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• Mesa Developmental Services • Mesa View Elementary School • Meth Task Force • Monument Little League • Partners/Mesa Youth Services • Riverside Tutoring Center • Redlands Middle School - Global Economic Program • Salvation Army • Strong Families, Safe Kids • Tope Elementary Eagles CARE • Western Colorado Suicide Prevention • Western Colorado Center of the Arts • Western Slope Center for Children | ||||
• Boy Scouts of America, Western Colorado Council • CASA of Mesa County • Catholic Outreach • Community Food Bank • Counseling and Education Center • Desert Edge Therapy • Early Childhood Connections of Mesa County • Girl Scouts Chipeta Council • Girls on the Run • Hilltop Community Resources • Kids Voting Colorado/Mesa County • MCHD Healthcare Program for Children With Special Needs | ||||
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Camp Kiwanis 5097 Highway 65 Mesa, CO 81643 970-245-3952 Rustic log cabins nestled in a secluded alpine setting on 7.5 acres of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Accommodates youth groups, retreats, amily reunions, weddings, meetings and conferences for up to 60 people. Theme camps available for the individual camper who wants to experience camp. Facilities: Main Lodge—dining/ meeting room, full kitchen and stone fireplace; dormitories, recreation room, craft hut and solar heated swimming pool. Open from late spring through September. To book entire camp, call Tammy Murray at 244-3826. To book theme camp, call 254-FUNN.
Club Mid 1169 Colorado Avenue, 81501 245-5555 ext. 29 After school program for middle school students through the Mesa County Department of Human Services and Partners at Orchard Mesa, Fruita, Mt Garfield, and East Middle Schools. Activities include games, team building, sports, crafts, music, drama, tutoring & life skills training. Free.
Cross Orchards - Museum of Western Colorado 3073 F Road, 81506 434-9814 • www.wcmuseum.org Open May through October. Museum offers numerous special events throughout the year centered around holidays. Call for special events and to arrange school tours.
Dinosaur Journey/Museum of Western Colorado 550 Jurassic Ct., Fruita 81521 858-7282 • www.dinosaurjourney.com Features the latest exhibits & information about dinosaur excavations, realistic robotics & a working paleontology lab. | ||||
Barnes and Noble Story Time 2451 Patterson Road, 81505 243-5113 • BN.com Story time for children - Tues & Wed 9:30 am & 10:30 am, and Saturday 10:30 am
Borders 2464 U.S. Hwy 6&50, 81505 255-8655 www.Borders.com Free story time for children - Fridays 10:00 am
Botanical Gardens 655 Struthers Ave., 81501 245-9030 www.wcbotanic.org Tropical greenhouse, butterfly house, outdoor garden displays, specialty gardens, amphitheater, children's library & gift shop. Free day 1st Sunday of every month. Birthday parties available at the castle.
Boy Scouts of America 839 Grand Ave., 81501 243-0346 • wccbsa.org
Children and Adults Together The Literacy Center/MCPL 530 Grand Ave., 81501 245-5522 www.mcpld.org Activities, projects & events to encourage reading in children & teach parents strategies to help their children develop a strong reading foundation at home. ESL classes available for families at no cost.
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Foundational Advice Concerning Teens (FACT) Contact: Jennifer Watson 641 Horizon Dr., 81506 242-6336 • www.thefactfoundation.org The FACT Foundation is a source through which adolescents, families, and communities are educated, equipped, and empowered to form and maintain healthy relationships and positive life choices. Professional curriculum are used in order to reduce premature sexual activity, out of wedlock pregnancy, transmitted disease, and alcohol, tobacco, & other drug use. Trains community volunteers to provide eight contacts of character building education in District #51 middle and high schools.
Four-H Youth Development Contact: Dina Peebles 2775 Hwy 50, 81503 244-1834 • www.tra4h.org Programs for elementary to high school age youth. Goal is to strengthen the moral and social development of youth through participation in projects and activities, while developing tomorrow's leaders.
Fruita Redlands Little League 308 W. Ottley Ave. 81521 • 858-3334 Girls On The Run of the Grand Valley 202 North Ave. #284, 81501 (mailing only) 257-9267 Info@girlsontherungv.com www.girlsontherungv.com Contact: Jill Henwood Girls On The Run offers affordable, accessible after-school and summer running/personal skill building programs for girls in 3rd5th grades.
