Support/Assistance

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DIVORCE CLUB WARRIORS: Divorce Club Warriors offers a free support for women going through divorce — before, during and long after. The group serves the entire foothills community. For information, visit www.divorceclubwarriors.com or e-mail hear4u@q.com for meeting location.

HARMONY HORSEWORKS: is in need of donations. Harmony Horseworks provides a safe haven for the sanctuary’s horses, while incorporating them into educational programs involving high school students, local crisis centers, and other community outreach programs. For more information or to donate to Harmony Horseworks, visit www.harmonyhorseworks.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is in need of construction volunteers for their current build in Kittredge. No experience is needed. For information, contact Susan at 303-674-1127, ext. 2, or sbrubaker@bluesprucehabitat.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Hiwan Homestead Museum is seeking tour guides and receptionists to help meet, greet and inform visitors. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the museum administrator John Steinle at 720-497-7650 or jsteinle@jeffco.us.

OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS: Evergreen Christian Outreach is perilously low on volunteers for two different locations. Help is needed at the outreach clothing and housewares distribution area to greet clients, assist with their shopping and to merchandise pre-sorted items. Volunteers are needed for three hours a day from Monday through Thursday. The EChO Resale Shop also had a great need for volunteers on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, call 303-670-1796 or e-mail mary@echo-evergreen.org.

ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE: WINGS Foundation is a nonprofit agency in Colorado that exists to help these survivors. There are currently four groups meeting in Lakewood, a group on Thursday afternoon and Monday and Thursday evening for women, and a Wednesday evening group for men. For more information contact the WINGS office at 303-238-8660 or visit www.wingsfound.org.

PEOPLE COMFORTERS: People Comforters of Evergreen needs donations of clean soft toys. To donate, contact Juel at 303-670-1274 or Glori at 303-526-1415.

MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Mt. Evans Hospice & Home Health Care offers a monthly grief support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. The group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Evans office, 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen. For more information, call Barb Lamperski at 303-674-6400.

VOLUNTEER DIVERSION OFFICERS NEEDED: The Jefferson and Gilpin counties’ District Attorney’s Office is seeking volunteers to work with domestic violence offenders in their Misdemeanor Diversion Program. The Diversion Services Program provides supervision and services for felony and misdemeanor offenders. Volunteers will be trained and the program operates out of the District Attorney’s Lakewood Office, 11011 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 220, Lakewood. Anyone interested should contact Bill Gayzik at 720-497-7804 or e-mail bgayzik@jeffco.us.

ELK CREEK FIRE RESCUE SUPPORT TEAM: The Elk Creek Fire Rescue Support Team is recruiting volunteers. The Support Team meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Elk Creek Fire Station 1 (Richmond Hill). If you would like more information about the Support Team, call 303-816-9385.

THE YELLOW HOUSE CAFÉ at the Seniors’ Resource Center in Evergreen has reopened. The cost is $4. The public is invited for a meal, fellowship and entertainment.

CROP ’TIL YOU DROP scrapbooking party is at 5 p.m. the second Friday of the month. Enjoy six hours of scrapbooking, socializing, dinner, drinks, door prizes and more. Space is limited. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Melissa Allen at 303-656-8426 or e-mail melissa.a.allen@gmail.com.

PROGRESSIVE PARENTS: will present its Coffee Talk at 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Ice House Café, 28065 Highway 74, Evergreen. This is a forward-thinking, family-focused organization where you can learn, share and act. Come to discuss current events and make your voice heard. We also meet at other times if these are inconvenient for you. For more information, e-mail progressiveparents@gmail.com or visit www.progressiveparents.blogspot.com.

MOUNTAIN WRITERS: meets from 9 to 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Seniors’ Resource Center. For more information, call Nancy Lehto at 303-697-6016.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:

• AA CONIFER SEEKERS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Pines, Eagle Cliff and Highway 285, Aspen Park. Closed discussion.

• AA OPEN MEETING: 8 p.m. Sundays, Mountain Club, U.S. 285. Call 303-838-9908.

• AA THREE FOR ALL: 11 a.m. Sundays, Mountain Club, U.S. 285. Nonsmoking meeting. Call 303-838-9908.

• AA SATURDAY SPEAKEASY: 11 a.m. Saturdays, open meeting at Mountain Club, U.S. 285. Call 303-838-9908.

