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COMMUNITY
RESOURCE GUIDE
Poudre School District
2016 - 2017 School Year
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The many community partners that serve youth and families want to do their best to support Poudre School
District (PSD) school leaders and staff by ensuring they can connect students and families to relevant support
resources.
While there are resources in the community designed to inform school staff about services, there remains a
gap in information. To help bridge this gap and meet an immediate, identied need, the following compilation of
resources was created to help principals and school staff easily nd information about community resources in
three key domains (Social and Emotional Support, Enrichment Activities, and Basic Needs).
This guide:
• is designed for school principals and staff.
• provides links to currently available resources that provide services within the PSD boundary.
• builds on existing information already available.
• is focused on services for youth and families generally, unless specically noted.
• provides resources as a public service only. PSD does not endorse or recommend one
organization over another.
The guide is not a comprehensive list of resource in the community, but rather is designed to direct PSD
principals and staff to resources that align with needs occurring in their schools. As this is a rst iteration of this
resource, feedback will be sought about how useful it was and ways it could be improved.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This document is interactive. Hyperlinks can be found throughout that will help to navigate within the document or access
external web resources. This guide is organized into three main domains:
Social and Emotional Support
Enrichment Activities
Basic Needs
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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
BASIC NEEDS
01
02 Mental Health
04 Crisis Counseling
06 Substance Abuse
09 Physical / Sexual Abuse
and Neglect
11 LGBTQ Resources
12 Diversity Programs and Services
14 Mentoring
16 Summer and
After-School Activities
20 Learning Opportunities
25 Food and Clothing
28 Housing / Shelter
31 Health and Emergency Services
34 Transportation
36 Disability Services
37 Childcare
39 Legal Services
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
INTRODUCTION
13
23
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Social and Emotional Development refers to the skills necessary to foster secure attachment with adults;
maintain healthy relationships; regulate behavior and emotions; and develop a healthy concept of personal
identity and executive functioning. Positive social and emotional development provides an important
foundation for lifelong development and learning. Social and Emotional Development includes mental
health, crisis counseling, physical/sexual abuse and neglect, LGBTQ resources, and diversity programs
and services.
02 Mental Health
04 Crisis Counseling
06 Substance Abuse
09 Physical / Sexual Abuse and Neglect
11 LGBTQ Resources
12 Diversity Programs and Services
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DEVELOPMENT
BASIC NEEDS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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MENTAL HEALTH
The PSD Mental Health Team offers a comprehensive approach to serving students and families by blending school resources with community resources. School-based
and school-linked programs provide students with early intervention, crisis intervention, prevention, and treatment to address their specic needs.
See www.psdschools.org/student-assistance-services for more information about the PSD mental health services.
The following are external resources that can be accessed directly.
Center for Family and Couple Therapy (CSU)
Health District of Northern Colorado - Mental Health Connections
Services Provided: Therapy services to families, couples, individuals, adolescents, and children.
Sliding scale fees.
Location:
Colorado State University
502 West Lake Street
Gifford Building, Room 119
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone:
970-491-5991
Services Provided: Information on counseling and treatment options, referrals
to local counselors, treatment programs, classes, support groups and other
services tied to mental health issues.
Services are free except for counseling, which is low-cost and based on ability
to pay.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Substance Abuse and Health and Emergency Services.
Phone:
970-221-5551
Location:
525 West Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Located inside SummitStone
Health Partners
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Walk in services: 8am – 4pm
Assistance by phone available
24 hours.
Website:
www.cfct.chhs.colostate.edu
Website:
www.healthdistrict.org/services/mental-health-connections
Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center (UC Health)
Services Provided: Comprehensive mental health assessments and treatment
programs for adolescents, adults, senior citizens, and families. Inpatient and
outpatient programs are available.
Also see Substance Abuse.
Location:
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Phone:
970-207-4800
Hours:
Emergency assessments are
available 24 hours a day.
Website:
www.uchealth.org/Pages/Services/Behavioral-Health/
Mountain-Crest-Behavioral-Healthcare-Center-Programs.aspx
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MENTAL HEALTH
Salud Family Health Center
SummitStone Health Partners
Services Provided: Screening for stressors and immediate support and/or
referrals as necessary. Mobile health unit provides comprehensive medical
services. Also provides outreach to migrant school age children with
immunization, dental care, and medical services.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Health and Emergency Services.
Two Locations:
1635 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-484-0999
24-hour access to
a health provider
by phone:
303-MYSALUD
(697-2583)
Medical Hours:
Monday – Wednesday,
7:30am – 7pm
Thursday, Friday,
7:30am – 5pm
Dental Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Services Provided: Counseling and family support services focused on mental
and behavioral health issues and concerns.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Crisis Counseling.
Phone:
970-494-4200
Location:
Child and Family Services
2001 S. Shields Street
Building K
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
www.saludclinic.org
Website:
http://summitstonehealth.org
1830 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Medical Hours:
Monday - Friday,
7:30am - 5:00pm
Dental Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone:
970-484-0999
24-hour access to
a health provider
by phone:
303-MYSALUD
(697-2583)
Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development
Services Provided: Short- and long-term programs for behavioral, and/or
mental health treatment and direct clinical intervention services to address
behavioral health.
Free and sliding scale fee.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mentoring, Crisis Counseling, and Substance Abuse.
Phone:
970-221-0999
Turning Point Referral Line:
970-567-6461
Location:
1644 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 6:30pm
Website:
www.turningpnt.org
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CRISIS COUNSELING
Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County
Crossroads Safehouse
Services Provided: Information about suicide prevention, lending library,
support group referral, community resources and free educational programs for
adults and youth, through RAPP, a school-based suicide education and prevention
program and grief support groups.
Not a crisis center.
