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Community Resources for Students

Welcome to your Community Resources Hub!

This page is designed to connect you with valuable local and online resources to support your academic journey and well-being. Whether you're seeking housing assistance, access to food banks, or other essential services, we've got you covered. Explore the links below to find the tools and support you need to thrive both in and outside of the classroom.

Lakewood Homeless Navigation Resources

A comprehensive list of resources from the City of Lakewood Community Action Team.

Resources available for Undocumented Communities

Los recursos para la comunidad inmigrante e indocumentada en Denver. 

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Covid 19 - Adjusted Essential Services
Sack lunches daily between 11 am – noon, email/phone ordering baby food, diapers, and wipes.  
Case Management and Counseling services delivered via technology (teleconferencing, telephone, or other means) including Family Immigration Services and ESL Case Management

Colorado Human Services (Denver County)

Address: 1575 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-5700

Colorado PEAK

The fast and easy way to access benefit information - anytime and anywhere. PEAK is an online service for Coloradans to screen and apply for medical, food, cash, and early childhood assistance programs.

Discounts for Students

MoneyGeek lists a variety of student discounts.

Early Milestones Colorado - Family Resources

Colorado specific resources compiled by early milestones Colorado for families. 

JeffCo Action Center

The Action Center’s mission is to provide an immediate and compassionate response to those in our community experiencing hardship and by offering the resources and services needed to stabilize lives and promote pathways to lasting change. 

Phone: 303-237-7704

Jefferson County Human Services

Provides food assistance, housing, medical, etc.  

Address: 900 Jefferson County Parkway
Phone: 303-271-6511 
Toll free: 888-256-0321

Community Resources

Find resources and contact information for Jeffco community support across the county. Get the information you need to find the right support for you.

RecoveryWorks

Recovery, housing, employment services, and drop-in center.
Monday - Friday: 8:30am–2:00pm

Address: 8000 West Colfax Avenue
Phone: 303-777-0217 
Email: jginsburg@recoveryworkstoday.org

Student Loan Repayment Help

If you have questions on loan forgiveness or repaying your federal student loans, schedule a Student Loan Checkup. Call or visit Tom Miller in Financial aid.

Phone: 303-914-6021
Email: thomas.miller@rrcc.edu

He can help you find options to keep your payments affordable and help you stay healthy in repayment.

Mile High United Way

A statewide community resource connecting individuals and families to critical resources including food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare, and more. 

Dial 2-1-1 for Help Center, or Text Your Zip Code to 8-9-8-2-1-1.

Mother Cabrini Shrine Resource Directory

Online resource directory

Mountain Resource Center

Offers a variety of helpful services to residents of western Jefferson County and eastern Park County.

Address: 11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer CO, 80433
Phone: 303-838-7552
Email: info@mrcco.com

Transportation

Youth (ages 19 years of age and under) ride RTD for free!

Affordable Connectivity Program

Affordable internet access for households. 

PCs For People

This nonprofit accepts used computers, wipes them clean, and makes them available at low to no cost.

RRCC Library Laptop Rentals

We have a limited number of laptops for checkout to students.

Schedule an Appointment

Phone: 303-914-6740
Email: library@rrcc.edu

Request RRCC Emergency Funding Here

Red Rocks Community College cares about you, and we want to do everything we can to help you succeed in your academic pursuits. If you are facing an economic emergency, you have the option to request limited emergency aid using the Help for Financial Emergencies form. All students in need are encouraged to request funding, and to apply for financial aid. Funding is extremely limited so we cannot guarantee to have funding available when you submit a request. Funds are provided through donations to the RRCC Housing and Food Insecurity Council via the RRCC Foundation. 

Donate to the RRCC Foundation 
Indicate "Program" in the Designation line. In the Special Instructions section, indicate Emergency Aid for Students.

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center

The Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center provides a variety of resources, including financial assistance, to help you gain new skills through training, support you through your current training, and provide on-the-job work experiences.

Real-time Updated Food Pantry Lists

Food Pantry List during Covid-19 - Real Time Updates

Denver area emergency food services, including delivery and pickup options.

