Information & Referral
Information & Referral provides information about CPWD programs and services, community resources, and referral to other services providers in our community. There is no cost to receive Information & Referral. The service is available to anyone with any disability, as well as family members and friends.
The information provided is intended to assist individuals with disabilities in connecting to the resources and services they need to overcome barriers to independent living. We can direct you to Independent Living Advisors at CPWD that can further assist you, or direct you to resources and supports in your community.
CPWD is not a crisis-intervention service provider. If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, please see our FAQs below for links to resources that provide immediate assistance and crisis intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
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To learn more about SSI or SSDI, how to apply, and to access links to important websites, please click here for detailed information.
To learn all about Social Security Benefits, how to apply and other information, please visit our benefits page
To set up an appointment to speak to someone directly, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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CPWD does not provide housing, but we can help you by showing you were you can look for affordable and accessible housing, and helping you navigate the process.
Following are some helping links that can get you starting finding affordable and accessible housing:
Updated every Friday - https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/community-wide-available-rentals/
Low Income Housing search engine – this resource can help you find: HUD apartments, Section 8 apartments, Public Housing apartments. Nonprofit senior and family low income apartments, Low income tax credit apartments (LIHTC)
A site to search for different types of housing around Colorado
Here you can find an Affordable Housing Resource List.
To sign up on section 8 waitlists, and to find out more about availability, please click your county below:
Arvada Housing Authority - https://www.arvadaco.gov/438/Arvada-Housing-Authority---Housing-Choic
Brighton Housing Authority - https://www.brightonhousingauthority.org/
To receive email updates on available housing, both Section 8 and new housing, fill out this form.
For questions about rights related to housing accessibility: Call Fair Housing and Accessibility First: (888) 341-7781
If you need help navigating this process, including skills development and self-advocacy, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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To learn about our programs and services, visit our website and click “What We Do” in the main menu.
If you would like to access any of our services, or need any other help working towards and acheiving independence, and/or want to speak to or work with one of our Independent Living Advisors, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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CPWD does not offer legal services, but we can refer you to excellent resources in the community. In addition, an Independent Living Advisor can assist you in navigating access to legal services, and may be able to assist you with related issues such as skills training and accomodations.
Legal Services Resources in our Area:
Bridge to Justice – provides no-cost legal support to connect you to lawyers who are available to provide pro bono (free) legal advice and services.
Rocky Mountain Legal Center – provides legal services to people with disabilities on an income-based sliding scale
Disability Law Colorado – focuses on legal issues related to discrimination and civil rights
Colorado Fund for People With Disabilities – supports people needing assistance with representative payee and ABLE accounts, conservatorships, and trusts
Boulder Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance – get advice and support on eviction and rent payments
City of Longmont Mediation Services – assistance finding a mediator to help communications with landlords
Quick Guide to Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability Law
For questions about public access, call the ADA National Number: (800) 949-4232, or visit
For questions about rights related to housing accessibility: Call Fair Housing and Accessibility First: (888) 341-7781
For help navigating any of these resources, or for any related Independent Living Assistance, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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CPWD does not offer Long-Term Care or Home Care services. However, you may need assistance applying for Medicaid first, and we can help with that. If you need to apply for Medicaid, you can apply on the PEAK Colorado website.
If you (or someone you are assisting) are already on Medicaid, you can use the following resources to find care:
For Autism, IDD, and Brain Injury waivers: contact your local Community Center Board – click here to find the Community Center Board in your area
For Brain Injury and all other waivers, contact your regional Single Entry Point – click here to find Single Entry Point agencies by county
For Day Programs, please visit the Health First Colorado Search Page ;in the dropdown menus, follow these steps:
Under “Find Providers By Type,” select “Home & Community (HCBS)”
Under “Find Providers By Waiver,” select your waiver
Under “Find Waiver Services,” select “Adult Day Services”
For Home Care Services, please visit the Health First Colorado Search Page ;in the dropdown menus, follow these steps:
Under “Find Providers By Type,” select “Home & Community (HCBS)”
Under “Find Providers By Waiver,” select your waiver
Under “Find Waiver Services,” select the type of Home Care you are needing
This will bring up a list of Day Program providers
PASCO (Personal Assistance Services of Colorado) is a Home Care service provider that serves a large area and has Independent Living experinece.
