The Empowerment Program, Inc., 1600 York St., Denver, CO 80206

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1 The Empowerment Program The Empowerment Program provides re-entry services for women leaving prisons and jails.

(303) 320-1989, http://www.empowermentprogram.org, [email protected]

2 Ex-Offender Program (CHRP) We provide wrap around services for ex-offender's which includes chronic and acute medical care as well as mental health treatment, with a substance abuse treatment component. We also provide a mentoring program which utilizes a clearinghouse of reentry services available to ex-offenders in the community.

(303) 765-6367, http://www.setofcs.org, [email protected]

SET Family Medical, 980 East Harvard Ave., Denver, CO 80210

3 Pre-Release and Community Re-Entry for the Colorado Division The mission of the Pre-Release Program is to provide a consistent continuum of services between facilities and the community, accessible to all incarcerated adults preparing for release, in order to target the known predictors of recidivism and increase opportunities for successful re-entry.

(303) 763-2442, http://www.doc.state.co.us/, [email protected]

Colorado Department of Corrections, 940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

4 Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) is a non-profit organization that was formed to halt the exponential growth in the state prison population.

(303) 825-0122, http://www.ccjrc.org/index.shtml, [email protected]

CCJRC, 1212 Mariposa St., Ste. 6, Denver, CO 80204

5 Focus Re-Entry The FOCUS Mission: FOCUS is a reentry mentoring program, proactive in its dedication to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety.

(720) 304-6446, http://www.focusreentry.org, [email protected]

FOCUS Reentry, 4705 Baseline Rd., Boulder, CO 80303

6 Turnabout, Inc. Career Center The Turnabout, Inc. career center provides employment, career and education services giving former offenders the skills and support they need to succeed.

(303) 813-0005, http://www.turnaboutprogram.org, [email protected]

Turnabout, Inc. Career Center, 1630 E. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80218

7 Restoring the Soul Restoring the Soul Community Partnerships is a secular program of The Collaborative Community dedicated to developing Boulder County social capital by encouraging diverse faith and spiritual communities as well as civic groups, to commit to service through collaborations with service agencies.

(720) 304-6446, http://restoringthesoul.org/, [email protected]

Restoring the Soul Community Partnerships, 3700 Baseline Road, Boulder CO 80303

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8 Community Re-Entry Place Inside/Out, (CRPIO) Community Re-Entry Place, Inside- Out is a Ministry to help ex-offenders, hurting, wounded, homeless, and addicted, those who need a “re-entry” back to life by rebuilding their lives with Jesus as the guide. (303) 895-0578, http://www.crpio.org, [email protected]

CRP Inside/Out, 14221 E. 4th Ave., Ste. 330, Aurora, CO 80011

9 Reentry Program The Re-Entry Program was developed as a joint venture between Larimer County Community Corrections, Larimer County Health and Human Services, Larimer County Workforce Center and Larimer County Criminal Justice Planning Manager.

(970) 498-7000, (970) 980-2671, http://www.co.larimer.co.us, [email protected]

Larimer County, 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Larimer County Criminal Justice Services Division, 2307 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525

10 Colorado: Aftercare/Reentry Juvenile parole officers from the Division of Youth Corrections supervise juveniles in aftercare (called parole in Colorado). By law, all juveniles released from commitment must have a period of mandatory services and supervision to aid in their transition back into the community.

(303) 866-7956, http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251581930721, [email protected]

Division of Youth Corrections (DYC), 4255 S. Knox Court, Denver, CO 80236

11 Making Choices Re-entry The Making Choices Re-entry program helps recently released women to take charge of their future and stay goal-focused in the midst of the stresses of reintegration into society.

(303) 383-1610, http://www.cfsaw.org, [email protected]

The Center for Spirituality at Work (CFSAW), P.O. Box 102168, Denver, CO 80250

12 Colorado Statewide Pre-Release and Community Re-Entry Programs Pre-Release and Community Re- Entry were designed to prepare inmates transitioning into the community through targeting those know predictors of recidivism and provide a continuum of services from prison through parole.

(303) 763-2442, http://www.doc.state.co.us/statewide-pre-release-and-community-re-entry-programs, [email protected]

CDOC Community Re-Entry, 940 Broadway, 2nd Level, Denver, CO 80203

13 Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP) The Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), managed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS) and the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is designed to help former offender veterans who are at risk of homelessness to re-enter the workforce.

(303) 763-2492, http://www.doc.state.co.us/grant-programs, [email protected]

CDOC Community Re-Entry, 940 Broadway, 2nd Level, Denver, CO 80203

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14 Cheyenne Mountain Re-Entry Center (CMRC) The goal of the Cheyenne Mountain Re-Entry Center is to work with the Division of Community Corrections and Parole to prepare each offender for an orderly transition to community placement. The program structure is designed to address issues unique to pre- release offenders, with an emphasis on community stabilization, employment, relapse prevention, and preparation for supervised community living.