Girl Scouts of Colorado 580 24 Road, 81505 242-4461 • 800-288-0463 www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org Girl Scouts is a premier voice for girls and a leading expert on their growth and development. Together, with committed adult | volunteers, who partner with girls to guide and inspire their growth and achievement, the organization builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Since its founding in 1912, Girl Scouts has offered remarkable opportunities for girls to develop positive values and to contribute to society as leaders, thinkers, and responsible citizens. Today, Girl Scouts remains a highly regarded, contemporary organization and a steadfast advocate for girls. Girl Scouts is open to all girls ages 5 to 17. Girl Scouts of Colorado serves 2,200 girls in 13 counties across the Western Slope. | |||
Grand Junction Commission on Arts & Culture 1340 Gunnison Ave., 81501 254-3865 • www.gjarts.org City appointed commission devoted to promoting and developing the quality, quantity, availability and affordability of arts and culture in our community.
Grand Junction Parks & Recreation Department 1340 Gunnison Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 • 245-3866 Full service public parks & recreation amenities and programs or individuals of all ages, youth older adults. Highly collaborative agency is the primary service provider of parks & recreation in the Grand Valley / Mesa County, with more than 2,800 acres of parks, open space, and trails and more than 52 developed park spaces. Offering more than 1,000 programs annually in athletics, arts, adventure, aquatics, dance, development, general enrichment, fitness & health, golf and special events. Scholarships may be available for recreation program participation. Activity guide is available seasonally. www.gjcitycity.org or www.funnlink.gjcity.org | ||||
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Grand Mesa Youth Soccer Association P.O. Box 964, 81502 242-4550 • www.gmysa.org League for children 5-19 yrs old.
Hilltop Experimental Learning Program (H.E.L.P.) Bacon Campus 1405 Wellington Avenue • 245-3952 The purpose of HilltopÅfs Experimental Learning Project is to provide fun experiences that empower relationships and personal discovery. HELP was created to give at-risk youth an opportunity to discover three distinct components: Challenge There are two challenge courses one that consists of a challenge element emphasizing the individual accomplishment while also having a challenge course focusing on risk taking as a group. Adventure Whether climbing 14,000 foot peaks, running whitewater rapids, backpacking in the wilderness, fishing streams, climbing rock faces, orienteering of unknown territory, hiking, cycling, skiing, or camping, adventure opens the door for a connection to nature, others, and to the individual. Service In this phase, HELP activities teach responsibility through service to others.
The Irene Wubben Children's Center Public Library 530 Grand Ave., 81501 241-4726 • www.MCPLD.org Story hour, summer reading club & special events.
Kidzplex 609 25 Road, 81505 245-3610 • www.kidzplex.com Indoor playground and climbing gym, kinder musik, gymnastics, dance, art, preschool childcare, summer swimming lessons, summer camp and weekend discounts. Call for hours & fees.
Mesa County Jr. Football Association Grand Junction • 245-0725 | Monument Little League 568 25 1/2 Road 81505 256-9012
Moon Farm 1360 18 1/2 Road, Fruita, 81521 858-7176 Day camp child care, June, July, August, petting zoo, interactive farm museum. Call for more information.
Orchard Mesa Little League 241-6650
Pathways to Fishing 177 1/2 Edlun Rd., 81503 • 241-9556 coloradosportsmanwildlifefund.org Sponsored by Colorado Sportsman Wildlife Fund. Teaches kids (6-12 yrs old) fisherman ethics, ecology, casting, safety, etc. Parent involvement. Tackle kit & rod/reel combo received when course completed.
The Shop and Country Edition Gallery 211 E. Aspen, Fruita, 81521 • 858-9611 Special acrylic and wildlife painting classes for children.
The Tree House 1505 Chipeta Ave. 81501 • 241-8001 Contact: Terri Klements Drop-in center for youth (Kids Kabana for middle school age children and Teen Bistro for high school/college age youth) offering onsite supervised activities, a safe haven, support services referrals, tutoring, employment referrals and volunteer opportunities. All activities are designed to encourage independence, build self-esteem and promote healthy choices. Open 365 days a year, 10-10 weekdays, noon to 9 weekends.
