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4 | Interpreter Network of Colorado (INoC) | Interpretation and translation services by trained and certified professionals. Over 80 languages are represented. Call for fees and scheduling. | http://www.interpreternetwork.org/ | 303-831-4151 | 1610 Emerson Street Denver, Colorado 80218 | |||
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7 | 211 Colorado | Free hotline for health and human services information and referrals. Calls are confidential. Interpreters available for over 20 languages, and most call centers have Spanish speaking referral specialists. Denver call center is operated through Mile High United way | https://211colorado.communityos.org/cms/home | 211, 303-561-2111 | Just dial 211 | |||
8 | 311 Help Center (Denver) | Online and telephone referrals to all city services, including city agencies, resources, events, and much more. Interpreters available for a variety of languages. | http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/denver311 | 311, 720-913-1311 | Just dial 311 | |||
9 | Colorado Peak (Colorado Department of Human Services | Online form to determine eligibility for public benefits in Colorado, including medical, food, and cash assistance. Site is also available in Spanish. | https://peak.state.co.us/selfservice/ | |||||
10 | Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition | Immigrant advocacy organization that also provides referrals to other immigrant service providers. Staff speak Spanish. | http://www.coloradoimmigrant.org/ | 303-922-3344 | 2525 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80219 | |||
11 | Consular Corps of Colorado | Help and referrals for immigrants on a variety of issues, including legal problems, workplace issues, help finding healthcare, etc. Use this website to find the contact information for different consulate offices. | http://www.consularcorpscolorado.org/members | |||||
12 | One Colorado | Working in partnership with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) to provide information and referrals for LGBT individuals and families with immigration and deportation concerns. Also provides assistance for the LGBT community at large, with issues including discrimination in employment and housing, help in obtaining health care, and more. | http://www.one-colorado.org/ | 303-396-6170 | 1245 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 204, Denver CO 80218 | |||
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15 | Centro San Juan Diego | Extensive health and adult education services, as well as help with housing, taxes, legal advice, citizenship, ESL, GED, and computer skills. Provides assistance and support to new immigrants. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://www.centrosanjuandiego.org/ | 303-295-9470, Bienestar Family Services 303-295-9470 | 2830 Lawrence St., Denver CO 80206 | |||
16 | Church in the City | Food bank and free meals for individuals experiencing hunger or homelessness, health care management, and ESL, Spanish, and computer classes. Additional services and assistance available to members. Spanish-speaking staff are available | http://www.churchinthecity.org/#/about-us | 303-322-5733 | Church location: 1580 Gaylord, Denver, CO 80206, Offices: 2280 East 16th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 | |||
17 | Cross Community Coalition Family Resource Centers | Variety of services and programs, including ESL, GED, parenting classes, homework help, assistance with applications for government programs, employment assistance, free health clinic for children and youth, and a computer center. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://www.familytofamilydenver.org/CrossCommunityCoalition/ | 303-292-3203 | 2501 East 48th Ave., Denver CO 80216 | |||
18 | Denver Urban Ministries | Assistance with housing, utilities, and employment, as well as referrals to other agencies. Also provides emergency and stabilization services for individuals in need, and free legal nights. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://www.denum.org/ | 303-355-4896, Spanish-speaking case manager: 303-350-5075 | 1717 E. Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80218 | |||
19 | El Centro Humanitario | Employment assistance and work education programs for men and women. Legal clinics and legal representation for work-related conflicts. Also offers financial education programs. Staff speak Spanish. | http://www.centrohumanitario.org/ | 303-292-4115 | 2260 California Street, Denver, CO 80205 | |||
20 | Jewish Family Service | Services for immigrants and refugees, including mental health counseling, citizenship classes, and food pantries. Staff speak Farsi, German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish. Interpreters are used for other languages. | http://jewishfamilyservice.org/ | 303-597-5000, Rent or Emergency Assistance Hotline: 303-597-5000 x843 | 3201 Tamarac Dr., Denver, CO 80231 | |||
