Basic Needs Resources
No one should ever have to go without their basic needs being met during their pursuit of higher education. At ACC, you're never alone. We provide resources like the ACC Food Pantry, Student Emergency Fund, Counseling services, and lists of community resources to help you find the support you need to Move Mountains toward your goals and achieving your dreams!
Resources Available at ACC
ACC Student Food Pantry
ACC Student Food Pantry
The Student Food Pantry at ACC is an on-campus resource for students in need. We have 7 food pantries at various locations around the Littleton Campus, including outside of the Dean of Students office, and 2 food pantries available at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock. Take items when you need them or give them to the pantry when you can.
Single Stop
Single Stop
Single Stop is a website dedicated to finding basic needs and other various resources for those in need, such as food resources, immigration and legal resources, housing resources, and education and care resources. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office at singlestop [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5740.
ACC Counseling Services
ACC Counseling Services
Arapahoe Community College offers in-person, virtual, and phone counseling appointments at the Littleton Campus with local therapists. Additionally, ACC has partnered with Bettermynd to offer virtual counseling.
Additional Resources
- 211 Colorado
211 Colorado offers a variety of assistance programs and resources. - Colorado Department of Human Resources
Provides food, energy, cash, disability resources, and employment assistance. - Colorado Peak
Apply for benefits. - Tri-Cities Homeless Initiative
Addressing homelessness in Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan, Colorado.
Human Services by County
- Adams County, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
720.523.2000
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm - Arapahoe County, 14980 E Alameda, Aurora, CO 80112
303.636.1130
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm by appointment - Boulder County, 3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO
303.771.1000
Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm by appointment - Denver County, several locations
720.944.4347
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm by appointment - Douglas County, 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109
303.688.4825
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm by appointment - Elbert County, 75 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO 80117
303.621.3149
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm by appointment - El Paso County, 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719.636.0000
Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm by appointment - Jefferson County, 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
303.271.1388
Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm by appointment
Housing Assistance
- South Metro, 5808 S. Rapp St, Suite 100 Littleton, CO 80120
303.794.9608 Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday by appointment - Arapahoe County, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80120
303.738.5611
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - Aurora, 2280 S. Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014
720.251.2100
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - Denver, 1035 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204
720.932.3000
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - Englewood, 3460 S. Sherman St, Englewood, CO 80113
303.761.6200
Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. By appointment on Wednesday. - Jefferson County, 7490 W. 45th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303.422.8600
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - Arvada, 8001 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO. 80002
720.898.7494
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - Archway Communities, 8585 W. 14th Ave, Suite A, Lakewood, CO 80215
720.689.1010
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - Affordable Housing Resource
1.877.428.8844
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday by appointment - US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20410
202.708.1455
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Easter Time) Monday - Friday - Affordable Housing Search
Student Housing
- Assembly Student Housing, 3900 Elati St, Denver, CO 80216
303.477.1950
Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday - Sunday by appointment - COLab, 1493 N. Osage St, Denver, CO 80204
720.904.7907
Hours: N/A by appointment - Unilodgers
- College Student Apartments
Food Banks
- FBR Mobile Pantry - located at the Mission Hills Church, 5814 S. Datura, Littleton, CO
303.375.5853
2nd Wednesday of the month at 9am (arrive 30 minutes early for more selection)
No requirements. Bring photo ID and boxes/bags to carry food. - FBR Mobile Pantry - located at St. James Church, 3601 W. Belleview, Littleton, CO
303.375.5853
4th Wednesday of the month
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - St. Mary Parish Pantry, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO
303.798.8506
Mondays from 10am - 12pm
Food is distributed from the church basement. Parking is on the North side of the building. - GraceFull Cafe, 5610 S. Curtice St., Littleton, CO
720.900.5610
Tuesday - Saturday 7 - 11am; Lunch 11am - 2pm
Pay what you can afford or donate/tip the total amount of your meal - FBR Mobile Pantry - Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave
303.375.5853
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month starting at 2pm
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring a photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - Arapahoe County HS Littleton - TEFAP, 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm - SAME Cafe, 2023 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
720.530.6853
Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:30pm