Location:
1100 Poudre River Drive
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone:
970-482-2209
Services Provided: Safe emergency housing for victims of domestic abuse,
crisis intervention, legal assistance, transitional housing, education, information
and referral services.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Physical/Sexual Abuse and Neglect and Legal Services.
24/7 Crisis/Info
Line:
970-482-3502
Toll-free Crisis
Line:
1-888-541-SAFE
(7233)
Location:
P.O. Box 993
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Emergency shelter and
assistance available 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
Website:
http://allianceforsuicideprevention.org
Website:
www.crossroadssafehouse.org
Larimer County Children, Youth and Family Services - The Hub
Services Provided: Services to youth (ages 0-18) and their families including:
child protection screening and assessment, detention, early intervention services,
individual and/or family counseling, 24-hour assistance in investigating allegations
of child abuse and neglect.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
2555 Midpoint Drive
Suite F
Fort Collins, CO 80525
To report child
abuse or neglect:
970-498-6990
Walk-in Hours:
Monday – Thursday,
8am – 9pm
Friday, 8am – 5pm
The Hub is staffed 24-hours a
day, 7 days a week, by a team
of intake specialists.
Website:
www.larimer.org/humanservices/hub/
Additional Crisis Resources:
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Colorado Crisis Support: 1-844-493-TALK (8255)
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CRISIS COUNSELING
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center
Services Provided: Crisis hotline, direct services, medical and legal advocacy to
help sexual assault survivors understand their rights and options. Weekly support
groups for primary and secondary survivors. Prevention and education programs
for youth and adults.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Physical/Sexual Abuse and Neglect.
Location:
4812 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-472-4204
24-Hour Rape
Crisis Hotline:
970-472-4200 or
877-352-7273
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 5pm
Website:
http://savacenter.org
SummitStone Health Partners
Services Provided: Behavioral health crisis support for all ages. Walk-in
availability with short-term respite or residential treatment when needed.
10-bed Community Crisis Clinic for up to 5 days (ages 18 and over). Mobile crisis
counselors are available to travel throughout Larimer County. Immediate crisis
intervention and de-escalation. Follow-up care, assessment, and intervention.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mental Health.
Crisis Walk-In Location:
1217 Riverside Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Open 24 hours, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year.
Website:
http://summitstonehealth.org
Phone:
970-494-4200
Crisis Line:
1-844-493-TALK
(8255)
Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development
Services Provided: Individual counseling for teens, as well as family therapy
dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mental Health, Mentoring, and Substance Abuse.
Location:
1644 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 6:30pm
Website:
www.turningpnt.org
Phone:
970-221-0999
Turning Point
Referral Line:
970-567-6461
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AL-ANON & ALATEEN
Alcoholics Anonymous
Services Provided: Support and programming to anyone affected by a relative
or friend’s drinking.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
District 20 P.O. Box 1207
Fort Collins, CO 80527-1207
Phone:
970-488-1383
24-Hour Contact:
970-2AL-ANON
(970-225-2666)
Services Provided: Support groups and programming for individuals with
alcohol related problems.
Literature translation services available. Spanish speaking only groups vary by
region.
24-Hour Contact:
970-224-3552
Location:
155 N. College Avenue, #114
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Website:
http://al-anon-noco.org/index.html
Website:
www.northcoloradoaa.org
Health District of Northern Colorado - Step Free From Tobacco program
Services Provided: Step Free From Tobacco Program, a six-week class run by
Tobacco Treatment Specialists. Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Individual,
buddy or group sessions.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mental Health and Health and Emergency Services.
Location:
120 Bristlecone Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-224-5209
Phone support
help available 24
hours a day
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Walk in services:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4pm
Website:
www.healthdistrict.org/services/quit-smoking
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Larimer County Department of Health & Environment
Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center (UC Health)
Services Provided: Information and resources about tobacco education,
prevention, policy, and cessation for youth and adult populations.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-498-6700
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Services Provided: Chemical dependency intensive outpatient program, which
focuses on education, prevention of relapse, and effective ways to deal with life
stress.
Also see
Mental Health.
Phone:
970-207-4800
Location:
4601 Corbett Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Emergency assessments are
available 24 hours a day.
Website:
www.larimer.org/health/chs/tobacco/
Website:
www.uchealth.org/Pages/Services/Behavioral-Health/
Mountain-Crest-Behavioral-Healthcare-Center-Programs.aspx
Narcotics Anonymous
Services Provided: Support groups for individuals with narcotics
related problems.
Phone:
970-282-8079
Website:
http://nacolorado.org/meetings
See website for meeting locations and information.
Team Wellness and Prevention
Services Provided: Alcohol/drug, wellness and prevention education
programming to middle and high school students. Presentations for parents on
topics related to youth substance use. Convenes community groups.
Opportunities for youth activities in safe, substance-free environments.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-224-9931
Location:
201 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 4pm
Website:
http://teamwandp.org
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
The Center for Family Outreach
Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development
Services Provided: Substance abuse prevention classes for youth, and education,
intervention, and support for families who are challenged by the adolescent years.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1100 Poudre River Drive,
Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-495-0084
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 5pm
Services Provided: Short- and long-term substance abuse treatment options
(day and residential), addiction education, counseling and therapy, and case
management.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Mental Health, Crisis Counseling, and Mentoring.
Phone:
970-221-0999
Turning Point
Referral Line:
970-567-6461
Location:
1644 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 6:30pm
Website:
www.tcffo.org
Website:
www.turningpnt.org
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PHYSICAL/SEXUAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT
ChildSafe Colorado, Inc.
Crossroads Safehouse
Services Provided: Treatment program for child and adult victims of childhood
abuse, particularly child sexual abuse, and their non-offending family members.
Information and referral, support, education, and therapy.
