Resources and Services for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The mission of Adam’s Camp is to maximize the strengths and potential of children and young adults with special needs.
Builds better lives for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by improving connections to schools, work and the community.
The Arc of Adams County has been around since 1957, offering advocacy services, public education awareness, trainings, and more.
Since 1955, The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas County has provided services that promote the general welfare of people with developmental disabilities.
The Arc of Aurora assists children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to live the highest quality lives possible.
Founded in 1961, The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties is one of more than 700 chapters of The Arc across the United States.
Protecting the civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy and education.
Protecting the civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy and education.
Assisted Cycling Tours (ACT) was started in 2007, by parents of children with various disabilities (physical and developmental) who wanted to be able to give their entire family a chance to be together as a family, doing something healthy.
Founded in 2009, our core mission is recycling electronics and other materials to create local jobs for people with autism and other disabilities.
Offering safe, challenging and fun leisure, recreational and educational opportunities for youth ages 6-17
CarePartnersResource.com is your partner in caregiving, helping you navigate your way through the challenges of caring for your loved one, whether it is full time, part-time or at a distance.
Ensuring full participation of all people with all types of disabilities by any means necessary. *P2P Supporter
Advocates on behalf of people with developmental disabilities in the arena of public policy.
Established in 1994, CFPD is the largest and longest-standing locally managed pooled trust in Colorado.
Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance serves Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas.
Outreach to underserved groups to identify families that have children with disabilities that need information, support and services.
To ensure people with mobility challenges have access to the community by increasing, enhancing, sharing and coordinating regional transportation services and resources.
DRS’ overarching goal is ensuring those in need locate resources and receive services to stabilize their circumstances in order to accomplish self-identified goals that maximize their independence and improve their quality of life.
State office that provides leadership for the direction, funding and operation of community-based services to persons with developmental disabilities within Colorado.
Early intervention is designed to “connect” a family with early intervention services, such as occupational, speech or physical therapy, to help infants and toddlers under the age of three, grow and develop, and to help their family in this process.
Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families.
Offers support, education, advocacy and resources to families with children and youth who have social, emotional or mental health challenges.
Provides help with health insurance plans, communicating with service providers, navigating Medicaid or other public systems, individual health insurance counseling (such as in benefits, decision or help with the appeals process).
Promotes homeownership education and resources for people with disabilities in Colorado.
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Promotes independence, inclusion, contribution of people with developmental disabilities and special health care needs through consumer, community, and university partnerships.
Kids First Health Care is committed to improving the health and well-being of infants, children, and youth through providing primary and preventative health services in partnership with schools and other community organizations.
My services empower parents and guardians to get the most out of all available resources and put appropriate plans in place to allow their child to live the most fulfilling life possible.
Megan’s Place is a much needed facility in the Denver area where your child will have an amazing and memorable experience each time they visit.
With specially trained staff and volunteers, and its own adaptive equipment lab, the NSCD teaches a variety of winter and summer sports and activities to individuals with almost any physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral diagnosis.
We connect families to each other and to the resources they need.
The mission of PEAK Parent Center is to provide training, information and technical assistance to equip families of children birth through twenty-six including all disability conditions with strategies to advocate successfully for their children.
Phamaly Theatre Company (formerly known as The Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League) produces professional scale plays and musicals year-round throughout the Denver Metro region, cast entirely of performers with disabilities across the spectrum (physical, cognitive, and emotional).
Relay Colorado is a free service for people with hearing or speech loss to communicate with standard telephone users.
The vision of Tall Tales Ranch is unique because it is designed to be a “life sharing community.” Not only do we want to build a ranch where adults with special needs can live and thrive; we want to offer this opportunity to people who are not living with disabilities as well.
We equip young adults who experience special needs as well as emerging thought leaders with the social tools to deftly navigate the diverse needs of a global community. We offer road trips, social programs, and leadership for hire.
Community Center Boards
Rocky Mountain Human Services is a nonprofit organization that serves over 6,000 Colorado residents through case management and direct service programs.
Currently, we have the privilege of serving:
- Children with developmental delays and disabilities,
- Adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities,
- Veterans who are homeless or in jeopardy of losing their homes
Developmental Pathways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities/delays and their families. We are also one of Colorado’s Community Centered Boards (CCB) connecting people to federal, state, county, and private funding in Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and the City of Aurora. We passionately believe inclusion is for everyone and offer services through Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver programs, locally funded programs, and partnerships with other community organizations.