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Western Colorado Center for the Arts 1803 N. 7th St., 81501 243-7337 • www.gjartcenter.org Offers exhibits, shows, educational program and summer art camp for children 5-12 yrs old. Admission to the Center is free on Tuesdays.
AAC Adoption & Family Network 735 E. Hwy 56, Berthoud, CO 80513 Local 250-2050 or 243-4430 Home study & post-placement services. Adoptionsfrom Korea and China only.
Adoption Alliance 255-8441 or 1-800-681-1731 • www.adoptall.com Helps families with infant, special needs and international adoptions. We also provide birth parent counseling for those considering placing a child for adoption.
Adoption Option 1425 N. 5th St. 245-9791 or 257-3189 (pager) www.adoption-options.com Licensed Adoption Agency
Child Protection Services Hotline: 242-1211 Mesa County Department of Human Services. Adoptive home programs for children who can no longer live with their families.
Friends of Children of Various Nations 2534 C Road, 81501 • 245-8731 International Adoption Program 255-8441 • www.adoptall.com Direct placement programs in Guatemala, Mexico, & Kyrgyzstan.
| Mesa County Dept. of Human Services 510 29 1/2 Road • 248-2818 Adoption services for high risk children who are placed in full custody of human services through a dependency & neglect petition. Prospective adoptive parents must be licensed foster care parents.
The Adoption Exchange Weekdays: 1-303-755-4756 or 1-800-451-5246 • www.adoptex.org Connect prospective parents with children (clearinghouse for information).
US Infant Adoptions and Special Needs Adoption Program 255-8441 Traditional infant designated adoptions. Finding homes for the estimated 100,000 children in foster homes and institutions.
American Red Cross - Western Colorado Chapter, serving the Western Slope 506 Gunnison, 81501 242-4851 • www.westerncolorado.redcross.org Immediate relief for feeding and shelter. Armed forces emergency services.
Catholic Outreach Outreach Day Center, Outreach Soup Kitchen, Almost Home 245 S. 1st St., 81501 • 241-3658 Emergency services: Homeless Prevention Program (evictions); public utility assistance; emergency financial aid of various forms & shelter. Clients must come in during business hours 9 am -12:00 pm M-F; no assistance given over the telephone.
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First Assembly of God 402 Grand Ave. Mon & Thurs 12:30-1:30 243-0731 Snack packs available 12:30-1:30, 4th Street entrance.
Fruita Thrift Store 142 S. Park, Fruita 81521 Used clothing.
Grand Junction Housing Authority 1011 North 10th St., 81501 245-0388 www.GJHA.org Advocate for & provides safe, suitable and affordable housing to area residents who are below Grand Junction median income.
Grand Valley Transit 802 1st. Ave., Ste A 256-7433 • www.grandvalleytransit.com Public transportation system operating M-F 5:15 am-7:15 pm, Sat 8:45 am-6:15 pm. Night and weekend transportation for qualifying low income families to work & work related activities such as childcare, school, training.
Habitat for Humanity 225 N. 5th St., Ste. 200, 81501 255-9850 • www.hfhmesa.org Habitat for Humanity partners with families who need decent homes. Through volunteering and complying with a sweat equity program, families help build their own home. Families must be capable of paying a no-interest mortgage back to Habitat for the cost of the home.
Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley 2853 North Ave., 81501 256-9424 • www.homewardboundgj.com A program to help people transition out of homelessness and into self sufficiency. | ||||
SOUP KITCHEN at 245 S. 1st St., lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm M-Saturday. Sunday in park. Supportive Transitional Housing: for individuals and homeless families for 12-24 months. T-House: Emergency housing for families with children (1 to 2 months). One parent must have employment. A Book In Hand: New hardcover books for children ages one to six who accompany parents seeking financial assistance at Catholic Outreach.
Clifton Christian Church 615 I-70 Bus Loop, Clifton, 81520 434-7392 Provides used clothing, some household goods and food.
Community Food Bank 486 Morning Glory Ln. #A M-F 11 am-2pm 640-0336 Provides emergency food packages for residents in Mesa County. Food Bank works directly with clients. Clients register and food is given during the same visit. Hours for client registrations and food distribution are 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 days a week and weekends, except for legal holidays. Donations are received daily from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Must be a Mesa County resident & have a social security card for all 16 yrs and older.