Coordinates services with law enforcement, child protection agencies, schools,
medical professionals, and other mental health providers.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1148 East Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone:
970-472-4133
24-Hour Hotline:
970-498-6990
Hours:
Monday – Thursday,
8am – 7:30pm
Friday, 8am – 2pm
Services Provided: Safe emergency housing, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
crisis intervention, legal assistance, transitional housing, victim abuse education
and information, and referral services.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Crisis Counseling and Legal Services.
24/7 Crisis/Info
Line:
970-482-3502
Toll-free Crisis
Line:
1-888-541-SAFE
(7233)
Location:
P.O. Box 993
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Safehouse is open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week to those
needing shelter and assistance.
Website:
www.childsafecolorado.org
Website:
www.crossroadssafehouse.org
Larimer County Children, Youth and Family Services - Child Protection Services
Services Provided: Services to youth (ages 0-18) and their families including:
child protection screening and assessment, detention, early intervention services,
individual and/or family counseling, 24-hour assistance in investigating allegations
of child abuse and neglect.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
2555 Midpoint Drive,
Suite F
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone:
970-498-6990
Report child
abuse or neglect,
24 hours a day /
7 days a week.
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Intake specialist available 24
hours a day / 7 days a week.
Website:
www.larimer.org/humanservices/cyf/childprotection.htm
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PHYSICAL/SEXUAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Voices Carry Child Advocacy Center (formerly Larimer County Child Advocacy Center)
Services Provided: Child abuse prevention, victim support, family advocacy,
forensic interviews, crisis intervention, follow-up support, referrals (i.e. domestic
violence shelters, parenting classes, restraining orders, housing, etc.). Information
about victim rights and compensation, and the child protection and criminal
justice systems.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-407-9739
Location:
5529 S. Timberline Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80528
Website:
www.voicescarrycac.org
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center
Services Provided: Crisis hotline, direct services, medical and legal advocacy to
help sexual assault survivors understand their rights and options. Weekly support
groups for primary and secondary survivors. Prevention and education programs
for youth and adults.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Crisis Counseling.
Location:
4812 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-472-4204
24-Hour Rape
Crisis Hotline:
970-472-4200 or
877-352-7273
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 5pm
Website:
http://savacenter.org
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LGBTQ RESOURCES
Northern Colorado Equality (NOCO Pride)
PFLAG Fort Collins/Northern Colorado
Services Provided: Support, resources, advocacy, and diversity education.
Providing safe spaces, meetups and workshops for youth, individuals, and families.
Free.
Phone:
970-445-2863
Services Provided: Support for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ.
Education about unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ.
Advocacy through Safe Schools program.
Free.
Phone:
970-407-0300
Location:
305 W Magnolia, #117
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Website:
https://northerncoloradopride.wordpress.com
Website:
http://pagftcollins.org
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DIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center (A/PACC)
Phone:
970-491-6154
Location:
333 Lory Student Center
Website:
www.apacc.colostate.edu
Colorado State University (CSU) offers many diversity programs and services to both CSU and the broader community. If you are interested in more detail about the programming or
their knowledge of other relevant community resources, please contact the centers directly at http://studentdiversity.colostate.edu.
MISSION The mission of all CSU Student Diversity Programs and Services is to enhance all student learning experiences by supporting recruitment and providing retention
activities, a sense of shared community, cultural education, leadership opportunities, and fostering efforts to promote social justice as members of a global society.
Black/African American Cultural Center (B/AACC)
Phone:
970-491-5781
Location:
335 Lory Student Center
Website:
http://baacc.colostate.edu
El Centro
Phone:
970-491-5722
Location:
225 Lory Student Center
Website:
www.elcentro.colostate.edu
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender, Queer,
Questioning, and Ally Resource Center (GLBTQ A)
Phone:
970-491-4342
Location:
232 Lory Student Center
Website:
www.glbtrc.colostate.edu
Native American Cultural Center (NACC)
Phone:
970-491-1332
Location:
327 Lory Student Center
Website:
www.nacc.colostate.edu
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ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Enrichment refers to the many things that students do beyond their academic
pursuits and the normal requirements of their school life. Enrichment activities could include physical activity to devel-
op motor skills, social support in the school, home, or community, access to arts and culture, etc. Enrichment Activities
include mentoring, summer and after school activities and learning opportunities.
14 Mentoring
16 Summer and After-School Activities
20 Learning Opportunities
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MENTORING
Campus Connections (formerly Campus Corps)
Larimer County Children, Youth and Family Services - Oasis Mentoring Program
Services Provided: Utilizes CSU undergraduate students to serve as mentors to youth.
Students work one-on-one with youth ranging in age from 11-18. Mentors/program
provides academic support and career planning, encourages positive social skills
development, assists with goal setting, and implements wellness programming.
Referral from counselor or other professional working with youth and families, or direct
referral from a family member.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
Colorado State University
502 W. Lake Street
Gifford Building, Room 142
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone:
970-492-4004
Services Provided: Utilizes adult mentors as positive role models for school-
aged youth who are engaging in risky behaviors and who may have experienced
abuse and neglect.
Free.
Phone:
970-980-2239
Location:
2555 Midpoint Drive
Suites E and F
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Website:
www.hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu/students/undergraduate/
campusconnections
Website:
www.co.larimer.co.us/humanservices/volunteer/mentor.htm
The Matthews House
Services Provided: Mentoring, tutoring, life-skills courses that support youth,
ages 14-21, including education advancement, safe places, leadership, mentoring
job readiness, and experiential education activities.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
Youth and Family Center
415 Mason Court., #1
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-472-0609
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Website:
http://thematthewshouse.org/youth
Also see Summer and After-School Activities, Learning Opportunities, and Housing/Shelter.