• AA THREE FOR ALL: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain Club, U.S. 285, big-book study. Call 303-838-9908.

• AA THREE FOR ALL: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Club, U.S. 285. Nonsmoking. Call 303-838-9908.

• AA WOMEN'S CLOSED DISCUSSION GROUP: Noon Wednesday at Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 Highway 73. Call 303-670-0604.

• AA MOUNTAIN WOMEN CLOSED DISCUSSION GROUP: Noon Wednesdays at Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 Highway 73. There is also an open meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. For information, call Lynn at 303-670-0604.

• AA MOUNTAIN NOONERS: Open AA meeting noon, DNO Tuesdays and Thursday at the Mountain Club, U.S. Highway 285, Conifer.

303-838-9908.

• AA BAILEY FIREHOUSE GROUP: 8 p.m. Friday, Shepherd of the Rockies Lutheran Church, Rosalie Road, Bailey. Closed discussion meeting.

• AA CLEAN AND SERENE: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, Mountain Club 12798 U.S. 285. Open meeting. Call 303-838-9908.

AL-ANON: AL-ANON family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

• 7 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church in Evergreen, across from Safeway. For information, call Greg at 303-910-5491.

• 9:15 a.m. Sundays at the Mountain Club, 12795 U.S. 285. Call 303-838-1287.

• 11:30 a.m. beginners meeting, noon to 1 p.m. regular meeting at Conifer Mountain Club, 12795 U.S. Highway 285. Call 303-838-1287 or 303-321-8788.

• 6:30 p.m. Monday, Idaho Springs, United Church, Colorado Boulevard, 303-519-0206

• noon Wednesday, Twelve O'Clock High AFG, Mountain Club, 12795 Highway 285, 303-838-2387

• noon Thursday, Evergreen Noon AFG, Evergreen United Methodist Church, 3757 Ponderosa Drive, 303-816-1377/303-670-2313

• 7 p.m. Friday, Glasshouse AFG, Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, 303-861-4952/303-674-3413.

FREE MEDICARE COUNSELING: Health Passport and the Seniors' Resource Center are offering seniors and disabled individuals one-on-one assistance in navigating through the Medicare system. For more information, contact the Colorado State Health Insurance Program at 303-629-4940 through the St. Anthony Hospitals’ Health Passport program to talk with a local SHIP counselor, or call the Evergreen SRC to set up a Friday morning appointment with a SHIP counselor.

FREE MEDICARE COUNSELING: Colorado State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers seniors and disabled individuals one-on-one assistance in navigating through the Medicare system. For more information, contact SHIP at 303-629-4940 through the St. Anthony Hospitals Health Passport program to meet with a local SHIP counselor.

MRC EMERGENCY/CRISIS ASSISTANCE: The Mountain Resource Center offers rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food pantry/food stamps, clothing, case management/advocacy, work force services and other types of assistance as needed. domestic violence services, mental health counseling and veterans assistance are available on site. MRC offers wrap-around support in a one-stop shop. Call 303-838-7552, ext. 20, for an appointment with an advocate. Visit www.mrcco.org.

PEOPLE COMFORTERS: Volunteers are needed to sew lap quilts and to knit or crochet baby booties and blankets for various Jeffco charities. People Comforters is a nonprofit group of women in Evergreen who meet from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Jeffco sheriff’s substation on Highway 73 next to the Evergreen Library. For more information, call Juel at 303-670-1274 or Glori at 303-526-1415.

RENTAL, UTILITY AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE: A program is under way at Family Tree to provide emergency assistance to Jefferson County families at risk of homelessness due to rent or mortgage arrears or past-due utilities. The one-time financial assistance will be provided to prevent homelessness. Contact the Family Tree housing and family services department at 303-467-2604. For more information about Family Tree, call 303-422-2133 or visit www.thefamilytree.org.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE: The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program prioritizes families facing an immediate threat to their energy needs. Visit www.GovBenefits.gov and select “Energy Assistance” from the Benefits Quick Search menu on the home page. The www.GovBenefits.gov questionnaire can help you determine eligibility for state and federal benefit programs. Take the questionnaire by clicking “Start Here.” For information, call Michael Murray at 202-693-6192 or visit www. GovBenefits.gov.