If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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CPWD does not offer direct medical services, and we have no doctors on staff.
If you are on Medicaid, and looking for a disability evaluation, please visit Health First Colorado to find a doctor and request and evaluation.
If you are on Medicaid, and looking for a doctor or therapist, you can visit Colorado Community Health Alliance, (CCHA), the service/resource navigators for Medicaid participants, or call them, Monday – Friday 8AM -5PM at (303) 256-1717.
If you are not on Medicaid, need assistance applying for Medicaid first, you can apply on the PEAK Colorado website.
If you are not on Medicaid and have other insurance, please reach out to your insurance provider to find a doctor or therapist.
If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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If you need help finding a ride to a doctor or other appointment, please visit Getting There Guide to find quickly available transportation providers. Getting There Guide will also help you find transportation providers who can take you to your destination, showing the ones that cross county lines or meet other transportation requirements.
Getting There Guide also offers an App for iPhone and Android.
Some of the transportation providers in the area are:
If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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If you are wanting to find work, but are concerned about losing benefits, we can help. We staff Community Partner Work Incentive Counselors (CPWICs), who are experts in helping you navigate looking for work while also protecting your benefits. To schedule an appointment, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
If you are interested in Ticket to Work (TTW), click here to find out more about the TTW program. On that page, you will also find the CPWD Ticket to Work and Services Interest Form to see if you qualify.
CPWD has a Career Coach who is available to help you with employment-related goals including career exploration, resume preparation and review, interview preparation, and job accommodations. To connect with CPWD’s Career Coach, please call call (303) 442-8662 x 233 to request an appointment.
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has services to help you obtain or maintain a job. If you are already employed, DVR can help you access the accomodations and/or technology you may need to stay employed. DVR has an Interest & Referral Form that you can complete online, which will get you connected with a DVR counselor and on your way to job-seeking. To find your local DVR office, click here.
If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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Scroll down to find resources for:Emergency Preparedness
Housing Assistance
Financial Assistance
Food Assistance
*If you are in a real emergency, please call 911 and ask for help.
Emergency Preparedness
To find community services and programs for living independently, and to get assistance in various independent living needs, you may find assistance through the Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL). Watch this video to learn more.
888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern)
To register for regional Emergency Alert Systems, please select your County below to access their emergency alert services:
To find out about ongoing emergencies from the Boulder Office of Emergency Management visit:
Main website (In English and Spanish, choose language in top right)
To learn ways to prepare for disasters and emergencies, explore these resources:
Emergency Housing and Shelters
Statewide
Adams County
Boulder
Broomfield County
Gilpin County
Jefferson County
Roots of Courage (Women in Crisis Shelter
Longmont
Atwood Emergency Shelter: 811 Atwood Street Longmont (303) 651-2388 (Families Only)
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley (For domestic violence victims)
The Inn Between (Transitional Housing)
Weld County
Financial Assistance (Rental and Utility)
Homeward Alliance – Weld County
Food Assistance
Statewide
Adams County:
Boulder County
Gilpin County
Coordinated entry for individuals experiencing homelessness:
Longmont's Coordinated Entry line can be reached at 720-453-6096.
Boulder's Coordinated Entry line can be reached at 303-579-4404.
This website also shares about Coordinated Entry (and other emergency resources: https://www.mdhi.org/need-help
If you have additional questions, or need help navigating these resources, please call (303) 442-8662 x 233, leave your name, number, and reason for calling, and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days. You can also send an email to Info@CPWD.org – again, including your phone number and reason for contact and a specialist will get back to you within 2-3 business days.