Volunteering 1/2 hour or monetary donation - Sharing with Sheridan / St. Phillip Lutheran Church, 3325 W. Oxford, Sheridan, CO
303.948.8394
Thursdays from 4:30 - 7:30pm (registration begins at 3:30pm)
Sheridan Rec Center. Must live in zip code 80110 or 80236. Bring photo ID and current piece of mail. Available twice a month. - Parker Task Force, 19105 Longs Way, Parker, CO
303.841.3460
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 9am - 1pm
Arrive no later than 11:30am. Must have proof of address, social security card, and picture ID. For residents of Parker, Elizabeth, and Franktown. - FBR Mobile Pantry located at the Living Water Christian Church, 7049 E. Park Dr., Franktown, CO
303.375.5853
2nd Friday of the month starting at 10:30am
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - FBR Mobile Pantry - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock, CO
303.375.5853
4th Saturday of the month at 9am
No requirements. Arrive early. Bring photo ID and bags/boxes to carry food. - Douglas - Elbert Task Force
303.688.1114
Monday through Friday from 9am - 12pm
Need to live in Douglas or Elbert County and be homeless - Secor Cares, 17151 Pine Lane, Parker, CO 80134
720.842.5621
Wednesday / Thursday from 9am - 4pm and Friday / Saturday from 9am - 1pm
New guests - please arrive 1 hour prior to closing for the intake process. Returning guests - please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing - Hunger Free Colorado
855.855.4626 - Food Bank of the Rockies
Child Care Assistance
- Free Universal Pre-School, 710 S. Ash St, Denver, CO 80246
800.799.5876 - CCCAP, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246
800.799.5876 - Arapahoe County, 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012
303.636.1426
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm - Boulder County, 3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80306
303.441.1000
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm - Douglas County, 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109
303.688.4825
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm - Elbert County, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117
303.621.3149
Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 5:00pm - Jefferson County, 900 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
303.271.1388
Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 5:30pm
Community Counseling Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services
1.844.493.8255 (24/7 crisis support), or text TALK to 38255 - Community Reach Center - Westminster, 2551 W. 84th Ave, Suite 2, Westminster, CO
303.853.3500
Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm - Mental Health Partners - Boulder, 3180 Airport Road, Boulder, CO
303.443.8500
Walk-in crisis center - North Range Behavioral Health - Greeley, 928 12th Street, Greeley, CO
970.347.2120 (Greeley) / 1.844.493.8255 (24/7 crisis support) - Denver Mental Health Collective, 2121 S. Oneida St., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80224
720.863.6100
Monday - Friday from 7am - 7pm
Escaping Violence
- The Blue Bench (sex assault)
- The Family Tree (Domestic violence)
- Safe House Denver (Domestic violence)
- Rose Andom Center (Domestic violence)
- Project Safeguard (Legal advocacy for domestic violence, sex assault, stalking)
- Gateway Domestic Violence Services
- Colorado Domestic Violence Help
- Rose Andom Center
Homeless Shelters
- Family Tree
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
- Movement 5280
- Beyond Home
- Denver Rescue Mission
- Delores Project
- Center of Hope
- Warren Village
- Gathering Place
- Catholic Worker House
- Samaritan House
- Sacred Heart House
- Family Promise of Greater Denver
- Family Promise of Larimer County
- Family Promise of Colorado Springs
Assistance for Immigrants
- Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
303.922.3344 | CORRN ICE | Activity Hotline: 844.864.8341
A statewide organization that advocates for the rights of immigrant, refugees and their families. - Catholic Charities
303.742.0828 (Denver) | 970.484.5010 (Fort Collins) | 970.353.6433 (Greeley)
Consultation Fee $50, by appointment only. Legal advice regarding immigration status, immigration issues, assistance with immigration applications, and information on becoming a legal permanent resident or citizen. - Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado
970.313.8800 (Greeley)
Serves families in refugee communities and provides community outreach and education. Comprehensive access to education and systems navigation needs, including those who wish to improve their English, citizenship, economic stability, health and nutrition. - Legal Night at Mi Casa Resource Center, 360 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223
970.352.7323
On the third Tuesday of each month, from 5:30-7:00pm, volunteer attorneys provide free legal information regarding immigration, credit, housing, criminal issues, employment issues, and family law (cannot escort clients to court). - Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (Westminster)
303.433.2812 / Hotline for detained individuals and family members: 303.866.9308
Legal services for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who are facing deportation at the GEO/ICE immigration detention center in Aurora, CO; free legal and support services for survivors of human trafficking and sex trafficking. - ACLU: Know Your Rights
- Administrative Relief Resource Center
- AILA
- Immigration Law Help
- National Immigrant Justice Center
- The United States Department of Justice
- United We Dream
- Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Contact
Dean of Students Office
acc [dot] dos [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5730
Julie Bruce
Case Manager
julie [dot] bruce [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5740
Ashlie Cogburn
Case Manager
ashlie [dot] cogburn [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5823
Josephine Thibodeau
Case Manager
josephine [dot] thibodeau [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5891