Helping Hands El Paso County Community Resources

This is the nation's oldest program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor in conjunction with the AARP Foundation. This site has a list of SCSEP locations by state.

719-347-2221
Transportation service for those living in Eastern El Paso County is available Tuesday, Thursday, and every other Monday. To qualify you must be age 60 and over, or confined to a wheelchair.

719-387-6700
Senior housing consists of several senior apartment buildings located throughout Colorado Springs as part of Public Housing and other Housing Assistance programs.

719-955-3400
The Colorado Springs Senior Center is a place for aging adults 55 and up to stay active, participate in a wide range of diverse activities, enjoy a good meal and connect with their community.

(719) 600-2644
Provides door-to-door and door-through-door, wheelchair accessible transportation service for those living in southern El Paso County.

719-471-2096
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers a wide variety of services for older adults (60 and over) and their caregivers. The AAA focuses on providing services that help aging adults stay independent and secure.
AAA Senior Information & Assistance
AAA Senior Insurance Assistance
AAA Family Caregiver Support Center (719-886-7526)
AAA Ombudsman Program (Advocates for Long term Care Facility residents)
AAA Mobility Coordination and Management
AAA Classes for Older Adults

719-314-2327
PACE provides comprehensive, integrated services for seniors.

719- 574-4335
Salvation Army Family Services provides assistance to people experiencing life crises. Some services include: food, clothing, utilities, Christmas assistance and various emergency needs.

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.

719-255-8002
The Aging Center provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment services to individuals 55+ as well as their families.