Resource Directory
ACCESS AND ABILITY 218 North 2nd Street Unit F La Salle, CO 80645 Phone: 970-737-9031 Website: accessandability.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Our Mission is be an Organization Directed by People with Disabilities that will ensure Access for All People to Education, Employment, Health Care and Community Living.
ADEO (formerly Greeley Center for Independence) 2730 28th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-339-2444 Website: adeoco.org Mission: Mission: Adeo supports people with disabilities by providing services tailored to meet individual needs. Adeo's services include: affordable housing, a supportive living program for adults with brain injury, home health care, outpatient physical therapy, aquatic (warm water pool) therapy and an athletic center for clients of all fitness levels.
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISABILITY ACCESS CENTER Disability Access Services Office Greeley Campus College Center 5401 W 20th St. Greeley, CO 80634 Phone Number for appointments: 970-339-6251 General Phone Number: 970-339-6388 Texting Phone Number: 970-823-2467 Fax Number: 970-475-2366 Website: aims.edu/student/das Email: [email protected] Mission: Disability Access Services (DAS) at Aims Community College collaborates campus-wide to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities for qualified students with a diagnosis. The office promotes an inclusive learning environment through information, resources, education and direct services to students, faculty and staff. We offer accommodations, such as extended test time, note takers, assistive technology and more. If you believe you qualify for reasonable academic accommodations please contact us at [email protected] or stop by the Information Desk in the College Center to inquire about making an appointment with DAS services. If you do not have documentation, please contact the DAS office to seek support in obtaining the appropriate documentation.
ARC OF WELD COUNTY Greeley Location: 5312 West 9th Street Drive, Suite 150 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-353-5219 Website: arcweldcounty.org Contact: Leticia Arguijo, ext. 105 (about advocacy questions and intakes) Email: [email protected] South Weld County Office: 330 Park Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Scheduled appointments only. Eastern Counties: Remote office in Sterling, CO Scheduled appointments only. Phone: 970-397-8776 Mission: Through advocacy and support service activities the Arc of Weld County works to safeguard the rights of children and adults with developmental disabilities, facilitate choices and promote independence and inclusion in community life.
AUTISM NOW 1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 1-855-828-8476 Website: autismnow.org Email: [email protected] Mission: The National Autism Resource and Information Center will be a dynamic and interactive, highly visible and effective central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, and other targeted key stakeholders.
AUTISM SOCIETY OF COLORADO 550 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 100 Lakewood, CO 80226 Phone: 720-214-0794 Website: autismcolorado.org Mission: Improve the lives of all affected by autism. This includes families, providers, educators, and members of the community. At ASC, we work to advocate, inform, and share the journey with thousands of Coloradans.
AUTISM SPEAKS P.O. Box 1313 Golden, CO 80402 Website: autismspeaks.org Email: [email protected] Staff- Allison Schoenberger, Manager- Field Development Email: [email protected] Phone: 720-492-3731 Colleen Shinn, Manager- Community Outreach Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 224-277-0233 Mission: At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with an autism spectrum disorder. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a possible cure for autism. We strive to raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society: and we work to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP Arc of Weld County 5312 West 9th Street Drive Greeley, CO 80634 Contact: Leticia Arguijo Phone: 970-353-5219 ext.105 Website: arcweldcounty.org
BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF COLORADO, INC. Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado 1325 S. Colorado Boulevard, Building B, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-355-9969 Toll free: 1-800-955-2443 Website: biacolorado.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Through guidance, resources support and education, we seek to facilitate lifelong growth of Coloradans affected by an injury to the brain.
BRIDGING FAMILY Bridging Family, LLC 1812 56th Avenue, Suite A Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-720-2590 Fax: 970-720-2591 Website: http://www.bridgingfamily.com Email: [email protected] Mission: Bridging Family uses a Person Centered framework to provide services and support to Developmentally and Cognitively Impaired Adults. Support is provided to providers of residential care and through a day program.
CHANCE TO DANCE Evans Recreational Center 1100 37th Street Evans, CO 80620 Phone: 970-475-1125 Website: achancetodanceco.org Email: [email protected] Mission: To provide equal opportunities for both mentally and physically disabled children to participate in the elements and benefits of a dance program that is tailored to their special needs and goals, while equipping students to participate in social and cultural experiences.
CNS ADAPTIVE DRIVING AND SOLUTIONS 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 3000 B Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: 970-493-6667 Fax: 970-493-8016 Website: cnsadaptivedriving.com Email: [email protected] Mission: Provides assessment and training for driving to individuals 15 and above with driving challenges due to learning disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, vision or medical changes and aging drivers. Training is available for Adaptive Equipment.
