Wellness Resources and Support for Providers
Are You Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed?
The Educator Wellbeing Support Line is operated by CU’s Department of Psychiatry and is dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of all educators and school employees, including ECE, K-12 programs, and higher education.
The Educator Wellbeing Support Line is for venting, validation, problem-solving, and help to access to therapy.
Call or text 303-724-2500. Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00 pm.
Individual support sessions are available. Call and leave a message.
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Community Resources to Support Your Family
Open Arms Food Bank
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Drive-through food bank in Littleton; a partner of Food Bank of the Rockies
CONTACT INFORMATION – openarmsfoodbank@yahoo.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – valid CO Photo ID or passport/visa with current address; proof of residence
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – arrive to distribution on Tuesday’s 12-3 pm
HOW TO APPLY – Complete a registration on Plentiful app
WEBSITE – https://www.openarmsfoodbank.org/
Community Table
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Programs include food distribution, financial assistance, public benefits application assistance, mental health care, homeless support, health clinic, job training and support, GED test preparation, shower and laundry services, cooking and nutrition classes”
WEBSITE – https://cotable.org/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Depends on the program
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the website and complete the application for the program you’re interested in
The Action Center
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – “The Action Center provides an immediate and compassionate response to those experiencing hardship and offers the resources and services needed to stabilize lives and promotes pathways to lasting change”
WEBSITE – https://www.theactioncenter.org/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Depends on the program
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Depends on the program
HOW TO APPLY – Click here to review programs and apply
Jump Start Childcare Subsidy
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Offered by Triad Early Childhood Council and Colorado Gives Foundation, the Jump Start Child Care Subsidy program helps families pay for child care.
CONTACT INFORMATION – Julia.Carlson@rrcc.edu or 720-836-0862
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Must be a primary caregiver residing in Jefferson county; must be newly employed, enrolled in school, or starting a job training program.
HOW TO APPLY – Click here to apply.
Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – UPK supports every Colorado 4-year-old (the year before the child is eligible for kindergarten) to receive 10, 15 or 30 hours per week of funded preschool education.
CONTACT INFORMATION – Triad Bright Futures (Local Coordinating Organization) upk@triadbrightfutures.org
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Children in the year before they are eligible for kindergarten, age 4
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Proof of income; information about other qualifying factors
HOW TO APPLY – Complete an application on the UPK website
Jefferson County Child Care Association (JCCCA)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – JCCCA supports parents or guardians to find child care provided by state licensed family child care home providers in Jefferson County.
WEBSITE & EMAIL – jeffcochildcare.org; jeffcochildcare@gmail.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – N/A
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – N/A
HOW TO APPLY – For families, child care referral information is on the JCCCA website
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – CCCAP provides child care assistance to families who have low household incomes, and are either working, looking for work, or participating in an education or training program.
***Please note CCCAP is currently on a waitlist in Jefferson County and while families who need child care are still encouraged to apply, no new families can be enrolled at this time.***
WEBSITE – https://www.jeffco.us/2495/Child-Care-Assistance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Income and other eligibility information is listed on the website.
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – CCCAP application and verification documentation
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the Jeffco CCCAP website to apply.
Jefferson County Child Care Association (JCCCA)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – JCCCA is a nonprofit association that supports family child care home providers by enhancing and promoting professionalism through education, networking, and other valuable resources and activities.
WEBSITE & EMAIL – jeffcochildcare.org; jeffcochildcare@gmail.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – None
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Fill out either the membership for a licensed FCCH provider or advocate. Membership is $50 to start and $35 renewal for licensed FCCH provider voting membership or $40/year for the advocate membership.
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the JCCCA website and complete the membership application
ECCLA T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education.
CONTACT INFORMATION – https://ecclacolorado.org/teachscholarships/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – See website for qualifications
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Find application requirements here
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the website for application instructions.
Community Table
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Community Table offers food, help and hope for struggling families throughout the northern metro Denver area and surrounding communities. Programs include food distribution, financial assistance, public benefits application assistance, mental health care, homeless support, health clinic, job training and support, GED test preparation, shower and laundry services, cooking and nutrition classes
WEBSITE – https://cotable.org/get-help/
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the Community Table website here.
Jefferson Center
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – For 66 years Jefferson Center has provided high-quality mental and behavioral health care and counseling in multiple Colorado communities, one person or family at a time. Our exceptional health care services focus on assisting you with counseling, psychiatry, substance use disorders, and crisis.
WEBSITE – https://www.jcmh.org/
HOW TO APPLY – Click here to request an appointment.
Parental Assistance Services of Colorado (PASCO)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – PASCO serves Colorado’s disability community. PASCO provides home health care services and supports so that every person may live a fulfilled life in their home and community regardless of disability.
WEBSITE & EMAIL – https://pascohh.com; info@pascohh.com
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Qualify for Medicaid
HOW TO APPLY – Visit the PASCO website to apply.
The Action Center
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – The Action Center offers an immediate and compassionate response to those experiencing hardship and offer the resources and services needed to stabilize lives and promotes pathways to lasting change.
WEBSITE – https://www.theactioncenter.org/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Depends on program
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – Depends on assistance needed
HOW TO APPLY – Visit The Action Center’s website for more information.
PorchLight Family Justice Center
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Provides comprehensive legal, emotional and critical supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
WEBSITE – https://www.porchlightfjc.org/
CONTACT INFORMATION – 720-853-8850, hope@porchlightfjc.org
ADDRESS – 11100 W. 8th Avenue, Suite 200, Lakewood 80215
WHAT IS NEEEDED TO APPLY – N/A
HOW TO APPLY – No need to apply. People are encouraged to contact PorchLight directly.
Benefits in Action
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – Elevates understanding, access and use of health care services. Navigators work with individuals to help them recognize the health-related benefits they qualify for, apply to those benefits, and utilize them as effectively as possible.
WEBSITE – https://www.benefitsinaction.org/
CONTACT INFORMATION – 720-221-8354, Toll Free 1-888-496-4252, info@benefitsinaction.org
ADDRESS – 12157 W Cedar Dr, Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80228
WHAT IS NEEDED TO APPLY – Complete an intake form, and a navigator will inform you what kind of documentation or proof of income is required to complete the applications.
HOW TO APPLY – Leave a message at the intake number and a navigator will reach out to you.
CARIN’ CLINIC
BRIEF DESCRIPTION – A pediatric clinic that offers affordable health care services.
WEBSITE – https://carinclinic.com/
CONTACT INFORMATION – Phone: 303-423-8836
ADDRESS – 5150 Allison St, Southwest Temp Bldg #4 Arvada, CO 80002
WHAT IS NEEDED TO APPLY – We serve children who have Medicaid or CHP+, as well as those with no health insurance.
HOW TO APPLY – Call or fill out contact form online.