Resources for People in Need

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The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services.

Employment & Careers

Below are links to resources for assistance with food, utilities, medical care for those who are losing their unemployment insurance benefits:

NOTE: A comprehensive list of Community Resources is available at the Help Desk in the PPWFC Resource Room.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

The State UI Help Line 303-318-9000 or 800-388-5515

This chart will help you understand the various levels of UI benefits.

MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE

Colorado Foreclosure Hotline 1.877.601.HOPE		Homeowner Preservation Foundation 1.888.995.HOPE
MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE Having a tough time making your mortgage payments? While you're looking for a new job and before your savings are exhausted find out your options.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE

Department of Human Services, El Paso County We strive to protect our most vulnerable citizens while giving them efficient access to the services provided by local, state and federal governments. We aim to keep families together and help them to become self sufficient. We work closely with community organizations to stretch the safety net we provide even further.		Department of Human Services, El Paso County This link helps you determine if you are eligible for any benefits from El Paso County. Phone: 719.636.0000
Department of Human Services, Teller County Providing effective public social services in proactive partnership with the community to support families, assist them with basic needs, and enable a path to independence.		United Way 211 211 is a clearing house for a wide variety of help programs including food bank locations, child care, temporary housing, prescription assistance and tax-preparation help.
Colorado Springs Survival Manual

HEALTHCARE

Peak Vista Peak Vista Community Health Centers provides exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers		ADULTS WITHOUT HEALTHCARE COVERAGE

FOOD AND UTILITES

Care and Share Provides food for people in need in Southern colorado		Marian House The Marian House is home to the Poverty Reduction services of Catholic Charities. The Soup Kitchen serves meals 365 days a year.
Share Colorado IF you eat, you qualify.		LEAP Low Income Energy Assistance Program

MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING

Aspen Pointe ASPENPOINTE has empowered clients, enriched lives and embraced purpose through behavioral health services, counseling services, career services, substance abuse treatment, employment, education, housing, jail diversion/reintegration and care management.		NAMI - National Alliiance on Mental Health

A comprehensive list of Community Resources is available at the Help Desk in the PPWFC Resource Room.

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