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MENTORING
Partners Mentoring Youth
Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Development
Services Provided: Social, emotional and academic support through school-
based and community-based mentoring programs matching at risk youth ages
7- 17 with adult volunteers for mentoring and life skill activities.
Referral from counselor or other professional who works with youth and
families needed.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
530 South College Avenue,
Unit 1
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-484-7123
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 5pm
Services Provided: Mentoring for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Services include pro-social recreational and leisure activities, life skills development,
social skills development, transportation, connections to community activities, help
with homework and tutoring, and assistance with education and employment
applications and interviews.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Mental Health, Crisis Counseling, and Substance Abuse.
Phone:
970-221-0999
Turning Point
Referral Line:
970-567-6461
Location:
1644 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 6:30pm
Website:
http://partnersmentoringyouth.org
Website:
www.turningpnt.org
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SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County
Services Provided: Affordable, accessible, and safe year-round before and after
school activities for youth, pre-school through 7th grade (ages 3 to 14), that
support classroom learning, provide help with homework, include snacks, arts and
crafts, sports, science, and music activities along with summer camp learning.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Learning Opportunities and Childcare.
Location:
1224 E. Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-266-1734
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Services Provided: Onsite recreational, educational, and life skill programming
for youth, ages 6-18. Personal and career counseling, leadership training, character
development, space for homework, one-on-one tutoring, college and vocational
preparation, and access to computer lab. Programs include health and hygiene;
bullying prevention; drug, tobacco, and alcohol prevention; teen pregnancy
prevention; conict and anger management; and peer mediation.
Sliding scale fees. Membership is $10/year.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Learning Opportunities.
Phone:
970-484-5198
Programming occurs
when schools are closed,
winter and spring
breaks, and during the
summer months.
Program Support Ofce:
103 Smokey Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Clubhouses are located in Fort
Collins, Wellington, Estes Park
and Loveland, nd locations
here:
www.begreatlarimer.
org/Pages/Contact.php
School Day Hours:
Monday – Friday,
2:30pm – 7pm
Out of School Day Hours:
Monday - Friday,
7:30am - 6:00pm
Summer Programs:
Monday – Friday,
7:30am – 6pm
Website:
http://mybasecampkids.org
Website:
www.begreatlarimer.org
Colorado State University Youth Sports Camps
Services Provided: Variety of summer camp programs throughout the summer,
ranging from specic sport training camps (such as baseball camps, basketball
camps, inline hockey camps, lacrosse camps, soccer camps, softball camps, tennis
camps, and volleyball camps) to multi-activity camps like music and movement
(dance, martial arts, aerobics, and gymnastics camps), Super Sport (swim lessons,
eld trips, and health sport-specic programming), FunLIFE (health and nutrition
camps), and Sport Science.
Fee-based. Scholarships available.
Location:
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Room B220 Moby Complex, B Wing
951 Plum St. (Auditorium Gymnasium)
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1582
Phone:
970-491-6318
Website:
www.hes.chhs.colostate.edu/outreach/ysc
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SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The Family Center/La Familia
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Services Provided: Services and advocacy for families, with the primary goal
to strengthen and stabilize families with children.
The After-School Program is a homework assistance program for students,
grades K-12. The program provides afternoon snack, homework/reading help,
fun activities, and positive mentoring relationships to support social and
academic success.
The Family Center offers an 8-week summer program, Monday – Friday,
9am – 3pm.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Childcare.
Location:
309 Hickory Street, #5
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-221-1615
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Early Childhood Center
(El Nidito):
Monday – Friday,
6:30am – 6pm
Services Provided: Programs and events ranging from musical performances
and lectures to stargazing and hands-on science labs, as well as youth summer
programs.
Opportunity Program offers free memberships to Head Start students and their
families; covers the admission fees for Free and Reduced Lunch students visiting
on school eld trips; provides a limited number of scholarships for summer
programs; and supports FCMOD’s quarterly free days.
Some programs fee-based, others are free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-221-6738
Location:
408 Mason Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday,
10am – 5pm
Thursday, 10am – 8pm
Closed Mondays and Holidays
Website:
http://thefamilycenterfc.org
Website:
http://fcmod.org
The Fort Collins Recreation Department / The Recreator
Services Provided: The Recreator is a comprehensive community resource that
includes information on City of Fort Collins Recreation facilities, programs, events
and activities. The Recreator features a diverse collection of community-wide
opportunities for all ages and abilities. The Recreator is published quarterly and
available throughout the community and online.
Phone:
970-221-6655
Website:
www.fcgov.com/recreator
Many of the Family Strengthening and Healthy Living programs are hosted in the evening outside
of normal hours of operation.
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Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek
The Matthews House
Services Provided: Variety of youth programs, classes, and special events to introduce and
engage children to the wonders of the natural world.
Ongoing programs, one-time classes, and spring break and summer camps are developed
with all age groups in mind, including toddlers and preschoolers. Many parent and child
opportunities exist in addition to several experiential opportunities.
Low cost and scholarships for youth specic classes and programs to income-qualifying
families.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
2145 Centre Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone:
970-416-2486
Hours May 1 – Sept. 30:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
Hours Oct. 1–Apr. 30
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Saturday, 9am – 4pm
(closed Sunday)
Services Provided: Various family and youth programing opportunities to children, adults
and families such as dance programs, Zumba, pickup basketball, parenting classes,
Homework Helpers, job readiness and one-on-one Transition Facilitation for families.
Adulteducation programs as well as after school programming for elementary and middle
school youth.
Open to the public and free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Mentoring, Learning Opportunities, and Housing/Shelter.
