Rent Payment Assistance for Families (2-1-1 Colorado)

Rent Payment Assistance for Families (2-1-1 Colorado) is sponsored by 2-1-1 Colorado (Mile High United Way). This program provides rent payment assistance to help families at risk of homelessness remain housed.

Select Language Arabic Chinese (Traditional) English Haitian Creole Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Somali Spanish Vietnamese Select Language Arabic Chinese (Traditional) English Haitian Creole Hmong Japanese Korean Russian Somali Spanish Vietnamese "The Resource Navigator was able to help keep me calm and I could tell she genuinely cared. No matter how many times I called for help, 211 was there for me."

211 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community. 211 is a confidential and multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state.

No matter where you live in Colorado, you can find information about resources in your local community. The 211 Colorado database holds information for more than 6,500 services across the state of Colorado. These services are supported by more than 2,500 agencies.

Search our database by category using the buttons below. Aging & Disability Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Children & Youth with Special Needs Xcel Energy Planned Outages Do You Qualify for Government Benefits?

Search our online database or live chat with a resource specialist in English or in Spanish Dial 2-1-1 or (866) 760-6489 toll free Text your ZIP CODE to 898-211* *Standard message and data rates may apply. Not sure if you qualify for government benefits? MyFriendBen helps you understand the government benefits, programs and tax credits you’re eligible for.

In less than 10 minutes, you will know the cash value of those programs and the time it takes to apply so you can quickly make a decision that’s right for you. Articles, stories, and updates from 211 Colorado staff and partners New Online Tool Helps Coloradans Determine Which Public Benefits They Might Be Eligible For Read the article on coloradosun. com January 8, 2024 / by Kayla McIlvaine What Does 211 Mean To You?

From the 211 Staff at Mile High United Way August 14, 2023 / by Kayla McIlvaine 211 Colorado: Answering the Call for 20 Years Read the article on unitedwaydenver. org February 9, 2023 / by Kayla McIlvaine Connecting Families to Critical Resources Through New 211 State Funding Read the article on unitedwaydenver. org June 2, 2022 / by Kayla McIlvaine We know it can often times be difficult and overwhelming to know where to go for help.

211 Colorado streamlines services and provides one central location where people can get connected to the resources they need. With a database that is updated daily, 211 Colorado can connect you to critical resources simply by dialing a three-digit number. Whether you are searching for a shelter availability, childcare, or rent payment assistance – 211 can connect you to available resources in your community.

In 1999, community leaders across the state of Colorado began working together to develop an integrated system of independent information and referral call centers. In 2002, the Public Utilities Commission approved the plan, and the 2-1-1 dial code was officially active in the state of Colorado. Today, 211 Colorado provides border-to-border coverage of Colorado, serving all 64 counties.

211 Colorado is provided by seven non-profit organizations. When speaking to a 2-1-1 Help Center Resource Navigator, Joseph* was connected to an agency where he received bus passes, not only for his interview, but to get to and from his potential new job. *name changed for privacy Kylie,* a single mother with two children, needed help with her rent.

Because of 2-1-1 , she was able to get connected to assistance so that she and her children would not lose their home. *name changed for privacy Alisha* was out of work when she had a newborn baby and her father-in-law was battling a terminal illness, which put some financial strain on the household. When he sadly passed away, their family was facing rent, utility fees, and late fees.

2-1-1 was able to connect her to resources to alleviate some financial stress during this already difficult time. *name changed for privacy “I found 2-1-1 to be helpful because I didn’t have to search through a phone book or the internet for places I’ve never heard of. 2-1-1 is able to give more direct answers and I know the services are reputable.

” “The Resource Navigator was able to help keep me calm and I could tell she genuinely cared. No matter how many times I called for help, 2-1-1 was there for me. ” 211 Colorado prides itself on having the most up-to-date information on community resources.

If you work with an agency that provides community resources, please make sure your organization’s information is up-to-date. To meet Inform USA standards, each agency’s information should be updated at minimum once a year. Search the 211 Colorado Database for your agency’s profiles by using your agency’s name.

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United Way of Weld County P: 970. 353. 4300 or 800.

559. 5590 E: 211colorado@unitedwaydenver. org P: 303.

561. 2111 or 866. 760.

6489 E: 211colorado@unitedwaydenver. org United Way of Larimer County P: 970. 407.

7000 or 866. 485. 0211 E: 211colorado@unitedwaydenver.

org A: 525 West Oak Street, Suite 101 Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 P: 970. 244. 8400 or 888.

217. 1215 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 P: 719. 955.

0742 or 866. 488. 9742 A: 518 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 211 for Southeast Colorado A: 230 North Union Avenue E: 211colorado@unitedwaydenver.

org What Can You Do To Support 211 Colorado? Supporting 211 helps fellow Coloradoans find vital services such as emergency shelter, food, rental and utility assistance, child care, health care and more. By dialing 2-1-1, families and individuals can get help when they need it most.

You can support this effort by: Donate funds to ensure we can meet the needs of our community through the 211 Help Center. Share the importance of 211 with community leaders, legislators, funders, and citizens. Have you utilized 211 ?

Help us spread the word so others know how to leverage 211 resources. Need other resources such as food, housing, financial assistance, transportation, or immigration/naturalization? Dial 2-1-1 or visit one of the pages below.

Mental Health and Addiction Children and Youth with Special Needs Basic Needs and Financial Services found within search results may involve eligibility criteria. Please contact the resource directly to find out more information about how to obtain these services. This site contains links to other sites.

All of the information provided is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, 2-1-1 Colorado assumes no responsibility for any errors appearing, nor for the use of the information provided. 2-1-1 Colorado is committed to helping Colorado citizens connect with the services they need.

Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. We accomplish this through the work of our four Area Information Centers across the state. No matter where you live in Colorado, you can dial 2-1-1 and find information about resources in your local community.

Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.