Here are several **senior helpline resources** in Colorado, offering support to older adults for a variety of issues, including health services, advocacy, and emergency assistance: --- ### **Statewide Resources** 1. **Colorado Senior Legal Helpline** - **Services**: Provides free legal assistance to seniors (60+) on issues like consumer fraud, housing, and guardianship. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-800-521-6968** - Website: [https://www.coloradoseniorlaw.org](https://www.coloradoseniorlaw.org/) 2. **Colorado Department of Human Services – Aging and Adult Services** - **Services**: Offers a range of resources for seniors, including help with health services, caregiving, and financial assistance. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-303-866-2993** - Website: [https://cdhs.colorado.gov/aging-adult-services](https://cdhs.colorado.gov/aging-adult-services) 3. **Colorado Senior Companion Program** - **Services**: Provides volunteer companionship to seniors, helping them stay active and engaged in the community. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-303-295-0110** - Website: [https://www.seniorcompanionprogram.org](https://www.seniorcompanionprogram.org/) 4. **Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC)** - **Services**: Offers information and resources on aging, disabilities, and long-term services, including home care and senior support services. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-844-264-5437** (Statewide helpline) - Website: [https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/aging-and-disability-resources](https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/aging-and-disability-resources) --- ### **Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)** 1. **Denver Regional Council of Governments – Area Agency on Aging** - **Services**: Offers various services to seniors in the Denver region, including meal programs, transportation assistance, caregiver support, and health resources. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-303-480-6700** - Website: [https://www.drcog.org/age-well](https://www.drcog.org/age-well) 2. **Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging** - **Services**: Provides resources, programs, and assistance for older adults in the Colorado Springs area, including wellness programs and caregiver support. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-719-635-4893** - Website: [https://www.ppacg.org/area-agency-on-aging](https://www.ppacg.org/area-agency-on-aging) 3. **Northwest Colorado Council of Governments – Aging Services** - **Services**: Offers services including transportation, caregiver support, and information on aging-related issues for seniors in northwestern Colorado. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-970-241-3650** - Website: [https://www.nwccog.org/aging-services](https://www.nwccog.org/aging-services) 4. **Western Colorado Area Agency on Aging** - **Services**: Supports seniors in western Colorado with health services, caregiving resources, and community programs for aging well. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-970-243-9844** - Website: [https://www.wccog.org](https://www.wccog.org/) --- ### **Crisis and Emergency Assistance** 1. **Colorado Lifeline – Senior Crisis Help** - **Services**: Offers emergency assistance, including urgent home care, mental health support, and crisis intervention for seniors in Colorado. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-800-273-8255** (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which can also offer resources for seniors) - Website: [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org](https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) 2. **Colorado Elder Abuse Hotline** - **Services**: Provides assistance for seniors who are experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Confidential reporting for cases of elder abuse. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-844-264-5437** - Website: [https://cdhs.colorado.gov/elder-abuse](https://cdhs.colorado.gov/elder-abuse) 3. **Colorado Senior Resource Center (CSRC)** - **Services**: Offers emergency assistance, wellness programs, transportation, and senior housing resources. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-303-238-8151** - Website: [https://www.seniorresourcecenter.org](https://www.seniorresourcecenter.org/) --- ### **Additional Support for Seniors** 1. **Meals on Wheels Colorado** - **Services**: Provides home-delivered meals to seniors, ensuring they have access to nutritious food. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-303-225-5422** - Website: [https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org](https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/) 2. **AARP Colorado** - **Services**: Offers advocacy and information on services for seniors, focusing on improving quality of life and promoting the well-being of older adults. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-888-687-2277** - Website: [https://www.aarp.org/states/co](https://www.aarp.org/states/co) 3. **Colorado Caregivers Coalition** - **Services**: Supports family caregivers through resources, support groups, and educational programs. - **Contact**: - Phone: **1-303-698-0314** - Website: [https://www.coloradocaregivercoalition.org](https://www.coloradocaregivercoalition.org/) --- These resources provide a wide range of services for seniors in Colorado, including legal assistance, caregiving support, emergency help, and health-related services. They are dedicated to improving the well-being of older adults and supporting them in maintaining their independence.