Benefits in Action Food Delivery

Form to get food delivery for individuals in Lakewood and surrounding neighborhoods. 

Community Table (Arvada Food Bank)

Community Table offers programs in hunger relief and self sustainability.

Food Bank of the Rockies 

On campus (at the WQM building) the 1st Saturday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00.  They have a huge semi-truck full of boxed and canned goods, some produce, and occasionally they have dairy and eggs.  

Phone: 303-371-9250

Hunger Free Colorado

Connecting people to food resources. 

Phone: 855-855-4626

RRCC Student Life Food Bank

The Food Bank is open at both campuses. You can shop each week for food and hygiene items including pastas, rice, canned veggies, beans, tuna, and more. 

Learn more about the Food Bank and how to access

Please contact Student Life with any questions: katelyn.martin@rrcc.edu

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

A Federal nutrition program that can help student stretch their food budgets and can help you qualify for additional FAFSA aid.  You might qualify for SNAP if you: Work 80 hours/ month; Participate in work-study; Are a parent or caregiver; Receive TANF benefits; Have a disability that makes working challenging; Participate in a workforce development program.

Apartments

Apartments.com
ApartmentAdvisor.com

Arvada Housing Authority

Housing choice voucher program.

BeyondHome

Housing and other support resources, including mentorship and employment/self-sufficiency support for single mothers.

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA)

Financial resources for homeownership, affordable housing, and businesses in Colorado.
CHFA COVID-19 Information

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

The Coalition is a national leader in providing integrated housing, health care, vocational and support services, creating lasting solutions to homelessness.

Colorado Housing Connects

Colorado Housing Connects is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing all residents of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties with reliable, trustworthy access to general housing and fair-housing resources.

Phone: 1-844-926-6632

Denver Rescue Mission

Denver Rescue Mission is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless and needy in the Denver metro area.  Services include meals, shelter, and daytime services.

Address: 6100 Smith Road, Denver CO. 80216
Phone: 303-297-1815

HUD

Housing Urban Development – Buying a house, looking for rental assistance. 

HUD COVID-19 Relief for Homeowners

Indy Street Flats

Provides low-income apartments, and is a part of Metro West Housing Solutions. 

Address: 1440 Independence Ave, Lakewood CO. 80215
Phone: 833-789-7426
Email: indy@mwhs.org

Metro West Housing Solutions

Provides Section 8 housing choice vouchers to eligible Lakewood residents.  Committed to providing high quality, safe, affordable, and sustainable housing and services to thousands of people in metro Denver that earn a range of incomes and embody the community's strengths, culture, and diversity. 

Phone: 303-987-7580

Roomates

Roommate finder

Sunshine Home Share Colorado

Helps people over 55 years of age stay in their homes by safely matching them with someone seeking housing.  Home sharing creates a mutually beneficial relationship, exchanging supportive services (lawn mowing, household chores, etc.), and companionship for affordable rent.

Tenant Rights

Landlord and Tenant Rights

Urban Peak

Provides resources for homeless youth. Youth aged 15-20 who are experiencing homelessness are able to stay at their shelter. It is the only licensed shelter for youth in Denver. Urban Peak also has a drop-in center for youth with hot meals, clothing, lockers, laundry, and shower facilities. Youth can meet with a case manager to help gain access to other community resources. The drop-in center is available for youth aged15-24.  Homelessness for Urban Peak has a varied definition; if your housing is unstable in anyway, call today to see what resources you can get. 

Phone: 303-974-2900

JeffCo Business & Workforce Center

Phone: 303-271-4755

RRCC Career Services Center

Students can get help with job-search skills, career coaching, career assessments, or help with resume or cover letters. Students can also find information on internships, apprenticeships, research opportunities, and how to receive college credit for these types of opportunities.

Phone: 303-914-6600

Children's Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline

Free healthline for parents and families without a primary care. 

Clinica Colorado

Adams County low cost primary health care for uninsured. 

Connect for Health Colorado

Colorado's official health insurance marketplace. Offering emergency COVID-19 support. 

Sheridan Health Clinic

Two clinics that provide primary care and other health services

STRIDE Community Health Center

Provides health care to low-income, uninsured, and underserved populations across Denver Metro. 