HUMAN SERVICES: Jefferson County Human Services, Mountain Resource Center and Evergreen Christian Outreach announce a partnership that will assist mountain residents by providing on-site eligibility services for food stamps, Medicaid and financial assistance. Residents now have three locations to choose from to receive these services: Mountain Resource Center, 11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer, 303-838-8031 (9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays); Evergreen Christian Outreach, 27640 Highway 74, Evergreen, 303-670-1796 (1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays); and Jefferson County Human Services, 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, 303-271-1388 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: Mount Evans Hospice & Home Health Care offers a support group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month. The free program is designed to help caregivers cope with emotional as well as practical aspects of the disease. The group meets at the Mount Evans offices, 3081 Bergen Peak Drive. For information, call Barb at 303-674-6400.

JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH: Jefferson Center for Mental Health is the community mental health center serving Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. The center provides mental health services and hope to people of all ages and has expertise in numerous areas, including children and family issues, adults with serious mental illness, suicide prevention, early intervention, juvenile justice and trauma treatment. For information, visit www.jcmh.org.

WHEELS OF LOVE: The group helps seniors who suffer from respiratory disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, mobility limitations and difficulty in propelling a standard wheelchair to receive a power chair or scooter paid for by Medicare. For more information, call 866-631-3028.

PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS: (PFLAG) Evergreen/Mountain Area is committed to promoting the well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. For more information, call Paul at 303-674-7951.

MOUNT HOPE CANCER CENTER: 5:30 to 7 p.m. third Tuesday of each month, Risen Lord Lutheran Church, 12798 S. Parker Ave., Pine. This group offers support to cancer patients, survivors, families, caregivers, and friends. No charge for this group. For more information, call 303-670-4040 or e-mail mary@mtnhope.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. Saturdays at the Church of the Hills, Buffalo Park Road and Highway 73, main floor library. Call 303-670-7101.

SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP: Noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain Resource Center. Child-care provided. Call 303-838-7552.

MOUNTAIN AREA PREGNANCY CENTER: The Mother’s Closet is stocked full with many gently-used mother and baby-related items. It is located next to The Place across from Da Kind Soup in Evergreen. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For directions or information, call 303-674-3900 or e-mail info@mapc.us. Visit www.mapc.us.

MOTHERS AND MORE: A nonprofit organization that offers moms and their children playgroups, mom's night out, cooking club, book club, run/walk group, game night, family events, children's activities and meals for new moms. For more information or a copy of the newsletter/activity calendar, call Erika at 303-838-2707 or e-mail strongarmfarm@msn.com.

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEER FAMILY ADVOCATES NEEDED: Family advocates assist clients and link them to services, perform intake tasks, and help the family support services director. Volunteers need good communication skills, organizational and computer skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Advocates see clients one morning or afternoon per week. For details, call Marcus at 303-838-7552 ext. 25.

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH NEEDS HELP: Food bank volunteers are needed to pick up food and furniture and to staff the resale shop. Volunteers are also needed to be available on a substitute basis, to cover absences for scheduled workers. If you have free time to help your neighbors in need in the mountain community, call Evergreen Christian Outreach at 303-670-1796.

VOLUNTEER FOR SENIORS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed from the Pine, Conifer and Bailey areas to assist aging and disabled adults who wish to remain in their homes as long as possible. Caring and compassionate volunteers will make a difference in your area. Consider donating one to four hours per month helping with requests for minor home repairs, lawn care and/or social visit. Some seniors in the area need firewood. Training is provided at the Seniors' Resource Center in Evergreen. For information, call 303-674-2843.

DENVER HOSPICE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: The Denver Hospice, which serves a nine-county metro area, including Jefferson County, seeks volunteer administrative support at its main office, 501 S. Cherry St. in Denver. Clerical volunteers work about four hours a week doing everything from data entry and filing to assisting with fund-raising events. Volunteers are at the heart of the Denver Hospice, a nonprofit that cares for those at end of life and offers grief support. For more information or to volunteer, call 303-398-6248 or e-mail volunteers@denverhospice.org.

MOTHERS CLOSET: The store serves those in need of maternity clothes, baby clothing and equipment. Service provided at no charge to clients. Mothers Closet is open for resale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, call 303-674-5881 or come by 28677 Buffalo Park Road, across from Evergreen Library.

