holy Ghost Church 303-297-3441
- Urban Peak 303-974-2900
- Denver DA Identity Theft Support 720-913-9179
- Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Complaint 877-438-4338
- Native American
- Denver Indian Family Resource Center, 720-500-1020
- Denver Indian Center Inc. 303-936-2688
- Immigration
- El Centro Amistad 303-443-1713
- Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network 303-433-2812
Colorado Legal Services Migrant Farmworker Division 800-864-4330
- Focus Points’ Opportunities
- Colorado Unemployment Services: 303-318-8000
- Small Businesses: Denver Office of Economic Development
- Centro de los Trabajadores: https://centrodelostrabajadores.org/
- Express Employment: https://www.expresspros.com/
- Mi Casa Resource Center: https://micasaresourcecenter.org/
- Work Now: https://work-now.org/
- Focus Points therapist, Daniela Pacheco Olmedo: daniela.pachecoolmedo@wellpower.org
- Wellpower Mental Health, 303-504-7900
- Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255
- The Center for Trauma and Resilience 303-894-8000
- Suicide Help Hotline 844-493-8255 or text(TALK) to 38255
- Servicios de La Raza 303-458-5851
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s resources
- Behavioral / mental health and wellness services at Tepeyac Community Health Center
- Open Counseling: https://www.opencounseling.com/colorado/denver
- Spark the Change CO: https://www.sparkthechangecolorado.org/mental-health.html
- Behavioral Health Services: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/programs-individuals-needing-behavioral-health-services
- Denver County Temporary Rental & Utilities Assistance Dial 311 ext. 6
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) 1-866-432-8435
- Energy Outreach Colorado Payment assistance search
- Comcast Internet Essentials
- Xfinity program: https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
- Energy Resource Center Energy Efficiency Assistance 720-236-1321
- Additional Rent and Utility assistance
- Entouch Wireless Lifeline Phone Assistance 866-488-8719
- Utility Bill Help: https://puc.colorado.gov/utilitybillhelp
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development https://www.hud.gov/states/colorado/renting/energyprgms
If you haven’t found what you’re looking for, please dial 211 to speak with a Mile High United Way staff member who can assist you in connecting with the resources or services you need.
