People of all ages have the right to be involved in government and to make a meaningful contribution to their community. An Age friendly community makes sure that all citizens are empowered to advocate for themselves.
Advocates / Ombudsman
Long-term-care ombudsmen are advocates for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsman may also investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living facilities and other supervised living facilities for older adults.
Ombudsmen also advocate for the quality of life, health, safety, welfare and rights of residents; and monitor laws, regulations and policies that affect those who live in long-term-care facilities.
AARP Colorado
- (866) 554-5376
- 303 E 17th Ave, #510, Denver, CO 80203
- www.aarp.org/co
AARP National
- (888) 687-2277
- 601 E St NW, Washington, DC 20049
- www.aarp.org
Administration For Community Living (ACL)
- (800) 677-1116
- Eldercare Locator (202) 401-4634
- 330 C St SW, Washington, DC 20201
- www.acl.gov
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Colorado
- (303) 777-5482
- 303 E 17th Ave, #350, Denver, CO 80203
- www.aclu-co.org
Aspen Mine Center
- (719) 689-3584
- 166 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
- www.cocamc.org
Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- (303) 362-3524
- 1575 Sherman St 7th Floor, Denver, CO 80203
- www.coombudsman.org
Disability Law Colorado
- (800) 288-1376
- (303) 722-0300
- 455 Sherman St, #130, Denver, CO 80203
- Specializing in civil rights and discrimination issues in areas such as special education, housing, employment, long term care and voting rights for persons with disabilities.
- www.disabilitylawco.org
Life Care Solutions
- (877) 794-9582
- (719) 447-1711
- 415 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- www.lifecaresolutions.com
Ombudsman for Medicaid Managed Care
- (877) 435-7123
- (303) 830-3560
- 4500 Cherry Creek S Dr, #201, Glendale, CO 80246
- Help123@maximus.com
Ombudsman-Nationwide Locator
- (202) 332-2275
- 1025 Connecticut Ave NW, #1000, Washington, DC 20036
- www.ltcombudsman.org
Ombudsman For Long-Term Care, PPACG AAA
- (719) 301-6388
- 14 S Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
- Provides education and consultation about accessing long-term care. Advocates for residents of assisted living and nursing home facilities.
- www.ppacg.org
PACE Ombudsman
- (303) 862-3524
- 1575 Sherman St, 7th Floor, Denver, CO 80203
- www.disabilitylawco.org/PACEombudsman
Pikes Peak Elder Justice Center
- (719) 318-7459
- Works toward preventing and eliminating elder abuse in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond.
- www.pikespeakelderjusticecenter.org
Senior Information and Assistance, PPACG AAA
- (719) 471-2096
- 14 S Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
- www.ppacg.org
SeniorCare, LLC
- (719) 440-3426
- PO Box 38422, Colorado Springs, CO 80937
- Care Management, guardianship, assessment and advocacy, assist families of seniors.
- www.seniorcarellc.org
Victim Advocacy Unit (Colorado Springs Police Department)
- (719) 444-7777
- Advocacy, crisis counseling and follow up support for victims of crime.
- https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/victim-advocacy-unit
Advocacy (Disability)
Advocates (Disability) intercede on behalf of individuals with physical, mental or developmental disabilities to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible. Services provided include outreach, education, technical assistance, guardianship, and benefits assistance.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Colorado
- (303) 777-5482
- 303 E 17th Ave, #350, Denver, CO 80203
- www.aclu-co.org
Cheyenne Village Community Outreach Program
- (719) 592-0200
- 6275 Lehman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- For adults with developmental disabilities who live with an aging caregiver.
- www.cheyennevillage.org
Disability Law Colorado
- (800) 288-1376
- (303) 722-0300
- 455 Sherman St, #130, Denver, CO 80203
- Specializing in civil rights and discrimination issues.
- www.disabilitylawco.org
The ARC Pikes Peak Region
- (719) 471-4800
- 12 N Meade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Provides advocacy, guardianship, education and social opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- www.thearcppr.org
The Independence Center
- (719) 471-8181
- 729 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Individual/systems advocacy for health care access, fair/accessible housing, disability awareness, assistance animals, ADA, and other areas.
- www.theindependencecenter.org
Military Services
Information and resources for families, relocation, separation, retirement, financial, veteran’s benefits and benefit assistance, and hospital and medical clinics.
