Local Links

Here are some links and contact information about local resources in our community:

2-1-1 Information and Referral

2-1-1 provides toll-free one-call access to over 400 service providers in El Paso, Teller, and six other Colorado counties. 2-1-1 Call Center is brought to our community by Pikes Peak Untied Way.

The 2-1-1 service is designed to help those in need get easy and quick access to agencies that can assist them. Call 2-1-1 to speak with a knowledgeable operator who will look up important agency, program, and service information and provide referrals to the caller. For a link to 2-1-1 services online visit, http://211colorado.org.

Army Community Services (ACS), Fort Carson

Offers a variety of services for the military and their families, including exceptional family members (special needs), financial counseling and assistance, emergency food, counseling, family member employment information, and outreach services. Family advocacy, relocation information, loan closet, and new parent support.

6303 Wetzel Avenue, Bldg. 1526
Fort Carson, CO 80913
Phone: (719) 526-4590
TDD Phone: (719) 526-1949
http://community.carson.army.mil/ACS/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pikes Peak Region

Core program provides mentor relationships and encourages activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable kids to enhance self-esteem and fulfill their potential.

111 S Tejon Street, Suite 302
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 633-2443
www.bbbscolo.org

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Pikes Peak Region is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization serving El Paso and Teller Counties that trains and supervises volunteers to represent the best interests of our most vulnerable citizens - victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court and in the community. The desired result is that children are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive. CASA offers a variety of programs and services designed to meet the special needs of vulnerable children. Among them are the: Dependency and Neglect Program; Domestic Relations Program; Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time Program (SEPT).

701 S. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, Co 80903
Phone: (719) 447-9898
www.casappr.org

Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs

Provides emergency services for economically disadvantages families; basic living items for infants and children; a soup kitchen and services for the homeless; infant adoption services; unplanned pregnancy counseling and support services; English as a Second Language classes for immigrants; and social services advocacy.

228 N Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 636-2345
TDD Phone: (719) 632-4154
www.ccharitiescs.org

Centro de la Familia

Provides information and resources to Hispanic and Native American families.

122 E Las Animas Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 227-9170

Colorado Springs Police Department

(719) 444-7000
Emergencies: 9-1-1
Crime Stoppers (719) 634-7867/634-STOP
Juvenile Offender Unit (719) 444-7613
Tip Line (CSPD) (719) 444-3111
Victim Services: Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Victim Services for Youth (719) 444-7540
Victim Services for Seniors (719) 444-7438
CSPD Crime Prevention:
     Falcon Division (719) 444-7240
     Gold Hill Division (719) 444-7595
     Sand Creek Division (719) 444-7270
     Stetson Hills Division (719) 444-3168

Colorado Springs Teen Court

Teen Court is a unique justice program for first time offenders of misdemeanor crimes. It is designed to give youth between the ages of 11 and 18 who have broken the law and admitted their guilt, a second chance. Those who are accepted into the program must go to a "sentencing trial" in a real courtroom with teens serving as prosecuting and defense attorneys. An adult judge presides and a teen jury determines the sentence, which includes mandatory community service and jury duty in future Teen Courts. Upon successful completion of the program charges against the defendant are dismissed.

c/o Municipal Court
P.O. Box 2169
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Phone: (719) 475-7815
www.csteencourt.org

Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region

Court Care is a non-for-profit organization that provides child care for children whose parents or guardians have court related business. Court Care serves the Fourth Judicial District and Colorado Springs Municipal Court and is managed and operated by the Child Nursery Centers.

309 S Cascade
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: 719-442-1972
www.courtcare.org

El Paso County Department of Human Services

To report child abuse or neglect call 444-5700 or email childabusereport@elpasoco.com

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office

Handles all law enforcement matters outside municipalities of El Paso County and operates the county detention facilities. Criminal Justice Center is located at:

2739 E Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: (719) 390-2101
www.elpasoco.com/sheriff

FIRST VISITOR

Welcomes New Babies with a homecoming visit from a caring volunteer and continuing calls or visits for as long as desired.

2132 E Bijou, Suite 2-E
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 444-4550

FUTURE SELF

Provides at-risk youth with the transformational power of the creative process in the context of commitment, exploration, self-expression and community.

210 E Cimarron Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 233-4143
Email: amber@futureself.org
www.futureself.org

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Support group designed for Grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Opportunities to better understand their unique roles and learn about resources targeted to their needs. No cost. Free childcare available for meetings held at CPCD.

