Community Resources
Food, Rent, and Utilities Assistance
STATEWIDE FOOD RESOURCE HOTLINE: 855-855-4626 OR 211
McKinney Vento Services-If your family is in a temporary or inadequate living situation due to a loss of housing, your child might be eligible for certain educational rights and services. This Includes a list of food banks in our area and other resources that may be helpful if you're in need of financial assistance.
Backpack Society provides weekend food bags to students/families with food insecurity, so they have nutrition and full bellies over the weekend.
Manna Ministries offers a food pantry at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch. Manna Care pantry is open Tuesdays from 9-11:30am and 4:30-6pm on the first and third Tuesdays.
Help and Hope Center supports Douglas and Elbert County residents in financial distress to navigate troublesome times with dignity.
Secor Cares Caring for people faced with suburban poverty, restoring hope and dignity, and guiding them toward a self-sufficient life.
Parker Task Force is a food bank serving Parker, Elizabeth, and Franktown. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 9 AM until 1 PM. Please call or arrive prior to 11:30 AM for same day service
Aurora Interfaith has a food pantry that will provide 7-9 days worth of fresh mean, veggies, fruits, and shelf-stable foods.
Catholic Charities offers shelter, affordable housing, early childhood education, counseling, emergency services, rent and utilities, employment, food and clothing, and family services.
Douglas County Human Services Financial Assistance You can apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Old Age Pension (OAP), Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND), Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and other programs and services by visiting Colorado PEAK to apply online.
Medical and Mental Health Assistance
Douglas County Human Services Medical Assistance
IMatter Colorado The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential.
AllHealth Network AllHealth Network is a nonprofit mental health organization providing counseling, psychiatry, crisis services, substance use treatment, and more. We accept Medicaid and commercial insurance plans.
Second Wind Fund Second Wind Fund has built an innovative program that matches children and youth, ages 19 and younger, who are at risk for suicide and do not have the means or adequate insurance for necessary mental health treatment, with licensed therapists in their local communities or potentially via teletherapy.
Denver Springs 24/7 assessment for individuals struggling with mental, behavioral, and substance use issues
Highlands Behavioral is a freestanding behavioral health hospital offering psychiatric care for adults and adolescents ages 11 and older.
Sandstone Care is a mental health, drug, and alcohol rehab center in Colorado offering age-specific, evidenced-based care for teens, young adults, and adults.
Littleton Immigration Resource Center
Douglas County Housing Partnership may be able to provide down payment assistance to some individuals, rental housing information, housing resources, foreclosure mitigation counseling, reverse mortgage information, and education such as monthly homeownership classes.
The Crisis Center provides direct service programs to adults and children impacted by domestic violence. All services offered by the Crisis Center are free, confidential and meet best practices of trauma informed care.
Judi's House Judi’s House is dedicated to improving outcomes for bereaved families by strengthening our grief education and program evaluation.
JAC The Juvenile Assessment Center Support youth and their families in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties access early intervention and comprehensive assessment services.
Douglas County WrapAround It’s all in the name – WrapAround. A community wraps itself around a family or individual in need, providing unconditional and nonjudgmental care that will allow everyone to benefit.
Douglas County Youth Coalition The coalition is comprised of numerous agencies in Douglas County that have a stake in youth substance abuse prevention or treatment.
Colorado Crisis Services and Support Line - 1-844-493-TALK(8255)
Douglas County Human Services Child or Elderly Welfare
Douglas County Dental Program - For families in need of dental support
Online Resources
Child Mind Institute We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need.
Webwise.ie Information, advice, and resources to help parents and educators with internet safety issues.
Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents It isn’t always easy to differentiate between normal teenage growing pains and depression. But here’s how you can recognize the signs and symptoms and best help your child.
For Parents: Information on Self-Harm
School and District Supports
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Tutorial: This tutorial will demonstrate how to sign in and view student and family information in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
DCSD - Student Wellness-This site provides information pertaining to Bullying, Dating Violence, Grief and Loss Resources, Internet Safety, Suicide, and Substance Abuse. Furthermore, this site provides access to mental health services, living tobacco free, and supporting homeless students.
Parent Hub for IT support, and links to helpful sites like MySchoolBucks, Nutrition Services, etc.
DCSD Virtual Calming Corner Life can be challenging at times! The great news is you have the power to overcome these challenges by integrating purposeful pauses throughout the day to calm both your brain and body. Maybe you need a quick nature fix, a guided relaxation practice or some quiet music in the background. Enjoy it all and explore! Be careful, some of these links can be rather mesmerizing -- you may want to use a timer ;-).