RESOURCES: Domestic Abuse
Advisement of Available Domestic Abuse Services
Domestic abuse is a pervasive problem in society. It occurs among all ethnic, cultural, and religious groups and among all income levels. A significant portion of domestic abuse is hidden because it occurs in the home and victims are often afraid to come forward.
Research shows that children in a home where domestic abuse occurs are at greater risk of emotional, psychological and physical harm. Such children are at risk of psychological, social, behavioral problems; higher rates of academic problems; more physical illnesses, particularly stress-associated disorders; and a great propensity to exhibit aggressive and violent behavior, sometimes carrying violent and abuse-tolerant roles to their adult relationships. Studies have also noted that children are affected to varying degrees by witnessing abuse in their homes, and that each child should be assessed individually
If you have experienced domestic abuse in your relationship, you are strongly encouraged to obtain assessment, counseling or other available services for yourself and your children. If you have a limited income or otherwise cannot afford such services, financial assistance may be available to cover some or all costs. The cost of services provided to your children may be apportioned by the court between the parties as it deems appropriate. For more information call the following domestic abuse services and potential financial resources available in your area -
| Location | Program | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence LGBT Anti-Violence Program |
888-788-7091 303-852-5094 |
| Adams County | Alternatives to Family Violence Project Safeguard |
303-289-4441 303-637-7761 |
| Arapahoe County | Douglas Mental Health Network (Littleton) Gateway Women's Shelter Project Safeguard |
303-797-9346 303-343-1851 303-344-9016 |
| Boulder County | SafeHouse Coalition/Women in Crisis (Longmont) Longmont Ending Violence Initiative Victim's Assistance Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley (Longmont) |
303-444-2424 303-772-4422 303-774-4534 303-441-4737 303-772-0432 |
| Denver County | Family Tree
Brandon Center Victim Service Center DV Initiative/Women w Disabilities Deaf Abused Women & Children Project SafeGuard SafeHouse Denver Jewish Domestic Abuse Resources Amend Asian Pacific Development Center Colorado Legal Services Indian Health & Family Services Victims Service Center Healing from the Heart Justice Information Center Maria Droste Services Servicios del la Raza |
303-422-2133 303-620-9190 303-894-8000 303-839-5510 303-831-7874 303-863-7233 303-318-9989 303-836-1819 303-832-6363 303-393-0304 719-471-0380 303-781-4050 303-860-0660 303-733-1176 303-832-1220 303-756-9052 303-477-3817 |
| Douglas County | Violence Prevention Institute (Castle Rock) Women's Crisis Center |
303-688-1094 303-688-8484 |
| Elbert County | Women's Crisis Center | 303-688-8484 |
| Jefferson County | Women in Crisis | 303-420-6752 |
