AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled Inc.

P. O. Box 1682
617 South 10th Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-7121

http://www.easterncoloradoservices.org/

Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. is a community centered board serving developmentally disabled persons in ten rural counties, covering 17, 514 square miles. Programs include infant/toddler services, adult community integrated employment, community participation vocational training, sheltered employment, personal and social skills training, residential services (i.e., 24 hour, PCA, host homes, Supported Living Services and Follow Along), family resource services and support services.

Recursos en Español

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cde_english/SpanishResources.htm

La siguiente lista de información y publicaciones en Español se ha hecho disponible para la población de habla hispana con el fin de que se mantengan informados sobre el sistema educacional del Estado de Colorado. Asímismo, la mayoría de la información o publicaciones se han traducido especifícamente para los padres de familia con el fin de que se involucren en la educación de sus hijos y participen en las escuelas de sus hijos de acuerdo al compromiso que tiene el Departamento de Educación. Para mayor información sobre las publicaciones mencionadas en esta página favor de llamar al contacto indicado o comuniquese con Gabriela Pérez al (303) 866-6850 o por correo electrónico a la siguiente dirección: perez_g@cde.state.co.us

Northeast Colorado Health Department

Logan County
700 Columbine
Sterling, CO 80751
970/522-3741

http://www.nchd.org/

We are a rural public health organization constantly striving to protect and improve the health of all residents of Northeast Colorado. We as nursing, environmental health and administrative professionals, program and support staff are committed to meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities with a pro-active delivery system emphasizing prevention and wellness. We promote self sufficiency, cultural competency, strong families and environmental stewardship. We acknowledge we exist in a setting with other providers and services as well as citizen and environmental resources and are committed to working with others to achieve the best possible solutions and outcomes to promote and protect the health and well being of the public.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

220 South 3rd Street
P.O. Box 592
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)522-3737
Fax (970)522-3738

http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/dvr/

Rehabilitation Counselors are trained professionals who specialize in the analysis of medical and vocational information, job placements, and vocational counseling. A rehabilitation counselor is ready to assist persons with disabilities in utilizing the variety of services available.

The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People

455 Sherman Street, Suite 130
Denver, Colorado 80203-4403
(303) 722-0300 Voice/TDD
Toll Free 800-288-1376 Voice/TDD 
OR 
2829 North Avenue, Suite 205
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-1501
(970) 241-6371 Voice/TDD
Toll Free 800-531-2105 Voice/TDD

http://thelegalcenter.org/

The Legal Center offers all of the federally-mandated Protection and Advocacy Programs for people with disabilities in Colorado as well as The Client Assistance Program, the Long-term Care Ombudsman Program and the Legal Assistance Developer Program for Older People.
 
The Legal Center is committed to delivering the promise of the law to people with disabilities and older people in Colorado by using the legal system to protect and promote their rights through direct legal representation, advocacy, education and legislative analysis.

Parent to Parent of Colorado

2200 S. Jasmine St.
Denver, CO 80222
1-877-472-7201

http://www.p2p-co.org/

Parent to Parent of Colorado connect family of adults and children with special health care needs or disabilities in communities across Colorado. It is our vision that parents and their sons and daughters are integral, valued members of society with a voice in shaping their chosen communities.

The Matchmaker Network Newsletter

MUMS c/o Julie Gordon, 150 Custer Court, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-1243 U.S.A.
920-336-5333 1-877-336-5333 
(toll free phone number for parents only please)
 Fax: 920-339-0995

http://www.netnet.net/mums/

MUMS is a National Parent to Parent Network whose mission is to help parents who have a child with any disorder, medical condition, mental or emotional disorder or rare diagnosis make connections with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition. If possible matches are made according to age, geographical location, gender, and severity of the symptoms. MUMS is a non-profit tax-exempt organization that runs on donations and subscription fees for their quarterly newsletters.

Colorado Department of Human Services

http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/

CDHS oversees the state’s 64 county departments of social/human services, the state’s public mental health system, Colorado’s system of services for people with developmental disabilities, the state’s juvenile corrections system and all state and veterans’ nursing homes, through more than 5,000 employees and thousands of community-based service providers.

Centennial Mental Health Center

211 West Main
Sterling, CO 80751
 (970) 522-4549 Phone
(970) 522-9544 Fax

http://www.centennialmhc.org/

Centennial Mental Health Center (CMHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality comprehensive mental health services to the rural communities of northeastern Colorado.
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive array of superior behavioral health services that support safe, successful, and self-sufficient lives throughout our ten-county area.

 Northeast Colorado Child Care Resource & Referral

708 S. Cedar, Suite B,
P.O. Box 284
Yuma, CO 80759
Phone: 970-848-3867
Fax: 970-848-3869

http://www.ncccrr.org/

Northeast Colorado Child Care Resource and Referral (NCCCR&R) provides comprehensive resource and referral services for parents. child care providers, employers, and community members in Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma Counties. 

Baby Bear Hugs

http://www.babybearhugs.org/

Baby Bear Hugs (Regional Home Visitation Program) is a Parent to Parent support system for families, available in nine counties in Eastern Colorado: Cheyenne, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma. This universal, voluntary, support program is known as Baby Bear Hugs. The target population is all expectant mothers/parents, and families with children 0 to 3 years old. We serve families from the 3rd trimester of pregnancy until the baby is 3 years old, or any time within this time frame.

