Contact Us
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://www.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.biglittlecolorado.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).
418 S. Weber Street
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.
1287 Lake Plaza Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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
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 Early Connections Learning Centers.
270 S Tejon, Room S140
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-452-5499
www.courtcare.org
Diversus Health
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.
Phone: (844) 493-8255
https://diversushealth.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) 520-7333
http://shr.elpasoco.com
FIRST VISITOR
Welcomes New Babies with a homecoming visit from a caring volunteer and continuing calls or visits for as long as desired.
2828 International Circle, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 632-5700
www.peakvista.org/services/first-visitor
Forge Evolution (formerly 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
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.
Phone: (719) 329-1056
www.insideoutys.org
KPC Respite Center
If you are struggling to make critical appointments or need care for your child when there is no other safe choice, KPC Respite Center offers temporary crisis and planned childcare for infants and young children at no cost to parents or guardians. KPC provides peace of mind when your child cannot be with you. Your child is cared for at the KPC Respite Center by qualified professionals and volunteers. Our staff and volunteers provide a safe, nurturing and child friendly environment.
2503 Holiday Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 634-5439
Marian House Life Support
Supports and empowers pregnant women and families in their role to provide a nurturing and safe environment for themselves and their families.
14 W Bijou Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 578-1222
Marian House Life Support
The Resource Exchange
Provides resources for the developmentally disabled.
6385 Corporate Dr., Ste. 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: (719) 380-1100
www.tre.org
The Resource Exchange/Early Intervention Only
Provides developmental supports and services to children birth through 3 years of age, who have special developmental needs. It can help improve a child’s ability to develop and learn. Service coordination, IFSP development, preschool transition, and resource and referral.
Phone: (719) 577-9190
www.tre.org/what-we-do/early-intervention
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. No fee.
2335 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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.
1915 Aerotech Drive, Ste. 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
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
The Place (formerly 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
ULPPR (Urbanites of the Pikes Peak Region)
Promote equality and opportunities for African – Americans, other minorities, and the disadvantaged through education, economic empowerment and advocacy.
506 E. Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 634-1525
www.ulppr.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://stfrancis.org/wp/