Helping Hands El Paso County Community Resources

1-888-496-4252
Benefits in Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting our diverse community with a focus on the elderly and underserved to improve their understanding, access, and utilization of food- and health-related benefits to enhance food security, health, and well-being.

719-866-6535
Catholic Charities caring, competent licensed professional counselors offer a variety of counseling services in a comfortable and compassionate environment, providing hope and encouragement. Services are offered on a sliding scale, based upon ability to pay.

719-636-2345
Provides services for families with minor children who are homeless, on the verge of homelessness, or low income. Services include case management with onsite child care while you meet with a case manager, limited financial assistance, access to computers, gas and bus pass assistance, and more.

719-634-7797
Offers a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of fathers in our community: Education/Training, Support Groups, Outreach, and Resource/Referral.

719-635-3585
Assists individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain employment by providing a range of services based on your individual employment needs and goals.

719-679-3105 (Galley)
719-695-7030 (Fountain)
719-451-7586 (Westside)
The Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center offers options counsel, support and alternatives to those facing an unexpected pregnancy. All services at the are free of charge, including: pregnancy tests, STD testing, ultrasounds (limited)and emergency assistance such as diapers, formula, and maternity and baby clothing.

719-347-7638
We serve as a “hub” for services and resources that sustain a strong, vibrant, healthy community on the rural plains of eastern El Paso County.

719-572-6100
844-493-8255 (Mental health crisis line)
Diversus Health provides behavioral health care to our community. Our continuum of care includes mental health and substance abuse services as well as career and education enhancement programs for individuals and families.

719-510-6981
Mental health support groups for teens and young adults who love Mythology, Manga/Anime, Cosplay, Movement, Nature, Music and Art. Summer sessions open for registration now.

719-578-3199
El Paso County Public Health's programs include both those mandated by state statute as well as those that reflect the unique needs of El Paso County.

303-214-2119
Envision:You seeks to close gaps in behavioral health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals through co-created community programming, advocacy engagement, public awareness campaigns, and evidence-based training.

719-471-8181
The Independence Center is a local nonprofit organization that provides traditional and self-directed home health care, independent living, and advocacy services for people with disabilities. These services range from providing peer support, skills classes, and employment assistance to individuals and advocacy to affect change within and outside the disabilities system.

719-328-1056
IOYS builds access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people, through leadership, advocacy, community-building, education, and peer support.

719-447-0370
An innovative counseling center committed to developing healthy individuals and families through comprehensive and progressive programs for treating mental health and substance related or behavioral addictions.

970-310-3406
At LifeStance, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. Clinicians include psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists who are ready to support you. LifeStance offers both in-person and telehealth appointments, so you get the care you need in the format that serves you best. They accept most insurance plans.

719-227-7571
719-227-8899 (Refugee & Asylee)
Founded in 1948 to provide adoptive placement for babies, over time programs were added to meet new community needs: birth parent counseling, foster care, aging services, international adoptions, services to refugees, aid following disasters, and parent education.

719-520-6000
The Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC) was developed to help citizens peacefully resolve disputes through mediation. It offers an alternative to traditional court hearings.

(719) 244-3959
Day center for homeless youth ages 15-24 to receive a variety of services such as case management, hygiene and cold weather supplies, housing resources, employment assistance, and much more.

303-458-5851
Servicios de la Raza’s mission is to provide and educated for culturally responsive, essential human services and opportunities. Includes statewide services in mental health (spanish speaking).

719-884-2300
Silver Key’s Case Management team assists seniors and their families as they navigate the aging process which can include emergency assistance for rent and utilities. Silver key also offers a number of food services ranging from an emergency pantry, to lunches, to Meals on Wheels.

719-633-3819 (Crisis line)
719-633-1462
TESSA’s Safehouse provides emergency shelter, food, case management, counseling, and support to female survivors and their children. The Safehouse Program can provide short-term safe shelter vouchers for local hotels to male victims and their children.

719-365-6845
Although most cancers occur sporadically, some people may develop cancer due to hereditary changes in cancer predisposition genes. Individuals who want to know if they have an increased likelihood of developing certain cancers or if they inherited a gene that contributed to their own or a family member’s cancer should consult with a genetic counselor for risk assessment, possible genetic testing and risk-reduction information.

720-588-8219
Voces Unidas for Justice provides an environment for Latin@s embracing the richness of our identities while building empowerment & leadership around issues of justice, equality, & safety; with the main objectives of access to safety services, creating community-based advocacy for accessing social networks and services, and building community leadership in order to end domestic and sexual violence, and stalking for all people.