(719) 390-0125, http://www.doc.state.co.us/facility/, [email protected]

Cheyenne Mountain Re-Entry Center (CMRC), 2925 E. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906

15 Colorado Department of Corrections The mission of the Division of Adult Parole, Community Corrections and YOS is to provide public safety by managing offenders transitioning to the community through an array of supervision strategies, interventions, and re-entry services that instill pro-social behaviors that promote successful outcomes.

(303) 763-2442, http://www.doc.state.co.us, [email protected]

Colorado Department of Corrections, 940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

16 Community Reentry Project Community Reentry is tasked with creating and implementing an evidence- based comprehensive jail to community reentry process and services.

(720) 913-6608, http://www.denvergov.org/crimeprevention, [email protected]

Crime Prevention and Control Commission (CPCC), 655 Broadway St., Ste. 450, Denver, CO 80203

17 Reintegration and Recovery Program What makes our program unique is a therapeutic environment complimented with individualized treatment plans; multi-systemic curriculum; line-level staff instructors/mentors; mandatory participation; regimented and a consistent instructional/therapeutic schedule (daily); certified addiction counselors on staff; participant accountability and ownership of current and past actions; aftercare collaborations and the community resource availability for ex-offenders.

(719) 390-2103, http://shr.elpasoco.com/, [email protected]

El Paso County Sheriff's Office, 2739 East Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906

18 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Transition Program The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, along with other county government and community agencies, work in conjunction with one another to provide the best possible re-entry plans and services for individuals who are transitioning from the jail to the community. Many of these individuals also suffer from mental illness and substance abuse dependency.

(303) 271-5841, https://jeffco.us/sheriff/, [email protected]

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 200 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401

19 Jefferson County Community Corrections The Community Corrections unit screens and recommends placement of adult and juvenile offenders diverted from incarceration and monitors offender progress and program compliance. This unit also contracts with private community corrections service providers for residential and non-residential services.

(303) 271-4841, https://jeffco.us/human-services/court-involved/, [email protected]

Jefferson County Justice Services, 3500 Illinois St., Ste. 2800, Golden, CO 80401

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20 Larimer County Community Corrections Programs This section assesses client needs and risk to the community as well as their appropriateness to be supervised by Community Corrections. Staff interview potential clients, explain community corrections, complete standardized offender assessments and psychological testing or as needed. Information is obtained about residency, employment; past charges or convictions, escape risk, level of victim empathy and whatever else may be relevant to a given case. Staff presents the evaluation information to screening committees where a decision is made to either accept or reject the client for placement in LCCC.

(970) 498-7519, http://www.larimer.org/comcor/, [email protected]

Larimer County Community Corrections, 2225 Midpoint Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525

21. Biblica Formerly IBS-STL Biblica serves individuals and organizations through Bible translation, publishing, distribution, and outreach.

(719) 488-9200, http://www.ibs.org [email protected],

Biblica, 1820 Jet Stream Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921

22. Christian A, Inc. Christian Ambassadors is a non-denominational, nation-wide, correspondence based ministry to prison inmates. Their primary mission is to offer spiritual growth ministry to those who are imprisoned anywhere in the U.S. Spiritual growth ministry is provided free of charge to the inmates, through printed spiritual growth lessons, 'My Brother's Keeper' newsletters, and personal correspondence.

(303) 833-4299, http://www.christian-ambassadors.org/ [email protected]

Christian Ambassadors, Inc., P.O. Box 62876, Colorado Springs, CO 80962

23. Daughters of Destiny Daughters of Destiny reaches out to incarcerated women and teen girls and help them address their specific needs. Finally, Kid's Crossing provides family-friendly camps hosted in prisons all across the country, allowing children to have the opportunity to spend an entire day in a Christian atmosphere with their incarcerated mother or father.

(719) 465-1621, http://www.impactlife.org/ [email protected]

Impact of Life, 3028 North El Paso St., Colorado Spring, CO 80907

24. DenverWorks DenverWorks is a faith-based nonprofit whose mission is to empower jobseekers to fulfill their God-given design through preparation for employment leading to self-sufficiency. For 15 years we have been providing jobseeker workshops, job search assistance, career counseling, work attire, computer accessibility, mentoring, and life-skills training to jobseekers with barriers to employment. We believe we serve a God of second chances. It is our desire to be the vehicle that empowers people to find meaningful employment and receive that second chance at becoming all that God intended them to be. As long as there are people in need, DenverWorks will be ready to respond with hope and help.