COLORADO CROSS DISABILITY COALITION The Empire Building 1385 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 610-A Denver CO 80222 Phone: 303-839-1775 Fax: 303-648-6262 Website: ccdconline.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Executive Director- Julie Reiskin / [email protected] (training or consultation) Contact: Dawn Howard / [email protected] (volunteering) Mission: To advocate for disability rights. We work with individuals, service providers and government agencies to ensure that people with disabilities have equal rights and equal access. We ensure physical structures are compliant and that policies and procedures decrease barriers. We seek compliance with the ADA and help others to accomplish the same.
COLORADO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITIATION SERVICES – DVR Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Greeley 822 7th Street, Suite 350 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-5409 Fax: 970-353-3367 Fort Morgan WFC (Sterling satellite office) 426 Ensign Street Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Phone: 970-867-9401, Ext. 105 Fax: 970-542-9487 Mission: State agency responsible for assisting persons with disabilities to become gainfully employed. Can help with preparing for, obtaining, and keeping employment eligibility.
COLORADO HANDS AND VOICES 730 S 44th Street Boulder, CO 80305 Phone: 720-598-COHV (2648) Website: cohandsandvoices.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Colorado Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We are a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing children to reach their highest potential.
COLORADO FUND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 920 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-733-2867 Fax: 303-733-2862 Website: cfpdtrust.org Mission: The Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities (CFPD) seeks to enhance the independence and quality of life for people who are elderly or disabled and their families. CFPD shall actively evaluate, monitor, oversee, coordinate and implement services in partnership with its clients and their families to ensure and maintain their rights, integrity and dignity.
COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 6750 West 52nd Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 Phone: 303-698-2121 Website: vnacolorado.org/NoCo Contact: Kim Howard Phone: 303-698-6517 Email: [email protected] Mission: Visiting Nurse Association is committed to a continuum of health care in the home and community supporting optimal well-being, independence, and dignity. We provide home health, hospice and wellness services as an integral part of the health care continuum in collaboration with our partners. We work to ensure that all people have reasonable access to care, regardless of their ability to pay, to the extent of the agency’s resources.
CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 1331 8th Avenue Greeley, CO 80538 Phone: 970-352-8682 Website: connectionsforindependentliving.org Mission: We help people with disabilities obtain choices and control in daily life. We provide advocacy, education, skills training, support groups, and information and referral as well as many empowering programs and social activities.
EASTERSEALS COLORADO 393 South Harlan Street Lakewood, CO 80226 Phone: 303-233-1666 Fax: 303-233-1028 Website: easterseals.com/co Mission: Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY 315 North 11th Avenue, Building B Greeley, CO 80631 Mailing Address: PO Box 1805 / Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 970-353-3800 Fax: 970-346-7981 Website: weldgov.com/departments/human_services/employment_services Mission: Employment Services of Weld County is a comprehensive workforce center, which connects resources for employment, education, and training services. Employment Services of Weld County offers these services at the local, state, and national level.
ENSIGHT SKILLS CENTER, INC. / CURTIS STRONG CENTER for the Visually Impaired 918 13th Street, Suite 4 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-9417 Website: ensightskills.org Mission: To provide people with low vision the tools, counseling, and training that empowers independent and productive living. Services provided include functional low vision evaluations, visual skills training and necessary optical and non-optical devices to optimize patient independence and safety in the home and workplace.
ENVISION 1050 37th Street P.O. Box 200069 Evans, CO 80620 Phone: 970-339-5360 Toll free: 888-695-5883 Fax: 970-330-2261 Website: envisionco.org Mission: Envision, Creative Support for People with Developmental Disabilities' mission is to enhance the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Weld County.
ENVISION EARLY INTERVENTION Website: envisionco.org/earlyintervention
FIRST STEPS OF WELD COUNTY (NORTH COLORADO HEALTH ALLIANCE) North Colorado Health Alliance Evans: 2930 11th Avenue Evans, CO 80620 Phone: 970-350-4673 Fax: 970-350-4696 Greeley: 1010 A Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-301-4426 Loveland: 302-3rd Street, Suite 150 Loveland, CO 80537 Phone: 970-292-1533 Website: northcoloradohealthalliance.org/program/first-steps Mission: FIRST STEPS supports women throughout their pregnancies. With more than 80 percent of FIRST STEPS clients experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, there is often a need to guide and encourage women towards healthy pregnancies and birth outcomes. At FIRST STEPS, women have access to referrals for medical care, education designed to meet individual pregnancy needs, and information about other community resources. All of this is offered at no cost, regardless of age or income.