Phone for both
centers:
970-449-5191
Two Locations:
Community Life Center at
Fullana Community Center
220 N. Grant Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Entrance/parking off Loomis
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 7pm
Saturday, 12pm – 5pm
Website:
www.fcgov.com/gardens
Website:
http://thematthewshouse.org/community-center
Community Life Center at
Genesis Project
400 S. Link Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 7pm
Saturday, 12pm – 5pm
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Northside Aztlan Community Center
Services Provided: Fitness and events facility with a variety of activities, classes,
programs, sports, and special events.
Partnership with Vida Sana provides discounted access to the center
and programs.
Some programs are fee-based, others are free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
112 E. Willow Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-491-6318
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
6am – 9pm
Saturday, 8am – 5pm
Sunday, 9am – 5pm
Youth Nights:
Thursday, 3pm – 9pm
Free for ages: 12-18
Website:
www.fcgov.com/recreation/north-aztlan.php
Organized activities are designed for ages 12 – 18 years, but all ages are welcome. Organized
activities take place from 6pm – 8pm.
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc.
Services Provided: Affordable, accessible, and safe year-round before and after
school activities for youth, pre-school through 7th grade (ages 3 to 14), that
support classroom learning, provide help with homework, include snacks, arts &
crafts, sports, science and music activities along with summer camp learning.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Summer and After-School Activities and Childcare.
Location:
1224 E. Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-266-1734
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
http://mybasecampkids.org
Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County
Services Provided: Onsite recreational, educational, and life skill programming
for youth, ages 6-18. Personal and career counseling, leadership training, character
development, space for homework, one-on-one tutoring, college and vocational
preparation, and access to computer lab. Programs include health and hygiene;
bullying prevention; drug, tobacco, and alcohol prevention; teen pregnancy
prevention; conict and anger management; and peer mediation.
Sliding scale fees. Membership is $10/year.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Summer and After-School Activities.
Phone:
970-484-5198
Programming occurs
when schools are closed,
winter and spring
breaks and during the
summer months.
Website:
www.begreatlarimer.org
Center for Community Literacy
Services Provided: Alternative literacy opportunities designed to educate and
empower underserved populations (e.g. incarcerated juveniles and adults, adult
learners, women, at risk youth, English Language Learners) and to support
university-community literacy outreach programs.
Free.
Location:
Colorado State University
346A Eddy Hall
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone:
970-491-7251
Website:
http://literacy.colostate.edu
Program Support Ofce:
103 Smokey Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Clubhouses are located in Fort
Collins, Wellington, Estes Park
and Loveland, nd locations
here:
www.begreatlarimer.
org/Pages/Contact.php
School Day Hours:
Monday – Friday,
2:30pm – 7pm
Out of School Day Hours:
Monday - Friday,
7:30am - 6:00pm
Summer Programs:
Monday – Friday,
7:30am – 6pm
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Children’s Speech & Reading Center
Services Provided: Free screenings and professional and affordable treatment
and therapy services to children (birth-12 years old) with speech, language, or
reading delays.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1330 Oakridge Drive,
Suite #10
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone:
970-419-0486
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
www.csrckids.org
The Matthews House
Services Provided: Various family and youth programing opportunities to
children, adults and families such as dance programs, Zumba, pickup basketball,
parenting classes, Homework Helpers, job readiness and one-on-one Transition
Facilitation for families. Adult education programs as well as after school
programming for elementary and middle school youth.
Open to the public and free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mentoring, Summer and After-School Activities, and
Housing/Shelter.
Phone:
970-449-5191
Three Locations:
Community Life Center at
Fullana Community Center
220 N. Grant Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Entrance/parking off Loomis
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 7pm
Saturday, 12pm – 5pm
Website:
http://thematthewshouse.org/community-center/
Community Life Center at
Genesis Project
400 S. Link Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 7pm
Saturday, 12pm – 5pm
Youth and Family Center
415 Mason Court, #1
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Phone:
970-449-5191
Phone:
970-472-0609
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Poudre River Public Library District
Services Provided: Community resources for youth and adult education, and a
variety of programming and classes focused on learning.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-206-8204
Three Locations:
Fort Collins Library
201 Petersons Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Monday - Thursday,
9am - 9pm
Friday, 9am - 6pm
Sat.urday 9am - 5pm
Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Website:
www.poudrelibraries.org
Harmony Library
4616 S Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Hours:
Monday - Thursday.
9am - 9pm
Friday, 9am - 6pm
Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Council Tree Library
2733 Council Tree Avenue,
#200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday - Saturday,
9am - 9pm
Sunday, 12 - 6pm
Phone:
970-204-8206
Phone:
970-221-6740
Basic Needs refers to fundamental requirements that serve as the foundation for
survival. Access to the basic needs of life is necessary to the development of a strong
community and a necessary precursor to individual self-sufficiency. Basic Needs
include food and clothing, housing/shelter, health and emergency services, childcare,
transportation, disability services, and legal services.
BASIC NEEDS
25 Food and Clothing
28 Housing / Shelter
31 Health and Emergency Services
34 Transportation
36 Disability Services
37 Childcare
39 Legal Services
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INTRODUCTION
INCOME ELIGIBILITY There are a number of agencies listed in this Basic Needs domain that have income eligibility requirements for services. Individuals should inquire
about eligibility.
Please reference the table for guidance on common income eligibility guidelines.
100 % FPL
130% FPL
Free Lunch
185% FPL
Reduced Lunch,
Food Bank Eligibility
3-Member Household
4-Member Household
$20,090
$24,250 $31,525
$26,117 $37,167
$44,863
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FOOD AND CLOTHING
Christ Center Church
Food Bank for Larimer County
Services Provided: Food, clothing, and household items. Clients must live in the
Poudre School District, and present social security cards for each person in the
household and proof of income sources.
Eligible clients may receive food and clothing once a month for three months.
Free.