(303) 433-0300, Ext. 106, http://www.denverworks.org [email protected]

DenverWorks, 2828 North Speer Blvd. Ste. 201, Denver, CO 80211

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25. Hoops of Hope Basketball Ministry Hoops of Hope Basketball Ministry is dedicated to bringing the world the hope of the gospel and seeks to impact eternity and grow God's kingdom through the platform of basketball in its different forms (shows, camps, tournaments and exhibition games.

(719) 210-3489, http://www.hoops.org/, [email protected]

Hoops of Hope, 6509 Many Moon Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80923

26. Navigators Provides New Believers discipleship materials for inmates. The Race is a Bible study designed for prisoners.

(719) 598-1212, http://www.navigators.org/, [email protected]

The Navigators, P. O. Box 6000, Colorado Springs, CO 80934

27. Colorado Innocence Project The CIP is not a substitute for the traditional methods of appealing a conviction. Therefore, the CIP will not take cases in which the defendant already has a lawyer, or is entitled to a lawyer at state expense. The CIP will not take a case unless there is a genuine and provable claim of innocence. The CIP gets involved only when the traditional methods of appealing a conviction have failed. Only Colorado cases arising in Colorado will be accepted (state and federal).

(303) 492-2640, http://www.colorado.edu/law/centers/innocence/, [email protected]

University of Colorado Law School, Wolf Law Building, 404 UCB, 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr., Boulder, CO 80309-0404

28. Unchained Books Unchained Books is a small group in Fort Collins, Colorado committed to prisoner support. Our primary focus is collecting donated books and making them available free to people imprisoned in Colorado. In addition to our book project, we also write letters to political prisoners and work on periodic individual prisoner support in the form of fundraising, outreach, and building community awareness about specific legal struggles.

(970) 221-1339, http://unchainedbooks.wordpress.com/, [email protected]

Unchained Books, P.O. Box 784, Fort Collins, CO 80522

29. ACLU of Colorado Provides limited legal aid in habeas corpus and prison condition matters; provides direct referrals.

(303) 777-5482, http://www.aclu-co.org, [email protected]

ACLU of Colorado, 400 Corona St., Denver, CO 80218

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30. CHARG Resource Center Provides free or low-cost services and resources for anyone, including ex- offenders, with serious mental health issues, including drop-in center with computers, life-skills training, support groups, and health care center. The mission of CHARG Resource Center is to advance a model of genuine partnership among individuals who live with mental illness, mental health professionals, and the larger community through respectful comprehensive services. We strive to achieve this mission through an innovative partnership model that equally involves the chronically mentally ill, staff members, and community members as equal legal partners, decision-makers, and employees.

(303) 830-8805, www.charg.org, [email protected]

CHARG Resource Center, 709 East 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80203-2610

31. Colorado CURE Provides resources; facilitates monthly support group on sex offender issues.

(303) 333-7023, www.coloradocure.org, [email protected]

Colorado CURE, P.O. Box 441656, Aurora, CO 80044

32. Denver Urban Ministries Provides post-release employment and emergency stabilization services, gives referrals.

(303) 355-4896, http://www.denum.org, [email protected]

Denver Urban Ministries, 1717 East Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218

33. 72 Hour Fund The 72 Hour Fund is part of Doing HIS Time, a Christian prison ministry. The name of the program, 72 Hour Fund, refers to the critical first hours after release from prison. Contact them if you need help with identification documents, bus tokens, professional clothing, job counseling, shelter referrals, or any other immediate need.

(303) 292-2304, http://www.doinghistime.org, [email protected]

Doing HIS Time Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 1508, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034-1508

34. Community Re-Entry Project The Community Re-Entry Project is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of re-entry resources under one roof. These resources include case management, job resources, short-term housing placement and referrals, treatment services, family reunification services, and educational services. Contact them for additional information. Family members of incarcerated people may also contact Community Re-Entry Project with questions and concerns.

(720) 913-6606, www.denvergov.org, [email protected]

Community Re-Entry Project, 655 Broadway, Ste. 450, Denver, CO 80203

35. Project ReNew Project ReNew is located inside the Denver Inner City Parish. It is a drop-in program that works with men living in Denver after release from prison or jail. Bus tokens are given out as available but they are limited. The ReNew job coach can help with a résumé or cover letter, and they have a computer lab available for job searches. Project ReNew also offers alcohol and drug counseling, clothing, and hygiene items.

(303)629-0636, www.dicp.org, [email protected]

Denver Inner City Parish, 1212 Mariposa St., Ste. 1, Denver, CO 80204

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36. Redeemed Ones Outreach Ministries Redeemed Ones Outreach Ministries offers services to people coming out of prison, including referrals to resources and mentoring. Contact them for more information.