21 | Lutheran Family Services | Lutheran Family Services of Colorado walks with the vulnerable through services that heal, strengthen and provide hope. LFS strives to accomplish this mission through a variety of human services for all people, regardless of age, race, religion, creed, culture, marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status or economic status. Focusing on the most vulnerable – abused, neglected and drug-endangered children; at-risk youth; immigrants, refugees, and asylees; isolated older adults; and struggling families – LFS serves Colorado communities through several program goals. | Susan Anderson, Contract and Grant Administrator Refugee and Asylee Programs: Susan.Anderson@lfsrm.org | http://www.lfsco.org/ | (303) 225-0191 | 363 S. Harlan St. Ste. 200 Denver, CO 80226 | Rocky Mountain Regional Centers: One in Metro Denver, Two in Northern Colorado, and One in Souther Colorado. | |
22 | Mercy Housing | Low-cost housing at several properties for refugees, seniors, families, and the disabled. Services for residents include adult education, ESL, financial literacy, healthcare assistance, and youth programs. | http://www.mercyhousing.org/ | 303-830-3300, 303-399-3979 | 1999 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80202 | |||
23 | Mi Casa Resource Center | Services include free GED and ESL classes, job assistance, legal nights (covering immigration, financial issues, housing, employment, and family law), entrepreneurial classes and business loans, and Career Development Training in hospitality, construction, and CDL permits. Some services offered in Spanish. | http://www.micasaresourcecenter.org/ | 303-573-1302 | 360 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223 | |||
24 | Rights for All People/Derechos Para Todos (RAP) | Workshops throughout the state to assist immigrants (including those without documents) to understand their rights. Offers citizenship and ESL classes. Staff speak Spanish | http://www.rap-dpt.org/ | 303-893-3500 | 1400 Dayton St., Aurora, CO 80010 | |||
25 | Servicios de la Raza | Mental health services for adults, assistance for victims of domestic violence, case management for individuals with HIV/AIDS, and youth programs. Also offers help with accessing public healthcare services and filling out forms. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://serviciosdelaraza.org/ | 303-458-5851 | 4055 Tejon St., Denver CO 80211 | |||
26 | Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning | Educational programs including pre-employment training, ESL, and cultural diversity awareness. Collaborates with the Emily Griffith Opportunity School to offer workplace preparation courses for refugees and asylees. Also operates the Interpreter Network of Colorado (INoC), providing interpretation and translation for 80 languages. Languages spoken by staff include Amharic, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Somali, and Spanish. | http://www.springinstitute.org/ | 303-863-0188 | 1610 Emerson St., Denver, CO 80218 | |||
27 | Muslim Family Services | Muslim Family Services' (MFS) mission is to help families and individuals be safe, secure and self-reliant through education, services and advocacy. As a social services, community based-organization, MFS is a non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)3 status, which focuses on needs of refugees, immigrants, and victims of crime. Our direct services invlove strengthening families and providing victim advocacy to community members from over 30 different countries. Individuals and families are served through case management, referrals, support groups, emergency services and family-strengthening services including educational and mentoring programs. Ultimately, MFS helps to keep struggling families together, and most importantly, preventing domestic violence from occuring in the homes. | Carroll Watkins Ali, Executive Director: cwatkinsali-gdia@qwestoffice.net | (303) 298-8776 | 2323 S Troy St, Aurora, CO 80014 | |||
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29 | Adult Education (ELL, GED, Citizenship, Computers) | |||||||
30 | Arapahoe Library District | English conversation circles, ESL classes, and computer classes in English, Spanish, and Russian, at various locations in Arapahoe County. | http://arapahoelibraries.org/ | 303-LIBRARY, 303-542-7279 | ||||
31 | Community College of Denver | ESL classes for enrolled students, beginning at the intermediate level. Also provides GED and pre-GED classes at other locations in Denver. | http://www.ccd.edu/ | 303-556-2600; 303-556-3805; 303-293-8737 | 1111 West Colfax Ave., P.O. Box 173363 Denver, CO 80217 | |||
32 | Colorado PEAK (Colorado Department of Human Services) | Online form to determine eligibility for public benefits in Colorado, including medical, food, and cash assistance. Site is also available in Spanish. | https://peak.state.co.us/selfservice/ | |||||
33 | Emily Griffith Opportunity School | ESL, GED, and work-skills classes, as well as vocational and certification programs. Call to find out about fees and schedules, and to arrange for free assessment tests. Staff speak Spanish, Russian, and Serbo-Croatian. | http://www.egos-school.com/ | 720-423-4700, ESL office numbers: 720-423-4820, 720-423-4775, 720-423-4752 | 1250 Welton St., Room 248, Denver, Co 80204 | |||
34 | Focus Points Family Resource Center | Extensive programs and classes for adults, children, and families, with expertise in working with Latino populations. Classes include ESL, GED (in English and Spanish), adult basic education, early childhood education, employment, parenting, and more. | http://www.focuspoints.org/ | 303-292-0770 | 2501 E. 48th Ave., Denver, CO 80216 | |||