Location:
2700 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone:
970-224-4442
Outreach Center Hours:
Monday – Thursday,
8:30am – 11:15am
Services Provided: Emergency food for low income families and individuals
and provides hunger-relief and nutrition programs.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-493-4477
Location:
1301 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Business Ofce Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Food Share Hours:
Monday – Friday,
1pm – 6 pm
Website:
www.christcenter.cc/ministry_outreach_center.htm
Website:
www.foodbanklarimer.org
Fort Collins Rescue Mission
Services Provided: Overnight shelter, a day center, meals, clothing and help to
homeless men and women. Christian, secular, and family oriented programs are
offered.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Housing/Shelter.
Location:
316 Jefferson St.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-224-4302
Hours (7 days a week):
Day Center: 8am – 4:30pm
Overnight Check-In: 6pm – 7pm
Website:
www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org
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Kids Closet – First United Methodist Church
Services Provided: Gently used clothing for children sizes newborn – 16.
Free.
Phone:
970-482-2436 or
970-482-7365
Location:
1005 Stover Street
Fort Collins, 80524
Located in the basement of the
church, Administrative wing.
Hours:
The Kids’ Closet is open
Wednesdays 3pm – 6pm,
Saturdays 9am – 12pm or by
appointment.
Website:
http://fcfumc.net/outreach/kidscloset
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment - WIC (Women Infants Children)
Services Provided: Support to pregnant women or women with children under
5 in a low income bracket. Special supplemental nutrition program for women, in-
fants, and children. Provides nutritious foods and nutrition education to pregnant,
breastfeeding, and postpartum women.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-498-6720
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 4:30pm
Website:
www.larimer.org/health/chs/wic.asp
Larimer County - Food, Medical, and Financial Assistance
Services Provided: Food stamps (SNAP), nutrition education programs, and
food safety information.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-498-6300
Location:
1501 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Benets Information Center eligibility
technicians are not available on Wednesdays.
Website:
www.larimer.org/humanservices/assistance
Homeless Gear (housed in The Murphy Center)
Services Provided: Clothing and non-perishable food, periodic distribution of
clothing for children, street outreach to the homeless, support to help families
access benets, job counseling, and a One Village One Family program that
provides support for families in need of stable housing.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
242 Conifer Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-658-9878
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
http://homelessgear.org
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FOOD AND CLOTHING
Saint Joseph Catholic Church’s - Mary’s Closet Clothing Bank
Salvation Army
Services Provided: Free store for those in need including clothing and footwear,
sample-sized toiletries, toys, and books.
Free shopping visits to Mary’s Closet are limited on a per year basis. A valid ID is
required.
Free.
Location:
101 North Howes Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Located in the basement of
parish ofces.
Phone:
970-482-4148
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday,
9am – 1:45pm
Services Provided: Food Pantry provides free, fresh produce and canned
goods.
Food box program provides food, including baby and pet needs twice a month.
Meal Programs provide sit-down community meals and, mobile meals delivered
to those who cannot reach a food distribution center.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-207-4473
Location:
3901 S. Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO, 80525
Hours:
For information:
Monday or Wednesday,
10am – 12pm
Breakfast:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 12pm
To-go lunches:
Monday – Friday,
11am – 4pm
Website:
www.stjosephfc.org/marys-closet
Website:
http://fortcollins.salvationarmy.org
Meals on Wheels
Services Provided: Meals to homebound seniors, individuals with disabilities
or adults who are recovering from illness or surgery and are unable to prepare
meals for themselves.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1217 E. Elizabeth Street, Unit 11
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-484-6325
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 1:30pm
Website:
www.fcmow.org
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HOUSING/SHELTER
Catholic Charities – The Mission
Services Provided: Shelter and housing programming.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Health and Emergency Services and Legal Services.
Phone:
970-484-5010
Location:
460 Linden Center Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Website:
http://ccdenver.org/homeless-shelters/the-mission/
Faith Family Hospitality
Services Provided: Emergency and stabilizing services needed for parents and
children. Shelters and feeds families in overnight shelter program (limited space),
case management services, day center, and transitional housing.
Free.
Location:
300 East Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-484-3342
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
9am – 6pm
Wednesday, Friday,
9am – 5pm
Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Website:
http://www.faithfamilyhospitality.org
Fort Collins Housing Catalyst (formerly Fort Collins Housing Authority)
Services Provided: Safe and affordable housing, through offering multiple
solutions to affordable housing, administers Public Housing and Housing Choice
Voucher (HCV) programs.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-416-2910
Location:
1715 W. Mountain Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am –5pm
Website:
https://housingcatalyst.com
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Larimer County - Food, Medical, and Financial Assistance - LEAP
Services Provided: Financial assistance to help low income households with
winter home heating costs.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-498-6300
Location:
1501 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Website:
www.larimer.org/humanservices/assistance/leap.htm
The Matthews House - The HOST Program (Housing Opportunities Supporting Transition)
Services Provided: Temporary home for children, youth, and families who are
in a crisis situation, through volunteer HOST families.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
Youth and Family Center
415 Mason Court., #1
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-472-0609
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
Website:
http://thematthewshouse.org/host/
Fort Collins Rescue Mission
Services Provided: Overnight shelter, a day center, meals, clothing and help to
homeless men and women. Christian, Secular, and Family oriented programs are
offered.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Food and Clothing.
Location:
316 Jefferson Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-224-4302
Hours (7 days a week):
Day Center: 8am – 4:30pm
Overnight Check-In: 6pm – 7pm
Website:
www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org
Also see Mentoring, Summer and After-School Activities, and Learning Opportunities.
