Community Resources

The Fatherhood Program of Jefferson county offers FREE Parenting Classes (PDF) on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The classes are conducted on WebEx video chat. You need to email Cristina Bearden to make a referral or to register. We’re also still conducting appointments by phone. Feel free to email to set an appointment, or call 303-271-4284.

The Gathering Place provides low-barrier, trauma- informed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children facing homelessness and instability. With access to basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing, as well as long-term support such as housing assistance and mental health care, we empower individuals to rebuild their lives—all at no cost to those we serve.

The Initiative is a Colorado-based 501(c)3 organization specializing in providing services, support, and resources to people with disabilities who are experiencing domestic violence, abuse, neglect, sexual assault, other violent crime. While we specialize in serving people with disabilities, we will work with all survivors, regardless of disability status, documentation, immigration status, sexual orientation, or identity.

The Initiative (previously known as the Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities) is the only organization in Colorado that specializes in providing victim advocacy services to people with disabilities who are experiencing abuse or violence. While we provide services to all survivors who contact us regardless of disability status, we are proud to be able accommodate people with all kinds of disabilities, including physical, behavioral (including substance use disorder), sensory, cognitive, and, developmental.

The Iris Center is a nonprofit primary care clinic in Fort Collins, CO offering compassionate, high- quality, affirming healthcare that honors the whole person.The Iris Center does not bill insurance for office visits. This choice allows the clinic to remain independent and centered on patients rather than claims, quotas, or volume.

The National Federation of Families is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 affiliates and partners focused on the issues of families whose loved ones experience mental health and/or substance use disorders during their lifetime. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works.

The Raleigh House, a nationally recognized addiction and mental health treatment center in Denver, Colorado. They’ve helped thousands of clients recover from substance use disorders, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions since 2008.

The Redpoint Center was built on a simple belief: treatment works best when it's personal. As a locally owned program, we approach care differently than corporate treatment chains. Every clinician on our team is a licensed or certified Colorado provider, and every treatment plan is built around the individual, not a template. With locations across Colorado and flexible programming from full day treatment (PHP) to outpatient, we meet each person where they are.

The Rising Church has Jefferson Center for Mental Health services available via private, remote video conferencing Monday through Friday on demand. Case managers and Team Leads provide "warm hand- off," introducing clients to JCMH receptionists on the video call and offering to be present for the start of a therapy session so long as the client wants that support. Staff actively supports intake scheduling, appointment scheduling, resource navigation, and appointment reminders as desired by clients.

The Sturm Center provides high-quality, evidence- based and confidential behavioral health services on the University of Denver Campus in the Ammi Hyde Building. We welcome all Veterans (no matter discharge status, era or combat status), Service Members (including Guard and Reserve), and their families. We provide a wide range of behavioral health services and a variety of psychological assessments.

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.

The Village Institute is a holistic family support center for refugee and immigrant families in Northwest Aurora, Colorado. They help families build wealth, worth, and wellbeing by bringing family advocacy, resource navigation, career readiness training, early childhood education, and mental health services all under one roof.

The Thornton Assistance Program supports lower- income individuals by providing access to a variety of helpful services and resources. Funding is limited. This program includes:Thornton Water Assistance Program Community Connections.This program provides assistance to lower-income households in paying their water bills. This includes residents of apartment complexes, manufactured home parks, condominiums, and townhomes that receive water service from the City of Thornton. Can apply once per calendar year for up to $588.

Open on Mondays and Wednesdays fro 11:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (Food from Food Bank of the Rockies)

The Thornton Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our community, regardless of immigration status. We want to be clear: our department does not conduct immigration raids or participate in deportation efforts. Please visit this website for more immigration resources.