See below for the difference categories of resources:
Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
As you all may know, the moratorium for evictions ended at the beginning of September. Many families may be affected due to this moratorium, so we are including information about Eviction Prevention services.
See below for information on the Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Rent and utility assistance is available to households who meet income guidelines and can self-certify that one or more individuals in the household qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-19. Households may be eligible for up to 15 months of rent assistance. Immigration status and landlord participation are not required. Households in need of assistance can apply at Denvergov.org/RentAssistance or call 1-844-926-6632 with questions. HOST also contracts with nonprofit partners to provide eviction legal assistance to Denver households who meet income guidelines, as well as seniors, without regard to income.
Flyers and Resource Guides:
Aurora’s Homeless Resource Guide
For more information on these resources, please visit Denvergov.org/housing.
The University of Colorado Denver Student and Community Counseling Center
The University of Colorado Denver Student and Community Counseling Center is a clinic that provides counseling services for children, families, and individual adults for DPS at a rate of $10 per session provided by our Masters-level counselors.
Click here for a flyer with more information: Counseling Center Outreach Flyer
Denver Health’s School-Based Health Centers
Denver Health’s School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) offer no-cost pediatric care. Services are available to any Denver Public Schools (DPS) student or child that attends a DPS affiliated Early Childhood Education (ECE) center within Denver County. SBHCs offer convenient care that limits the amount of time students are out of class and parent/guardians have to be off work. Students are able to get same day or next day appointments.
Click here for their flyer with more information!
DPS Medicaid Department
DPS Medicaid Department’s Outreach & Enrollment (O&E) Program identifies and enrolls eligible children and families into free or low-cost health insurance, eg, Health First Colorado also known as Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and SNAP (also known as food stamps).
As we are living in times of uncertainty due to the impact of COVID-19, now more than ever, the DPS Medicaid Department wants to assure you that they are here to help students and families apply. To limit the spread of the virus and to help protect the health and safety of our families, they are now offering their services over the phone and online. If you know of anyone who needs this resource, please contact Silvia Lopez (the Outreach and Enrollment Specialist with DPS’ Medicaid Department).
Comcast Internet (Free Broadband)
Qualifying families can sign up for free Comcast Internet Essentials Broadband at home if they meet the Affordable Connectivity Program’s (ACP) eligibility requirements. Families who are currently enrolled in the Comcast Internet Essentials program can also sign up for the free ACP broadband.
See below to see what is currently going on at the Community Hubs:
General Community Hubs Flyer (English)
General Community Hubs Flyer (Spanish)
Denver Public Schools: Denver Human Services Flyer
English Energy Outreach Colorado (Utility Assistance) Flyer
Spanish Energy Outreach Colorado (Utility Assistance) Flyer
Fall Classes (English)
Fall Classes (Spanish)