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Murphy Center for Hope
Neighbor to Neighbor
Services Provided: Both a core service provider and a collaborative of
agencies assembled under one roof to serve anyone who is homeless or at risk
of becoming homeless. Facilitates 10 core services in addition to the wide array
of programs and services offered by 4 core agencies and 11 participating
agencies, mail, lockers, shower and hygiene supplies, laundry, computers & Wi-Fi,
bus passes, telephones/long distance calling.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Transportation and Legal Services.
Location:
242 Conifer Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-494-9940
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Merged with Homelessness Prevention Initiative in November 2016.
Phone:
970-484-7498
Location:
1550 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Thursday,
8am –5pm
Closed daily 12pm – 1pm
Friday, 8am – 12pm
Website:
http://murphycenter.org/our-services/service-providers/
*Visit the website for a full list of partner agencies located at the Murphy Center.
Website:
http://n2n.org
Some services require appointment, calling ahead is recommended.
Services Provided: Housing services including assistance in nding housing,
counseling for homeowners, and rent assistance.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
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HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Banner Health
Catholic Charities
Services Provided: Full-service, acute-care hospital offering emergency care,
orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, labor and delivery, gastroenterology,
urology, pulmonology, intensive care and other medical and surgical services.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
4700 Lady Moon Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Phone:
970-821-4000
Hours:
24/7, various clinics
Services Provided: Emergency assistance program, food boxes, emergency
shelter, help completing benets forms.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see
Housing/Shelter and Legal Services.
Phone:
970-484-5010
Emergency Assistance:
970- 484-5010
Location:
460 Linden Center Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
Monday – Thursday,
1pm – 4pm
By appointment for
emergency utility assistance,
transportation assistance and
government ID assistance.
Website:
www.bannerhealth.com/locations/fort-collins/
banner-fort-collins-medical-center
Website:
http://ccdenver.org/larimer-county-services/
Health District of Northern Colorado - Family Dental Clinic
Services Provided: Prescription assistance, mental health, dental, preventive, and
health planning services to our community.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Location:
202 Bristlecone Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-416-5331
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Appointments are required.
Website:
www.healthdistrict.org/services/dental-services
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Larimer County Health and Environment
Poudre Valley Hospital
Services Provided: Health and family planning, preventive services,
immunizations, and special programs for all ages.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-498-6700
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Services Provided: Full-service hospital offering emergency services, health
treatments, surgeries, and diagnostic tests in more than three dozen medical
specialties.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-495-7000
Location:
1024 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Hours:
24/7, various clinics, see website
for locations
Website:
www.larimer.org/humanservices/assistance
Website:
www.uchealth.org/Pages/Home.aspx
Salud Family Health Center
Services Provided: Screening for stressors and immediate support and/or
referrals as necessary. Mobile health unit provides comprehensive medical
services. Also provides outreach to migrant school age children with
immunization, dental care, and medical services.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Mental Health.
Two Locations:
1635 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone (for both
locations):
970-484-0999
24-hour access to
a health provider
by phone:
303-MYSALUD
(697-2583)
Medical Hours:
Monday – Wednesday,
7:30am – 7pm
Thursday – Friday,
7:30am – 5pm
Dental Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
www.saludclinic.org
1830 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Medical Hours:
Monday – Friday,
7:30am - 5:00pm
Dental Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 4:30pm
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The Youth Clinic
Services Provided: Medical services to infants, children and young adults, along
with prevention and wellness programs.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Two Locations:
1200 East Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-267-9510
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Website:
http://youthclinic.com/
1214 Oak Park Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Phone:
970-267-9510
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TRANSPORTATION
Dial a Ride
Murphy Center for Hope
Services Provided: Dial-A-Taxi provides transportation for passengers with
a disability that prevents them from using the xed route bus service. Provides
round-trip transportation throughout Fort Collins.
$2.50 per one-way trip.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-224-6066
Typical Service Hours:
Monday – Saturday,
6am – 11pm,
Except published holidays
Services Provided: Provides a number of basic needs services including
transportation assistance, and bus passes.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Housing/Shelter and Legal Services.
Website:
www.ridetransfort.com/schedules/dial-a-ride
SAINT Care-A-Van
Services Provided: Personal transportation to people sixty years old and older,
and people with disabilities that prevent them from driving.
Free.
Some bilingual services available.
Location:
333 West Drake Road,
Suite 42
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone:
970-223- 8604
Must pre-schedule ride
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:15am – 4pm
Website:
www.saintvolunteertransportation.org
For information about additional complimentary paratransit
services, contact Dial-A-Ride
Location:
242 Conifer Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-494-9940
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
http://murphycenter.org/our-services/service-providers/
*Visit the website for a full list of partner agencies located at the Murphy Center.
Some services require appointment, calling ahead is recommended.
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Transfort
Services Provided: Bus transportation throughout Fort Collins city area.
Youth 17 and under or students enrolled in high school are able to ride on the
Transfort bus system for free if they have a photo ID.
Bilingual services available.
Website:
www.ridetransfort.com
Location:
250 N. Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
Information and
Customer Service
970-221-6620
NOTE: Many agencies in this
Resource Guide are able to
offer free bus passes/reduced
fare with Transfort.
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DISABILITY SERVICES
Disabled Resource Services
Foothills Gateway
Services Provided: Independent living skills training, assistive technology training,
budget counseling, peer support, employment assistance, Social Security
assistance, nursing home transitions, home accessibility enhancements, advocacy
and information and referral services.
Equipment loan of durable medical items. Free/low cost.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1017 Robertson Street,
Unit B
Fort Collins, CO 80524-3915
Phone:
970-482-2700
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed daily 12pm – 1pm
Services Provided: Services and supports for Larimer County residents who
are determined eligible for services through the cognitive disabilities system.
Assistance is given to individuals and their families either through direct services
or by purchasing services from other service agencies.
