Immigrant Resources Quick Reference and Referrals

Immigrant Resources 

Updated September 2011 

Quick Reference and Referrals 

211 Colorado: http://www.211colorado.org 

(Just dial 211) 

Free hotline for health and human services information and referrals. Calls are confidential. Interpreters 

available for over 20 languages, and most call centers have Spanish speaking referral specialists. Denver call 

center is operated through Mile High United way, also available at (303) 561-2111. 

311 Help Center (Denver): http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/denver311 

(Just dial 311) 

Outside Denver: (720) 913-1311 

Online and telephone referrals to all city services, including city agencies, resources, events, and much more. 

Interpreters available for a variety of languages. 

Colorado PEAK (Colorado Department of Human Services): https://peak.state.co.us/selfservice 

Online form to determine eligibility for public benefits in Colorado, including medical, food, and cash assistance. 

Site is also available in Spanish. 

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC): http://www.coloradoimmigrant.org 

3131 W. 14th Street 

Denver, CO 80204 

(303) 893-3500 

Immigrant advocacy organization that also provides referrals to other immigrant service providers. Staff speak 

Spanish. 

Consular Corps of Colorado: http://www.consularcorpscolorado.org/members.html 

Visit this website for a listing of foreign consulates. 

Help and referrals for immigrants on a variety of issues, including legal problems, workplace issues, help finding 

healthcare, etc. Use this website to find the contact information for different consulate offices. 

Nurse Advice Line (Colorado Medicaid): 

800-283-3221 

Call for quick medical advice.

One Colorado: http://www.one-colorado.org 

1245 E. Colfax Ave. 

Suite 204 


(303) 396-6170 

Working in partnership with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) to provide information and referrals 

for LGBT individuals and families with immigration and deportation concerns. Also provides assistance for the 

LGBT community at large, with issues including discrimination in employment and housing, help in obtaining 

health care, and more. 

Case Management / Multiple Services: 

African Community Center: http://www.acc-den.org (REFUGEES ONLY) 

5250 Leetsdale Dr. 


(303) 399-4500 

Official Refugee Resettlement program offering a variety of services and case management to support 

employment, housing, and cultural adjustment for refugees. Languages spoken include American Sign Language, 

Amharic, Arabic, Bari, Bosnian, Burmese, Dinka, Farsi, French, Kiswahili, Korean, Nuer, Oromo, Pashtu, Russian, 

Serbian, Somali, Swahili, and Tigrinya. 

Centro San Juan Diego: www.centrosanjuandiego.org 

2830 Lawrence St. 


(303) 295-9470 

Bienestar Servicios Familiares: (303) 297-8696 

Extensive health and adult education services, as well as help with housing, taxes, legal advice, citizenship, ESL, 

GED, and computer skills. Provides assistance and support to new immigrants. Spanish speaking staff are 

available. 

Church in the City: www.churchinthecity.org 

Church location: 1580 Gaylord, Denver, CO 80206 

Offices: 2280 East 16th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 

(303) 322-5733 

Food bank and free meals for individuals experiencing hunger or homelessness, health care management, and 

ESL, Spanish, and computer classes. Additional services and assistance available to members. Spanish speaking 

staff are available. 

Cross Community Coalition Family Resource Centers: www.cccfrc.org 

2501 East 48th Ave. 


(303) 292-3203

Variety of services and programs, including ESL, GED, parenting classes, homework help, assistance with 

applications for government programs, employment assistance, free health clinic for children and youth, and a 

computer center. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Denver Urban Ministries: www.denum.org 

1717 E. Colfax Ave. 


(303) 355-4896 

Spanish speaking case manager: (303) 350-5075 

Assistance with housing, utilities, and employment, as well as referrals to other agencies. Also provides 

emergency and stabilization services for individuals in need, and free legal nights. Spanish speaking staff are 

available. 

Ecumenical Refugee and Immigration Services: www.ersden.org (REFUGEES ONLY) 

1600 Downing St, #400 


(303) 860-0128 

Resettlement assistance and case management (for refugees only). Also provides food assistance, job help, and 

referrals for refugees to other service providers. Languages include Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Farsi, 

Karen, Oromo, Serbian-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, and Turkish. 

