Castle Rock Office | Serving Douglas, Park, and Elbert Counties

For families or individuals experiencing an acute crisis, receiving emergency services or temporary shelter is a necessary first step.  But in order to face life’s ongoing challenges, a case management plan for building resiliency is needed.

Catholic Charities has professional case managers who will work with you to identify the goals that are important to you and your family and help you work on a plan to achieve those goals.  You’ll find the staff to be caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental as you set your own goals and work toward them.

In addition to case management services, referral services include:

• Individual and Family Counseling
• Employment Resources
• Government Benefit Enrollment
• Family Immigration Services
• Physical & Mental Health
• Housing Navigation

Contact us at 720-215-4521 or by email to CRoffice@CCharitiesCC.org to begin building a stronger you!

Emergency Services

• We are a community resource for meeting emergency needs including:
  • Non-Perishable Food (Help stock our pantry – see our wishlist)
  • Gas Cards
  • Rent Assistance
  • Utility Assistance
  • Diapers and Baby Wipes
  • Laundry Supplies
  • Toiletries
• Clients seeking emergency services meet with a staff member who assesses their needs and helps with the application process.
• Rent and Utility Assistance and Car Repairs is dependent on the availability of funds.
• Subject to available funding and weather conditions, we may also provide limited motel vouchers for homeless individuals and families. If you are in need of emergency services or shelter, call us at 720-215-4521 and ask to speak with a case manager, or send an email to CRoffice@CCharitiesCC.org
• To help clients identify and arrange additional support that may be needed, we are also a referral source to several area agencies that provide other forms of emergency assistance.

We offer limited rent assistance depending on the availability of funds. Rent assistance at Catholic Charities of Castle Rock will be based on the following criteria:

Eligibility:
• Must have a source of stable income to ensure stability of housing
• Must not have received assistance from Catholic Charities in the last 12 months
• Must live in Douglas/Elbert/Park County
• Must be in a lease

Ineligible for Rental Assistance:
• Received rent assistance within the last 12 months from Catholic Charities
• No income

Pre-Application coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I don’t meet the guidelines listed above, but I still need help with rent! What other resources are available?
A: There are several resources in the county that might provide help:

• Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance – The Division of Housing (DOH) has emergency rental assistance funding for Coloradans who have fallen behind on their rent and meet income limits and other qualifying factors. Must have a demand or court date summons. Application windows and more information is available here: https://doh.colorado.gov/emergency-rental-assistance

• The Community Economic Defense Project – If you are experiencing an eviction or at risk of being evicted, please contact the CARE Center by calling 1(303) 838-1200, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm to get more information about support that might be available.

• 211 Colorado – Visit their website: https://www.211colorado.org/ or Call 211. You will see various categories of assistance/resources, such as Food Assistance, Housing and Shelter, Health Services, Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders, Employment, and many more!

Q: I’m worried I’m going to be evicted, I don’t know what to do.
A: It is extremely important that you read all documents provided to you by your landlord during the eviction process (i.e. notice, demand, eviction summons packet, etc.) and follow the directions within the paperwork. You may want to seek legal counsel during this process, and it is important that you do so as early as possible.

Visit these websites for additional information:
https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help-resources (Forms for Housing Cases)

Catholic Charities is a partner agency to the Douglas County Cares (DC Cares) program, a multi-agency collaborative that provides opportunities for vulnerable residents in Douglas County to achieve self-sufficiency.  Typically, participants enrolled in DC Cares work with a facilitator for 9-12 months.  During this time, a variety of assistance, services, and tools are made available to participants as they work to overcome barriers to achieving stability.

To learn more about the DC Cares program and how to apply, call Catholic Charities at 720-215-4521 and ask to speak with a DC Cares facilitator.  You can also find more information on the DC Cares website – Douglas County Cares

Through our partnerships with the Catholic churches and other agencies in the community, we conduct several outreach programs throughout the year to help individuals and families with a variety of items including:

• Easter Baskets
• School Supplies
• Winter Coats
• Thanksgiving Turkeys
• Christmas Gifts
• Blankets, Hats, Gloves, Socks, etc.

Catholic Charities is also a member of the Community of Care Network, a collaborative group of organizations, agencies, and individuals seeking to provide an opportunity for everyone in Douglas County to thrive.  Together, we educate our community, advocate on behalf of our clients, and serve our most vulnerable residents.

Clients may inquire about our outreach programs by contacting us at 720-215-4521 or CRoffice@CCharitiesCC.org