Community Resources

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps cover heating and energy costs for families and individuals that qualify. LEAP accepts applications every year beginning November 1 through April 30. LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating, but rather to help alleviate some of the burden associated with the colder months. If you received LEAP last year and still reside at the same address, a LEAP application packet will be mailed to you on or before November 1.

Aid to the Needy and Disabled provides cash assistance to eligible Colorado residents. Individuals must be ages 18 to 59, determined disabled by a medical doctor, and be unable to work for a minimum of 6 months. Applicants for Aid to the Needy and Disabled must apply for Social Security benefits. Medicaid is not a benefit of this program.

Jefferson Center has also expanded our substance use disorder services with our new Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. Mobile MAT is a grant-funded initiative provided through Jefferson Center that is designed to help assist and serve those ages 16 and older that are struggling with opioid use and other co-occurring challenges. Learn more about Mobile MAT here.

Since 1958, The Jefferson Center has provided high-quality mental and behavioral health care and counseling in multiple Colorado communities, one person or family at a time. Our exceptional health care services focus on assisting you with counseling, psychiatry, substance use disorders, and crisis.

The Jefferson County Veterans Services Office helps Veterans who live in Jefferson County apply for Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. Assistance is free.

The JFS Emergency Housing Assistance program (EHAP) provides limited financial aid and case management to Denver-area individuals and families who are facing homelessness. We provide individuals and families living on very low incomes with rent assistance, case management, and access to other supportive services. Everyone who receives financial assistance meets with a case manager to review their budget, resources, and future plans. Beyond meeting clients’ immediate need for emergency financial assistance.

Jewish Family Mental Health Specialists provides counseling services for youth, adults, couples, and families. Sessions are offered in-person or virtual. They offer a sliding-fee schedule for those with limited financial resources. We accept private insurance, self-pay, Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Joyful Journeys fights poverty to help improve lives by providing critical human services like food, clothes, household items, hygiene products, baby items and school supplies.We proactively create impact by providing tutoring and after school support, exercise and nutrition classes, sports and arts programs, financial literacy courses and resume building assistance. We also host community gardens, clean the streets, help struggling families over the holidays and MORE!!!

We are a donation-based food pantry. We serve anyone in need, all are welcome! Moving forward we will only have Essential appointments Monday to Friday with NO MORE WALK-IN DAYS.

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The Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC), is a faith-based nonprofit. Since 2006, they have served 20,000 low-income community members with legal services in the greater metro Denver area. They provide full civil legal representation, legal consultations, advocacy and legal workshops that help survivors, immigrants and other clients seek justice.

CIRC's emergency fund provides rapid resppnse financial support to immigrant individuals and families impacted by unprecedented levelas of immigration enforcement and detention. Funds will be used for individuals' and families' needs.

Pediatric health care providers dedicated to providing high quality health care for Adams County children. Established in 1978, they operate under the philosophy that every child deserves health care. They are a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization created specifically to meet the needs of children ages birth to 21 who otherwise could not afford health care.

Pediatric health care providers dedicated to providing high quality health care for Adams County children. Established in 1978, they operate under the philosophy that every child deserves health care. They are a 501(c)(3) non- profit organization created specifically to meet the needs of children ages birth to 21 who otherwise could not afford health care.

Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND) is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality, affordable dental care to children in need throughout Colorado. Since 1912, KIND has helped thousands of children each year get the dental services they need at a cost their families can afford. KIND is committed to providing dental care that is respectful of and responsive to the specific cultural needs of the communities we serve.