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Clothing / Supplies

Domestic Violence

  • Violence Free Colorado

    Statewide

    Lists domestic-violence programs for every Colorado county (English/Spanish). In danger now? Call 911; the National DV Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

  • love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Nationwide

    Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • The Deaf Hotline

    Nationwide

    24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Employment

  • Dress for Success Denver

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Tue–Fri, 9:30–5.

  • Goodwill of Colorado — Career Development Services

    Free one-on-one job help: career coaching, résumés, interview prep and links to transportation and child care support.

  • Colorado Workforce Centers

    Statewide

    Free job search help, training, and support with transportation and child care costs at workforce centers statewide.

  • American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)

    Nationwide

    Free local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.

  • Dress for Success

    Nationwide

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.

  • Easterseals — Employment Services

    Nationwide

    Job training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.

  • Goodwill Career Centers

    Nationwide

    Free job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.

Potential Financial Assistance

  • Catholic Charities of Denver

    One-time emergency help with rent, mortgage, utilities, food and clothing, by phone appointment. Emergency assistance line: (720) 377-1313 (weekdays 8–8:45 a.m.).

  • The Salvation Army — Denver Connection Center

    Resource navigation, homelessness prevention, housing help, food and utility assistance for families.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

Health Assistance

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

    Housing, health care, employment and child care help for people experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. Families seeking housing: fssintake@coloradocoalition.org.

  • Family Promise of Greater Denver

    Shelter, meals and support for families with children under 18. Call the main line to join the shelter waitlist.

  • The Salvation Army — Denver Connection Center

    Resource navigation, homelessness prevention, housing help, food and utility assistance for families.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Infant & Baby Equipment

  • JCC Denver Community Baby Closet

    Free diapers, wipes, newborn clothes, baby gear and postpartum supplies for any family, prenatal to age 3.

  • Thriving Families (formerly MotherWise)

    Baby supplies and gear, plus workshops, case management and counseling for families during pregnancy and after birth (English and Spanish).

  • WeeCycle

    Free car seats, strollers, cribs and other safety-approved baby gear, plus diapers and formula, through partner referrals and mobile distribution events (no documents needed).

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

  • Family Connects Colorado

    A free nurse home visit about three weeks after birth for any family with a newborn, in Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Eagle, Jefferson and Mesa counties.

  • Thriving Families (formerly MotherWise)

    Support for moms during pregnancy and after birth: workshops, one-on-one case management and optional counseling, in English and Spanish.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership (Colorado)

    Statewide

    Free home visits from a registered nurse for first-time moms, in all 64 Colorado counties. Refer yourself online through Invest in Kids.

  • Postpartum Support International — Colorado Chapter

    Statewide

    Free peer support groups, support coordinators and referrals for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. PSI HelpLine: call or text (800) 944-4773.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.

  • Postpartum Support International HelpLine

    Nationwide

    Support and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.

Parenting Classes

Pregnancy Centers

Special Needs Assistance

Support for Fathers

  • Center on Fathering

    Support and classes for fathers in El Paso County. Mon–Fri, 8–5.

  • Families Forward Resource Center

    Free Nurturing Parenting classes (12-week cycles) and family support in Denver.

  • Colorado Fatherhood Program

    Statewide

    Free workshops and one-on-one support for dads through local programs in La Plata, Montezuma, Pueblo, Denver, Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Boulder and Prowers counties.

  • National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

    Nationwide

    Resources for dads from a national clearinghouse funded by HHS’s Office of Family Assistance.

Transportation

  • Health First Colorado rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Statewide

    Free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Book at least two business days ahead (option 1 for reservations).

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.