Phone: (719) 444-5226/444-5229

Head Start/Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD)

Provides free comprehensive early childhood development and family programs for families who are low-income and have a 3- or 4-year-old child, or have a child with special needs. These programs are designed to meet each child’s educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs to prepare him/her for success in school and life. CPCD offers meaningful parent involvement, workshops, and support for parents in their role as their child’s first teacher. CPCD also offers preschool programs that do not have income requirements in some school districts – call for more information. Affordable childcare combined with Head Start or Early Head Start Literacy programs are available for parents who need full-day, year-round child care.

2330 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: (719) 635-1536
www.cpcdheadstart.org

Inside/Out Youth Services

Inside/Out educates, empowers and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning youth. Inside/Out emphasizes a broad range of support services and programs for youth between the ages of 13-22 including support groups, peer counseling, safe recreation activities, community referrals, HIV/STD prevention education, community education and advocacy, and youth leadership development.

235 S. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 328-1056
www.insideoutys.org

Life Support Center

Supports and empowers pregnant women and families in their role to provide a nurturing and safe environment for themselves and their families.

228 N. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 475-2347, x12
Email: info@ccharitiescs.org
www.ccharitiescs.org

Pikes Peak Family Connections

The PPFC mission is to strengthen safe, healthy and stable relationships between parents and children while preventing child abuse and neglect. PPFC groups enable families to learn more positive parenting techniques and create a supportive, nurturing atmosphere in which parents can feel safe discussing their struggles and successes with parenting. KPC Kids' Place Family Advocacy and Crisis Care - Available 24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week via Crisis Line (719) 634-5439.

2132 East Bijou, Suite 2E
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 520-1019
www.pikespeakfamilyconnections.org

Pikes Peak Mental Health Center

Outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, families and children, community support programs, psychiatric emergencies; substance abuse services; crisis management, Acute 24-hour healthcare systems for acute mental health, crisis and substance abuse. Multiple locations in El Paso, Teller and Park counties. Cripple Creek services provided at the Cripple Creek Wellness and Rehab Center. Please call for appointment. Accepts Medicaid, Tri-Care Insurance.

220 Ruskin Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 572-6100
24-Hour Hotline: (719) 635-7000
www.ppbhg.org

The Resource Exchange

Provides resources for the developmentally disabled.

418 S Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 380-1100
www.tre.org

The Resource Exchange/Early Intervention Only

Assists families with children, birth to three years of age, in identifying strengths and concerns and to enhance their ability to access supports and services within their community. Service coordination, IFSP development, preschool transition, and resource and referral.

125 N Parkside Drive, Suite 204
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 577-9190
www.tre.org

Safe Passage

Provides a warm home-like environment where abused children are interviewed and videotaped for investigation by law enforcement and social services. Children are referred and accompanied by law enforcement or social services. Provides medical exam and court school. Offers a psychotherapy-educational support group for parents of sexual assault victims; teens; or other children’s groups. Provides referrals for therapy. Serves children to age 18. Foster parent groups for informed supervision also available. No fee.

423 S Cascade
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 636-2460
www.safepassagecac.org

Special Kids, Special Families

Child placement agency that recruits, assesses, trains, and certifies foster family homes. Emphasis on serving youth with special needs. Offers monthly support group meetings, training, crisis intervention, after hours support, and use of Care and Share Food Bank. Child respite center and daycare for special needs children.

424 W Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: (719) 447-8983
www.sksfcolorado.org

Tessa

Counseling for sexual assault; temporary shelter; information and referral services; community education; support groups; restraining order assistance; 24-hour crisis intervention; psychotherapy; court support.

PO Box 2662
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-2662
Phone: (719) 633-1462
24-Hour Hotline: (719) 633-3819
TDD Phone: (719) 633-1462
www.tessacs.org

Urban League of the Pikes Peak Region

Programs that begin at age 2.5 and continue into young adulthood, most of which are focused on minority, low income and disadvantaged children and youth.

1322 N. Academy, Suite 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 634-1525
www.springsurbanleague.org

Urban Peak

Urban Peak helps young people overcome homelessness and other real life challenges by providing safety, respect, essential services and a supportive community, empowering them to become self-reliant adults.

423 E Cucharras Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 630-3223
www.urbanpeak.org

Women Partnering

Responds to the unmet needs of women and children who are financially vulnerable in Colorado Springs. Helps women network with each other to help them fulfill their needs, be it physical, emotional or spiritual.

10 S Institute
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 577-9404
http://www.stfrancis.org/WP/default.aspx

Women's Resource Agency

Assists women in attaining and maintaining self-sufficiency through individual counseling, classes, groups, a school program and more.

750 Citadel Drive East, Suite 3116
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 471-3170
www.wrainc.org