FRONTIER ACCESS & MOBILITY Fort Collins, CO: 819 E Mulberry Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: 970-223-8267 Cheyenne, WY: 1207 E. Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: 307-637-7663 Website: frontieraccess.com Mission: Since 1998 Frontier Access & Mobility has worked to provide customers throughout Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska with the solutions to their accessibility, mobility, and home medical equipment needs. As a Joint Commission Accredited company, we meet Medicare Supplier Standards, and are recognized by Medicare to meet the home medical equipment needs of seniors and the disabled. We believe that products and solutions should be tailored to fit your lifestyle, and that the right equipment should integrate into your daily life.
FRONTIER HOUSE 1407 8th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-347-2128 Website: frontierhouse.org Email: [email protected] Mission: The goal of Frontier House is threefold. First, it is intended to be a place where people can gain self-confidence. This is achieved by providing members with an opportunity to work together with staff in running the Clubhouse in an activity known as the “Work Ordered Day”. Secondly, members are encouraged to identify and pursue personal goals to improve quality of life. Third, each person in the Clubhouse is made to feel that they are wanted, needed, and expected.
GOOD HEALTH WILL Greeley: 2611 W. 11th Street Road Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-515-6935 Loveland: 302 3rd Street, Suite 150 Loveland, CO 80537 Phone: 970-292-1533 Website: goodhealthwill.org Mission: Good Health Will is a nonprofit health and medical outfitter that accepts donated durable medical equipment and healthcare supplies and provides them to the public at very low cost.
GRAND FAMILY COALITION PO Box 1432 Loveland, CO 80539 Phone: 970-699-2837 Website: GrandFamilyCoalition.org E-mail: [email protected] Mission: Self-help groups refers to two or more people that come together to deal with a common problem. These groups are all over the world and often called support groups. These groups are run by and for the members, “experts” themselves. “You alone can do it - but you can’t do it alone.” The strength in joining in a group can help a person stabilize their situation and gain the energy needed to see to their current needs. Joining in a group can help gain a sense of well-being, and lead to self- awareness and give a sense of belonging. The purpose of this group is to create a community of grandfamilies and their kin to stay connected and involved with other grandfamilies in the area. To provide support and understanding of grandfamilies in need. This group will organize gatherings for social interaction such as play dates, camp-outs, annual gatherings and celebrations of member achievements, such as birthdays. The group will create a “one on one” support organization that will match a graduated grand with a grand in need of communication and support. The group will create a web-based page for communication, information and navigation such as a newsletter, referral to other organizations, Facebook or other social media and contact point for grandfamilies.
GREELEY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER 1010 6th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-350-9440 Website: greeleyrec.com/facilities/greeley-active-adult-center Mission: To provide a variety of opportunities so being active can be a way of life. Adults aged 50 and above can socialize at the center, whether through trips or while participating in one of our many programs. We offer a wide array of clubs, sports, SilverSneakers® fitness programs, special events, holiday lunches, ice cream socials, health and safety seminars, and travel opportunities including local and international excursions, lunches with Gabbie Gourmet, sporting events, museums and more.
GREELEY/EVANS TRANSPORTATION (GET) 101 11th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Voice: 970-350-9287 Fax: 970-350-9285 Website: greeleyevanstransit.com
GREELEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE 1206 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-352-3215 Website: greeleytransitionalhouse.org Mission: Provide safety, stability, and opportunity for families in crisis through emergency shelter and comprehensive support services.
GREELEY / WELD HOUSING AUTHORITY 903 6th Street Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 970-353-7437 Website: greeley-weldha.org Mission: Provide safe, decent, affordable housing opportunities.
GUADALUPE COMMUNITY CENTER / Catholic Charities – Greeley office 1442 North 11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-3720, or 970-353-6433 Website: ccdenver.org/weld-county-services/guadalupe-community-center Mission: Catholic Charities emergency shelter. Houses 24 men, 6 women and 6 families. Open from 7PM to 7AM 365 days a year. There are separate areas for single men, single women, and families with children. The shelter also provides shower facilities, and breakfast and evening meals, job referrals and advocacy are available to shelter residents.