El Centro Humanitario: www.centrohumanitario.org 

2260 California Street 


(303) 292-4115 

Employment assistance and work education programs for men and women. Legal clinics and legal 

representation for work-related conflicts. Also offers financial education programs. Staff speak Spanish. 

Jewish Family Service: www.jewishfamilyservice.org 

3201 Tamarac Dr. Denver, CO 80231 

(303) 597-5000 

RENT OR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 303-597-5000 x843 

Services for immigrants and refugees, including mental health counseling, citizenship classes, and food pantries. 

Staff speak Farsi, German, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian, and Yiddish. Interpreters are used for other languages. 

Lutheran Family Services: www.lfsco.org 

1600 Downing St. #600 


(303) 980-5400 

Legal services for immigrants, including help with permanent residential status, employment authorization, 

naturalization, and visas. Also provides refugee resettlement services and case management. Languages spoken 

include Af-May, Amharic, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Burmese, English, French, Grebo, Kikongo, Kituba, Krio,

Mende, Pular (Fulani), Russian, Slovene, Somali (Af-Maxaa), Spanish, Swahili, Temne, Thai, Tshiluba, Ukrainian, 

and Wolof. 

Mercy Housing: www.mercyhousing.org 

1999 Broadway, Ste. 1000 


(303) 830-3300 

303-399-3979 

Low-cost housing at several properties for refugees, seniors, families, and the disabled. Services for residents 

include adult education, ESL, financial literacy, healthcare assistance, and youth programs. 

Mi Casa Resource Center: www.micasadenver.org 

360 Acoma St. 


(303) 573-1302 

Services include free GED and ESL classes, job assistance, legal nights (covering immigration, financial issues, 

housing, employment, and family law), entrepreneurial classes and business loans, and Career Development 

Training in hospitality, construction, and CDL permits. Some services offered in Spanish. 

Rights for All People/Derechos Para Todos (RAP): www.rap-dpt.org 

1400 Dayton St. 

Aurora, CO 80010 

(303) 893-3500 

Workshops throughout the state to assist immigrants (including those without documents) to understand their 

rights. Offers citizenship and ESL classes. Staff speak Spanish. 

Servicios de la Raza: http://www.serviciosdelaraza.org 

4055 Tejon St. 


(303) 458-5851 

Mental health services for adults, assistance for victims of domestic violence, case management for individuals 

with HIV/AIDS, and youth programs. Also offers help with accessing public healthcare services and filling out 

forms. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning: www.springinstitute.org 

1610 Emerson St. 


(303) 863-0188 

Educational programs including pre-employment training, ESL, and cultural diversity awareness. Collaborates 

with the Emily Griffith Opportunity School to offer workplace preparation courses for refugees and asylees. Also 

operates the Interpreter Network of Colorado (INoC), providing interpretation and translation for 80 languages. 

Languages spoken by staff include Amharic, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Somali, and Spanish.

Adult Education (ELL, GED, Citizenship, Computers) 

Arapahoe Library District: http://arapahoelibraries.org/ald 

303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) 

English conversation circles, ESL classes, and computer classes in English, Spanish, and Russian, at various 

locations in Arapahoe County. 

Community College of Denver: www.ccd.edu; http://www.ccd.edu/main.aspx?CID=37 

1111 West Colfax Ave. 

P.O. Box 173363 


(303) 556-2600; (303) 556-3805; (303) 293-8737 

ESL classes for enrolled students, beginning at the intermediate level. Also provides GED and pre-GED classes at 

other locations in Denver. 

Emily Griffith Opportunity School: www.egos-school.com 

1250 Welton St. Room 248 

Denver, Co 80204 

(720) 423-4700 

ESL office numbers: (720) 423-4820, (720) 423-4775, (720) 423-4752 

ESL, GED, and work-skills classes, as well as vocational and certification programs. Call to find out about fees 

and schedules, and to arrange for free assessment tests. Staff speak Spanish, Russian, and Serbo-Croatian. 

Focus Points Family Resource Center: www.focuspoints.org 

2501 E. 48 th Ave. 


(303) 292-0770 

Extensive programs and classes for adults, children, and families, with expertise in working with Latino 

populations. Classes include ESL, GED (in English and Spanish), adult basic education, early childhood education, 

employment, parenting, and more. 