BAILEY MOUNTAIN LIONS CLUB: Lions Club International is a worldwide nonprofit service organization dedicated to the treatment of vision impairments and training of seeing-eye dogs. The Bailey Lions Club also donates and sells firewood for worthy causes, provides assistance for the 9Health Fair and follows the Lions motto of "we serve.” Call Braun at 303-838-0990.

VOLUNTEER MEDICAL PERSONNEL: Colorado is looking for volunteer medical personnel such as nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, dentists, pharmacists and mental health counselors to improve the state’s ability to respond to disasters or public health emergencies. To become a volunteer, register online at https://covolunteers.state.co.us. For information, call 303-286-7002 or 888-260-6330, or visit www.coloradodmat.com.

PREGNANCY CENTER: Do you have a few hours during the week to help other people? Put those hours to work helping the women, babies and families of the foothills. Mountain Area Pregnancy Center is looking for volunteers to help in various areas of the ministry. Training and gratitude provided. Call the MAPC office at 303-674-5881.

MRC THRIFT AND GIFT STORE: Mountain Resource Center’s Thrift and Gift Store, located behind the Conifer Safeway at 10875 S. U.S. Highway 285, is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as volunteers are available.

SHARE COLORADO: SHARE Colorado, a nonprofit organization, is a monthly food distributor that offers grocery packages at half the retail price to everyone. Orders for the next month and pick ups for the current month can be made from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the fourth Saturday, at the Deer Park United Methodist Church. For order preview, visit www.sharecolorado.com. For information, call Mary at 303-697-6021.

SRC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: If you have some spare time to donate to a rewarding cause, call Sandy at the Seniors’ Resource Center to sign up for a position as a friendly visitor, minor home repair volunteer, to assist in the café on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, or make a senior smile in the adult day activity room. Volunteer drivers are needed as well. Some of these positions require a minimum of one hour per week. Join a craft group whose proceeds benefit the adult day group. For information and to arrange an orientation, call 303-674-2843.

SHELTER SEEKS AUTO DONATIONS: The Mountain Peace Shelter (Park County Crisis Center/Shelter), in cooperation with Cars for Colorado, is looking for people who wish to donate their vehicles (cars, trucks, RVs, vans, boats on a trailer, motorcycles, etc) for a worthy cause. Vehicle donations are tax-deductible and proceeds from the sales will benefit the Crisis Center's emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis hotline. Both organizations are nonprofit. Free towing available. Call 800-551-9401 or visit www.carsforcolorado.com to donate and designate the Mountain Peace Shelter as your chosen charity. Have your title with you for faster service. For information, visit www.parkcountycrisiscenter.org.

4-H LEADERS SOUGHT: 4-H is the youth development program of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. It is supported by U.S. Department of Agriculture, CSU and Park County. 4-H members (ages 5 to 18) take a variety of projects based on their areas of interest and available adult volunteer leaders. Volunteers are currently needed in Bailey for livestock, horse, sewing, scrapbooking, potentially dog and cloverbuds. To volunteer, call the Park County Extension Office at 719-836-4293.

FOSTER HOMES FOR KITTENS: The Evergreen Animal Protective League urgently needs more foster homes for kittens. The duties include providing care to kittens as young as 4-weeks-old until they are old enough for adoption (about nine-weeks-old). EAPL will provide the food, litter, litter boxes and vet care. For information or to sign up, call 303-526-1380 or visit www.eapl.com.

ATTORNEYS NEEDED FOR LEGAL CLINIC: The Mountain Domestic Violence Coalition is developing a free legal clinic for mountain neighbors who are survivors of domestic violence. The legal clinic is designed to serve victims and survivors who need support around family law, including divorce and custody, but are not able to afford an attorney. Caring, local attorneys with an expertise in family law, and preferably experience working with victims and survivors, are needed to volunteer their time for this legal clinic. A clinic will be scheduled every other month for a couple of hours in the evening. For information, call Kelly Schuknecht with Family Tree Women in Crisis at 303-420-0412 or Kathy Mastroianni with the Mountain Peace Shelter at 303-838-7176.