HOPE THERAPY POOL AT ADEO 2780 28th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-339-0011 Website: adeoco.org Mission: We help patients achieve their goals in restoring a full and active life. We help patients reduce pain, improve physical function and maximize their physical well-being. Whether recovering from surgery, working through an injury, or participating in extreme athletic pursuits, our extensive services help individuals realize their potential. We offer both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
JOB CORPS Greeley Address: Admissions 1122 9th Street, Suite 205 Greeley CO 80631 Phone: 970-352-2330 Website: jobcorps.gov Campus Address: 57608 Highway 330 Collbran, CO 81624 Phone: 970-487-3576 Website: collbran.jobcorps.gov Mission: At Job Corps, students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them or their families! Online resources leading to career opportunities.
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES Greeley Address: 800 8th Avenue, Suite 225 Greeley, CO 80631 Evans Address: 3700 Golden Street Evans, CO 80620 Refugee & Asylee Program Address: 1502 9th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Regional Center Phone Number: 970-356-6751 Refugee & Asylee Program Phone Number: 970-353-5267 Website: lfsrm.org Mission: Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a faith based, non-profit human service agency helping children and families during their most challenging times. We have been committed to serving all people, regardless of race, religion, gender or age since 1948.
MEALS ON WHEELS of GREELEY AND WELD COUNTY 2131 9th Street Greeley CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-9738 Website: mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Mission: Meals on Wheels serving Greeley and Weld County Colorado delivers nutritional, hot meals Monday thru Friday to clients who cannot prepare meals for themselves. Breakfasts are available. Frozen meals are available for weekend meals.
MOBILITY AND MORE 439 N. Denver Loveland CO 80537 Phone: 970-461-8400 Fax: 970-461-8118 Website: mymobility.biz Mission: We offer affordable solutions to all your homecare and medical equipment needs. Mobility & More products include scooters, power wheelchairs, lightweight wheelchairs, walkers, canes, ramps, and handicapped equipment to give you the confidence to venture to work, play, school, or wherever your imagination takes you. We offer a full-service repair center to meet your equipment and repair needs. We specialize in scooter and wheelchair repairs as well as many other DME Products. We are certified to install vehicle lifts and stair lifts from the industry leader Bruno Independent Living Aids. On site evaluations are provided free of charge. These repairs can be completed on site at Mobility & More or at your home.
NEUABILITY 866 E 78th Ave. Denver CO 80229 Phone: 303-286-0918 Website: neuability.org Email: [email protected] Mission: NeuAbility is a comprehensive wellness center in Denver, CO that offers a suite of progressive, movement-based programs for individuals living with paralysis. Whether it be a personalized, attentive session with one of our adaptive exercise specialists or indulging in massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic with our skilled professionals: you’re sure to see your quality of life improve drastically by participating in our programs.
NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Clinics located in Fort Collins, Greeley, Johnstown, Loveland and Windsor, Colorado 5890 W 13th Street, Suite 114 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-810-5454 Website: bannerhealth.com/Locations/Colorado/North+Colorado+Medical+Center/Progra ms+and+Services/Behavioral+Health/Behavioral+Health+Clinic.htm Mission: Banner Health Clinic specializing in Behavioral Health provides mental health and substance abuse services, integrated into Banner Health Clinic medical practices.
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Crisis Intensive Services Campus 928 12th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone- 24/7: 970-347-2120 (Weld County) / 844-493-8255 (outside the area) Mission: North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive mental health and addiction services to children, youth, adults, and families, across a wide spectrum of needs. We serve people with insurance, Health First Colorado (formerly Medicaid), Medicare, CHP+, those without insurance, and those who prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Most services can be provided in English and Spanish by bilingual, culturally sensitive behavioral health professionals. North Range Behavioral Health offers walk-in crisis intervention services at 928 12th Street in Greeley. You can also call North Range at 970.347.2120, call the state hotline at 844.493.TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255. These services are available all day, every day.
NORTHERN COLORADO DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 270983 Fort Collins, CO 80527 Meets at: Thomas McKee 4H Educational Building at The Ranch (LaPorte Meeting Room) 5280 Arena Circle Loveland, CO 80538 Website: nocodownsyndrome.org Email: [email protected] Mission: We are a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that seeks to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout Northern Colorado.
NORTHERN COLORADO YOUTH FOR CHRIST 134 11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-1231 Website: ncyfc.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Jeff, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Mission: YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like- minded partners to rise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
PARENT TO PARENT OF COLORADO 801 Yosemite Street Denver, CO 80230 Phone: 303-691-9339 Website: abilityconnectioncolorado.org/p2p-co Email: [email protected] Mission: We are families who support each other on the journey of parenting our sons and daughters with special health care needs or disabilities.