Intercambio de Comunidades: http://www.intercambioweb.org 

303-433-0190 

ESL Classes offered at various locations in Denver, and other classes (citizenship, computer literacy, cultural 

exchange) in the Boulder/Lafayette area. 

Jefferson County Libraries: http://jefferson.lib.co.us 

303-235-JCPL (5275)

Programs for kids and adults including storytimes, job interview techniques, and computer skills. The Belmar 

location provides one-on-one citizenship help by appointment; call for more information. 

The Learning Source: http://coloradoliteracy.org 

455 S. Pierce St. 

Lakewood, CO 80226 

(303) 922-4683 

Email: info@coloradoliteracy.org 

ESL classes throughout the Denver area. 

Child Care and Education 

Denver Public Schools English Language Acquisition (DPS ELA): http://ela.dpsk12.org 

(720) 423-8155 

HOTLINE: English and Spanish: (720) 423-8155 

Newcomer Centers: http://ela.dpsk12.org/newcomer_centers 

Merrill Middle School Newcomer Center 

1551 S. Monroe St. 


(720) 424-0600, (720) 424-0602 

South High School Newcomer Center 

1600 E. Louisiana Ave. 


(303) 405-6674, (303) 405-6675, (720) 423-6000 

Intensive instruction to middle and high school students with special language and educational needs. 

Students are screened at home schools and referred to Newcomer Centers for evaluation. 

Interpretation and translation services are provided in Arabic, Spanish, and Vietnamese. 

Montessori Early Learning Centers: www.milehighmontessori.org 

(303) 962-2602 

Drop-in child care services at two locations for eligible families: the Good Beginnings center for people 

already enrolled in social services, and the Court Care center for children whose caretakers are in court 

that day. Also operate nine early learning centers throughout Denver. 

Good Beginnings Child Care 

1200 Federal Blvd. 270 W. 14th St. 

(720) 944-2812 (720) 865-9930 

Child Court Care 

270 W. 14 th St.


(720)865-9930 

Denver’s Great Kids Head Start: 

201 W. Colfax Ave. 

Dept. 1107 


(720) 913-0880 

Services for children ages 3-5 from low-income families. Includes early childhood education, 

development, nutrition, medical services, etc. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Gathering Place: www.tgpdenver.org 

1535 High St. 


(303) 321-4198 

Drop-in child care for homeless and low-income women and children. Also provides resources and 

referrals to encourage self-sufficiency. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Metro Denver Bright Beginnings: www.brightbeginningsco.org 

730 Colorado Blvd. Suite 202 


303-433-6200 

Educational and support materials for parents, covering child development from pre-natal to 3 years 

old. Provides in-home consultations and partners with other organizations to distribute materials in the 

community. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Summer Scholars: http://www.summerscholars.org 

3401 Quebec St., 

Suite 5010 


(303) 355-0290 

After-school and summer tutoring programs for children who perform below grade level. 

Recommendation from a teacher is required and space is limited. Also offers ESL classes open to all 

adults. Children Contact Summer Scholars for a list of locations. 

Employment 

9to5 National Association of Working Women: http://9to5.org 

655 Broadway, Suite 800 


(303) 628-0925

Colorado Job Survival Hotline (303) 628-0925 

National Job Survival Hotline 1-800-522-0935 

Job help hotline with information and referrals on workers’ rights and dealing with conflicts at work, 

with an emphasis on supporting female workers. Offers trainings on sexual harassment and 

discrimination. Spanish-language trainings available with prior notice. 

Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE): www.cwee.org 

1175 Osage St. Suite 300 


(303) 892-8444 

Job readiness program including computer classes, GED preparation, and self-assessments for lowincome 

individuals. NOTE: Participants must be fluent in English. 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov 

1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 210 

Denver, Colorado 80204-2552 

(303) 844-5285 

Help with safety concerns, discrimination, harassment, or other workplace security issues. It is 

important to report problems and accidents as soon as possible, to trigger an inspection and to ensure 

that workers are protected. Workers should also document incidents in detail. 