35 | Intercambio de Comunidades | ESL Classes offered at various locations in Denver, and other classes (citizenship, computer literacy, cultural exchange) in the Boulder/Lafayette area. | http://www.intercambioweb.org/ | 303-433-0190 | ||||
36 | Jefferson County Libraries | Programs for kids and adults including story times, job interview techniques, and computer skills. The Belmar location provides one-on-one citizenship help by appointment; call for more information. | http://jefferson.lib.co.us/ | 303-235-JCPL (5275) | ||||
37 | The Learning Source | ESL classes throughout the Denver area. | mail: info@coloradoliteracy.org | http://coloradoliteracy.org/ | 303-922-4683 | 455 S. Pierce St., Lakewood, CO 80226 | ||
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39 | Child Care and Education | |||||||
40 | Denver Public Schools English Language Acquisition (DPS ELA) | The English Language Acquisition (ELA) Department is responsible for providing English language acquisition services in Denver Public Schools.The goal of the ELA program is to use efficient and effective educational methods to provide students with the English language skills they need to meaningfully participate in the district’s mainstream English language instructional program. | http://ela.dpsk12.org/ | 720-423-8155, Hotline: English and Spanish: 720-423-8155 | ||||
41 | Merrill Middle School Newcomer Center | http://ela.dpsk12.org/identification/56-2/ | 720-424-0600, 720-424-0602 | 1551 S. Monroe St., Denver, CO 80210 | ||||
42 | South High School Newcomer Center | Intensive instruction to middle and high school students with special language and educational needs. Students are screened at home schools and referred to Newcomer Centers for evaluation. Interpretation and translation services are provided in Arabic, Spanish, and Vietnamese. | http://ela.dpsk12.org/identification/56-2/ | 303-405-6674, 303-405-6675, 720-423-6000 | 1600 E. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80210 | |||
43 | Montessori Early Learning Centers | Drop-in child care services at two locations for eligible families: the Good Beginnings center for people already enrolled in social services, and the Court Care center for children whose caretakers are in court that day. Also operate nine early learning centers throughout Denver. | www.milehighmontessori.org | 303-962-2602 | ||||
44 | Good Beginnings Child Care | www.milehighmontessori.org | 720-944-2812 | 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204 | ||||
45 | Child Court Care | www.milehighmontessori.org | 720-865-9930 | 270 W. 14th St., Denver, CO 80204 | ||||
46 | Denver’s Great Kids Head Start | Services for children ages 3-5 from low-income families. Includes early childhood education, development, nutrition, medical services, etc., Spanish-speaking staff are available. | 720-913-0880 | 201 W. Colfax Ave. Dept. 1107 Denver, CO 80202 | ||||
47 | Gathering Place | Drop-in child care for homeless and low-income women and children. Also provides resources and referrals to encourage self-sufficiency. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://www.tgpdenver.org/ | 303-321-4198 | 1535 High St., Denver, CO 80218 | |||
48 | Metro Denver Bright Beginnings | Educational and support materials for parents, covering child development from pre-natal to 3 years old. Provides in-home consultations and partners with other organizations to distribute materials in the community. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://brightbeginningsusa.org/ | 303-433-6200 | 730 Colorado Blvd., Suite 202, Denver, CO 80206 | |||
49 | Summer Scholars | After-school and summer tutoring programs for children who perform below grade level. Recommendation from a teacher is required and space is limited. Also offers ESL classes open to all adults. Contact Summer Scholars for a list of locations. | http://www.summerscholars.org/ | 303-355-0290 | 3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010, Denver, CO 80207 | |||
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51 | Employment | |||||||
52 | 9to5 National Association of Working Women | Job help hotline with information and referrals on workers’ rights and dealing with conflicts at work, with an emphasis on supporting female workers. Offers trainings on sexual harassment and discrimination. Spanish-language trainings available with prior notice. | http://9to5.org/ | 303-628-0925, Colorado Job Survival Hotline: 303-628-0925, National Job Survival Hotline: 1-800-522-0935 | 655 Broadway, Suite 800, Denver, CO 80203 | |||
53 | Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) | Job readiness program including computer classes, GED preparation, and self-assessments for low-income individuals. NOTE: Participants must be fluent in English. | http://www.cwee.org/ | 303-892-8444 | 1175 Osage St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80204 | |||
54 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Help with safety concerns, discrimination, harassment, or other workplace security issues. It is important to report problems and accidents as soon as possible, to trigger an inspection and to ensure that workers are protected. Workers should also document incidents in detail. | http://www.osha.gov/ | 303-844-5285 | 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 210, Denver, Colorado 80204-2552 | |||
