Community Resources
The Department of Human Services supports and provides programs and services that address critical needs and promote well-being. See below for free and low-cost resources available for food, transportation, mental health, recovery, homelessness and other issues.
Calvary Bread Box
Open first and third Thursdays, 5-6:30 pm. Call 303-776-2400 to confirm.
Colorado Pet Pantry
Emergency pet food program, mobile schedule at ColoradoPetPantry.org or call 303-818-0618.
Community Food Share (Boulder County Food Bank)
Mobile food pantries in many Longmont locations (Round Pantry, YMCA, etc.…) plus Elder Care. Details at communityfoodshare.org or call 303-652-3663.
Cultivate Carry-Out Caravan
Helps seniors with ordering, purchasing, and delivering groceries. Call 303-443-1933 for details or visit https://cultivate.ngo/.
Life House Covenant Church Pantry
917 S. Main St.
Open by appointment only, call 720-999-4523.
Longmont Meals on Wheels
Delivers affordable, nutritious meals to older adults, people with disabilities and people home from a recent hospital stay. Call 303-772-0540 or visit longmontmeals.org.
Longmont Food Rescue
Provides free food via Community Fridges and other programs. Info at longmontfoodrescue.org
OUR Center Pantry
220 Collyer St.
Open Mon-Fri 9-3, Tues until 5:30 pm. Call 303-772-5529 or visit ourcenter.org.
Round Pantry, Westview Presbyterian
1500 Hover St.
No-cost food offered 2-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. westviewpres.org/round-pantry-welcome
St. John the Baptist Food Bank
804 South Lincoln St. Open Tues 10-6, Wed 10-5, Thu 10-1. Call 303-678-1469 to confirm. More info at johnthebaptist.org/food-bank.
G988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Call, text, or chat 988. Veterans Veterans can dial 988 and the press 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Details at 988lifeline.org
A Way Forward
No cost mental health support. 600 Terry St. Open 7 days a week. Info at awfnobarriers.org or 303-630-1400.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Visit bouldercountyaa.com or call the 24-hour helpline at 303-447-8201.
Colorado Crisis Line
Call 844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255.
Longmont Senior Services Counseling and Peer Support
Individual and support groups for adults 55 +, and for family members caring for older adults. Call Kayleigh Schernbeck at 303-774-4497.
Mental Health Partners
Individual, group, and family therapy; addiction recovery and Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT). 303-443-8500
National Alliance on Mental Health
Advocacy, education, support, and public awareness for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Virtual support groups, education, all free. Visit namibouldercounty.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Visit naboulder.org or call the 24-hour helpline at 303-412-2884.
Recovery Café
A community of refuge and healing for people in recovery, offering addiction support and love. 402 Kimbark St. 720-815-2885.
Home Steady is a housing assistance program that allows you to get back on track in the event of short-term financial hardship, such as an unexpected medical expense or other unplanned emergencies.
Who can participate?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be lawfully present in the United States.
- Have income or a verifiable source of pending income, such as a job offer letter, proof of public benefits, etc.
- Have not received an eviction notice.
How it works
- Set up an appointment with the OUR Center to determine your eligibility and need.
- Once approved, meet with the OUR Center to set goals.
- Meet with a Resource Specialist and participate in a financial skills class with the goal of saving 1 month or more of rent by the end of the Home Steady program.
Questions? Call the OUR Center at (303) 772-5529, email them at info@ourcenter.org, or visit ourcenter.org.
GoGoGrandparent
Helps utilize services like Uber and Lyft without a smartphone. Fee of $0.27 a minute to use the service for scheduling a ride. Uber/Lyft billed separately. 855-464-6872.
IntelliRide
Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments for Medicaid recipients. No cost for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) members. Must provide Medicaid number when scheduling. Call 855-489-4999 or visit gointelliride.com/Colorado
RIDE Longmont
An affordable, on-demand public transit option for traveling within Longmont. RIDEs only cost $2, except for students, seniors and riders with disabilities who can ride for $1. Request a ride through the app or by calling 970-538-9097 (which can serve most language preferences). RIDE Longmont is active Mondays through Saturdays, 6 am – 8pm and Sundays, 9 am – 5 pm. Learn more at https://city.ridewithvia.com/longmont.
RTD
Longmont local busses still free. Flex Ride (press option 2) offers curb-to-curb ride share to park n rides, medical centers and businesses. Make reservations and schedule recurring trips. $3, $1.50 for seniors, disabled, and Medicare recipients (must apply for a discount card by mail or email). Access-a-Ride is for people with disabilities who are unable to use RTD’s other services. An application process requires medical verification. $5 one-way local, or 6-ride ticket book for $30. 303-299-6000
VetsGo
No-cost medical appointment transportation for Veterans and family members of Veterans who are at least 60. 303-443-1933, ext. 414
VIA Paratransit
Shared ride service for older adults and people living with disabilities. Must register as a rider first. Cost is donation-only. Rides must be scheduled in advance but no more than a week ahead. 303-444-3043
ZTrip
Local, metered taxi service. 303-699-8747.
Cultivate – Seniors Flourishing in Every Community
Provides volunteer-powered services to Boulder County residents 60+ including grocery shopping/delivery, minor home repairs, yard work, snow shoveling, and rides to medical appts. Visit cultivate.ngo or call 303-443-1933.
Longmont Police Department
225 Kimbark St. For non-emergencies call 303-651-8555.
Longmont Senior Services
Offering a wide range of recreation and wellness programs as well as supportive services. Check out the quarterly GO catalog, online or in print. For information visit 910 Longs Peak Avenue or call 303-651-8411.
OUR Center
Assists families in need of food and resources, and programming that helps lead people to self-sufficiency. Many services available. Visit 220 Collyer Street or call 303-772-5529.
St. Vrain Community Hub
515 Coffman. Open Mon-Fri, 8 am-4:30 pm. Houses services provided by Public Health, Housing and Human Services, Workforce Boulder County, and Mental Health Partners.
Button Rock Preserve now open as of Saturday, December 20th. There is one area with a downed pole that remains closed.