PET FOSTER HOMES NEEDED: The Intermountain Humane Society invites interested people to consider fostering dogs while they await adoption into their new homes. IMHS provides any medical care needed, vaccinations, pet food and dog beds. Foster owners provide the attention and care to help these deserving animals on their way to a new start in life. For information, call the IMHS office at 303-838-2668.

DRIVERS NEEDED FOR SENIORS: Volunteer drivers are needed who can drive their own vehicles to take seniors to medical appointments, etc. All volunteer and paid positions must submit to a background check and driving record check. For information, visit www.pinecam.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=25158&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=690abfaf116766ca6236a92a08f1a7a7.

EChO SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Evergreen Christian Outreach has been helping neighbors in the mountain area for the past 20 years, providing food, clothing, household items and financial aid. To volunteer three hours a week or six hours a month at the food bank and clothing closet, call 303-670-1796.

JEFFCO HUMAN SERVICES SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Child-care volunteers are needed for very special children and their siblings during Jefferson County Foster Parent Training held on Tuesday evenings. Child Protection Administrative Support needs volunteers to assist the Division of Child Protection with copying, filing and organizing forms and paperwork essential in maintaining case files and enhancing the efficiency of the Division, Mondays and/or Fridays with flexible hours. For information, call 303-271-4689 or e-mail vevangel@jeffco.us.

ANIMAL SHELTER VOLUNTEERS: The Evergreen Animal Protective League will set up a temporary animal shelter at a Red Cross Shelter, under the direction of Jefferson County Animal Control, to care for the pets belonging to people using the shelter. Volunteers are needed to help set up and maintain the shelter, and to work with other organizations to help distressed pets in the event of an emergency. To volunteer, call 303-674 4121.

RESALE EMPORIUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: The Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity Resale Emporium is in need of volunteers at the store in a number of areas, most importantly, assistance in the store with the sorting and pricing of donations and helping customers, as well as picking up and delivering donations. If you have a few hours a week, or even every other week, you can have fun while helping a worthy cause. For information, call Lynne at 303-674-4917.

MRC STORE NEEDS HELP: MRC Thrift and Gift Store needs volunteers for four-hour shifts once per week. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Volunteers receive a 25 percent discount. For information, call 303-838-7552, ext. 16.

MENTORS NEEDED AT GATEWAY: Applications currently are being taken for new mentors for children ages 10 to 13 at Gateway Youth and Family Service in Bailey. For information, call 303-838-3668, ext. 28.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEEKS QUILTERS: Volunteers are needed for the assembly of quilts/comforters for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services, Child Advocacy programs and other victims of trauma and abuse. Volunteers receive free instruction in machine sewing and materials and equipment are furnished for projects. Volunteers choose their own hours and/or may work at home. Open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call Mary at 303-697-9412 or Juel at 303-670-1274.

JEFFCO SPELLBINDERS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Jeffco Spellbinders, a group of volunteer storytellers, chapter members of a national organization, started with seven trained graduates in 1999, and has grown to 61 Spellbinders telling stories in 47 schools in Jefferson County. New Spellbinders are needed as more schools request them. Call Beverly Brayden at 303-233-0766.

JEFFCO RSVP: For those age 55 and older who are motivated to use their expertise or interest, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in Jefferson County. Volunteers help the homeless, the disabled, those affected by domestic violence, or serve as tutors or storytellers. Volunteers are needed as drivers for Meals on Wheels and to work in museums. Call Karen McClurg at 303-235-6942.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HUMPHREY MUSEUM: If you like reading other people’s mail or peeking into their closets, the Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum invites you to volunteer to do just that. Volunteers are needed to help with cataloging the contents of the museum. And, if you like to show off beautiful things, train to be a tour guide. For information, call 303-674-5429.

SENIORS

SENIORS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY: Mature people, 55 or older, interested in advocacy and the legal system, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, offers volunteer positions as court appointed advocates for abused and neglected children. You will be required to have an in-depth interview and if selected, will receive a 34-hour training program. RSVP asks seniors to join volunteering in this crucial project or in other areas of need. Call Karen McClurg at 303-235-6942.

GREENHOUSE HELP: The Seniors' Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help with its newly renovated greenhouse in Aspen Park. A group is being established to create crafts, which will be sold at the annual fund-raiser in the fall. If you like people, volunteers are needed to assist van drivers with participants on the van routes a few times each week. Schedules may vary. For information, call Sandy at 303-674-2843.