55 | Work Options for Women (WOW) | Job training, life skills, and case management for low-income women and those receiving TANF. Participants must be over 18, able to work legally in the U.S., able to work 40 hours per week, and have been drug-free for at least 90 days. | http://www.workoptions.org/ | 720-944-3393 | 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204 | |||
56 | Workforce Centers (Office of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development, City and County of Denver) | Job-seeking services and computer classes. Certain programs require documentation of citizenship or refugee status. | http://www.denvergov.org/WorkforceDevelopment/tabid/435763/Default.aspx | |||||
57 | Denver Workforce Center at Speer | 720-865-5619 | 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80204 | |||||
58 | Denver Workforce Center at Westside | 720-944-1615 | 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204 | |||||
59 | Denver Workforce Center at DIA | 303-342-2590 | 8500 Pena Blvd. 5th Level, Main Terminal, West Side Denver, CO 80249 | |||||
60 | Denver Workforce Center at Montbello | 303-376-2201 | 4685 Peoria St., Suite 251, Denver, CO 80239 | |||||
61 | Arapahoe/Douglas Works! | 720-858-3211 | Lowry Satellite Office, 9235 E. 10th Dr., Denver, CO 80230 | |||||
62 | Refugee Employment Program | 720-944-3131 | 1200 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204 | |||||
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64 | Health | |||||||
65 | Asian Pacific Development Center | Mental health counseling, youth-at-risk programs, and victim’s assistance services. Staff language skills include Spanish, some Eastern European languages, and 21 Asian languages. | http://apdc.org/ | 303-393-0304 | 1825 York St., Denver, CO 80206 | |||
66 | Child Health Plan Plus, CHP+ | Low-cost health insurance for children. Covers children whose families earn too much to be eligible for Medicaid but who are not able to pay for private insurance. Also offers free pre-natal services to uninsured women meeting income requirements. Spanish-speaking staff available. | http://www.chpplus.org/ | 1-800-359-1991 | 4500 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80246 | |||
67 | Clínica Tepeyac | Basic medical services for individuals and families without insurance or other access to healthcare services. Includes physical exams, immunizations, cancer screenings, and diabetes management. Staff speak Spanish. | http://www.clinicatepeyac.org/ | 303-458-5302; 303-583-0150 | 5075 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80216 | |||
68 | Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) | Links to information about public healthcare benefits, including eligibility, applications, provider lists, and services. | http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1197364086675 | (303) 866-2993, Fax (303) 866-4411 | ||||
69 | Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity & Reproductive Rights (COLOR) | Education and advocacy focusing on reproductive rights and healthcare advocacy. For Latina women 12-24 years of age and their families. All staff are bilingual in Spanish. | http://www.colorlatina.org/ | 303-393-0382 | P.O. Box 40991 Denver, CO 80220 | |||
70 | Denver Health Family Health Centers (REFUGEES ONLY) | Health and dental services, education, and referrals for refugees and asylees, and for some victims of severe forms of trafficking. Also provides assistance in filling out INS immunization forms. Spanish and French speaking staff are available; interpreters are used for other languages. | http://www.denverhealth.org/ | 303-436-4545 | Lowry Family Health Center 1001 Yosemite St. Denver, CO 80230 | |||
71 | El Centro Esperanza | Community health services, support groups, and counseling for adults and children. Also provides health education programs for the Latino GLBT community. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | 303-480-1920 | 881 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204 | ||||
72 | Denver Occupational & Aviation Medicine Clinic, PC (DOAM) (USCIS APPROVED TESTING) | United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) approved Civil Surgeons clinic providing physicals, vaccinations, immunizations, and other required medical services. Staff are also able to offer assistance with I-693 immigration and N-648 Citizenship forms. Spanish, Japanese and English-speaking staff are available. | 303-373-4456 | 3700 Havana Street, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80239 | ||||
73 | Family Medicaid | Health insurance program covering pregnant women and families with children who meet income requirements. Must be a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident of at least 5 years, an asylee or refugee, or a non-citizen with a qualifying emergency. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1198141245169 | 303-866-2993 1-800-211-3943 | Department of Health Care Policy and Financing 1570 Grant Street Denver, CO 80203-1818 | |||
74 | Sisters of Color United for Education | Health services including mental wellness seminars, health counseling, case management for HIV-positive individuals, STD testing, diabetes management, and support groups and resources for drug users. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | www.socue.org | 303-446-8800 | 2895 W. 8th Ave. Denver, CO 80204 | |||
