Colorado

Arkansas Valley Resource Center provides services to all victims of crimes and their loved ones in Brent, Crowley, and Otero Counties. Sexual assault services include 24-hour crisis intervention, court and hospital accompaniment, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling for survivors and family members, as well as information and referrals for additional assistance.

Colorado AIDS Project is the largest community-based organization responding to the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis in Colorado by offering vital services through the CAP Wellness Resource Center (WRC), Housing Services Center (HSC), and the Prevention and Education Center (PEC). Colorado AIDS Project provides case management, counseling, housing, financial assistance, and referrals for HIV-positive people living in Denver Counties. CAP’s counseling services provide emotional support services for people infected and affected by HIV through individual, couples, family, and group counseling; psychological assessment; crisis intervention; and collaborative efforts including referral to appropriate treatment facilities. To qualify for these services, clients must be HIV+ and living within Denver counties or plan on relocating to the Denver area after release.

The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together for freedom from sexual violence. As the collective voice of sexual assault survivors and those who support and serve them, CCASA’s mission is to ensure that those impacted by sexual violence are treated with dignity and respect and have full access to quality services and resources. CCASA works with agencies throughout the state and is able to provide victims, family members, and friends with information and resources so that they can find the help that they need.

Denver Center for Crime Victims (DCCV) is a nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive services to survivors who are residents of the city/county of Denver, or whose crime occurred in the city/county of Denver. Services include: information and referrals, crisis intervention, trauma counseling, emergency services, advocacy, and support groups. DCCV serves victims of any type of crime regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability level, or national origin. DCCV services are free, confidential, and provided by professional counselors and trained volunteers.

Family Crisis Services provides direct services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence violence in Fremont and Custer Counties. Services include crisis assistance, hospital and court accompaniment, advocacy, and free, confidential counseling.

The High Plains Sexual Assault Center provides direct services to survivors of sexual assault in Logan, Morgan, Washington, Yuma, Philips, Segwick, and Kit Carson Counties. Services include crisis intervention and counseling, personal and courtroom advocacy, information and referral, victim notification, and assistance with victim compensation and protection orders for survivors. All services are free and confidential.

The Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) team serves the needs of all survivors of sexual assault, as well as their family and friends in Boulder County. MESA serves individuals by providing crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and information and referrals. Services provided include: 24-hour crisis phone line for survivors of sexual assault, crisis intervention and support, emergency room advocacy and support during Sexual Assault Nurse Exams, accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and through criminal justice proceedings, and support groups 1-2 times per year (groups are available for adolescent, male, and female survivors). Individual therapy is available on a very limited basis, with referrals to licensed counselors and therapists in the community available at all times.

The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center (SAVA) provides confidential crisis counseling, support, education, and advocacy to individual affected by sexual violence in Larimer and Weld Counties. SAVA is comprised of specially trained victim advocates who are on-call 24 hours a day for emergency services or to answer questions about sexual assault. SAVA provides 24-hour hotline counseling; crisis intervention; information and referrals; outreach and services to family members and friends who are wondering how to help; emotional support to survivors and their significant others during medical examinations, evidence collection, and the legal processes including law enforcement interviews and court appearances; and peer support groups for men, women, families, and friends affected by sexual violence. SAVA provides ongoing emotional support to survivors and their significant others and can provide referrals for professional counseling and medical treatment. Services are provided on a sliding scale and are available to men and women in both English and Spanish. Se habla español.

Southern Colorado AIDS Project (S-CAP) provides case management and referrals, direct financial assistance, food bank, insurance continuation, home health care and hospice care to HIV-positive people throughout 25 counties in the Southern Colorado area. Client services are provided through a partnership with Southern Colorado AIDS Consortium Agencies. Services include: case management and referrals, support groups, client education, and social activities. Hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, alternative, and complementary health services, including chiropractic care, are available to S-CAP clients for free or reduced rates.

TESSA is the primary agency dedicated solely to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault in El Paso and Teller Counties in Colorado. TESSA offers a wide variety of prevention, intervention, and treatment services to survivors of domestic and sexual including crisis intervention, counseling, emergency shelter, and victim advocacy.

The Blue Bench is the only rape crisis center serving metro-Denver and offers services that assist survivors of sexual assault, as well as their loved ones and concerned friends. The Blue Bench’s victim services programs are designed to help survivors of sexual assault at every point in the healing process. The Blue Bench’s rape crisis hotlines provide crisis intervention, referrals, and information on issues concerning sexual assault and abuse. Other services include victim advocacy and a wide array of counseling options (group and individual). The Blue Bench’s counsels rape and incest survivors throughout metro-Denver via 3 offices: downtown, southeast suburbs, and north suburbs. Free childcare and transportation to and from counseling sessions are available. All services are available in English and Spanish as well as for the hearing impaired and physically disabled communities. All services are free and confidential.

Tri-County Resource Center is the domestic violence and sexual assault program for Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties, providing services for individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. Services include: confidential intervention and counseling, 24-hour crisis line, domestic violence and sexual assault support groups, bilingual advocacy, and case management. All services are free and confidential.

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for investigating criminal activity and professional standards violations occurring within the Department of Corrections. Investigators are Certified Peace Officers who are sworn to protect and serve the people of the State of Colorado by promoting public safety, the safety of DOC staff and inmates, protecting property, and enforcing the laws within the State of Colorado. Prisoners who have been sexually assaulted in a Colorado Department of Corrections facility can contact the Office of the Inspector General by writing to the address above to report the assault and any concerns regarding the handling of investigations into such abuse.

The Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service, Inc. (MLRS) is a non-profit public service sponsored by the bar associations of and serving the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, and the city of Aurora, Colorado. MLRS is designed to assist persons who are able to pay normal and customary attorney fees. When you call the MLRS office, you will speak with a trained staff counselor who will help you determine the nature of your legal matter. The counselors are trained to help you decide if you require legal help, or if a community service or governmental agency better serves your needs. If your legal matter does require the services of an attorney, the counselor will arrange an appointment for you with an attorney member who has experience in handling your type of situation. You will have up to one-half hour to discuss your legal matter. The fee for the initial half-hour office conference is $35. You and the attorney are under no obligation to go beyond the initial conference. The fee for any additional service should be arranged between you and the attorney during your initial meeting.