Unite Here: http://www.unitehere.org 

2525 W Alameda Ave 


(303) 727-1022 

Union representation for service workers in hotels, restaurants, airport, and industrial laundry. Also 

offers information on workers’ rights, forming a union, and taking political action. Spanish speaking staff 

are available. 

Work Options for Women (WOW): www.workoptions.org 

1200 Federal Blvd. 


(720) 944-3393 

Job training, life skills, and case management for low-income women and those receiving TANF. 

Participants must be over 18, able to work legally in the U.S., able to work 40 hours per week, and have 

been drug-free for at least 90 days. 

Workforce Centers (Office of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development, City and 

County of Denver): http://www.denvergov.org/WorkforceDevelopment/tabid/435763/Default.aspx

Job-seeking services and computer classes. Certain programs require documentation of citizenship or 

refugee status. 

Denver Workforce Center at Speer 

(Denver County) 

1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 500 


(720) 865-5619 

Denver Workforce Center at Westside 

1200 Federal Blvd. 


(720) 944-1615 

Denver Workforce Center at DIA 

8500 Pena Blvd. 

5th Level, Main Terminal, West Side 


(303) 342-2590 

Denver Workforce Center at Montbello 

(Denver County) 

4685 Peoria St., Suite 251 


(303) 376-2201 

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! 

Lowry Satellite Office 

9235 E. 10th Dr. 


(720)858-3211 

Refugee Employment Program 

1200 Federal Blvd 


(720) 944-3131 

Health 

Asian Pacific Development Center: http://apdc.org 

1825 York St 


(303) 393-0304

Mental health counseling, youth-at-risk programs, and victim’s assistance services. Staff language skills 

include Spanish, some Eastern European languages, and 21 Asian languages. 

Child Health Plan Plus, CHP+: www.chpplus.org 

4500 Cherry Creek South Drive 


1-800-359-1991 

Low-cost health insurance for children. Covers children whose families earn too much to be eligible for 

Medicaid but who are not able to pay for private insurance. Also offers free pre-natal services to 

uninsured women meeting income requirements. Spanish speaking staff available. 

Clínica Tepeyac: www.clinicatepeyac.org 

5075 Lincoln St. 


(303) 458-5302; (303) 583-0150 

Basic medical services for individuals and families without insurance or other access to healthcare 

services. Includes physical exams, immunizations, cancer screenings, and diabetes management. Staff 

speak Spanish. 

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF): 

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1197364086675 

Links to information about public healthcare benefits, including eligibility, applications, provider lists, 

and services. 

Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity & Reproductive Rights (COLOR): www.colorlatina.org 

P.O. Box 201061 


(303) 393-0382 

Education and advocacy focusing on reproductive rights and healthcare advocacy. For Latina women 12- 

24 years of age and their families. All staff are bilingual in Spanish. 

Denver Health Family Health Centers: www.denverhealth.org (REFUGEES ONLY) 

Lowry Family Health Center 

1001 Yosemite St. 


303-436-4545 

Health and dental services, education, and referrals for refugees and asylees, and for some victims of 

severe forms of trafficking. Also provides assistance in filling out INS immunization forms. Spanish and 

French speaking staff are available; interpreters are used for other languages. 

El Centro Esperanza: 

881 Federal Blvd.


(303) 480-1920 

Community health services, support groups, and counseling for adults and children. Also provides health 

education programs for the Latino GLBT community. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Denver Occupational & Aviation Medicine Clinic, PC (DOAM) (USCIS APPROVED TESTING) 

3700 Havana Street, Suite 200 


(303) 373-4456 

United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) approved Civil Surgeons clinic providing 

physicals, vaccinations, immunizations, and other required medical services. Staff are also able to offer 

assistance with I-693 immigration and N-648 Citizenship forms. Spanish, Japanese and English speaking 

staff are available. 

Family Medicaid: www.chcpf.state.co.us 

(303) 866-2993 

1-800-211-3943 

Health insurance program covering pregnant women and families with children who meet income 

requirements. Must be a U.S. citizen, a legal permanent resident of at least 5 years, an asylee or refugee, 

or a non-citizen with a qualifying emergency. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Nurse Advice Line (Colorado Medicaid): 

800-283-3221 

Call for quick medical advice. 

