Basic Needs Resources
No one should ever have to go without their basic needs being met during their pursuit of higher education. At 大象传媒, you're never alone. We provide resources like the 大象传媒 Food Pantry, Student Emergency Fund, Counseling services, and lists of community resources to help you find the support you need to Move Mountains toward your goals and achieving your dreams!
Resources Available at 大象传媒
大象传媒 Student Food Pantry
大象传媒 Student Food Pantry
The Student Food Pantry at 大象传媒 is an on-campus resource for students in need. We have 7 food pantries at various locations around the Littleton Campus, including outside of the Dean of Students office, and 2 food pantries available at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock. Take items when you need them or give them to the pantry when you can.
大象传媒 Counseling Services
大象传媒 Counseling Services
Arapahoe Community College offers in-person, virtual, and phone counseling appointments at the Littleton Campus with local therapists. Additionally, 大象传媒 has partnered with Bettermynd to offer virtual counseling.
Additional Resources
211 Colorado offers a variety of assistance programs and resources.
Provides food, energy, cash, disability resources, and employment assistance.
Apply for benefits.
Addressing homelessness in Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan, Colorado.
Human Services by County
- , 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
720.523.2000
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm - , 14980 E Alameda, Aurora, CO 80112
303.636.1130
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm by appointment - , 3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO
303.771.1000
Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm by appointment - , several locations
720.944.4347
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm by appointment - , 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109
303.688.4825
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm by appointment - , 75 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117
303.621.3149
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm by appointment - , 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719.636.0000
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm by appointment - , 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
303.271.1388
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm by appointment
Housing Assistance
- , 5808 S. Rapp St, Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120
303.794.9608 Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday by appointment - , 1690 W. Littleton Blvd, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120
303.738.5611
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - , 2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014
720.251.2100
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - , 1035 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204
720.932.3000
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - , 3460 S. Sherman St, Englewood, CO 80113
303.761.6200
Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. By appointment on Wednesday. - , 7490 W. 45th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303.422.8600
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - , 8001 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO. 80002
720.898.7494
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - , 8585 W. 14th Ave, Suite A, Lakewood, CO 80215
720.689.1010
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment
1.877.428.8844
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment- , 451 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20410
202.708.1455
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Easter Time) Monday - Friday
Student Housing
- , 3900 Elati St, Denver, CO 80216
303.477.1950
Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday - Sunday by appointment - , 1493 N. Osage St, Denver, CO 80204
720.904.7907
Hours: N/A by appointment
Food Banks
- FBR Mobile Pantry - located at the Mission Hills Church, 5814 S. Datura, Littleton, CO
303.375.5853
2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am (arrive 30 minutes early for more selection)
No requirements. Bring photo ID and boxes/bags to carry food. - FBR Mobile Pantry - located at St. James Church, 3601 W. Belleview, Littleton, CO
303.375.5853
4th Wednesday of the month
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - St. Mary Parish Pantry, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO
303.798.8506
Mondays from 10am - 12pm
Food is distributed from the church basement. Parking is on the North side of the building. - , 5610 S. Curtice St., Littleton, CO
720.900.5610
Tuesday - Saturday 7 - 11am; Lunch 11am - 2pm
Pay what you can afford or donate/tip the total amount of your meal - FBR Mobile Pantry - Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave
303.375.5853
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month starting at 2pm
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring a photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - Arapahoe County HS Littleton - TEFAP, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm - , 2023 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
720.530.6853
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Volunteering 1/2 hour or monetary donation - Sharing with Sheridan / St. Phillip Lutheran Church, 3325 W. Oxford, Sheridan, CO
303.948.8394
Thursdays from 4:30 - 7:30pm (registration begins at 3:30pm)
Sheridan Rec Center. Must live in zip code 80110 or 80236. Bring photo ID and current piece of mail. Available twice a month. - Parker Task Force, 19105 Longs Way, Parker, CO
303.841.3460
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 9am - 1pm
Arrive no later than 11:30am. Must have proof of address, social security card, and picture ID. For residents of Parker, Elizabeth, and Franktown. - FBR Mobile Pantry located at the Living Water Christian Church, 7049 E. Park Dr., Franktown, CO
303.375.5853
2nd Friday of the month starting at 10:30am
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - FBR Mobile Pantry - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock, CO
303.375.5853
4th Saturday of the month at 9am
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - Douglas - Elbert Task Force
303.688.1114
Monday through Friday from 9am - 12pm
Need to live in Douglas or Elbert County and be homeless - Secor Cares, 17151 Pine Lane, Parker, CO 80134
720.842.5621
Wednesday / Thursday from 9am - 4pm and Friday / Saturday from 9am - 1pm
New guests - please arrive 1 hour prior to closing for the intake process. Returning guests - please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing - Hunger Free Colorado
855.855.4626 - Food Bank of the Rockies
Child Care Assistance
- , 710 S. Ash St, Denver, CO 80246
800.799.5876 - , 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246
800.799.5876 - , 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012
303.636.1426
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm - , 3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80306
303.441.1000
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm - , 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109
303.688.4825
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm - 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117
303.621.3149
Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 5:00pm - , 900 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
303.271.1388
Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 5:30pm
Community Counseling Resources
1.844.493.8255 (24/7 crisis support), or text TALK to 38255- Community Reach Center - Westminster, 2551 W. 84th Ave, Suite 2, Westminster, CO
303.853.3500
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm - Mental Health Partners - Boulder, 3180 Airport Road, Boulder, CO
303.443.8500
Walk-in crisis center - North Range Behavioral Health - Greeley, 928 12th Street, Greeley, CO
970.347.2120 (Greeley) / 1.844.493.8255 (24/7 crisis support) - Denver Mental Health Collective, 2121 S. Oneida St., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80224
720.863.6100
Monday - Friday from 7am - 7pm
Escaping Violence
Homeless Shelters
Assistance for Immigrants
303.922.3344 | CORRN ICE | Activity Hotline: 844.864.8341
A statewide organization that advocates for the rights of immigrant, refugees and their families.- Catholic Charities
303.742.0828 (Denver) | 970.484.5010 (Fort Collins) | 970.353.6433 (Greeley)
Consultation Fee $50, by appointment only. Legal advice regarding immigration status, immigration issues, assistance with immigration applications, and information on becoming a legal permanent resident or citizen.
970.313.8800 (Greeley)
Serves families in refugee communities and provides community outreach and education. Comprehensive access to education and systems navigation needs, including those who wish to improve their English, citizenship, economic stability, health and nutrition.- , 360 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223
970.352.7323
On the third Tuesday of each month, from 5:30-7:00pm, volunteer attorneys provide free legal information regarding immigration, credit, housing, criminal issues, employment issues, and family law (cannot escort clients to court). - (Westminster)
303.433.2812 / Hotline for detained individuals and family members: 303.866.9308
Legal services for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who are facing deportation at the GEO/ICE immigration detention center in Aurora, CO; free legal and support services for survivors of human trafficking and sex trafficking.
Contact
Dean of Students Office
acc [dot] dos [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5730
Julie Bruce
Case Manager
julie [dot] bruce [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5740
Ashlie Cogburn
Case Manager
ashlie [dot] cogburn [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5823
Josephine Thibodeau
Case Manager
josephine [dot] thibodeau [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5891