Community Homeless Shelter Contact: Teresa Black 2853 North Ave. 256-9424 Temporary night shelter. Men, women and families.
CSU Cooperative Extension, Extension Nutrition Program Contact: Jeanne Rice 2775 Highway 50, 81501 • 244-1848 Working with families of young children to provide healthy, low cost, easy to prepare foods. Adults must qualify financially for this free program. If you qualify for WIC, Food Stamps, or free/ reduced School Lunch, you may participate in our educational program! | ||||
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Housing Resources of Western CO Formerly Energy Office Contact: Mike Hansen 524 30 Road #3, 81504 • 241-2871 Promotes wise and sustainable use of the earth's resources and the delivery of energy & housing related services with an emphasis on low income programs, including assistance programs.
LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program) 510 29 1/2 Road, 81504 • 241-8480 Helps low income families pay a portion of their heating costs. LEAP season is 11/14/30.
Mesa County Dept. of Human Services 510 29 1/2 Road • 241-8480 Food stamps, assistance payments, child care assistance and employment services, family preservation, housing vouchers.
Mesa County Health Dept. Commodity Supplemental Food Programs 486 Morning Glory Lane #A Call for times. 241-3651 www.health.mesacounty.us Low income families with children up to 6th birthday of age and seniors 60 years & older. Monthly distribution of free food packages. Must meet income guidelines.
Outreach Daycenter - Catholic Outreach 302 Pitkin, 81501 • 257-9062 Offers showers, laundry, coffee, storage, bathrooms, and a place for mail/messages. Hours 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Rescue Mission 550 South Ave. • 243-4230 Shelter, meals, clothes for homeless. Dental program. 7:00 am breakfast, 7:00 pm supper. Gospel is shared to all who come. | Rocky Mountain SER/Head Start 835 N. 26th St. • 243-9318 Comprehensive child development services to children 3-5 years of age and their families who meet income guidelines. Morning or afternoon preschool sessions held Mon.-Thurs. from Sept.- May. Eight locations in Mesa County.
Salvation Army 1235 N. 4th St., 81501 • 242-7513 Identification and proof of Mesa County residence required. Food, clothing, counseling & household items.
Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Center 2554 Patterson Rd., 81505 Tues. 9-Noon & 1-3, Thurs. 6-8 pm. • 242-2277 Food boxes, clothing. Emergency basis.
SHARE Colorado Contact: Denise Smith 201-2220 • 800-375-4543 www.sharecolorado.com Quality food packages at substantial savings. Distribution is once a month, usually the 4th Saturday. Participants sign up at host sites, or order online at the SHARE website. Open to anyone.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program/Quarterly Mesa County Health Department 486 Morning Glory Ln. #A 241-3651 or 248-6991 www.health.mesacounty.us Food distribution program for low income people/ families. Proof of income required.
WIC - Women, Infants & Children Mesa County Health Department 510 29 1/2 Road, 81504 • 248-6914 WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutritional consultation, checks to buy free healthy foods including formula for pregnant & breast-feedingwomen and children up to age 5 who meet financial guidelines.
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Compassionate Friends P.O. Box 23163 Glade Park, CO 81523 • www.TCF.org 241-6346 , Alice Monroe 434-3822 , Betty Hancock 464-7145 , Debbie Miller Support and education to families who have lost a child, no matter the age.
Grand Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 2754 Compass Dr., 81506. • 241-2212 Provides skilled nursing, all therapies, social work, chaplain, physicians services, bereavement groups, individual and family counseling for grief, Medicare/Medicaid certified.
Heartbeat/Survivors After Suicide 243-5162 or 985-4551 Contact: Shirley Kalmbach or Chet or Renee Little Monthly meetings, newsletter, library & education free.
Pregnancy & Neonatal Loss Support, St. Mary's Hospital 244-2200 Support group for mothers and families who have experienced loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or prematurity. Meets monthly.
Rainbows 800-266-3206 Rainbows Grand Junction Program offers grief support groups. The groups are for any child, from K-12 that have experienced a major loss. Most of the children in Rainbows groups are dealing with divorce or death and a few are dealing with the incarceration of a parent. Rainbows also offers groups for parents and step-parents.
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The Child/Teen Center of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado 2754 Compass Drive Suite 377, 81506 241-2212 Call Cathy DiPaola for meeting information. Specialized grief services for children, teens and their families who are dealing with the illness or death of someone they love. The center offers both group and individual counseling; an annual summer camp for kids grades 2-8 and a teen camp for high school age students; support and education groups in area schools and at DYC; a specialized survivors of suicide group as well as education for parents and other interested adults regarding the unique aspects of childhood grief.
211/Infoline Child Care Referrals 211 or 244-8400 from a cell phone infoline.mesacounty.us Referrals to Mesa County licensed child care providers.
211/Infoline - Mesa County infoline.mesacounty.us Resources & referrals.
Child Care Licensing Provider Information 1-800-799-5876 Information and to report violations.
Hilltop's Kiddin'Around Learning Center 2897 North Ave. 248-0873 Quality childcare and before-and-after school care for children ages 2 1/2 to 21 years. Also serving children who have emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental disabilities. 6am to 6pm M-F.
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Low Income Colorado Child Care Assistance Program 2897 North Ave., 81501. Assistance with child care for low income parents who are working, job searching or in training.
Quality Care & Education Coalition of Mesa County Head Start Building, 26th & Belford • 254-5429 “Embracing our Children” Join this pro-active group on the first Thursday of each month. Community opportunity to promote quality services for the young children of Mesa County.
We Kare-A-Lot Preschool 1159 Grand Ave., 81501 241-5982 or 858-1826 • Contact: Toni Hassler Academic Christian based preschool with programming for challenged children.
Child Legal Services ACES 1-888-310-2237 • www.childsupport-aces.org Education to parents not receiving child support on how to effectively help themselves to get payment.
Colorado Civil Rights Division 222 S. 6th St., #301, 81501
Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA 200 Grand Ave., lower level, Ste 101 • 242-4191 Trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak for abused/neglected children in court.
Court Assistance Program 125 N. Spruce, 81501 • 257-8764 or 257-3640 Procedural information to assist people who do not have legal counsel for divorce or custody proceedings.
Department of Human Services, Mesa County 510 29 1/2 Road • 241-8480 242-1211 , Child Protection Hotline Investigation, protection for abused or neglected children. | ||||
Grand Junction Police Department 625 Ute, 81501 911, 24 hrs emergency only 242-6707 , non-emergency, or 244-3555 www.gjcity.org Within city limits, protective services.
Mesa County & Colorado Legal Services Pro Bono Project 200 North 6th St., Suite 230 • 243-7940 Civil legal advice & assistance for low-income clients M-F 8 am to 5 pm.
Mesa County SheriffÅfs Department 215 Rice St. 911, 24 hrs emergencies only Non-emergencies, 242-6707 Records: 244-3500 Emergency protective intervention, law enforcement.
Partners in Parenting P.O. Box 3954 81502. • 243-3574 Classes for divorcing parents in conjunction with the 21st Judicial District.
Public Defender's Office Colorado State Gov. 105 W. Main St. Ste. A • 245-9122
The Legal Center 322 N. 8th, 81501. • 241-6371 www.TheLegalCenter.org Provides legal assistance to persons with disabilities and senior citizens in housing, employment, nursing homes, mental health facilities and independent living services, etc. Includes advocating for disability & senior rights. Educational programs. | ||||
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Child Find-School District 51 Contact: Lindsey Garcy 950 Grand Avenue, 81501. • 241-5403 Identifies & refers at risk and disabled children age birth to three to other services and programs. Early childhood special education services for children three and four years old.
Court Appointed Special Advocates, Mesa County 200 Grand Ave., lower level, Ste 101 • 242-4191 Advocates for abused & neglected children in court.
Early Childhood Connections, Mesa Developmental Services 1425 N. 5th St. • 241-5403 Early Childhood Connections (ECC) in Mesa County serves families with infants and toddlers (0-3) who have special needs as well as older children. ECC is an interagency team of parents and professionals working in partnership to assure a comprehensive and coordinated system of supports and services in our community.
Early Childhood Partnership P.O. Box 20,000, 81502. • 248-2775 Early Childhood Partnership is a broad coalition of agencies and individuals concerned about young children.
Early Childhood Program School District #51, 410 Hill Ave.. • 254-5429 Pre-schools for at-risk or special needs children 3&4 years of age and their families.
Gateway Youth & Family Services 740 Gunnison Ave., 81501 • 245-6004 Child placement and therapeutic foster homes with intensive care management for abused & neglected children age 0-18. Also offers “structured parenting” services for parents of children in foster care. | Health Care Program (HCP) Mesa County Health Department 510 29 1/2 Road, 81504 Weekdays: 248-6948 • www.health.mesacounty.us Health Care Program (HCP) for children with special needs. Please see program details under “Disabilities” heading.
Mesa Developmental Services Early Intervention & Family Support Services 950 Grand Ave. • 243-3702 Infant and toddler early intervention services for children birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. Family Support Services to assist families raising a child with a disability.
Partners 1169 Colorado Ave., 81501 • 245-5555 One-on-one mentoring for at-risk youth. Adult, trained volunteers are matched with youth to serve as role model and friend.
Rocky Mountain SER/Head Start 835 N. 26th • 243-9318 Federally funded program providing comprehensive services to young children and their families. Services include preschool education, nutrition, health, dental, family services. Eight locations in Mesa County.
Western Slope Center for Children 259 Grand Ave. • 245-3788 • www.wscchildren.org Provides a child-friendly facility where law enforcement & DHS investigators can interview child sexual abuse victims & videotape these interviews. Also facilitate multidisciplinary training in the investigation & prosecution of child sexual abuse cases. Provides compassionate forensic medical examinations on site. The Mission is to reduce the trauma of investigations of child abuse & to promote justice & healing. On site therapy offered to victims and families. | |||
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Advocacy Resource Coalition (ARC) P.O. Box 2292, 81502 • 245-5775 Provides advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends and caregivers.
Aid to Needy and Disabled - MCDHS 510 29 1/2 Road, 81504 • 241-8480 Applicants between the ages of 18-59 yrs needing financial assistance must meet financial income and resource criteria, must obtain medical documentation from licensed physician verifying a total disability that has or is likely to last 6 mos or longer.
Aid to the Blind - MCDHS 510 29 1/2 Road, 81504 • 241-8480 Must meet medical definition of blindness and financial criteria. State mandated program that produces financial assistance for clients between ages of 9-59 yrs old.
Center for Independence 740 Gunnison 241-0315 . • www.cfigj.org Interagency council for the child assistive technology resource center, blind and visually impaired program, deaf/hearing impaired services, housing advocacy, positive outbound people outings, Social Sec. Benefits, vocation/ employment preparation program.
Colorado Cross Disabilities Coalition Western Slope Chapter Contact: Rochelle (970) 260-1804 Support for people/families with disabilities of any type child or adult. Workshops & forums 2nd Tuesday of each month at noon.
Colorado Talking Book Library Denver, CO. 1-800-685-2136 Recreational audio books for visually impaired or physically | Desert Edge Therapy, Inc. 538 36 5/8 Rd., Palisade 81526 464-5274 Provides hippotheraphy and equine facilitated mental health. Treatment for children and adults with the help of horses.
Grand Junction Regional Center for Developmentally Disabled 2800 D Road, 81501 245-2100 Basic needs.
Handicapped Car Placards CO Department of Motor Vehicles. 248-7010
Handyman RSVP Contact: Marianne North, 243-9839 Assists the disabled with ramps and grab bars. Recipient is asked to cover cost of materials and make a donation.
Hilltop's Life Adjustment Program 1405 Wellington Ave. 245-3952 Giving traumatically brain-injured adults the chance to reclaim integrity, wholeness, and independence. Residential apartment living as well as adult day services available. Access to skilled support 24 hours per day.
Home Care of the Grand Valley 1131 N. 21st St., 81501 • 263-0202 Provide specialized nursing (including pediatric), therapy, CNA, personal care, homemaking and respite services.
Medical Equipment Loan - Care & Support Canyon View Vineyard Church 736 24 1/2 Road, 81505 • 242-7970 To help people of any age with any kind of disability to achieve equality, dignity & independence. The Vineyard has an inventory of crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs & more (bathroom equipment) available on FREE LOAN to anyone on the Western Slope. | |||
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Mesa County Health Department Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs 510 29 1/2 Road. • 248-6948 Sponsors specialty pediatric clinics & offers a team approach to help families & their children up to age 21.
Mesa Developmental Services 950 Grand Ave. 243-3702 • www.mesadev.org The single point of entry service provider for all Mesa County residents with a developmental disability, provider of early intervention services to infants and toddlers with a developmental delay, and customized support services to families raising a child with a developmental disability. Also operate Building Blocks Transitional Preschool for toddlers with developmental delays.
Peak Parent Center 1-800-284-0251 State resource which helps educate families on the rights of their disabled child.
Respite Care - Mesa Developmental Services 950 Grand Ave., 81501 243-3702 Relief program for caregivers of medically fragile and emotionally challenged children living at home. Caregiver needs to apply to Mesa Developmental Services to become eligible.
WGBH-Descriptive Video Service for Vision Impaired 125 Western Ave., Boston, MA 01234 1-617-300-3490 DVS provides narrated descriptions of the key visual elements without interfering with the audio or dialogue of a program or movie. Narrates actions, settings, body language and graphics. Must live within range of a PBS station that carries DVS and have stereo TV. KRMA-6 Denver. | ||||
Adult Rehabilitation Program Salvation Army 903 Grand Ave., 81501 • 242-3119 Drug & alcohol rehabilitative services, 6 month program.
Alano Club/Alateen 404 Glenwood Ave., 81501 243-1010 or (888) 966-4662 Anonymous self help recovery program.
Alcoholics Anonymous - 24-Hour Hotline 1005 North 12th, Ste 107 245-9649 AA-westerncolorado.org Hotline, support group, education. 24-hour crisis line. Info on self-help groups and advocates.
Colorado West Recovery Services Inpatient & Transitional Services 436 S. 7th 245-4213 • www.CWRMHC.org Intensive residential programs for substance addiction.
Colorado West Recovery Services Outpatient Treatment 515 28 3/4 Road, Bldg. A, 81504 245-3270 • www.CWRMHC.org
Narcotics Anonymous 201-1133 or 818-773-9999 24-hour phone line created by recovering addicts for addicts. You must leave a name and phone number for someone to contact you.
Safe & Drug Free Schools 254-5498 Substance abuse resource materials available through School District 51.
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Hilltop's Latimer House Counseling & Advocacy Center 241-0324 • 24 hour crisis line: 241-6704 Domestic violence safehouse & services for victims of domestic violence & sexual assault. Care management for children & support group services.
Housing Resources of Western CO 524 30 Road #3, 81504 • 241-2871 Crisis Intervention program provides heat-related emergency repair for clients who are on LEAP. United Way Repair Program: emergency repair for low income homeowners to fix furnaces, plumbing, etc.
Men Against Violence 242-2422 A talk down hotline for persons with an anger/rage problem.
Missing Children 911 or 242-6707
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD • 1-800-422-4453 www.ChildHelpUSA.org
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-0394 www.NRScrisisline.org • 1-800-runaway.org
Poison Control, Rocky Mountain Denver, CO 80229 1-800-222-1222
Road & Weather Conditions 222 S. 6th St., 81501 (303) 639-1111 (877) 315-7623 Service provided by the Colorado Highway Patrol
Search & Rescue - Civil Air Patrol 242-6707
| Sexual Assault - Domestic Violence Hotline 241-6704
Suicide Crisis Line - Colorado West Mental Health 241-6022 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Job Corps (through Mesa County Workforce Center) 245-0197 Residential education & job training program for youth age 16-24.
Mesa County Workforce Center 2897 North Ave. 248-0871; 248-7575 Hotline One stop employment services, including youth services, through several partner agencies. Job training & educational opportunities also available.
Partners Work Program 245-5555 Work program for youth involved in the court system.
Partners Youth Conservation Corps 245-5555 • 241-1027 Summer work program for all youth 16-21, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
School To Work Alliance Program (SWAP) 2935 North Ave. • 243-3142 A Mesa County Valley School District #51, and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation program, designed to assist young adults ages 16-25 with the transition into the work place. SWAP provides career-based employment opportunities while teaching employability skills and training.
Vocational & Educational Services Hilltop Community Resources 243-0190 Special summer employment & academic programs for youths ages 14-21 who are economically disadvantaged. | |||
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