Free and sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-226-2345
After Hours
Emergency:
970-226-2345
Location:
301 W. Skyway Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Website:
http://disabledresourceservices.org
Website:
www.foothillsgateway.org
Respite Care, Inc.
Services Provided: Short-term care to children with developmental disabilities
and respite care to their families.
Sliding scale fees (based on income tax forms).
Bilingual services available.
Location:
6203 S. Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone:
970-207-9435
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
http://respitecareinc.org
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B.A.S.E. Camp, Inc.
Early Childhood Council of Larimer County
Services Provided: Affordable, accessible, and safe year-round before and after
school activities for youth, pre-school through 7th grade (ages 3 to 14), that
support classroom learning, provide help with homework, include snacks, arts &
crafts, sports, science, and music activities along with summer camp learning.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
1224 E. Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-266-1734
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Services Provided: Childcare referrals.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Phone:
970-377-3388
Location:
1730 S. College Avenue,
Ste. 200
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 4:30pm
Website:
http://mybasecampkids.org
Website:
www.ecclc.org/families/child-care-referrals
The Family Center/La Familia
Services Provided: Childcare services and advocacy with the primary goal of
strengthening and stabilizing families with children. Includes El Nidito, Early Head-
start, experiential play, and summer programming.
Sliding scale.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Summer and After-School Activities.
Location:
309 Hickory Street, #5
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-221-1615
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Early Childhood Center
(El Nidito) Hours:
Monday – Friday,
6:30am – 6pm
Website:
http://thefamilycenterfc.org/
Also see Learning Opportunities and Summer and After-School Activities.
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Larimer County Children, Youth and Family Services - Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP)
Poudre School District – Early Childhood Education
Services Provided: Financial assistance for childcare services to families who
meet the income guidelines and who are in an eligible activity. Assistance to
families enrolled in the Colorado Works program who need childcare services to
support their efforts towards self-sufciency.
Sliding scale fees, both no cost and tuition based.
Bilingual services available.
As of October 2016 applicants are being placed on a waiting list.
Location:
1501 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-498-6990
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday,
8am – 3pm
Services Provided: Quality preschool available through the Early Childhood Program for children birth to 5
years old. Also prenatal, infant, and toddler offerings, preschool offerings, student screening and evaluation,
referrals and family and parenting education. In addition to ECE classrooms in many district elementary schools,
there are two Learning Centers.
Sliding scale fees. Services and support to families who meet the Early Head Start eligibility requirements.
Bilingual services available.
Website:
www.co.larimer.co.us/humanservices/assistance/ccap.htm
Website:
www.psdschools.org/department/early-childhood
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center
Services Provided: Affordable, quality early childhood and educational programs
for infants, toddler and pre-school youth.
Sliding scale fees.
Bilingual services available.
Location:
424 Pine Street, #100
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-493-2628
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
6:30am – 6pm
Website:
www.teaching-tree.org
Two Locations:
Barton Early Childhood Center
703 E. Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone:
970-490-3204
Fullana Learning Center
220 N. Grant Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone:
970-490- 3134
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Website:
www.psdschools.org/department/early-childhood
LEGAL SERVICES
Catholic Charities
Colorado Legal Services
Services Provided: Emergency assistance program, legal support, help lling
out forms, etc.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Housing/Shelter and Health and Emergency Services.
Location:
460 Linden Center Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-484-5010
Emergency Assistance:
970-484-5010
Hours:
Monday – Thursday,
1pm –4pm
By appointment for
emergency utility
transportation and
government ID assistance.
Services Provided: Access to civil legal services for low-income persons and
members of vulnerable populations.
Must meet nancial and citizen/eligible non-citizen eligibility requirements. Some
ofces also assist seniors age 60 and over, regardless of income, in certain civil legal
matters.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Website:
http://ccdenver.org/larimer-county-services/
Website:
https://coloradolegalservices.org
Crossroads Safehouse
Services Provided: Legal assistance via the Bringing Justice Home Project that
assists low-income domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking
survivors by providing legal representation in a wide range of legal matters
including, but not limited to, civil protection orders, divorce, and custody cases.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Physical/Sexual Abuse and Neglect and Crisis Counseling.
Locations:
211 West Magnolia Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone:
970-493-2891
Ofce Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8:30am – 4pm
Closed daily 12pm – 1pm
Website:
www.crossroadssafehouse.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 993
Fort Collins, CO
Ofce Hours:
Monday – Friday,
9am – 5pm
24/7 Crisis/Info Line:
970- 482-3502
Toll-free Crisis Line:
P: 1-888-541-SAFE
(7233)
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LEGAL SERVICES
Murphy Center for Hope (through core agency partners)
Services Provided: Legal services including benets enrollment, Colorado ID
Voucher, driver’s license vouchers, and social security disability benets
applications.
Free.
Bilingual services available.
Also see Housing/Shelter and Transportation.
Location:
242 Conifer Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone:
970-494-9940
Hours:
Monday – Friday,
8am – 5pm
Website:
http://murphycenter.org/our-services/service-providers/
Some services require appointment, calling ahead is recommended.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
As noted earlier, this guide is not meant to be comprehensive of all resources in our community that support youth and families. Below are just a few additional
resources that may provide further support.
United Way of Larimer County 2-1-1
www.uwaylc.org/get-help
Partnership for Healthy Youth
http://cophy.org/co-health-resource-guide
Biz West Community Giving Guide
Directory of nonprots serving Boulder, Broomeld, Larimer, and Weld counties.
http://bizwest.com/bw_2016_nc_giving_guide_yp
Larimer County Resource Guide
http://larimerresource.blogspot.com
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Questions or feedback about this guide?
Please contact:
Jodie Riesenberger
Bohemian Foundation
970.221.2636
jodie@bohemianfoundation.org