(303) 574-3347, http://rom.americanmobitech.com/, [email protected]

Redeemed Ones, Jail & Prison Ministry, Inc., P.O. Box 31105, Aurora, CO 80041

37. Redemption Fellowship at Trinity United Methodist Church Redemption Fellowship is a worship community for All of us. It is a home for those seeking life solutions and searching for a place to worship and be in a community of fellowship and love. Families, friends and children are invited and warmly welcomed. We are in ministry with the community of former offenders, the poor, the homeless, those recovering and others who have not yet found “the right fit”. Redemption Fellowship walks with people to apply for benefits and helps people find services for their medical, housing, and food needs.

(303) 839-1493, www.trinityumc.org, [email protected]

Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202

38. Advocates For Change The mission of Advocates For Change is to support those with a sex offense and their families by: advocating for change in sex offense laws and policies and for the adherence to constitutional rights; educating the public, lawmakers, and the judiciary; and promoting the successful treatment and reintegration of those with an offense into the community, thus reducing victimization and enhancing the safety of all.

(720) 329-9096, http://www.advocates4change.org/, [email protected]

Advocates for Change, P.O. Box 103392, Denver, CO 80250

39. Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition The mission of CCJRC is to reverse the trend of mass incarceration in Colorado. Our goals are to (1) advocate for alternatives to prison expansion; (2) research and design specific reforms of policies driving growth in the prison populations, with an emphasis on drug policy, parole and reentry; (3) build and facilitate a statewide coalition; and (4) serve as a resource for prisoners, parolees and their families.

(303) 825-0122, www.ccjrc.org, [email protected]

CCJRC, 1212 Mariposa St., Denver, CO 80204

40. A Strong Tower Prison Ministry A Strong Tower Prison Ministry offers Christian mentors to people leaving prison and re-entering society. The values STPM encourages are: desire for accountability, consistent prayer life and quiet times, desire to see God’s word become real in their life resulting in Godly Character, integrity, compassion, showing grace, mercy, and humility toward others. These values are what will set A Strong Tower Prison Ministry apart from other prison reentry programs.”

(720) 379-8500, Ext. 710, http://www.astrongtower.org/, [email protected]

Providence Bible Church, 2959 Franklin St., Denver, CO. 80205

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41. Street Gathering Community Re-Entry Recover Program (CRRP) Street Gathering’s mission “is to gather as a Christian community providing the support needed for ex-offenders to make it through transition into society as we provide spiritual mentoring through prayer and sharing groups, offering fellowship and food; linking ex-offenders with resources to meet their needs successful for re-entry and recovery. Street Gathering is associated with Kairos of Colorado, which does faith-based ministry inside several prisons. You are encouraged to attend whether or not you are a Kairos graduate.

(303) 518-0550, http://www.kairosofcolorado.org/, [email protected]

Kairos of Colorado, P.O. Box 25004, Colorado Springs, CO 80936

42. Bo Matthews Center For Excellence The Matthews Center helps many people coming out of jail and prison with a variety of services and referrals. Emergency assistance (food boxes, clothes, bus tokens) is provided, as well as referrals to housing and other resources. The Center also has an extensive employment preparation and training program.

(303)295-0376, http://www.thebmce.org/, [email protected]

BMCE, 3030 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205

43. Potter’s House of Denver (Heritage Christian Church) The Potter’s House offers a range of church- related services and some limited referrals to community resources. Contact the Prison Ministry office to make an appointment.

(303)369-8514, Ext. 1026, www.tphd.org, [email protected]

Potter’s House of Denver, 9495 E. Florida Ave., Denver, CO 80247

44. Step-Up, Inc. Step-Up is a nonprofit that helps people coming out of jail and prison. Their faith-based program includes help preparing for and finding a job, life skills classes, computer classes, GED prep, and recovery support classes about topics such as healthy relationships, anger and domestic violence issues, and shame and guilt. Individuals receive mentoring, bus tokens/passes, and housing referrals. Step-Up is also the Colorado division of Fitting Back In, a reintegration program. Call or write for current information.

(303) 366-7837, www.stepupinc.org, [email protected]

Step-Up, Inc., 15290 East 6th Ave., Ste. 290, Aurora, Colorado 80011

45. Shekinah Prison Ministries Shekinah Prison Ministries provides ministry to people incarcerated in prison and jail. Within your first 30 days of release, and for one time only, Shekinah Prison Ministries will supply a back pack with hygiene products, bus tokens, and food items. You can receive assistance in obtaining your birth certificate and social security card after your release.

(303) 682-9593, www. www.injail.org,[email protected]

Shekinah Christian Ministries, 2040 Terry St., Ste. 106, Longmont, CO 80501