75 | Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | Assistance and education for eligible women and their children, on health, parenting, workers rights, and other topics. | cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us | http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-PSD/CBON/1251618421261 | ||||
76 | Eastside WIC Clinic | 303-436-4881 | 501 East 28th St. Denver, CO 80205 | |||||
77 | Montbello WIC Clinic | 303-436-4881 | 4685 Peoria St., Office 241 Denver, CO 80239 | |||||
78 | Westside WIC Clinic | 303-436-4881 | 1100 Federal Blvd., MC 3000 Denver, CO 80204 | |||||
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81 | HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) | Full website in Spanish and English, with information on buying a house, deciding between renting and owning, fair housing laws, HUD-approved lenders, services for the homeless, and more. | http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/localoffices#CO | 303-672-5440 | 1670 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80202-4801 | |||
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83 | Legal Assistance and Immigration | |||||||
84 | Colorado Law Project | Online gateway to information on low-cost and free legal services, legal forms, and research guides. Hosted by the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver and supported by a variety of libraries and other community partners. Links to services in Spanish. | http://www.law.du.edu/index.php/the-colorado-law-project | 303-871-6188 | Colorado Law Project Westminster Law Library University of Denver 2255 E. Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80208 | |||
85 | Colorado Legal Services | Legal services for low-income individuals on civil matters, including domestic violence, housing issues, healthcare, and public benefits. Also offers “know your rights” trainings. Spanish-speaking staff are available. | http://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ | 303-837-1313 | 1905 Sherman Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203 | |||
86 | Denver Center for Crime Victims | Crime victim assistance, crisis intervention and counseling, and emergency financial assistance for crime victims. Also offers Legal Immigration Clinic assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with gaining legal permanent residence status. Interpreters available. | http://www.denvervictims.org/ | 303-860-0660, 24-Hour Hotline Numbers: 303-894-8000 (English) and 303-718-8289 (Spanish) | P.O. Box 18975 Denver, CO 80218 | |||
87 | Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) | The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) provides free legal assistance to (1) immigrant adults detained by immigration and in removal proceedings and (2) immigrant children throughout Colorado who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence. RMIAN's Human Trafficking Project serves potential and identified trafficked individuals in both of these categories through coordination of legal and social services support. RMIAN provides free trainings and presentations on immigration legal issues, including human trafficking, to service providers, attorneys, law enforcement, court officials, immigrant and refugee communities, and others. | Megan Hope Human Trafficking Project Coordinator | http://www.rmian.org/ | Office: 303-433-2812 Hotline for individuals in immigration detention and their loved ones: 303-866-9308 Megan Hope, Human Trafficking Project Coordinator, 303-433-2812, ext. 109, mhope@rmian.org | 3489 W. 72nd Ave., Suite 211 Westminster, CO 80030 | ||
88 | United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) | |||||||
89 | Regional Office: | Online source for information on immigration and citizenship, including forms and instructions, practice tests, and study materials for both immigrants and service providers. Use InfoPass to make an appointment at the regional office; walk-in services are not available. | http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=2cfd249694bb6310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=050d6c94d87c6210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD | 12484 East Weaver Place, Centennial, CO 80111 | ||||
90 | National Customer Service Center (NCSC) | The NCSC gives customers throughout the country another way to get consistent, accurate information and assistance on immigration Services and Benefits. | http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=943696981298d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD | 1-800-375-5283 | ||||
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92 | Taxes | |||||||
93 | Denver Asset Building Coalition | www.denverabc.org | 303-388-7030 | 2980 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80205 | ||||
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96 | Colorado Department of Human Services: Colorado Refugee Services Program | Navigating your way through new systems, environments and cultural practices can be very challenging. If you need assistance, please call our office. | Marilyn Eaton, Marilyn.Eaton@state.co.us | http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-SelfSuff/CBON/1251581476443 | Phone: 303-863-8214 Fax: 303-861-0275 | 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1007 Denver, CO 80203 | ||