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains: www.pprm.org 

Various locations throughout Denver 

1-800-230-PLAN 

Reproductive healthcare services for men and women, including birth control, check-up exams, cancer 

screening, STD and HIV testing and treatment, and abortion services. Affordable and confidential. 

Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Sisters of Color United for Education: www.socue.org 

2895 W. 8th Ave. 


(303) 446-8800 

Health services including mental wellness seminars, health counseling, case management for HIVpositive 

individuals, STD testing, diabetes management, and support groups and resources for drug 

users. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/wic

Assistance and education for eligible women and their children, on health, parenting, workers rights, 

and other topics. 

Eastside WIC Clinic 

501 East 28th St. 


(303) 436-4881 

Montbello WIC Clinic 

4685 Peoria St., Office 241 


(303) 436-4881 

Westside WIC Clinic 

1100 Federal Blvd., MC 3000 


(303) 436-4881 

Housing 

Colorado Housing Search: http://www.coloradohousingsearch.comm 

1-877-428-8844 

Online search for local housing (to rent or own) in English and Spanish. Sponsored by the Colorado 

Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) and the Colorado Division of Housing. 

Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation: www.delnortendc.org 

2926 Zuni St. #202 


(303) 477-4774 

Counseling and payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, foreclosure prevention programs, 

financial literacy, and homebuyer education classes. Spanish speaking staff are available. 

Energy Outreach Colorado: http://www.energyoutreach.org 

(Visit site to search for agencies in Denver) 

303-825-8750 

Referrals to energy assistance agencies and help with Low-Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) questions. 

Spanish speaking staff are available. 

HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development): 

http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=co&topic=homeownership 

1670 Broadway 

Denver, Colorado 80202-4801 

(303) 672-5440

Full website in Spanish and English, with information on buying a house, deciding between renting and 

owning, fair housing laws, HUD-approved lenders, services for the homeless, and more. 

Legal Assistance and Immigration 

Colorado Law Project: http://www.law.du.edu/index.php/the-colorado-law-project 

Online gateway to information on low-cost and free legal services, legal forms, and research guides. 

Hosted by the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver and supported by a variety of libraries 

and other community partners. Links to services in Spanish. 

Colorado Legal Services: www.coloradolegalservices.org 

(303) 837-1313 

Legal services for low-income individuals on civil matters, including domestic violence, housing issues, 

healthcare, and public benefits. Also offers “know your rights” trainings. Spanish speaking staff are 

available. 

Denver Center for Crime Victims: www.denvervictims.org 

P.O. Box 18975 Denver, CO 80218 

(303) 860-0660 

24-Hour Hotline Numbers: (303) 894-8000 (English) and (303) 718-8289 (Spanish) 

Crime victim assistance, crisis intervention and counseling, and emergency financial assistance for crime 

victims. Also offers Legal Immigration Clinic assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault 

with gaining legal permanent residence status. Interpreters available. 

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN): www.rmian.org 

3489 W. 72nd Ave Suite 211 

Westminster, CO 80030 

Office: (303) 433-2812 

Hotline for Individuals in Immigration Detention: (303) 866-9308 

Free immigration legal services for individuals in immigration detention and their children. Provides 

“know your rights” presentations and helps to coordinate legal representation for this population. 

Spanish speaking staff are available 

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): http://www.uscis.gov 

Regional Office: 

12484 East Weaver Place 

Centennial, CO 80111 

National Customer Service Center (NCSC): (800) 375-5283 

Info Pass: http://infopass.uscis.gov

Online source for information on immigration and citizenship, including forms and instructions, practice 

tests, and study materials for both immigrants and service providers. Use InfoPass to make an 

appointment at the regional office; walk-in services are not available. 

Taxes 

Denver Asset Building Coalition: www.denverabc.org 

2980 Curtis St. 


(303) 388-7030 

Tax preparation assistance and tax education classes. Spanish staff available during tax season (February 

1-April 15), and during the rest of the year with advance notice. 

Translation Services 

Interpreter Network of Colorado (INoC): http://www.interpreternetwork.org 

303-831-4151 

Interpretation and translation services by trained and certified professionals. Over 80 languages are 

represented. Call for fees and scheduling.

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