Resources and Referrals

Description: English In Action is dedicated to helping immigrants learn English and develop the skills they need to pursue their dreams. They bridge cultural divides and offer opportunities to celebrate and learn about our diverse community.

Services include:

• Individualized Tutoring
• Open Hours
• Small Group Tutoring
• Community Engagement Activities
• Digital Equity & Literacy

Location & Hours of Operation:

• While they are building their new Center for Communication at 33 Gillespie Drive in El Jebel, please see them at 54 El Jebel Road, El Jebel, CO 81623 (next to Breakfast in America).
• Office hours are Mondays 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., and Tuesdays–Thursdays 2:00 p.m.– 6:30 pm. Call for an appointment.

Contact:

• Phone: 970-963-9200
• Email: info@englishinaction.org

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Description: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations.

Services include:

• Winter Activities
• Summer Activities
• Summer Camp
• Saturday Activities
• Adult Comprehension
• Employment

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 818 Industry Place, Ste. A, Carbondale, CO 81623, Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Contact:

• Main Office: (970) 927-3143
• General Information: info@ascendigo.org

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Description: Smiling Goat Ranch brings the healing effects of horses, movement, nature, and an impassioned, supportive community to anyone with neuropsychiatric conditions including Autism, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as veterans, women in recovery, and those affected by grief, trauma, and related conditions.

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 271 Willow Ln, Carbondale, CO 81623 Visits by appointment only.

Contact:

• Phone: (970) 379-1383
• Email: sheryl@smilinggoatranch.com

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Description: Advocate Safehouse Project is a domestic violence service near Glenwood Springs, CO providing help for people dealing with domestic abuse.

Services include:

• Safehouse Program
  • Provides emergency shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children
• Outreach Program
  • The Outreach (non-residential) Program (English and Spanish) works with victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. This program offers inclusive support and accompaniment through the legal process, advocacy, safety planning, information/referrals, translating services, identifying resources, case management, survivor education, peer support, and collaborating with other community resources to maximize benefits for mutual survivors.
• Virtual Support Groups
  • For adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence-free, offered weekly.
  • Offered in both languages.

Contact:

• Office: 970-945-2632
• Help Hotline (24/7): 970-945-4439
• Email: office@advocatesafehouse.org
• English Virtual Support Group: 970-456-1198
• Spanish Virtual Support Group: 970-456-5628

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Description: RESPONSE is a local nonprofit whose mission is to work with our community to end domestic and sexual abuse and to support survivors. They offer support services (bilingual and free) for survivors of domestic violence and sexual harassment, including:

• 24/7 Crisis Line – 970.925.7233
• Crisis intervention
• Information, resources, and referrals to other agencies
• Temporary restraining order assistance
• Immigration services for survivors
• Support services – human trafficking
• Civil and criminal accompaniment, including help and information about the judicial system
• Accompaniment for doctor/hospital visits
• Support groups
• Housing:
  • Temporary and confidential emergency shelter
  • Support for survivors to gain access to affordable housing
  • Financial assistance

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 405 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen, CO 81611, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Contact:

• 24/7 Crisis Helpline: 970-925-SAFE (7233)

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Description: River Bridge provides collaborative services to child abuse victims, their families, and the community in a supportive environment through a child-centered approach.

Services include (English and Spanish):

• Family defense
• Forensic interviews
• Mental health
• Medical attention
• Child abuse prevention

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 520 & 504 21st Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm

Contact:

• Office: 970-945-5195

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Description: The Catholic Charities regional office on the Western Slope helps local residents within Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. The office collaborates with over 30 local agencies, companies, and parishes to provide excellent care and ministry services throughout these communities. Catholic Charities in Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties operate the following care programs: Community Integration Services, Emergency Assistance, Homeless Prevention

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 1004 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact:

• Please call 970-384-2060

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Description: LIFT-UP is the leader in providing equitable food security for individuals and families; educating, building understanding and support to end hunger from Parachute to Aspen.