Comprehensive List from CCCOnline
All Health Counseling (Arapahoe & Douglas County)

All locations closed but, services still available over the phone.

Phone: 303-730-8858 
24/7 Crisis Intervention: 303-730-3303

Aurora Mental Health

Walk-in crisis services still open for mental health emergencies most locations doing online and phone appointments

Phone: 303-617-2300

The Blue Bench (Sexual Assault Support)

Case management, counseling and support through medical and legal logistics. 

24/7 Hotline: 303-322-7273
24/7 Spanish Hotline: 303-329-0031

Colorado Crisis Services

24/7 free hotline, text and online chat services for crisis help, information and referrals, free emergency walk-in locations.

Phone: 1-844-493-8255 
or Text “TALK” to 38255

Community Reach Center (Adams County)

Appointments with therapists have been moved to over the phone. Call for assistance.

Phone: 303-853-3500

Crisis Text Line

Text a trained Crisis Counselor

Text HELLO to 741741

Denver Health Emergency Mental Health Services

24/7 onsite/phone evaluations, crisis stabilization and treatment for psychiatric or substance emergencies, information and referrals.

Phone: 303-602-7221

Family Tree

Services to help address issues behind child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. 

For students experiencing homelessness

This guide from Social Work License Map provides resources, hotlines, online toolkits, and strategies to support the mental health of students experiencing homelessness (scroll down to the middle of the webpage to find student resources).

Jefferson Center

Therapy, medication management, and numerous other mental health services. Accepts Medicaid, most insurances, and has a reduced fee for those that qualify based on income. Limited Services at West Colfax and Independence and Crisis walk-in services still available.

Address: 9485 West Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO
Phone: 303-432-5130 (New Appointments)

Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking

Colorado Human Trafficking Hotline conducting trainings, education, and research. Promoting statewide Action Plan.

24/7 Hotline: 866-455-5075
Text 'Help' to: 720-999-9724

Mental Health Center of Denver

All appointments have been moved to phone or video. Locations are closed but, new patients are still being accepted.

Phone: 303-504-7900

Mental Health Partners

Mental health and addiction recovery services serving Boulder and Broomfield counties.
Accepting new patients for assessment over the phone.  Phone and video appointments available. 

Phone: 303-443-8500

National Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline

Speak confidentially if experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources, or questioning unhealthy relationships.  

Phone: 1-800-799-7233

National Human Trafficking Resource Center 

Reach an Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate for 24/7 support in more than 200 languages.

Phone: 1-888-373-7888

Onlinetherapy.com | Denver, Colorado

Find mental health therapists in Denver and other free resources.  

People House

Income-based ($20-$30/session). Telephone and virtual sessions available.

Phone: 303-480-5130

RRCC Health and Counseling Center

The Health and Counseling Center is currently offering phone and virtual therapy sessions only. 
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 303-914-6655.

RRCC Healthy Minds Resource Center 

Our social media pages where we will be sharing resources and opportunities for connecting  in order to maintain mental health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. And students needing help identifying and connecting with on and off campus resources can call and leave a message at 303-914-6185 or email the Health Minds Resource Center at peercounseling@rrcc.edu

Email: peercounseling@rrcc.edu
Phone: 303-914-6185

The Steve Fund

Young person of color crisis text line. 

Text STEVE to 741741

Suicide Prevention Resources - American Association for Suicidology

Online resources and information about suicide.

Suicide Prevention Resources - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Group and community engagement through education and prevention programs.

Trans Lifeline

Trans-led peer support service. 

Phone: 1-877-565-8860

Trevor Project

24/7 LGBTQ+ community support services

Trevor LifeLine: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorChat: Text START to 678678

Pay-What-You-Can/Free Restaurants:
  • Café 180
    Offering free packaged lunches on a first come/first served basis. Offering take-out orders with a suggested donation.
  • SAME Café
    Offering curbside pickup
  • Graceful Cafe
    Offering curbside pickup for 1 free meal per person daily, breakfast and lunch.
Pay-What-You-Can Theater: