LibGuides: Health & Medicine: Local Agencies

General Resources

Assistance Programs
From the El Paso County Department of Human Services
Children's Hospital Colorado
El Paso County Department of Human Services
Apply and check health benefits online, report abuse or fraud, and find links to other community resources
El Paso County Public Health
Access local information on infectious diseases, emergency preparedness, child health programs, and family planning as well as inspection reports and birth & death records
Mission Medical Clinic
Medical, dental, and vision clinic for the uninsured and under-insured of the Pikes Peak Region
National Jewish Health
Located in Denver, National Jewish provides care for lung, heart and immune diseases
Open Bible Medical Clinic
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services for patients across the Pikes Peak and East Central regions
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Locations include Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center
Rocky Mountain PACE
Rocky Mountain PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), BrainCare and HealthRide services
UCHealth - Memorial Hospital Central
UCHealth - Memorial Hospital North
Vital Records - El Paso County Health
Birth & death records in person or by mail

Colorado Springs Dental Society
Find a Dentist service as well as information on financial assistance, dental emergencies and more
Low-Fee Clinics
From the Colorado Dental Association
Peak Vista Dental Health Center
Senior Mobile Dental
Assistance in obtaining free or low-cost dental care for seniors

Alzheimer's Association Support Groups
Find support groups in Colorado Springs and across the state
Brain Injury Alliance Support Groups
Groups for all types of brain injury and stroke survivors, caregivers and family members
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver support group listings for many diseases & conditions
Dystonia Support Groups
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Connection
Recovery support group program for adults living with a mental illness
Penrose Cancer Center Support Groups
Information about support groups for cancer survivors as well as wellness workshops and integrative therapies
Pulmonary Hypertension Local Support Groups