Services include:

• Fixed Pantries (Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Rifle, and Parachute)
• Drive-Through Distribution (Snowmass, El Jebel, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, and Parachute)
• Extended Table – Soup Kitchen (Glenwood Springs and Rifle)
  • Glenwood Springs Soup Kitchen, First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81611 Monday through Friday, 5-6 pm
  • Rifle Soup Kitchen, United Methodist Presbyterian Church, Lovell Building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle, CO, 81650, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 PM

Locations & Hours of Operation:

• Aspen Fixed Pantry: 405 Castle Creek Road, Ste. 206, Aspen, CO, 81611 (Pitkin County Human Services Building), 970-625-4496
• Carbondale Fixed Pantry: 520 S. 3rd Street (Third Street Center), Carbondale, CO, 970-963-1778
• Glenwood Springs Fixed Pantry: 1004 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (Catholic Charities), 970-945-2005
• New Castle Fixed Pantry:126 N 4th St, New Castle, CO 81647 (River Center), 970-984-2115
• Rifle Fixed Pantry: 800 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650 (Near Rifle Middle School), 970 625 4496
• Extended Table – Soup Kitchen
  • Glenwood Springs Soup Kitchen, First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81611 Monday through Friday, 5-6 pm
  • Rifle Soup Kitchen, United Methodist Presbyterian Church, Lovell Building, 200 E. 4th St., Rifle, CO, 81650, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6 PM

Contact:

• Phone: 970-625-4496
• Email: Info@liftup.org

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Description: The Glenwood Springs Lions Club Optical Assistance program focuses on providing vision support for those who live in the City of Glenwood Springs. 

Services include: Free vision exams and $90 for lenses/frames if necessary.

Contact:

• Contact the Lions Optical Assistance Program at: glenwoodspringslionsclub@gmail.com
• You can also visit the Catholic Charities office reception to pick up an application: 1004 Grand Ave Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

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Description: We improve the health of our community by providing equitable and affordable medical, behavioral, and dental healthcare for all.”

Services include: Medical Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health Care, Pharmacy, and School-based health centers.

MFHC also offers support enrolling in Medicaid and patient financial assistance through their sliding fee discount program: https://mountainfamily.org/health-insurance/

Hours of Operation:

• Glenwood Springs Integrated Health Center 1905 Blake Avenue, Suite 101 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday, Extended Hours on Wednesdays 8:00am – 7:00pm
• Basalt Integrated Health Center 123 Emma Road Basalt, CO 81621 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Closed on Wednesday
• Gypsum Integrated Health Center 410 McGregor Drive Gypsum, CO 81637 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; Closed Thursdays
• Rifle Integrated Health Center 195 West 14th Street, Building C Rifle, CO 81650 8:00am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Contact:

To make an appointment at any Integrated Health Center, please call 970-945-2840

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Description: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.

Services include: Rental Assistance

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 201 14th Street Suite 125 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, Monday:10-2pm, Tuesday:10-2pm, Thursday:10-2pm

Contact:

• Phone: 970-945-6976

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Description: Alpine Legal Services’ mission is to advance justice in our community and improve lives through legal advocacy, outreach, and education.

Their programs and Areas of Law include:

• Family Law
• Housing Law
• Elder Law
• Immigration Law
• Ask A Lawyer
• Community Education and Outreach
• Garfield County Long Term Care Ombudsman

Program Services include:

• Referrals
• Advice and Support
• Direct Representation

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Location & Hours of Operation:

• 110 8th St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact:

To contact Alpine Legal Services’ Main Office, please call 970-945-8858

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Description: The mission of A Way Out is to provide Individuals and Families in Crisis with Drugs and Alcohol with Access to Treatment and Recovery Support. If you or a loved one are currently living in Eagle, Garfield or Pitkin counties of Colorado and need support getting to treatment, A Way Out may be able to help. You may have a referral from a clinician, physician or agency when applying for assistance or contact us on your own.

Contact:

• Phone: 970-340-4505
• Email: director@awayout.org
• Mail: A Way Out C/O Becky Gordon PO Box 1124 Carbondale, CO, 81623

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Description: Mind Springs Health is the Western Slope’s largest provider of behavioral health services, covering a 23,000-square mile area in Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, and Summit Counties.

Services include but are not limited to:

• Addiction Anxiety
• ADHD
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Personality Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Self-Harm and parasuicide
• Suicidal Thoughts
• PTSD
• And More

Location & Hours of Operation:

• Glenwood Springs 2802 South Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• Rifle 707 Wapiti, Suite 202B Rifle, CO 81650, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Contact:

• Glenwood Springs
  • English: 970-945-2583
  • Spanish: 970-683-7289
• Rifle
  • English: (970) 665.2220
  • Spanish: (970) 683.7289

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Description: The Pregnancy Resource Center offers free and confidential pregnancy services.

Services include:

• Mobile Unit
• Pregnancy Tests
• Ultrasounds
• STI Testing
• Counseling
• Adoption
• Parenting

Supplies (if available):

• Diapers
• Wipes
• Clothing
• Stroller
• Car Seats
• Cribs

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 1131 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
• Monday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: CLOSED

Contact:

• Phone:
  • English: 970-945-5562
  • Spanish: 970-707-8334

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Description: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that supports women, infants, and children under 5 years of age. WIC helps with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals outside of WIC.

Who is eligible for WIC:

• Pregnant Women
• Breastfeeding Women
• Postpartum Women (up to 6 months after delivery)
• Infants and Children up to the age of 5

Income: Families who receive Medicaid, food stamps, and/or TANF are automatically income-eligible for WIC

Check eligibility here: https://wic.fns.usda.gov/wps/pages/preScreenTool.xhtml

Location & Hours of Operation:

• Glenwood Springs Integrated Health Center 1905 Blake Avenue, Suite 101 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Friday, Extended Hours on Wednesdays 8:00am – 7:00pm
• Basalt Integrated Health Center 123 Emma Road Basalt, CO 81621 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Closed on Wednesday
• Gypsum Integrated Health Center 410 McGregor Drive Gypsum, CO 81637 8:00am – 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; Closed Thursdays
• Rifle Integrated Health Center 195 West 14th Street, Building C Rifle, CO 81650 8:00am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Contact:

To make an appointment at any Integrated Health Center, please call 970-945-2840

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Description: With an experienced team of OB/GYN specialists and certified midwives, Women’s Health at Valley View is dedicated to providing the highest level of women’s healthcare through all stages of life. Each aspect of their Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Eagle and Silt, CO locations is formulated with their patients in mind in order to offer more comfortable consultations and treatments.

Services include:

• WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES
  • Contraception Options
  • Hormone Treatments
  • Genetic Testing
  • STI Testing
• GYNECOLOGY SERVICES
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroid Treatment
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Hysterectomy
  • Pap Smear
  • Well-Woman Exam
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Urinary Disorders
• FERTILITY SERVICES
  • Fertility Testing
  • Infertility Treatments
• OBSTETRICS SERVICES
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prenatal Testing
  • Ultrasounds and Sonograms
  • VBAC

Location & Hours of Operation:

• Glenwood Springs: 1830 Blake Ave, Suite 208, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Silt: 2001 Horseshoe Trail Silt, CO 81652, Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Basalt: 350 Market St Basalt, CO 81621, Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Eagle: 377 Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle, CO 81631, Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Contact:

• Glenwood Springs: Phone: 970-447-4168
• Silt: Phone: 970-945-2238
• Basalt: Phone: 970-945-2238
• Eagle: Phone: 970-945-2238

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Description: The Buddy Program offers four mentoring programs to youth from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Additionally, they provide critical additional services to youth and their families such as therapeutic counseling, scholarships, and enhanced case management.

Services include:

• Community Program
• School-based Program
• Peer-to-Peer Program
• LEAD: Leadership through Exploration, Action and Development (Experiential)

Location & Hours of Operation:

• Aspen Office: 110 East Hallam Street, Suite 125, Aspen, Colorado 81611 (Red Brick Arts Center)
• Carbondale: 520 S. 3rd St., Unit 30, Carbondale, CO 81623 (Third Street Center)

Contact:

• Aspen Office: 970-920-2130
• Carbondale Office: 970-927-1001

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Description: Stepping Stones cultivates strong mentoring relationships and community spaces for youth ages 10-24 to foster personal growth, compassion, and responsibility. All services are free to youth and young adults from 10 – 21.

Services include:

• Youth Mentoring
• Skill Development
• Academic Support
• Experiential Learning
• Outdoor Recreation
• Basic Needs

Location & Hours of Operation:

• TEEN HOUSE | 1010 Garfield Ave, Carbondale CO, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ​
• YOUTH CENTER | 1154 HWY 133, Carbondale CO, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Contact:

• Phone: 970-340-2100

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Description: YouthZone, a family first nonprofit, is dedicated to fostering positive youth development for teens that call the Western Slope their home. Their organization specializes in intervention, prevention, and volunteerism for youth between the ages of 6 and 18 years.

Services include:

• Community Service
• Counseling
• Deferred Sentencing/Juvenile Diversion
• LGBTQ + Peer Support Group
• Restorative Justice
• Substance Intervention and Education

Location & Hours of Operation:

• 413 9th St, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601, Monday: 8:30-6pm, Tuesday: 8:30-6pm, Wednesday: 8:30-6pm, Thursday: 8:30-6pm

Contact:

• Phone: 970-945-9300
• Email: info@youthzone.com

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