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Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse.
Non-profit organization operates with mission to promote the well-being of abused children. The goal is to minimize the emotional trauma to children and their non-offending family members. Facility and staff offer a safe, nurturing and child-friendly atmosphere. The Center is where agencies, professionals and therapists will come to the child for investigative interviews, medical exams, court education, and therapy. The Center refers clients to eligible victim services and advocates for services that are lacking or inadequate. The Center is one of only then in the state and is a member of the National Network of Child Advocacy Centers. The Center is unique in that it serves victims in four states and jurisdictions. Services are free.
Sexual Abuse Information Packets
Physical Abuse Information Packets
Neglect Information Packets
Social Services Information Packets
Native American Specific Information Packets
Criminal Justice Support
Victim Compensation Information
Investigation and Interview Rooms
Preventive Education Program
Children Support Group
Non-Offending Parent Support Group
Resource Directory
Victim Advocates
Follow-Up Contact
Court Education
Resource Library
Play Therapy Room
Medical Exam Room
Transportation
Information and Referall
Hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday or by appointment
140 North Linden Cortez CO 81321
Quality of life is improved by enabling all people to exercise individual choice in their own reproductive health. Low-cost birth control is available. Breast, pelvic exams, pap smears, and possibly annual mammograms are offered to women 40-64 for free if guidelines are met. Service is available to men and women of any age and any income level. Fees for services are based upon income and family size, and a sliding fee scale is used for all services. Medicaid and some insurances are accepted.
All Birth Control Methods & Education: Some available without an exam
Emergency Contraception & Emergency Contraception To Go
Pregnancy Testing & Information About Choices: Prenatal care, adoption, and abortion
Annual Exams & Pap Smears
Follow-Up for Abnormal Pap Smears: Referrals for colonoscopy and cryotherapy
HIV Testing
HPV Vaccinations
Mid-Life Services: Includes Hormone Replacement Therapy
Mammogram Referals
Hours 9 AM – 5 PM Monday, 11 AM – 6 PM Tuesday, Closed Wednesday, 10 AM – 4 PM Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM Friday
20 West North Street Cortez CO 81321
Provides assistance for sexual assault victims. Spanish-speaking support personnel are available.
Victims are domestic violence are served, including children, adult victims of sexual assault, and adult survivors of child sex abuse. All direct services are free. Local referral to RENEW for transportation, etc. Any woman and her children needing crisis counseling or safe shelter will be served.
Crisis HOT LINE: Trained advocates are available 24 hours to listen and lend support
Safe Shelter: Shelter offered to get away from physical abuse and repeated emotional battering
Counseling: Free professional counseling offered for victims of domestic violence and their children with support and therapy groups and individual counseling
Information: Referrals available for legal aid, financial assistance, housing, and community resources and information regarding restraining orders, court appearances, etc.
Bilingual Aid
Criminal Justice Support
Assistance with Protection Order Issues
Hours 9 AM – 1 PM Monday through Friday
Coalition works to prevent and reduce substance abuse and violence among youth 10-18 years old in Montezuma and Dolores counties by networking community organizations together, writing grants, building collaborative projects, and coordinating prevention activities. Anyone is eligible for involvement, including local businesses, parents, youth, and non-profit organizations. Services are free.
Coalition Meetings
Teen Maze
Methamphetamine Action Committee
HORIZONS Newsletter & Radio Show
Social Marketing Campaigns
Youth4Change: Youth council, youth activities
Community Website
Reduce Youth Substance Abuse & Violence
Southwest Colorado Prevention Policy Network
Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
33057 Highway 160 Mancos CO 81328
Work with youth who have mild disabilities enables them to become competitively employed and more successful in the community as they transition from school to adult life. The program serves young adults ages 16-25 who must also be eligible for services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and who have a documented mild or moderate disability. Names of applicants go on a waiting list.
Full Case Management
Career Development: Career awareness groups, career exploration, preparation and short-term training, and more
Employment-Related Instruction: Interviewing, resume writing, connecting with and using adult agencies, social skills for the workplace, and conflict resolution skills
Job Development: Placement and short-term job coaching
Post-Employment Follow-Up & Support: for a minimum of one yera
For more information and a complete listing of programs offered through the Southwest Board of Cooperative Services, please see the listing under Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Employment & Training Services category.
Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday
510 Beech Street Cortez CO 81321
Free housing, food, referrals, and a children’s group are available to anyone in need of immediate shelter from domestic violence. Time with a therapy dog is also offered.
Hours 24 hours a day
1055 Avenida del Sol Durango CO 81301
P.O. Box 2107 Durango CO 81301
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Montelores Early Childhood Council
P.O. Box 1725
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 564-3211
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