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC), is a 501(c)3 Colorado nonprofit organization, is the designated Community Centered Board for Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek and Summit Counties serving people with developmental disabilities and providing support to their families. DDRC is a resource for determination of a developmental disability and eligibility for funding for services and supports for children and adults with developmental delays or disabilities. Types of services available through various types of funding include case management/resource coordination, service plan development, early intervention therapies, family support, respite, personal care, homemaker services, mentoring, vocational, residential, behavioral intervention, transportation, community connections, supported living and therapeutic recreation. Some of these programs and services are provided directly through DDRC employees. Additionally, DDRC’s case management services provide information and referrals regarding state approved service agencies and many other community resources. DDRC also works within the community to help individuals feel welcomed in community life. Many youth and adults have gained employment in our service areas through the vocational services and support of DDRC. Many family members are able to work and live with more ease due to the services provided by DDRC.
The mission of Blue Peaks Developmental Services is to support persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the San Luis Valley in achieving their fullest potential for integrated and responsible living and working in the community. It is the vision of Blue Peaks Developmental Services to develop a broad-based support system throughout the San Luis Valley, utilizing local community services and resources. We value making a difference in our community by empowering a diverse population of individuals in a challenging world. We value and respect individual choice. We value accountability and transparency in agency operations.
It is the mission of Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. to assist the lives of persons with varying abilities in relationship to their families, education, friends and provide opportunities within their communities.
North Metro is one of 20 Community Centered Boards serving people with developmental disabilities in Colorado. North Metro serves as the single point of entry for services to eligible people in Adams County (not including the city of Aurora). North Metro is a community partner with other organizations that provide care and services for persons who meet eligibility requirements. Adams County Social Services, Community Reach, our County Commissioners, School Districts, and the Adams County Housing Authority help extend services by working with and supporting North Metro. In addition, a variety of Service Agencies are available to consumers through the Community Centered Board for Adams County. Most importantly, North Metro provides strong advocacy for people with developmental disabilities. We are committed to protection of human rights, respectful relationships and individualized care.
Imagine! provides services designed to incorporate people with developmental, cognitive, and physical challenges into the fabric of their communities. Services include educational and therapeutic services, job training and placement, recreation and leisure activities, opportunities for community living, behavioral health services, technology solutions, and support for families.
Imagine! was established in 1963 by a group of parents determined to see that their children with developmental disabilities had the opportunity to participate in their community. We continue to use that original goal as the basis for our mission. We believe in the potential of all. We believe that people with developmental disabilities have much to offer and providing the tools and supports that allow them to show what they have to offer benefits us all.
Our Mission – Creating a world of opportunity for all abilities.
Foothills Gateway’s mission is to advocate for and empower individuals with disabilities to lead lives of their choice. Our vision is that we believe in a life of opportunity, of choice, and of dignity for every individual, regardless of age or ability.
Behavioral / Mental Health
Behavioral Healthcare Inc. (BHI), is the state designated Behavioral Healthcare Organization (BHO) for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid provider) for members living in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas Counties, including the City of Aurora.
MHC provides leadership to address the full range of mental health issues in Colorado. The association is a catalyst for improving diagnosis, care and treatment for people of all ages with mental health problems. Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it, with recovery as the goal. Much of our current work is guided by the Before Stage 4 (B4Stage4) philosophy – that mental health conditions should be treated long before they reach the most critical points in the disease process.
Expert information for professionals, educators, policy makers, and families concerning mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
AllHealth Network provides behavioral health and mental health services for all stages of life including outpatient counseling for Children and Families, Adults, and Older Adults. We offer a full range of services tailored to the unique mental health and substance use needs of different age groups. These services include: assessment and treatment planning with one of our master’s-level or licensed therapists, parenting classes, peer support, and group therapy. Outpatient services address emotional and behavioral issues like trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, loss, life transitions, and severe and persistent mental illness.
Our Mission: Enriching Lives and Minds by Focusing on Strengths and Well-Being, and it’s founded on our philosophy that people can, and do, recover from mental illness and that treatment works.
Mental Health Center of Denver is a place for recovery, resilience and well-being, known locally and nationally as a model for innovative and effective community behavioral healthcare.