Community Resources

  • Safe Spaces for Students to Access Internet 

    Pikes Peak YMCA 

    -Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Drive  

    -Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St.  

    -Garden Ranch YMCA, 2380 Montebello Drive W 

    **To register, call 719-329-7289 or email childcare@ppymca.org. For more information, visit ppymca.org/adventure-academy 

    Boys and Girls Club 

     -E.A. Tutt Club, 1455 S. Chelton Ave. 

    -El Pomar Club, 805 Praderia Ave.   

    **To register or for more information, visit bgcppr.org/enrollment-process  

    The Salvation Army Colorado Springs Corps 

    908 Yuma St.  

    **To register or for more information, call 719-636-3891. 

    Hillside Community Center 

    925 S. Institute St.  

    **To register, call 719-385-7900 or email hillside.center@coloradosprings.gov. 

     

    Online Counseling Resources: 

    - Betterhelp.com 
    - Talkspace.com 
    - Pridecounseling.com 
    - online-therapy.com 
     
     
    Other Important Mental Health Resources: 
    - National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK 
    - Emotional-Support Help Line: 1-866-342-6892 (free access to health specialists to support people who are experiencing anxiety or stress)  

    - Aspen Pointe Crisis Walk-In Center (open 24/7) 
      Located at 115 S Parkside Drive 
      Crisis line: 719-635-7000 

    - Cedar Springs Hospital (has crisis intervention 24/7) 
      719-633-4114 

    - PeakView Crisis Services 
      888-235-9475 

    - Colorado Crisis Services Hotline 
      719-493-8255 (to speak to someone) 
      or text “TALK” to 38255 

    - Domestic Violence Help: 
      TESSA 
      719-366-3819 

    - Online teen chat (Ages 15-18) 
      https://www.resourceconnect.com/tessayouthhelp/cha 

      

    Diapers/Formula: 

    - Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center – (719) 623-2870 
      3925 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 
      HOURS OPEN: Tuesday 8:30 am to 4 pm, Thursday 8:30 am to 4 pm, Saturday 8:30 am to 2 pm 
     
    - Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center – (719) 591-2724 
      3700 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 
      HOURS OPEN: Monday 10 am to 7 pm, Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday 10 am to 5 pm 

      

    Families of Youth Involved in Justice System 

    - REACH/MISSION POSSIBLE  
      Heather Huffman  323-646-4647 
      hhuffman@jointinitiatives.org  

      Palmer Johnson  
      pjohnson@missionpossible.cc 

      

    Food Assistance: 

    - Colorado Springs Promise Food Distribution 

    Mitchell HS 1205 Potter Dr. 
      *Every other Thursday 9 am to 12 pm 

    - Deerfield Hills Mobile Food Pantry Distribution 

    4290 Deerfield Hills Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 
      *4th Friday of each month 11 am to 12 pm 

    - Food Pantry at Springs First Church 
      4120 E Fountain Blvd 
      *Thursday 11:30 am to 1:00 pm 

    - Deerfield Hills Food Pantry 
      4290 Deerfield Hills Rd 
      *Monday-Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm 

    - Food Pantry at Palace of Peace Church 
      1150 Aeroplaza Dr. 
      *Saturday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (closed 3rd Saturday of each month) 

    -Crossfire Ministries 

    2120 E Lasalle St. 

    *Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11am-3pm 

    **Register family by bringing Gov’t issued ID for everyone in household 

    -Christian House of Prayer Food Pantry 

    4360 Bradley Rd. 

    719-596-7469 

    *Every 1st and 3rd Saturday 11am-1pm 

    -Christian House of Prayer Emergency Food Box 

    4360 Bradley Rd. 

    719-596-7469 

    *Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 

    **By appointment only, must call ahead with name and address info of those receiving. 

    -Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Food Pantry 

    1318 N. Circle Dr. 

    *Wednesday 10am-1pm 

    -Salvation Army Family Services Food Pantry 

    908 Yuma St 

    *Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11am-3pm 

    -Colorado Springs Central SCA Church Food Pantry, CSFP, TEFAP 

    1305 N. Union Blvd 

    719-634-1682 

    *Monday 10am-2:30pm 

    *1st & 3rd Saturday 1:30pm-4pm 

    -Centro Mundial De Alabanza Food Pantry 

    2601 E. Saint Vrain St. 

    719-460-4392 

    *Saturday 11am-1pm 

    -Good News Foundation – Food Pantry, TEFAP 

    125 N. Parkside Dr. #105 

    719-638-8985 

    *Tuesday & Thursday 10am-1:30pm 

    -Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry 

    2221 N. Wahsatch Ave 

    719-633-7661 

    *Saturday 9am-12pm 

    -Southeast Baptist Church 

    4393 Airport Rd 

    719-380-7060 

    *Saturday 8am-11am 

    **Must register between 8-9am 

    **Church Worship 9am-10am 

    **Food distributed 10am-11am 

    **Must bring your own bags/boxes 

     

    Emergency Assistance for Black/African American Families 

    *Black/African American Families only* 

    Referrals must be made by School Counselor, as you will need their contact information when completing online application at Sachsfoundation.communityforce.com 

      

    Email your school counselor if you qualify and would like to complete a referral for your family 

    Counselors: 

    Sirena Carnell – scarnell@hsd2.org 

    Tammy Aasen – taasen@hsd2.org 

    Katie Barrows – kbarrows@hsd2.org 

     

      

    Meal Distribution: 

    - Catholic Charities Emergency Response Sack Lunch Distribution 
      Marian House- 14 W Bijou 
      Monday – Sunday 10 am to 2 pm 
      Hot Meals offered beginning June 1 with to-go option or socially distanced seating for dine-in 

     

    COVID-19 Financial Assistance 

    United Way 

    COVID 19 Community Economic Relief Fund (Help with bills, rent, and food) 

    1-866-211-9966 

     

    Home Heating Assistance 

    Colorado Dept. Of Human Services 

    1-866-432-8435 

    Call or visit https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/leap for details and application 

     

    Other Useful Resources for COVID Pandemic 

    COVID-19 CARES Act (Assistance with evictions, foreclosures, and non-payment utility bills): 

    https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/documents/cares-act-loan-options-for-nonprofits.pdf 

    Colorado Nonprofit Association (COVID-19 Resources) 

    https://www.coloradononprofits.org/covid-19-coronavirus-resources 

    Philanthropy Colorado (Local and State Resources) 

    https://www.philanthropycolorado.org/news/resources-covid-19-coronavirus 

    Non-Profit Finance Fund (Resources for non-profits) 

    https://nff.org/covid-19-tools-and-resources-nonprofits 

    This Community Doesn’t Quit Facebook Page 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thiscommunitydoesntquit/  

    COVID Relief Fund (for community-based organizations) 

    https://covrn.com/covid-relief-fund/ 

    Colorado LEAP Application  

    https://www.csu.org/Pages/leap.aspx