PARTNERS - CHANGING LIVES, SHAPING FUTURES 710 11th Avenue, Suite 106 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-378-6501 Website: poweredbypartners.org Contact: Brandon Lagunas Mission: The mission of Partners is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives.
PEAK PARENT CENTER 917 East Moreno Avenue, Suite 140 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-531-9400
Fax: 719-531-9452 Website: peakparent.org Mission: PEAK Parent Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been serving families and self- advocates across the State of Colorado, and beyond, since 1986! Since its inception, PEAK has maintained a steadfast commitment to ensuring that people with all types of disabilities can be fully included in their neighborhood schools, their communities, and in all walks of life. We welcome you to learn more about PEAK.
PEOPLE FIRST OF WELD COUNTY (SPEAKING FOR OURSELVES – COLORADO) PO Box 352 Ault, CO 80610 Phone: 970-396-1182 Contact: Deb Newsome Email: [email protected] Website: speakingforourselves-colorado.com Mission: Self advocacy group to empower disabled persons to become advocates for themselves.
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO (REPLACES RIGHT TO READ) 3001 8th Ave, Suite 170 Evans CO 80620 Phone: 970-352-7323 (front office) Email: [email protected] Website: ircnoco.org Mission: Provide affordable instruction in literacy, communication skills, and cultural orientation, enabling greater student self-reliance.
SAVA – SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS ADVOCATE CENTER 921 38th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-506-4059 (When calling ask for “Advocate”.) Website: savacenter.org Mission: The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center’s mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for all those affected by sexual violence and provide prevention programs through community outreach and education.
SCHOOL TO WORK ALLIANCE PROGRAM (SWAP) 1424 13th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone Numbers- School District Greeley 6: 970-348-1080 / Windsor: 970-686-8078 Website: greeleyschools.org/Page/9753 Mission: SWAP exists through collaborative agreements among the Colorado Department of Education, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and local school districts/BOCES/BOCS. The agreements provide year-round services including counseling and guidance, job development, job placement, on- the-job training and job-site support to assist young people with disabilities to become employed and self-sufficient.
SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER – 60PLUS RIDE 800 8th Ave, Suite 229 Greeley CO 80631 Phone- Client Line: 970-352-9348; Volunteer Line: 970-573-5818 Fax: 970-352-5437 Email: [email protected] Website: 60plusride.org Mission: To provide rides for seniors throughout Weld County.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 5400 West 11 Street, Suite A Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 1-800-405-9195 Website: ssa.gov Mission: To deliver Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 12450 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite C Centennial CO, 80112 Phone: 720-339-3100 Contact: Jeff Franklin Email: [email protected] Website: specialolympicsco.org/ Mission: The mission of Special Olympics Colorado is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
STATE OF COLORADO HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (HCP) 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400-6420 Fax: 970-304-6416 Contact: Amy Antuna, RN, BSN (HCP Program Supervisor) Phone: (970) 400-2322 Email: [email protected] Website: weldgov.com/departments/health_and_environment/health_services/children_with_special_ health_care_needs Mission: The Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP) is a community resource for families and health care providers in Weld County. HCP serves children from birth to age 21 that have, or are at risk for, serious physical, behavioral, or emotional conditions.
SUNRISE COMMUNITY HEALTH There are 10 clinics located in Greeley, Evans and Loveland, Colorado Administration Office Address: 2930 11th Avenue Evans, CO 80620 Phone: 970-350-4606 / 970-352-0048 Website: sunrisecommunityhealth.org Mission: We are a community health center supporting your health by offering affordable, quality care. Our patient-centered care model provides a sensible integration of primary care services.
TBI SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP Contact; Michelle Sauder at [email protected] Mission: We are a Monthly Greeley Community Member Support Group for individuals with a brain injury and their support people who wish to attend as well. Occasionally, we also offer outside presentations from the community on topics relevant to the group.
THRIVE CENTER Website: Thrivectr.org Email: [email protected] 3131 S. Vaughn Way, Ste. 214 Aurora, CO 80014 303-632-6840 Contact: Alyssa Sharpton Mission: Family Voices Colorado believes that parents of children with special health care needs should not be alone when they face the scary and confusing task of securing care for their children. Every day we give parents the information and strength they need to navigate complex health care systems to get things like wheelchairs, oxygen, or surgery for their children. With our help, parents can be the heroes their children are counting on.
