Suicide Prevention – CALL 988 Press 1 for immediate assistance
UCHealth – Next Chapter Program
www.NextChapterCo.org
1-888-719-VETS (8387)
The Next Chapter program is a ‘single access point” for veterans seeking assistance with mental health challenges, help with financial concerns, and help to find housing.
Home Front Military Network
719-577-7417
1259 Lake Plaza Drive, Suite 250
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
www.pikespeak.co.networkofcare.org/veterans
Advocacy and Assistance, Autism and Special Needs, Caregiver & Respite Services, Case/Care Management, Children and Families, Crisis and Emergency Services, Disability Issues/Assistance, Education, Employment, Faith Based Services, Financial/Expense Assistance, Food, Clothing and Household Goods, Health Care, Housing and Shelter, In-Home Services, Information & Referral, Insurance & Benefits, Legal Services, Mental Health Services & Facilities, Recreation and Leisure, Residential/Inpatient Care, Self-Help and Support Groups, Senior Services, Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery, Transportation, Veterans/Military Services
Mount Carmel Veterans Assistance (walk-ins welcome – Mon.-Fri- 8 am – 5 pm)
719-772-7000
530 Communication Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
On-site Counseling Services, Telehealth Therapy, Support Groups, Alternative Therapies, Retreats, Financial Coaching & Assistance, Housing & Food Aid, Educational Programs, Legal Referrals, Homeless Veteran Outreach, Military Career Transition, Employment Workshops, Military Spouse Career Program, Veterans Job Coaching, Community Partnership Resources
Colorado Springs NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Support groups: In-Person and Virtual
719-473-8477
1615 S. Murray Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
www.namicoloradosprings.org
VSOs – FREE Help with V.A. Claims & Benefits
1000 Walnut Street, Suite 1400
Kansas City, MO 64106
www.veteran.com/veterans-service-organization-va-claims
www.veteran.com/contact-us
Transitioning out of the military can be an overwhelming, stressful experience for veterans. Not only are you likely moving to a new location and providing for your family, but you also may be recovering from a combat situation and re-learning what life is like in the civilian world. You may need support as you apply for jobs and college and adjust to not wearing the uniform daily. In addition to these stressors, navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.) claims process can be overwhelming. No one, not even the V.A. – would describe this process as easy.
The American Legion Department of CO
Will Davis, Department Service Officer
Office: 303-914-5585
Fax: 303-914-5588
william.davis1@va.gov
155 Van Gordon Street, Rm 207
Lakewood, CO 80228
El Paso County, CO Veterans Assistance Office
(Mon. – Fri. 1 pm – 5 pm)
– Main Office: 719-520-7750
5850 Championship View
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
– Satellite Office: 719-309-4729
530 Communication Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Email: vet@elpaso.com
Office of Congressman Doug Lamborn, Colorado Springs Military Veterans Liaison
Dale A. Anderson, Military Veterans Liaison Office of Congressman Doug Lamborn
719-355-7560
1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Suite 330
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Email: dale.anderson@mail.house.gov
Office of U.S. Senator Michael F. Bennet, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
The State of Colorado Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 719-328-1100
Fax: 719–328-1129
Cell: 719–428-9784
409 N. Tejon St., Suite 107
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Email: armendariz@bennet.senate.gov
Veterans Affairs Combat Call Center – 24/7 Veterans Assistance
Tom McCabe, Veterans Affairs Combat Call Center Supervisor
720-874-1022
14142 Denver West Parkway, Suite 335
Lakewood, CO 80401
They are a 24/7, 365-day-a-year referral source for Veterans, their families, and other concerned citizens. They also routinely take calls from Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard personnel and their families seeking assistance and information on mental health counseling, veteran benefits, grief, etc.
They liaison with the National Suicide Prevention Hotline when they receive a call from a Veteran crisis. Contact them at 877-WAR-VETS. They have a short commercial available at www.vetcenters.va.gov concerning their services. If you have any questions regarding this referral service, please get in touch with him or one of the other combat Veterans at the toll-free number. Please share this information with all your Veteran friends and family members.
211.org services for Veterans
Call 211 for help
Disaster Recovery, Healthcare Expenses, Mental Health, Substance Use, Housing Expenses, Utility Expenses, Food Programs & Benefits.
Colorado Veteran Community Living Centers
Bruce McCandless
Veterans Nursing Home and General John J. Pershing
American Legion Post 1919, Florence, Colorado
Phone: 800-283-2668 or 719-784-6331
Fax: 719-784-5335
E-mail: CDHS_veteranshome_fitzsimons@state.co.us
903 Moore Dr.
Florence, CO 81226
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/our-services/older-adult-services/veterans-community-living-centers
Provides Long-term Care, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory-care, Hospice care, Short-term “respite” care, Intergenerational activities, Pet welfare, Spa bathing, etc.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center – Veteran Services
719-667-3700
1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1107
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Wounded Heros USA
Bill Miller
719-291-3500
woundedheroesUSA.com