97 | ECDC/ACC | is a non-profit refugee resettlement agency which serves refugees from all over the world, welcoming over 3,500 people to Denver since 2001. Our mission is to help refugees rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Denver through supportive networks of people, services and community activities. | http://www.acc-den.org/contact/ | Phone: 303-399-4500 Fax: 303-399-4502 | 5250 Leetsdale Dr. Suite 200, Denver, CO 80246 | |||
98 | Colorado African Organization | The Colorado African Organization is a nonprofit founded by Africans to help other Africans make the transition to life in this beautiful state. Having experienced firsthand how difficult it was to uproot their entire lives and adapt to a different country, culture, and language, the first members of CAO set out to create an organization that wouldn’t just help others to resettle, but thrive in their new lives as Coloradans | http://www.caoden.org/about/contact | T: 303 953 7060 F: 303 953 7069 | 6795 E Tennesee Avenue, Suite 250 Denver, Colorado 80224 | |||
99 | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | The Refugee Preventive Health Program of Colorado (RHPC) provides newly arriving refugees with an initial Public Health screening and a physical assessment offered at two locally contracted clinics. | http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-Main/CBON/1251588829190#locations | 303- 692-2000 or 1-800-886-7689 (in-state) TTD Line for the Hearing Impaired: 303-691-7700 | Main campus location Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 | |||
100 | 970-248-7150 | Grand Junction District Office 222 South 6th Street, Room 232 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 | ||||||
101 | 719-545-4650 | Pueblo District Office 4718 North Elizabeth Suite B Pueblo, Colorado 81008 | ||||||
102 | Colorado Legal Services | The mission of Colorado Legal Services is to provide meaningful access to high quality, civil legal services in the pursuit of justice for as many low-income persons and members of vulnerable populations throughout Colorado as possible. | http://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ | 303.837.1321 | 1905 Sherman Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203 | |||
103 | Emily Griffith Opportunity School | ESL, GED, and work-skills classes, as well as vocational and certification programs. Call to find out about fees and schedules, and to arrange for free assessment tests. Staff speak Spanish, Russian, and Serbo-Croatian. | http://www.egos-school.com/language-learning-center | 720-423-4700, ESL office numbers: 720-423-4820, 720-423-4775, 720-423-4752 | 1250 Welton St., Room 248, Denver, Co 80204 | |||
104 | Ecumenical Refugee and Immigration Services (REFUGEES ONLY) | Resettlement assistance and case management (for refugees only). Also provides food assistance, job help, and referrals for refugees to other service providers. Languages include Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Farsi, Karen, Oromo, Serbian-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, and Turkish. | http://www.ersden.org/ | 303-860-0128 | 1600 Downing St., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80218 | |||
105 | Jewish Family Service | Services for immigrants and refugees, including mental health counseling, citizenship classes, and food pantries. Staff speak Farsi, German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish. Interpreters are used for other languages. | http://jewishfamilyservice.org/services/refugees-immigrants | 303-597-5000, Rent or Emergency Assistance Hotline: 303-597-5000 x843 | 3201 Tamarac Dr., Denver, CO 80231 | |||
106 | Lutheran Family Services | Legal services for immigrants, including help with permanent residential status, employment authorization, naturalization, and visas. Also provides refugee resettlement services and case management. Languages spoken include Af-May, Amharic, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Burmese, English, French, Grebo, Kikongo, Kituba, Krio, Mende, Pular (Fulani), Russian, Slovene, Somali (Af-Maxaa), Spanish, Swahili, Temne, Thai, Tshiluba, Ukrainian, and Wolof. | Susan Anderson, Contract and Grant Administrator Refugee and Asylee Programs | http://www.lfsco.org/refugee-asylee | 303-980-5400, Susan.Anderson@lfsrm.org | 1600 Downing St., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80216 | ||
107 | Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning | A not-for-profit, training and consulting organization with a focus on language and culture. Through its WorkStyles and Cultural Orientation classes and financial services and medical recertification programs, we help prepare refugees to adjust to their new communities, obtain employment and develop the skills and confidence to build new lives and thrive. | spring@springinstitute.org | http://www.spring-institute.org/ | Phone: (303) 863-0188 Fax: (303) 863-0178 | 1610 Emerson Street Denver, CO 80218 | ||
108 | Refugee Employment Program | 720-944-3131 | 1200 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204 | |||||
109 | Refugee Youth Program | Margo Valaika, Utilization Management Coordinator Youth Placement Specialist and Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program Manager | www.denvergov.org/HumanServices | 720-944-6352 Office | 720 234 5308 Cell, margo.valaika@denvergov.org | Human Services, City and County of Denver 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204 |