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Gilpin Cares

Gilpin Cares

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Gilpin Cares was developed in collaboration with first responders and the Gilpin County Public Health Agency to provide accessible information about referral services and programs available to our residents. This tool is available here on the public health website, and physical copies have also been given to first responders and public-facing employees to keep on-hand. 

Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners: 

1-844-493-8255 (24/7/365 Hotline)

  • Colorado-based organization that provides confidential crisis support at no charge to the people of Colorado through call, text or chat. 
  • Crisis is self-defined, services are available to anyone who needs support for suicidal thoughts, mental health concerns, substance use or other emotional distress.
  • Services are also available to those who are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
  • People call to talk about lots of things: , economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few.
  • First responders are also encouraged to call if they are not sure how to help someone, if what they did was correct or they need support in the very tough jobs they have. 
     

In-Person and virtual services available

 

Jefferson Center 24/7 Direct Crisis Line 303-432-5525 (Available 24/7/365)

Jefferson Center Main Line: 303-425-0300 (M-Th, 7:30-6:00, Fridays 7:30-5:00)

 

The Jefferson Center offers a variety of telehealth and in-person services to help strengthen the health and wellness of our community members.

 

  • Gilpin Based Crisis Clinician 
  • Mobile MAT (Medicated Assistance Treatment) www.jcmh.org/mobileservices 
  • Intensive outpatient therapy and case management
  • Home-based counseling for adults 60+

  • Substance use assessments and treatment

  • Psychiatric medication evaluation and monitoring

  • Peer specialist, employment, and housing services

  • Early childhood and family-based behavioral health services 

  • On-site School-based behavioral health prevention and therapeutic intervention services

  • Mental Health First Aid trainings

 

Supervisor: Paige Sons- paige.sons@state.co.us

 

For questions, contact Paige Sons at 303-582-5444 (M-F, 8:00-4:30)

To report a concern, call 1-844-264-5437 (24/7 Hotline)

 

Child Protective Services Include:

  • Family support services dependent on the needs of the family that are community based to assist and support parents/caretakers in their role as caregivers 

  • Family support programs that address adolescent parents, kinship caregivers; or families facing health mental health, domestic violence and/or substance abuse issues

  • Working towards a goal of implementing differential response to team with families and our community to address safety and risk of children 

 

Adult Protective Services Include 

  • Receiving and investigating reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

  • Providing casework, arranging and coordinating services.

  • Providing information and referrals to community resources, including public assistance benefits.

  • Initiating probate proceedings as per C.R.S. 26-3.1-101(6)

If you OBSERVE or SUSPECT any of the following for a child or an at-risk adult or elder (70+ years of age, disabled, OR cognitively declined) call the 24/7 confidential Colorado State Hotline: 

Colorado Abuse and Neglect Reporting Hotline: 1-844-264-5437 (24/7 Hotline)


If you OBSERVE or SUSPECT any of the following for a child or an at-risk adult or elder (70+ years of age, disabled, OR cognitively declined) call the Colorado State Hotline.

Signs of neglect/abuse towards children, at risk and elderly adults:

  • Physical abuse (For example: Adults -Unreasonable confinement or restraint)

  • Sexual Abuse (Intrafamilial)

  • Emotional Abuse (For example: M1 Holds)

  • Institutional Abuse (For example: Staff Members – Excludes Schools) 

  • Exploitation (For Example: Sexual and Financial) 

  • Neglect 

  • Injurious Environment (For example: Domestic Violence, Access to Substances, Lack of Supervision)

  • Self – Neglect (Adults)
  • Caretaker Neglect (Adults)

    Report what you OBSERVE, LISTEN to what you hear, ASSESS the situation, ask FOLLOW UP questions!

Supervisor: David Josselyn – David.josselyn@state.co.us


Human Services Phone: 303-582-5444 (M-F, 8:00-4:30)


We offer assistance to eligible families and individuals with financial and medical needs in the community until the participants have reached a point where they no longer require these benefits.


Available programs

  • Medicaid    
  • Child care financial assistance
  • Colorado Works
  • Old age pension
  • Supplemental food assistance
  • Aid to the needy disabled        
     

Health First Colorado Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-283-3221 
(24/7 Health First Colorado member hotline for medical information and advice)

Supervisor: Mary Ellen Makosky


505-515-4292 (M-F, 8:00-4:30)
gilpinseniors@gilpincounty.org

Services and activities for seniors to enhance their lives, and help preserve their independence.

Services Include: 

  • Durable medical equipment lending program: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes shower chairs, and other equipment available to borrow at request
  •  Medical alert devices for Gilpin residents: set up through the Gilpin Ambulance Authority 
  • Twice weekly lunches at the Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk
  • Transportation services to scheduled senior luncheons, weekly grocery shopping, and medical/dental visits. Door-to-door service is provided
  • Meals on Wheels delivered to the home bound 
  • Educational and recreational activities

Veterans Services Officer: Leon Pohl 

 

Veterans Services Officer: Leon Pohl – lapohl@gilpincounty.org, 303-513-4297

The Veteran Service Officer will assist Veterans and their families in presenting claims, obtaining entitlements, and/or benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Services Include:

  • Preparation of forms                                           

  • Documentation of claims and pertinent data

  • Discharge assistance

  • Assistance with Medicaid and Medicare forms 
  • Enrollment for Veterans 
  • Assistance with VA Medical Center Appointments

  • Proper submission and case management of claims to appropriate agencies 

Gilpin Location: 972 Golden Gate Canyon Rd., Ste. 300, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Nederland Location: 80 Big Springs Dr. Ste. 102, Nederland, CO 80466
Phone: 303-650-4460

 

Gilpin Clinic Hours: Tuesday, Friday 8:00-5:00 (closed for lunch 12-1)


Nederland Clinic Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00-5:00 (closed for lunch 12-1)


Appointment scheduling available M,T,Th,F-8:00-4:15, W-9:00-4:15 (303-650-4460)

 

In 2022, Clinica opened two new locations to serve mountain communities; One located at the High Country Professional Building in Gilpin County and the other in the Hub Ned building in Nederland.

Both part-time clinics offer a full scope of primary care services including well visits, prenatal care, immunizations, chronic disease treatment, lab services, minor surgical procedures and acute care.

  • Convenient telehealth appointments are available. 

Human Services Phone: 303-582-5444 (M-F, 8:00-4:30)

Food Pantry: 

101 Norton Drive, Black Hawk CO 80422
Available to all Gilpin County residents regardless of income
Call Human Services at 303-582-5444 for hours and availability

Summer Lunch Box (SLB): 

The SLB Program provides food for lunches to children and youth  and encourages kids to make their own meals and to think about their nutrition.  Every two weeks, kids (and parents) get to choose from various kid-friendly lunch items for two weeks of meals.  The program runs June-August. Be sure to look for information on Facebook or www.gilpincounty.org.

 

Public Health Director: Alisa Witt – awitt@gilpincounty.org


Main Line: 303-582-5803 (M-Th, 7:30-5:30)


Please contact the Public Health Department for questions or concerns about:

  • Communicable disease
  • Animal bites (domestic and wild)
  • Safe housing concerns
  • Lead paint, lead dust exposure
  • Septic and well water systems, water quality testing
  • Landlord concerns