Denver teen resources  
 

Adoption and Foster Care Resources Web sites about international and domestic adoption and foster care.

Alateen For teens whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
DENVER - Al-Anon Service Center
2701 Alcott St., St 369,
Denver, CO 80211-4210
303-321-8788

Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver is dedicated to helping kids from tough neighborhoods in the Denver area stay out of trouble, stay in school, and succeed in life.
Program Support Center:
2017 West 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
303-892-9200
info@bgcmd.org

The Center The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of Colorado. The Center offers Rainbow Alley, a drop-in center designed to support GLBT youth and their allies ages 12-21. 
Rainbow Alley
1050 Broadway (Alley Entrance)
Denver, CO 80203
303-831-0442
Youth Crisis Pager (24 hours every day): 303-461-1650

Colorado Anti-Violence Program is dedicated to eliminating violence within and against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities in Colorado, and providing the highest quality services to survivors.
P.O. Box 181085
Denver, CO
80218
Office phone: 303-839-5204
24 hour crisis line: 303-852-5094 or 1-888-557-4441
info@coavp.org

Colorado Quitnet Get help to quit smoking.

Comitis Crisis Center offers counceling and emergency housing to anyone in need.
PO Box 919
2178 Victor Street
Aurora, CO  80040
Help Line 303-343-9890
Office 303-341-9160

Family Tree Gemini is an adolescent center providing, in a structured environment, emergency shelter, counseling, education, 24-hour referral line, aftercare and street outreach to homeless and runaway youth.
1629 Simms Street
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-235-0630

Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver A national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
1499 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
303-893-4363

Mile High Youth Corps offers a variety of year-round and summer employment opportunities for youth.
1801 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204
303.433.1206
info@milehighyouthcorps.org

NSSP National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. For a referral to the nearest crisis center call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Affordable, confidential reproductive health care for females AND males. Pregnancy prevention, prenatal care, STD testing and treatment, and more.
Capitol Hill Health Center
921 East 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80218-1903
303-832-5069

Project PAVE is a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to end the cycle of relationship violence.
2051 York Street
Denver, CO 80205
303-322-2382
info@projectpave.org

RAAP Rape Assistance and Awareness Program.
24-hour English-speaking hotline 303-322-7273
Spanish-speaking hotline 303-329-0031

SungateKids is on the front lines of the fight against child abuse.
P.O. Box 24225
Denver, CO 80224
303-368-1065
sungate@sungatekids.org

Urban Peak No place to stay? They help homeless youth ages 15 to 20.
Urban Peak Denver
1630 S. Acoma St.
Denver, CO 80223
303-777-9198

Hotlines

AIDS/STD hotline:  800-342-2437        
Answers questions RE: AIDS and other STDs.

Alternatives Pregnancy Center: 800-395-4357        
Answers questions regarding alternatives to pregnancy.

Alternatives to Family Violence: 303-289-4441
      
CAVP: 303-852-5094       
Helps victims of violence in the GLBTQ community.

Child Help USA: 800-422-4453        

Comitis Crisis Center: 303-341-9160
24 Hour Emergency housing, clothing, food, necessities.

Denver Center for Crime Victims: 303-894-8000                
Provide responsive services to victims of crime.

Denver Mobile Crisis: 303-436-4100       
Helps Denver Health and Mental Health Center of Denver patients after a crisis.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Connects people with shelters in their area.

National Teen Dating Violence Helpline: 866-331-9474       
Helps teens who are in domestic violence relationships.

Non-Emergency Denver Police: 720-913-2000
To reach the police when there is no emergency.

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 800-65-4679
Connects survivors of sexual assault with services in their area.

Rape Assistance and Awareness Program: 303-322-7273   
24 Hour crisis line for survivors of sexual assault.

Servicios de la Raza: 303-458-7088       
Primarily focused on providing Spanish speakers with advocates and services.

Suicide Hotline: 800-784-2433        
24 Hour Crisis Line for people who are feeling suicidal.

Teen Helpline: 800-400-0900                
Teens helping teens with any problem or question.

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