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Jefferson County

Housing, Food, Wi-Fi, & Medical Resources

Jefferson County Housing, Food, Wi-Fi, & Medical Resources
Jefferson CountyHousing, Food, Wi-Fi, & Medical Resources

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  • Food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal support
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  • Jefferson County Program and Community Resource Guide

Housing Resources Housing Resources

Rent & Utility Assistance

  • Colorado Housing Connects Rent Assistance
  • Temporary Rental & Utility Assistance (TRUA)
  • Low Income Energy Assistance (LEAP)
  • Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO): Utility and Heat Assistance
  • Mountain Resource Center: Work with Case Managers to assist with utility and rent assistance.
  • Salvation Army Connection Center: Rent and Utility assistance.

Cash & Deposit Assistance

  • TANF Emergency Cash Assistance

Affordable Housing

  • Jewish Family Service: Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
  • Colorado Housing Connects: Provides information on housing resources for affordable housing
  • Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Resources to help connect you to housing options and resources.
  • Metro Down Payment Assistance Program: A program that expands housing affordability
  • Family Tree of Colorado | Homelessness Program: Provides housing navigation and placement services.
  • Growing Home: Provides basic needs supports for supplemental housing assistance.

Shelters & Transitional Housing

  • Beyond Home: Offers a self-sufficient program while providing a safe environment with stable housing.
  • Family Tree of Colorado: House of Hope is a residential facility for women with children experiencing homelessness and need a safe place to stay.
  • Family Promise: Provides more than just shelter for families experiencing homelessness. There is a robust amount of shelter programs to help families get back on their feet.
  • The Stone Creek Shelter: Provides supportive housing for families experiencing homelessness.

Hotel Vouchers

Jefferson County will provide motel vouchers for families with children. Contact Jefferson County Human Services at: 303-271-1388.
  • Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 5:30 pm


The Action Center will provide motel vouchers for families with children. Contact them at 303-237-7704.

  • Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm


The Gathering Place will provide families with short-term hotel vouchers. Contact them at 303-996-9065

  • Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm and Tuesdays from 8:30am-1:30pm

Hotel & Suites Near You

White Swan Motel: A community revitalization project that services to host and shelter families experiencing homelessness. tel:3032333943

  • 6060 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214

Section 8 Housing

Jefferson County Housing Authority: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher


Foothills Regional Housing: Housing Choice Vouchers

Food Resources Food Resources

Register for the Weinberg Food Pantry by completing this application.


The Action Center: offers self-select groceries to community members who are in need at no cost. There is no identification, income verification, or documentation is required. Appointments are required so apply now.

  • Call 303-237-7704 for more information.


Growing Home: offers a choice model where families are able to come in person and select for their family based on family size. There is no requirements or appointments needed.

  • 3489 W 72nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
  • Food Pantry hours: Tuesday - Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm and Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm


Mean Street Ministry: offers food and showers for families. No requirements needed.

  • 1380 Ammons St #3, Denver, CO 80232
  • Food Pantry hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am-12:00pm


The Gathering Place: provides healthy nutritious meals and offers families access to food every month.

  • 1535 High St, Denver, CO 80218


Mission Arvada at the Rising Church: provides a food bank that is open to those in their community.


  • 7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
  • Food Pantry hours: Saturday from 9:30am-11:30am


The World for Jesus

  • Food Bank/Pet Food
  • Please contact us at dclifton@theworldforjesus.net for more information.

Clothing/Hygiene/Shower Resources Clothing/Hygiene/Shower Resources

  • The Action Center
    • 720-215-4850; 8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
    • Clothing bank available to individuals who are homeless or residents of Jefferson County
    • The bank is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The Carpenters Cupboard
    • 303-893-8363 1533 Glen Ayr Drive, Lakewood, CO 80215
    • Offers winter clothing (thermals, gloves, jackets, and beanies)
  • Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School – Living Well Shower Trailer
    • Participants will receive hygiene items, new underwear and socks as available • Check calendar online for locations, dates, and times

WiFi Resources WiFi Resources

  • Stride/K12 Internet Reimbursement
    • Reimbursement of up to $15.00 per moth
    • Must fill out the Federal Family Data Income Form at the beginning of the school year
    • Must be determined as eligible based on that form
    • Student must be enrolled on the last day of each semester being paid out
    • Student must have completed their beginning of year required assessments.
    • Must provide a copy of their internet bill for review and pay out.


  • TruConnect
    • Hotspots
    • Talk/Data/Texting


  • AT&T Affordable Internet
    • $10.00 a month or less
    • Dependent on your income


  • Xfinity Internet Essentials
    • $9.95 a month if you qualify for any of the following:
    • Free & Reduced Lunch
    • HUD Housing
    • Are a community college student
    • Are a low-income senior
    • Are a low-income veteran


  • Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
    • Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
    • Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
    • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)



  • Cox Connect2Compete
    • Low cost student internet
    • $9.95/month

Medical Resources Medical Resources

  • Jefferson County | WellPower: Mental Health Resources near you
  • Jefferson County Public Health Department: Offers clinic services
  • Apply for Medicaid: Apply online or get help by phone or in-person
  • Health First Colorado: Find a family doctor accepting new patients with Medicaid
    • Filter by:
      • "Within 10 miles"
      • Check "Accepting new patients"
      • Under "Provider type" select "Physician"
      • Under "Specialty" select "Family Practice"
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Colorado Crisis Services is the statewide behavioral health crisis response system offering mental health, substance use or emotional crisis help, information and referrals.

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I Matter.

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. Talking with someone can make you feel better. To start, click on "Youth" below to take a short survey.

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Charity Car Donations for Single Mothers and Discount Automotive Repairs Charity Car Donations for Single Mothers and Discount Automotive Repairs

  • Hands Of The Carpenter: Hands of The Carpenter is a faith-based nonprofit community that uniquely serves working single mothers and women by addressing the often overlooked issue of transportation.

Legal Help Legal Help

  • Low Income Legal Help
  • Colorado Affordable Legal Services
  • Pro Bono Legal Assistance
  • Legal Help Child Support Services

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