COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Agency on Aging (El Paso County)

14 S. Chestnut Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80905 719-471-2096


Center for Independent Living (El Paso County)

729 South Tejon Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-471-8181


Aging and Disability Resource Center (El Paso County)

14 S. Chestnut Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80905

719-471-2096


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES EL PASO COUNTY

2-1-1 Get Answers, Get Connected

CO

2-1-1 (Dial Phone #211) is an easy to remember telephone number that where available connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. The implementation of 211 is being spearheaded by United Way and other referral agencies in states and local communities. United Way of America (UWA) and the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) strongly support Federal funding so that every American has access to this essential service.

Website: www.211.org


American Association of Retired People - AARP

CO

American Association of Retired People (AARP) provides assistance with taxes through their organization.

Website: www.aarp.org


BenefitsCheckUp®

Find Benefit Programs CO

The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. You take 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential. Website: www.benefitscheckup.org


Colorado Legal Services - CLS

617 S Nevada Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Tel: 719-471-0380


With Colorado Legal Services (CLS), clients who are 60 and over do not have to pay for the help if they meet certain limits of income and assets. CLS also looks at the type of legal problem to determine whether or not it falls within CLS priorities and whether the organization has the resources to provide the assistance at the time needed. Website: www.ColoradoLegalServices.org


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Colorado Springs Utilities

121 S Tejon Colorado Springs CO 80947

We offer energy and water efficiency tips and rebates to our customers to help them conserve resources and save money. Each rebate has its own set of rules and regulations, which can be found. on the application form. Please read all rules and details before purchasing or installing any appliance or device. For more information call 719-448-4800 or visit our website.

Website: www.csu.org 


Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

Serving Colorado's low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilitie CO.

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing administers the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus programs as well as a variety of other programs for Colorado's low-income families, the elderly. and persons with disabilities.

Website: www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1197364127331 

Hud.gov Website

CO

Hud.gov website offers information on staying in your home, locating public assistance housing, protecting yourself against fraud and much more.

Website: www.hud.gov


Meals on Wheels Association of America

Find a Meal, Take Action, Donate, Volunteer CO

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization in the” United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need.

Website: www.mowaa.org


Rebuilding Together

CO

This national volunteer organization preserves and revitalizes low-income houses and communities. As a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization supported by voluntary contributions of time and money, every dollar is wisely spent and is an investment in a better America.

Website: www.Rebuilding Together.org


Rebuilding Together Colorado Springs

1975 Research Parkway, Suite 300 Colorado Springs CO 80920 Tel: 719-634-4115

Rebuilding Together Colorado Springs, formerly known as Christmas in April, is a volunteer, non- profit organization dedicated to addressing the health and safety issues faced by elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners who cannot afford to properly maintain their homes. Our mission is to provide home repair services for elderly and disadvantaged homeowners to keep them safe, warm, dry and living independently.

Website: www.rebuildingtogethercs.org


Self Help Support.org

Supporting courts, community and legal aid self help practitioners CO

SelfHelpSupport.org is an award-winning site that supports a growing network of self-help program practitioners with an online clearinghouse of information relating to self-representation. Website: www.SelfHelp Support.org

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Silver Key Senior Services

2250 Bott Ave Colorado Springs CO 80904

Tel: 719-884-2300

Silver Key was created in 1970 and operates to assist seniors and help them remain in the

least restrictive setting; preferably at home, for as long as possible. During tax season, volunteers with AARP work diligently two days a week at Silver Key to help older adults in Colorado Springs prepare their taxes. Please call for further information.

Website: www.SilverKey.org


The Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition (CHCC).

Promoting Financial Education to Prevent Predatory Lending CO

Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition member agencies help people improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of homeownership and tenancy. Among the many services the member agencies provide are: pre-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling, housing consumer education, debt management, and reverse equity mortgage counseling. Website: www.coloradohousingcounseling.com


Energy Resources & Weatherization - Colorado Springs Utilities 111, S Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 719-448-4800


Energy Resources & Weatherization - Electric or Gas Emergency Colorado Springs CO 719-448- 4800


Energy Resources & Weatherization - Energy Conservation Hotline CO 800-632-6662


Financial Assistance - El Paso County Dept of Human Services 105 N Spruce St Colorado Springs CO 80903 719-636-0000


Financial Assistance - Social Security Administration 1049 N Academy Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80909 719-574-9279


Legal Services - Colorado Legal Services (CLS) 617 S Nevada Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 719-471-0380


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Transportation Resources


GOODWILL OF COLORADO GOODWHEELS........................ (719) 442-2077 1460

Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Transportation anywhere in Colorado. Accepts both private pay and Medicaid.

https://goodwillcolorado.org/services/community-transportation/


MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SENIOR SERVICES................ (719) 488-0076

PO Box 502, Palmer Lake, CO 80133

Social transportation available to those 60+ in Tri-Lakes/northwest El Paso County only.

www.coloradoseniorhelp.com/Transportation 


MOUNTAIN METRO MOBILITY..............(719) 392-2396

1015 Transit Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Special vans for disabled people who are unable to use fixed transit services.

www.coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro


MOUNTAIN METRO RIDE...........................(719) 385-7433

1015 Transit Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Coordination of carpools.

http://transit.coloradosprings.gov


MOUNTAIN METRO TRANSIT PUBLIC BUS SYSTEM...........(719) 385-7433

1015 Transit Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Schedules and passes.

www.mmtransit.com


PARK COUNTY SENIOR COALITION...............(719) 836-4295

825 Clark St, #C, Fairplay, CO 80440

Mileage reimbursement for seniors 60+ to be driven to medical appointments or grocery shopping. www.parkcoseniors.org


ROCKY MOUNTAIN MOBILE MEDICAL......................(719) 362-8000

5055 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Medical transport services to El Paso and Pueblo counties. www.rockymountainambulance.com


SILVER KEY RESERVE AND RIDE.............(719) 884-2300

1605 S Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916


Senior Information & Assistance Center (719) 471-2096



TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is an important link to independence for older adults. Older adults who become unable to drive experience a loss of independence that can affect their health and happiness.


AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE...................(719) 636-2333 and (719) 597-1277

2370 N Powers Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915 www.amr.net


AXEL MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION .........(719) 401-7870 

Non-emergency medical transportation. Medicaid transportation. www.axtransit.com

BEO MOBILITY.......................(719) 362-8000

5055 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Non-emergency medical transportation.

www.beopersonalcare.com/mobility


BLUE SKIES TRANSPORTATION ........................................... (719) 357-9070 ...... (719) 452-0525

Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid eligible clients from El Paso County to Denver, Castle Rock, Pueblo and Canon City. www.blueskiestransportation.com/


BUSTANG................................. (800) 900-3011

Bustang is an interregional bus line, connecting commuters along the 1-25 Front Range and I-70 Mountain Corridors.

www.ridebustang.com


ENVIDA MOVES .....(719) 633-4677

5660 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918


Serving residents of El Paso and Teller counties. Envida provides services in collaboration with Silver Key Senior Services and Fountain Valley Senior Center.

www.envidacares.org


FOUNTAIN VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

5745 Southmoor Dr, Fountain, CO 80817

For those 60+ or non-elderly disabled who live in southern and easte El Paso County. Fountain Valley Senior Center provides transportatio services in collaboration with Silver Key Senior Services and Envida. www.fvscenter.org


PPACG AAA Senior Information & Assistance Center