Cooperating Ministries of Logan County

230 North Tenth Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751-2856
Phone: (970) 522-6405
Fax: (970) 522-0110
E-Mail: ministry@kci.net

 Inspired by these words, the Cooperating Ministry of Logan County has made it their mission to provide a coordinated temporary response to individuals and families who are currently experiencing short term needs as a result of job loss, family disruptions, disability, incarcerations, under employment, and temporary insufficient income. In addition to serve in the capacity of a traveler's aid, and to respond to other human needs and crises.

Our objective is to provide temporary services which includes food, clothing, emergency shelter, rent assistance, utilities, gas and repairs for private vehicles, limited bus transportation, also to provide medical assistance, loan home health care equipment and to distribute surplus government commodities.

High Plains Sexual Assault Center
P.O. Box 106
201 S. 4th Street
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-8329
1-800-522-6484 - Hotline
E-Mail: hpsac@kci.net

The High Plains Sexual Assault Center offers: · 24 Hour Hotline · Crisis Intervention · Information & Referrals · Courtroom Advocacy · Counseling (Group & Individual · Community Awareness Presentations · Violence Education & Prevention Programs in Schools (Pre- K - 12) · Follow-up Procedures for Victims of Sexual Assault

Association for Children with Disabilities
Contact person: Kelly Durbin
854-2713 evening hours
E-Mail: jokel@pctc.net

The Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) is a non-profit organization. The mission of the Association for Children with Disabilities (ACD) is to provide supportive services to children with special needs, their families, and support personnel who work with the child. Funds are granted for a variety of purposes such as camperships, special equipment, and conferences. Request forms can be received by calling Kelly Durbin at (970) 854-2713.

The Arc of the Northeast Colorado

E-Mail: Nona80723@yahoo.com

 The Arc of the Northeast is a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities. We are governed by a Board of Directors, which guides our Executive Director. Serving the counties of Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma.

Arc Colorado

777 Grant Street, Suite 203,
Denver, Colorado 80203
 303-864-9334 or 800-333-7690
fax 303-864-9330

http://www.thearcofco.org/

 The Arc of Colorado advocates with others to create the conditions under which all people with developmental disabilities experience opportunities to develop competency and to make choices, to have good relationships with family members and friends, to have respect and dignity, and to be full participants in all community living.

Social Security Administration

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/

"People will now be able to apply for Social Security retirement benefits online at their convenience." So, if you are 61 years and 9 months or older and plan to start getting your benefits within four months, you may be able to apply online. Privacy is a high priority, and we make new online services available only when we are confident that your privacy is guaranteed. We use state-of-the-art encryption to ensure that confidential information is secure.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/d&s1.htm

Colorado Department of Education
Parents’ Page 

201 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80203-1704 
Main Phone: 303 . 866 . 6600
 Main Fax: 303 . 830 . 0793

http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_parent.htm

Welcome to CDE's Parents' Information page. This page provides links to educational topics most often asked for by Colorado parents and community members.

Colorado Special Olympic Colorado

For Information call:
 Forrest Phillips, Northeast Area Manager 
(970) 353-3578 
mailto: Woodsey234@aol.com.

http://www.specialolympicsco.org/

The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with developmental disabilities, eight years of age and older, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. The focus of Special Olympics Colorado is to invite all eligible individuals into a quality sports program that has a basis in their community and serves to enhance the life of the participant.

Job Corps

Ft. Collins, CO
123 North College Ave, Suite 220B
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
Admissions Counselor
Phone: 970-484-8992
Fax: 970-484-8949

http://jobcorps.dol.gov/

Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24.Since 1964, the program has provided more than 1.9 million disadvantaged young people with the integrated academic, vocational, and social skills training they need to gain independence and get quality, long-term jobs or further their education.

Child Health Plan Plus

1-800-359-1991

http://www.cchp.org/

Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) is affordable health insurance for Colorado children. It's for children whose parents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford health insurance.

Sterling Workforce Center

Walker Hall

Northeastern Junior College

100 College Drive

Sterling, CO 80751

Phone:  (970) 522-9340

Fax:  (970) 521-1076

sterling@cwfc.n

http://www.yourworkforcecenter.com/SterlingWFC.htm

Job seeking can be a very challenging task. Being under the age of 18 doesn't help much either. Where can I find available jobs? What qualifications do I need? Should I be prepared for an interview? These are just some of the questions that may fun through your head when trying to scout out employment. Take a look around and discover your true employment potential! Job Seeker Services include: Job Referrals, Career Information, Skill Assessment, Job Readiness Counseling, and Job Training. 

Peak Parent Center
611 North Weber, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-531-9400
Fax: 719-531-9452
Hotline: 1-800-284-0251
e-mail: info@peakparent.org
Parent Advisors: 1-800-284-0251 or parentadvisor@peakparent.org

http://www.peakparent.org/

Our mission is to ensure that children, youth and adults with disabilities lead rich, active lives and participate as full members of their schools and communities by providing training, information, and technical assistance, including best practices, to families and the professionals working with them.

CHADD
8181 Professional Place, 
Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
(800) 233-4050 (301) 306-7070
FAX (301) 306-7090

http://www2.chadd.org/

Children and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) was founded in 1987 as a national organization representing individuals with AD/HD for education, advocacy, and support.