Home Front Military Network
- (719) 577-7417
- Online information and resource directory for service members, veterans & their families.
- https://pikespeak.co.networkofcare.org/veterans/
Active Duty
Air Force Academy Clinic
- (719) 333-5111
- (719) 333-5043
- 4102 Pinon Dr, #100, US Air Force Academy, CO 80840
- www.airforcemedicine.af.mil
Evans Army Community Hospital
- (719) 526-7000
- 1650 Cochrane Cir, Fort Carson, CO 80913
- https://evans.tricare.mil/
Fort Carson Army Community Service (ACS)
- (719) 526-0462
- 6303 Wetzel Ave, Bldg 1526, Fort Carson, CO 80913
- Provides services and programs for active-duty/retired military.
- https://carson.armymwr.com/ACS
Home Front Military Network
- (719) 577-7417
- (719) 434-1407
- 1120 N Circle Dr, #230, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Provides emergency financial assistance, information and assistance, resource connections and case management support for service members, veterans and their families.
- https://homefrontmilitarynetwork.org/
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
- (719) 772-7000
- 530 Communication Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
- Benefits and resource assistance.
- www.veteranscenter.org
USAFA Airman & Family Readiness Center
- (719) 333-3444
- 6248 W Pine Loop, US Air Force Academy, CO 80840
- https://usafasupport.com
US Army JAG Office
- (719) 524-4955
- (719) 526-4788
- 1633 Mekong St, Bldg 6222, Fort Carson, CO 80913
- https://home.army.mil/carson/index.php/support-services/staff-judgeadvocate/legal-assistance
Veterans
The American Legion
- (719) 599-8624
- 3613 Jennine Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
- www.legion209.org
Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs
- (303) 914-5832
- 155 Van Gordon St, #210, Lakewood, CO 80228
- www.colorado.gov/vets
Colorado Springs VA Outpatient Clinic
- (719) 327-5660
- 3141 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/locations
Colorado Springs Veterans Center
- (719) 471-9992
- 3920 N Union Blvd, #310, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Individual and group counseling.
- www.vetcenter.va.gov
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- (719) 785-4164
- 660 Southpointe Ct, #317, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- (VSO) Assists with filing claims, free transport to Denver VA hospital. Call ahead for appointments.
- www.dav.org
Gold Star Wives of America
- (888) 751-6350
- (205) 823-1778
- PO Box 279, Kimberly, AL 35091
- Support group for widow/widower/survivor child.
- www.goldstarwives.org
Homeward Pikes Peak
- (719) 473-5557
- 2010 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Supportive services for veterans who suffer from substance abuse, mental illness and chronic homelessness. Completion of Housing Survey required.
- www.homewardpp.org
Silver Key Senior Services
- (719) 884-2300
- 1625 S Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Services that support independence for veterans: Connections Cafe, Meals on Wheels, Reserve Ride Transportation, Senior Assistance and Silver Key Vets Program.
- www.silverkey.org
Teller Senior Coalition
- (719) 687-3330
- 11114 W Hwy 24, Divide, CO 80814
- Transportation available to veterans.
- www.tellerseniorcoalition.org
The Independence Center
- (719) 471-8181
- 729 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Veteran directed care allows veterans to determine support/services needed to remain in their home/community.
- www.theindependencecenter.org
Tricare For Life
- (866) 773-0404
- For military retirees age 65+/disabled, who have Medicare Part A and B.
- www.tricare4u.com
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (VAMC)
- (303) 399-8020
- 1700 N Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80045
- www.denver.va.gov
UCCS HealthCircle Veterans Health and Trauma Clinic
- (719) 255-8003
- 4863 N Nevada Ave, #380, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- https://healthcircle.uccs.edu/veterans-health-and-trauma-clinic
Veteran’s Crisis Line
- 988, then press 1
- www.veteranscrisisline.net
Veterans Service Office, El Paso County
- (719) 520-7750
- 5850 Championship Vw, #130, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
- Assist veterans, their dependents and their survivors concerning any VA benefits which they may be eligible to receive.
- https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/veterans-services
Veterans Service Office, Teller County
- (719) 686-5526
- 800 Research Dr, #230, Woodland Park, CO 80863
- Assist veterans, their dependents and their survivors concerning any VA benefits which they may be eligible to receive.
- http://co.teller.co.us/Veterans