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FIND MENTAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Browse the categories below, then scroll down to explore helpful resources and support options.

Finding the right support can feel overwhelming. Harbor Hope can help you find a place to start.

This directory provides links and information for mental health and community resources. Please note that availability and eligibility are determined independently by each organization. We are here to help you navigate these options as you work toward stability and wellness.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Call or Text: 988

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation service areas, scheduling requirements, eligibility, fares, and availability may change. Contact the transportation provider directly for current information.

Fremont County Transit / Golden Shuttle

Community transportation service based in Cañon City providing demand-response transportation in the Cañon City area. The program also provides non-emergency medical transportation services. Riders should contact the program directly for current service areas, scheduling requirements, fares, and availability.

Address: 728 Main Street, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-5200

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SAFETY

Confidential support and advocacy are available for individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse, or safety concerns.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. If you believe your internet activity may be monitored, consider using a safer device when searching for assistance.

Family Crisis Services, Inc.

Local organization serving Fremont and Custer Counties that provides advocacy, support, education, and resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

24-Hour Crisis Line: 719-275-2429

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential support for people affected by relationship abuse and domestic violence.

Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788

Helping Survivors

Helping Survivors is an organization on a mission to help heal, educate, and empower people who have been impacted by sexual assault and abuse. However, Helping Survivors is not a substitute for professional medical or legal advice and we do not endorse any third-party organizations or individuals unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Violence Free Colorado — Find Local Help

Provides a statewide directory to help survivors locate domestic violence advocacy programs and supportive services throughout Colorado.

VETERANS

Veterans, service members, and their families can access local and federal resources for benefits, healthcare, crisis support, and other needs.

Eligibility for VA benefits and healthcare is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or other applicable agencies. Contact the appropriate program directly for current eligibility and service information.

Fremont County Veteran Services

Assists veterans and other eligible individuals with navigating and pursuing claims for veterans benefits, including compensation, pensions, healthcare, education, and other available benefits.

Address: 615 Macon Ave., Room 203, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-7400

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Official federal resource for VA healthcare, disability compensation, education, housing assistance, pensions, caregiver support, and other veterans benefits and services.

VA Benefits Hotline: 1-800-827-1000

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care

Provides VA healthcare services to eligible veterans throughout Eastern Colorado, including primary care, mental health care, specialty services, and other healthcare resources.

Main/Toll-Free: 888-336-8262

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and people concerned about them. Available 24/7.

Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Families can access resources for child safety, family support, foster and kinship care, public assistance, and other needs affecting children and caregivers.

Program eligibility, availability, and services are determined independently by each organization. If a child is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Fremont County Department of Human Services

Local resource for child and family services, public assistance, child welfare, and other programs supporting eligible children and families.

Address: 172 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-2318

Colorado Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline — CO4Kids

Colorado's statewide hotline for reporting concerns about suspected child abuse or neglect. Calls are accepted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call: 844-CO-4-KIDS (844-264-5437)

Fremont County Kinship, Foster & Adoptive Program

Provides information for people interested in becoming kinship, foster, foster-adoptive, adoptive, or respite care providers in Fremont County.

Address: 172 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-2318

211 Colorado — Children & Family Resources

Statewide resource navigation that can help families locate childcare, parenting support, food, housing, healthcare, financial assistance, and other community resources.

Call: 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489
Text: ZIP code to 898-211

EMPLOYMENT

Employment and workforce programs can help job seekers explore career opportunities, prepare for employment, develop skills, and connect with available workforce resources.

Cañon City Workforce Center

Local public workforce resource providing employment and career assistance for job seekers in the Cañon City and Fremont County area. Services may include job-search assistance, résumé and application support, career planning, and connections to workforce programs. Contact the center before visiting for current in-person or virtual service availability.

Address: 3224 Independence Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-7408

Connecting Colorado

Colorado’s statewide online employment system where job seekers can search employment opportunities, create or update a résumé, explore career resources, and connect with workforce services.

211 Colorado — Employment Resources

Statewide resource navigation that can help individuals locate employment assistance, job training, education, financial resources, and other community services.

Call: 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489
Text: ZIP code to 898-211

Employment opportunities, program eligibility, training availability, and services may change. Contact the appropriate organization directly for current information.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Legal information and assistance may be available for individuals and families who need help understanding or addressing civil legal matters.

Colorado Legal Services

Nonprofit legal aid organization providing civil legal assistance to eligible low-income Coloradans and other qualifying individuals. The Colorado Springs office serves Fremont County. Services depend on eligibility, the type of legal matter, and available resources.

Phone: 719-471-0380

Colorado Judicial Branch — Self-Help Resources

Official Colorado Judicial Branch resources providing legal information, court forms, instructions, and self-help materials for people navigating Colorado courts without an attorney.

Fremont Combined Court

Local Colorado Judicial Branch court serving Fremont County. The court can provide information about court procedures, forms, filings, and available self-help resources but cannot provide legal advice.

Address: 136 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-269-0100

211 Colorado — Legal Resources

Statewide resource navigation that can help individuals locate legal assistance, advocacy programs, and other community resources.

Call: 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489
Text: ZIP code to 898-211

Harbor Hope Community Services does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Legal services, eligibility, and availability are determined independently by each organization. Individuals needing legal advice should consult a qualified attorney or appropriate legal-services organization.

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Programs may be available to help eligible Colorado households with heating costs, past-due energy bills, energy emergencies, and other utility-related needs.

Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program — LEAP

Colorado’s federally funded seasonal program that helps eligible households with a portion of their winter home-heating costs. The 2026–2027 LEAP season begins November 1, 2026. Applications are generally accepted during the November-through-April LEAP season.

HEAT HELP: 1-866-432-8435

Energy Outreach Colorado

Colorado nonprofit providing energy-assistance resources, including connections to partner agencies that may help qualifying households with past-due energy bills and other energy needs. Assistance and funding availability vary.

Energy Assistance: 1-866-432-8435

Fremont County Department of Human Services

Local county human services office where residents can obtain information about LEAP and other qualifying public-assistance programs.

Address: 172 Justice Center Road, Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-275-2318

211 Colorado — Utility Assistance

Statewide resource navigation that can help individuals locate utility assistance, energy programs, emergency financial resources, and other community support.

Call: 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489
Text: ZIP code to 898-211

Utility-assistance programs may have income requirements, seasonal application periods, funding limitations, and other eligibility requirements. Harbor Hope does not determine eligibility or guarantee financial assistance. Contact each program directly for current availability.

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