TOURETTE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION CHAPTER P.O. Box 27482 Denver, CO 80227 Phone: 720-212-7535 / Toll Free: 888-486-8738 Website: tsa-rmr.org Email: [email protected] Mission: The TAA - Rocky Mountain chapter supports individuals and families living with Tourette syndrome through education and public awareness.
TRAVEL TRAINING 101-11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-350-9289, 970-350-9281 Contact: Layton Powell, Training Director Mission: Travel Training is designed to teach safe and independent travel on a public transit system. Travel Training will focus on the fixed route bus system and teach the skills needed to navigate around the community with confidence and ease. A Travel Trainer will help participants experience and understand public transportation. To assist seniors and people with disabilities who are interested in using our bus system but aren’t quite sure how to, Greeley-Evans Transit will provide free classes in Travel Training.
TRIANGLE CROSS RANCH PO Box 727 36045 County Road 51 Galeton, CO 80622 Phone: 970-454-2219 Website: trianglecrossranch.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Our purpose is to create an environment where acceptance, security and self-esteem become a reality for the cognitively challenged. Triangle Cross Ranch strives to create a new definition of normal, celebrating everyone as a God-pleasing creation
UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY PO Box 1944 Greeley, CO 80632 814 9th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-4300 Website: unitedway-weld.org/ Email: [email protected] Mission: We connect people in need with the services that can help them achieve stability not just for the moment, but for life
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO – Go On and Learn (GOAL) McKee Hall, Room 006 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-351-1164 Website: unco.edu/unc-goal Contact: Christina Ruffatti, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Mission: To provide students with intellectual disabilities a 4-year college program
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Michener Hall, L-80 Campus Box 139 Greeley CO 80639 Phone: 970-351-2289 Fax: 970-351-4166 Website: unco.edu/dss Contact: Lorraine Harris, Administrative Assistant / Dina Jones Email: [email protected] Mission: To develop a partnership with students, faculty and staff, assist in creating an accessible university community, where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity, to participate fully in all aspects of the educational environment.
WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING 315 North 11th Avenue, Building C PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Information: 970-400-6952 Phone: 970-400-6950 Fax: 970-346-6951 Website: co.weld.co.us/Departments/HumanServices/AreaAgencyonAgingAAA/index.html Division Head: Kelly Morrison 970-400-6786
WELD COUNTY COMBINED COURT (Guardianship) 901 9th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 P.O. Box 2038 Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 970-475-2400 Website: courts.state.co.us Email: [email protected]
ANIMAL ASSISTANCE
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE PO Box 61839 Colorado Springs, CO 80960 719-260-6151 Website: cci.org Contact: Paul O’Brien, Development Coordinator Email: [email protected] Types of dogs trained: Service, Hearing, and Social/Therapy Dogs
CANINE PARTNERS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. 651 Potomac Street, Suite E Aurora, CO 80011 Phone: 303-364-9040 Website: www.caninepartnersoftherockies.org Contact Person: Angela Eaton Email: [email protected] Types of dogs: Service Areas served: Colorado
COLORADO SERVICE DOGS, INC. 3034 Quarterland St. Strasburg, CO 80136-7422 Phone: 303-622-9382 Email: [email protected] Contact: Lija Day Types of dogs trained: Service Areas served: Colorado
FREEDOM SERVICE DOGS, Inc. 7193 S Dillon Court Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 303-922-6231, Ext. 205 Website: freedomservicedogs.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Amanda Vallo, Director of Client Services Mission: Freedom Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization that unleashes the potential of dogs by transforming them into custom-trained, life-changing assistance dogs for people in need.
HEARTS & HORSES THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER 163 North County Road 29 Loveland, CO 80537 Phone: 970-663-4200 Website: heartsandhorses.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Summer Alameel Email: [email protected] Mission: To promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being of people with special needs through equine assisted therapy.
HORSEBUDS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER Coyote Run Farm 16696 Weld County Road 70 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-396-4181 Website: horsebudstrc.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Deb Michael, Executive Director Mission: Promoting independence through equine assisted activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, and social wellbeing of children and adults with special needs. Member Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Horse Boy Certified
MOUNTAIN HIGH SERVICE DOGS 755 Hwy 105 Suite L PO Box 0721 Palmer Lake, CO 80133 Phone: 719-440-8282 Website: mtnhighservicedogs.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Candy Muscari-Erdos, CEO Mission: Mountain High Service Dog’s mission is to support, foster, and train service dogs so that they successfully bond with their handler, creating a life enhancing relationship between the two through our time-tested training methodologies. Types of dogs trained: Diabetic, PTSD, Epilepsy, and Stability