Arapahoe County assistance programs.

Those who need help can turn to Community Resources (phone (303) 738-8040) and other programs for aid. Find information on all of the services and resources that are offered to help Arapahoe and Aurora families and individuals get assistance.

Rent Help

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has created the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. The Aurora Mental Health Center ((303) 617-2300) is administering the project and doling out the money to those who meet the criteria for the program.

People can receive financial help for a variety of services under the program, including: rental assistance, security and utility deposits, utility payments, moving costs, and housing search and replacement costs. However, the program doesn’t help those involved in foreclosures.

Each individual or household is eligible to receive financial assistance for up to 18 months however recipients are re-evaluated every three months to determine if they still need the help,

Discounted prescription medications

The Arapahoe County Prescription Discount Card was created in a partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo). It can help people save a substantial amount of money on their prescription drugs. Any person who lives in the county can join this program. Even if you currently have health insurance for prescription medications, you may still be able to benefit from the prescription discount card, since it may save you money on prescription drugs and medications that your existing plan does not cover. Everyone is eligible for aid. There are no income and age requirements. Learn more on the card, or contact Community Resources at 303-738-8040 to learn more.

 

 

 

Emergency assistance for bills and social services

The Arapahoe County Department of Human Services offers several financial and emergency assistance programs that can aid help low-income individuals and families, including the elderly, children, and the disabled. Some of the services provided include Food Assistance, LEAP, rental assistance, Colorado Works/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance and more. (303) 636-1130.

The Salvation Army offer both limited rent, heating and utility bill assistance for Littleton, Aurora, and Arapahoe County residents if they are struggling in the weak economy. (303) 290-9043.

Inter-Faith Community Services provides services for a limited area. If you qualify for help, you may be able to financial assistance for bills and expenses, clothing bank, access to a food bank, and housing assistance. (303) 789-0501.

Aurora Interchurch Task Force - Basic needs, such as rent assistance, funds for heating and utility bills, food, bus tokens, and clothing may be provided persons living in the City of Aurora. (303) 360-0260

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is run by the Arapahoe County. Human Resources division administers it. This is a seasonal assistance program available from Nov. 1 - April 30 to help low-income families and individuals with paying their their heating bills. Call (303) 636-1170

Weatherization

This program provides low and moderate income-eligible households in Arapahoe County with free energy conservation measures to help them save money and conserve energy on home cooling and heating bills.

You may ask what is Weatherization? It is a government funded program that oversees the process of installing energy conservation measures and energy-efficient appliances and upgrades in a home to help the homeowner achieve long-term energy and cost-savings. In addition, Weatherization assistance can also improve the comfort of a home by helping to moderate indoor temperatures during the changing seasons. Individuals and families who have weatherized their homes tell us they save anywhere from 10 to 30% on their energy usage and have seen their energy bills decrease by up to 30%. Dial (303) 738-8040.

 

 

Medical and health care in Arapahoe County

Metro Community Provider Network - Medical care is provided on an outpatient basis to patients who are medically indigent. Call (303) 202-2911

Foreclosure Prevention in Arapahoe and Aurora

Home Ownership Assistance Program provides foreclosure prevention, and and also various programs to help people buy a home, such as down payment assistance. Call (303) 739-7900, or click here for additional mortgage programs.

Aid for Veterans

The Arapahoe County Veterans Service Office (phone 303-738-8045) will help residents and/or their families who served in the Armed Services of the United States to obtain any and all benefits and access to government programs for which they may be eligible. For example, click here to learn about veteran rent assistance programs.

General Assistance

A general assistance program known as the Community Resources Block Grant Program offers a diverse set of programs and resources. Services provided include an extension of the County's regular homemaker program, a youth gardening program, medical care from a pass through of financial assistance to the children's dental program operated by the Tri-County Health Department, financial assistance and grants for the administration of the County's weatherization program, occasional rent and energy bill help and more. Call the Aurora based Arapahoe County Community Resources at (303) 738-8040.

Food pantries, distribution centers and free food

Smoky Hill Vineyard - Provides a food pantry for anyone in need in the community. Aurora Colorado. (303) 690-2520.

Aurora Alliance Church - Can provide food up to 3 times per year. (303) 751-6971

Grace Point Community Church - Littleton Colorado (303) 798-6387. A local food pantry that focuses on people in the Metro area.

New Life Fellowship Foursquare Church - Food bank and groceries are offered to individuals and families who need food assistance. (303) 759-9919

Medical supplies and equipment

Friends of Man provides assistance to people in need of help. They are involved in referring professionals and others, and people may contact Friends of Man for assistance for their clients, patients or students with prescriptions, clothing, hearing aids, glasses, food, wheelchairs, groceries, prostheses, dentures and some other medical type needs. People in Aurora and Arapahoe County Colorado can receive aid. (303) 798-2342