Area Agency on Aging Most Requested Resources March 2015 Additional resources are available by calling 303-480-6700 to speak with a community resource specialist or by going online to the service directory on DRCOG’s Network of Care website at www.drcog.networkofcare.org. Information & Assistance DRCOG Area Agency on Aging DRMAC (transportation) Mile High United Way (Human Services) Denver City & County Government Agencies

303-480-6700 303-243-3113 211 311

Assistance – Public (Food, Utilities, etc.) County Departments of Human Services Adams Arapahoe Broomfield Clear Creek Denver Douglas Gilpin Jefferson

303-287-8831 303-636-1130 720-887-2200 303-679-2365 720-944-3666 303-688-4825 303-582-5444 303-271-1388

Benefits Centura HealthLinks Benefits Checkup InnovAge Benefits Counseling Program

720-321-8850 303-300-6978 1

Caregiving Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900 Savvy Caregiver Program and Support Groups Colorado Respite Coalition www.coloradorespitecoalition.org Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains-- African American Caregiver Support Program (Arapahoe, Denver) 303-217-5864 Case Management & ADRC Options Counseling DRCOG Area Agency on Aging

303-480-6700

Dental, Hearing, Vision Assistance Audio Information Network of Colorado Colorado Gerontological Society University of Colorado School of Dentistry

303-786-7777 303-333-3482 303-724-6900

Elder Abuse Prevention County Departments of Adult Protective Services Adams Arapahoe Broomfield Clear Creek Denver Douglas Gilpin Jefferson

303-227-2049 303-636-1750 720-887-2200 303-679-2365 720-944-2994 303-688-4825 303-582-5444 303-271-4673

Disability-Related Resources Atlantis Community Development Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) Developmental Pathways Easter Seals Colorado Mile High Independent Living Center Imagine! PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado) Rocky Mountain Human Services

303-733-9324 303-360-6600 303-858-2260 303-233-1666 303-405-7700 303-665-7789 303-233-3122 303-636-5600

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The Arc of Adams County The Arc of Arapahoe & Douglas Counties The Arc of Aurora The Arc of Colorado The Arc of Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties The Center for People with Disabilities (Broomfield)

303-428-0310 303-220-9228 720-213-1420 303-864-9334 303-232-1338 303-442-8662

Disease Organizations Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer society American Council of the Blind American Heart/Stroke Association Arthritis Foundation Brain Injury Association of Colorado MS Society – Colorado Chapter Parkinson Association of the Rockies Rocky Mountain Stroke Center The ALS Association – Rocky Mountain Chapter

800-272-3900 303-758-2030 303-831-0117 303-801-4630 888-391-9389 303-355-9969 800-344-4867 303-830-1839 303-730-8800 303-832-2322

Durable Medical Equipment (Loan) Dominican Sisters The Senior Hub (loan closet)

303-322-1413 303-426-4408

Food & Nutrition Home Delivered Meals Broomfield Meals on Wheels Project Angel Heart Seniors’ Resource Center Evergreen (rural) TLC Meals on Wheels (Littleton) The Senior Hub Meals on Wheels (most of Adams) Volunteers of America Meals on Wheels

303-464-5532 303-830-0202 720-236-1171 303-798-7642 303-426-4408 303-297-0408

Food Banks and Nutritional Programs Hunger Free Colorado

855-855-4626

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Health Care/Promotion/Education HealthSET Southwest Improvement Council (SWIC) Tri-County Health Department (fall prevention classes) Visiting Nurse Association Home Maintenance and Repairs & Chore Services Brothers Redevelopment HandyMan Matters Neighbor Network (Douglas) Seniors’ Resource Center Seniors’ Resource Center Evergreen (rural) Volunteers of America Handyman Program Safety assessments & minor repairs Veterans Green Jobs Affordable HVAC services HOUSING Colorado Housing Connections Colorado Housing Search Foreclosure Hotline Senior Housing Options HUD Denver Regional Office HUD website

720-321-9320 303-934-2181 720-200-1572 303-698-1212

303-202-6340 303-531-6133 303-660-7519 303-235-6952 720-236-1170 303-297-0408 720-236-1310

844-926-6632 coloradohousingsearch.com 877-601-4673 303-595-4464 303-672-5440 www.HUD.gov

Housing Authorities Adams County Arvada Aurora Brighton Commerce City Denver Englewood/Sheridan Lakewood dba Metro West Housing

303-227-2075 720-898-7494 720-251-2100 303-655-2160 303-227-2075 720-932-3000 303-761-6200 303-987-7580 4

Littleton dba South Metro Housing Options Jefferson County/Wheat Ridge

303-794-9608 303-422-8600

Shelters Mile High United Way

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Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid Centura Health Links State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) PACE InnovAge

720-321-8850 888-992-4464

Legal AARP ElderWatch Colorado Legal Services/Senior Citizens Law Center Legal Shield District Attorney Offices 1st Judicial (Gilpin, Jefferson) 2nd Judicial (Denver) 5th Judicial (Clear Creek) 17th Judicial (Adams, Broomfield) 18th Judicial (Arapahoe, Douglas)

800-222-4444 303-837-1321 www.legalshield.com

303-271-6888 720-913-9000 303-569-3318 303-659-7720 720-874-8500

Medicaid…Single Entry Point Offices Access Long Term Support Solutions Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas Adult Care Management Broomfield, Clear Creek, Gilpin Jefferson County Options for Long Term Care Mental Health Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network Jefferson Center for Mental Health Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains Metro Crisis Helpline Senior Reach Broomfield, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson 5

877-710-9993 303-439-7011 303-271-4216

303-779-9676 303-425-0300 303-217-5864 888-885-1222 866-217-5808

Money Management InnovAge Money Management Program Money Management International

303-300-6933 1-866-889-9347

Prescription Assistance Centura HealthLinks RxAssist InnovAge Prescription Assistance Program

720-321-8850 303-300-6960

Senior Services Agencies Arapahoe County Community Resources Broomfield, City and County Catholic Charities Colorado Gerontological Society Douglas County Community & Resource Services Jewish Family Service Lutheran Family Services Seniors’ Resource Center Seniors’ Resource Center Evergreen (rural) Senior Support Services The Action Center The Senior Hub Volunteers of America

303-738-8080 303-464-5526 303-742-0828 303-333-3482 303-660-7400 303-597-5000 303-922-3433 303-238-8151 303-674-2843 303-832-1622 303-237-7704 303-426-4408 303-297-0408

Transportation Adams County A-Lift (urban Adams) Broomfield Easy Ride Denver Regional Mobility & Access Council (DRMAC) Douglas County First Call Center First Ride (Arapahoe, Denver) First Transit (Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical) Lakewood Rides Littleton Omnibus RTD access-a-ride (ADA certified)

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303-447-2848 303-464-5534 303-243-3113 303-660-7519 720-540-5566 1-855-264-6368 303-987-4826 303-795-3700 303-299-2980

Seniors’ Resource Center (Adams, Jefferson) Seniors’ Resource Center Evergreen (Clear Creek, Jefferson) Volunteers of America (Clear Creek, Gilpin)

303-235-6972 303-679-2552 303-567-2382

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is the Area Agency on Aging for residents of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties. The Area Agency on Aging is responsible for planning, funding and providing services for adults 60 years of age and older. Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC) helps both individuals 60 and older or 18 and over with a disability access long term services and supports to remain independent in the community. The resources listed in this document are the most requested resources of older adults, their families and service providers. Additional resources are available by calling 303-480-6700 to speak with a community resource specialist or by going online to the service directory on DRCOG’s Network of Care website at www.drcog.networkofcare.org.

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