The following resources are available in the Golden and wider
community. Inclusion of a program or information on this page is
provided as a service to families and should not be construed as an
endorsement or recommendation by Free Horizon Montessori or Jeffco
Public Schools.
Safe2Tell - Make a Call. Make a Difference.
877.542.7233
877.542.SAFE
Website
Safe2Tell
provides young people a way to report any threatening behaviors or
activities endangering themselves or someone they know, in a way that
keeps them safe and anonymous.
Safe2Tell is a 501c3
not-for-profit organization based on the Colorado Prevention Initiative
for School Safety with initial funding from The Colorado Trust. The
program focuses on kids and the issues they face today. This program
was based on the Columbine Commission Report's recommendation that
students need a safe and anonymous way to keep lines of communication
open. They realized that tragedies could be prevented if young poeple
had a way to tell someone that they knew without fearing retaliation.
Hunger Free Colorado - Hunger Free Hotline
720.382.2920
Website
The
Hunger Free Hotline is a bilingual (English and Spanish) toll-free
number that connects people to needed food. Food Assistance Navigators
ask callers high-level screening questions so that the recommendations
are tailored to each caller's unique situation. They refer clients to
food pantries, congregate feeding sites, the Food Assistance Program
(also known as SNAP or Food Stamps), the Summer Food Service Program,
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), and more. The Food Assistance
Navigators provide callers with detailed information about eligibility
requirements and help prepare clients to apply for and access the
federal nutrition assistance programs.
The Hunger Free Hotline is available 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Call 720.382.2920.
Family Tree - Domestic Violence Services
3805 Marshall Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303.422.2133
Website
Since
1976, Family Tree has provided an array of inter-related service and
shelter to families and youth of Metro Denver to overcome child abuse,
domestic violence, and homelessnes. Family Tree Children's Services keeps children safe from abuse and neglect and helps stabilize families. Family Tree Domestic Violence Services
increases the safety and healing of children, parents, and individuals
from the effects of domestic violence by providing a continuum of
support services, education, and resources for them and their
community. Family Tree Homeless Services reduces
homelessness by assisting families and individuals who are homeless or
at risk of homelessness in obtaining supportive services to address
immediate needs, sustain or improve self-sufficiency, and obtain safe,
stable housing.
The Action Center - Pathways to Self-Sufficiency
8755 W. 14th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
303.237.7704 Email
Website
The
Action Center is a nonprofit human services agency serving residents of
Jefferson County and the homeless. The Action Center's mission is to
provide an immediate response to basic human needs and to promote
pathways to self-sufficiency. Since 1968, The Action Center has been
committed to expanding and refining its services to meet clients'
ever-changing needs. The Action Center's goal is to give clients a
continuum of services to meet their current needs and the means to
become self-sufficient. In working toward this goal, The Action
Center's services focus on three areas: Intervention, Connection, and
Prevention.
Clients in need of help are encouraged to visit The
Action Center in person at 8755 West 14th Avenue in Lakewood. This
location provides almost all of The Action Center's services. Please
bring photo identification and proof of residency (electric bill, cable
bill, etc.) to receive help. All clients must sign in at the front desk
and wait to meet with a counselor who helps connect clients with
services. Services include a food pantry, clothing bank, bus tokens,
homeless shelter, tenant/landlord counseling, financial assistance
(rent, utilities, photo ID, birth certificates, prescriptions), and
seasonal services (school supply distribution, Thanksgiving food
distribution, and Santa Shop).
Colorado Homeless Families - From Homeless to Self-Sufficiency
PO Box 740130
Arvada, CO 80006
303.420.6634 Email
Website
Colordo
Homeless Families (CHF) is a non-profit transitional housing program.
CHF serves families with children who are classified as "New
Poor" (families who are homeless for the first time) or "Working
Poor" (families who earn low wages and cannot keep up wtih the rising
cost of living, including housing).
CHF houses families for 18
months to two years, during which time the adults must be attending
school and/or working in a position that will allow their families to
become self-sufficient by the end of the program. A variety of programs
have been established to aid families in reaching this goal.
Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Building Hope, Changing Lives, Strengthening Community
PO Box 740130
Arvada, CO 80006
303.425.0300 24 Hours/7 Days a Week
303.432.5540 TDD
800.201.5264 Email
Website
Jefferson
Center for Mental Health (JCMH) is the not-for-profit community mental
health center serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties since
1958. Their mission is to promote mental health and provide quality
mental health services for persons with emotional problems and/or
serious mental illness. JCMH partners with the community, working
together to create a place that fosters mental health and supports those
with mental health challenges.
JCMH services are provided
through numerous clinical locations in their three county service area,
in addition to schools, nursing homes, senior centers, and other partner
locations throughout the community. Jefferson Center for Mental Health
has an "ability to pay" policy, which is based on income, number of
dependents, and availability of other funding sources for this purpose.
PEAK Parent Center
611 North Weber, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719.531.9452 Email
Website
The
mission of PEAK Parent Center is to provide training, information, and
technical assistance to equip families of children birth through
twenty-six including all disability conditions with strategies to
advocate successfully for their children. As a result of PEAK's
services to families and professionals, children and adults with
disabilities live rich, active lives participating in full members of
their schools and communities.
PEAK Parent Center is Colorado's
federally designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTI). PEAK
assists families and others through services like its telephone
hotline, workshops, conferences, website, and publications. As a PTI,
PEAK offers parent-to-parent support but does not hold support group
meetings. We work one-on-one with families and also collaborate with
state government and the education, rehabilitation, and medical
communities to make system changes that improve outcomes for children.
Jeffco Public Schools Seminars for Parents of Gifted Children
Jeffco Public Schools Ed Center
1828 Denver West Drive
Building 27, 5th Floor Board Room
Parents of gifted children need access to a variety of
resources, networking and support to help guide them through their
child's academic journey. The GT Department will be offering, in
conjunction with JAGC (Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children)
GT Parenting Seminars. The presentations are prepared by various
professionals on issues related to gifted children. The Parent
Seminars focus on supporting the children, parents and educators while
offering the resources and networking that are needed.
Connected Parents, Thriving Kids Workshops
Susan Monahan, LCSW 303.257.7047 email
Debra Nielson, PsyD 720.301.2185 email
This course is an Imago Parenting Class based on the book "Getting the
Love That Heals" by Harville Hendrix. This course will provide tools to
consciously guide children throughout hte various stages of develpment,
methods for deep listening and understanding, strategies for developing
healthy, empowering relationships, and education about developmental
stages. Contact Susan Monahan or Debra Nielson for information about
upcoming workshops.
Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented
Website
The purpose of the Colorado Association for Gifted & Talented
(CAGT) is to foster an understanding of all gifted children and their
exceptional needs, and to advocate for appropriate education through
partnerships with educators, parents, administrators, legislators, and
the general public.