Community Resources

Research your child care facility and find out more about all agencies through this website. You will find info on reports/complaints and investigations of child care facilities and individuals in Colorado.

Apply for a public defender in Colorado with our step-by-step guide. Learn about eligibility criteria, required documentation, office locations, and alternatives if you don’t qualify. Get legal assistance for criminal charges when you can’t afford a lawyer.

All children in Colorado can apply for up to 15 hours per week of tuition-free, high-quality preschool in their year before kindergarten through Colorado’s Universal Preschool program.

Colorado Works is Colorado's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. When you join Colorado Works, you can get help with a monthly cash payment, schooling, training, jobs and much more. Go to this website for specific information in your county.

Comitis Crisis Center, located on the edge of the Fitzsimmons campus, offers a variety of programs supporting families on their recovery journey—from trauma, mental health and substance use challenges, and housing instability.

The Educational Opportunity Center offers the community information on accessing higher education, planning, and assisting with completing the admissions and financial aid applications, offering Digital Literacy tools, helping with Financial Literacy coaching, exploring career options, and sharing private scholarship sources to low-income, first- generation students.

Community College of Denver’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, located at Lowry, provides preventive and therapeutic dental services to adults and children (ages four and older). With approximately 1,500 people visiting us annually, this clinic is a self- supporting, non-profit facility operated by college faculty, staff, and students. Students are instructed and supervised by dental hygiene faculty—provide all dental hygiene care while the clinic dentists provide dental exams for every patient.

The Community Economic Defense Project provides rental assistance, legal assistance/representation, and resource navigation for clients facing eviction, housing insecurity, and other types of economic hardship.

Community Food Share believes everyone deserves access to nutritious, healthy food. We partner with a network of 40+ food pantries and meal sites to provide free groceries, fresh produce, and nutritious meals for all.

Our person-centered approach at Community Reach Center provides frequent, meaningful connections to support you on your wellness journey.

The Community Reach Center provides access to affordable mental health care. Whether you’re a child, a teenager, or an adult, our friendly team provides personalized behavioral health services designed to support you in a way that fits your needs.

Group Therapy consists of groups of 5-15 people and are led by clinicians who specialize in your area of need. With numerous sessions to choose from, our group model ensures 3-4 engagements monthly, maximizing support and skill-building throughout your mental health journey. At every outpatient location, groups are available multiple times throughout the day, in-person and virtually, to accommodate your schedule.

Community Table may be able to provide financial assistance to help with your family’s basic needs. If you need help with rent, water bills, sewer bills, deposits or other expenses, the first step is to speak with an assistance program team member. Please click on the link located on the website to schedule a phone meeting. Due to limited resources, we only provide financial assistance to Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Westminster residents. To qualify for aid, you must be a current client and have shopped in our pantry three times in the last three months.

The Community Transit program is a joint project between Adams County and the cities of Arvada, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Thornton, Northglenn, and Westminster to improve transportation services for our shared aging community in Adams County. All rides are free. Services are available to Adams County residents who are 60-plus and/or who have a disability. These services are available for personal needs, groceries, medical appointments, and more. Rides are limited to within Adams County, with the exception of medical appointments.

Connections is a Center for Independent Living, an inclusive place where people who live with disabling conditions, and those who are Deaf or Hard-of- Hearing, come together to challenge barriers, become empowered, and live with greater independence.