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Child Care

Adventures in Child Care
Before/After School Care 
for School-aged children at 
Carlson Elementary   303-567-9614

Bearly Tawl
Newborn to Kdg. 
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
I-70 & Floyd Hill
Evergreen  303-674-9070

Children's World 
1 year to 12 years
6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
1035 El Rancho Road
Evergreen  303-526-4160

Eagles Nest Childcare
6 wks. to 12 years
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
10655 Hwy. 119
Black Hawk  303-582-0895

Grace Christian Center
6 wks. to 6 years
6:30 a.m. - 6:00p.m. Monday - Friday
99 Hyland Drive I-70 & Floyd Hill
Evergreen  303-674-0550

In-Home Services / County Wide Referral
Listing of Licensed Day Care Providers 
303-381-2990 /303-969-9666

Kids Junction
2 ½ to 12 years
Special Needs Welcome
6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
542 Hwy 103
Idaho Springs  303-567-2896

 

Seniors

C. C. County Nursing Service  303-567-3147

Day Break - Adult Day Care
Senior Resource Center Mon. - Fri. 8:00 - 5:00
Evergreen  303-674-2843

Life Care Center of Evergreen  303-674-4500

Meals on Wheels / Meal Sites for Seniors
Idaho Springs  303-567-2382
Gilpin County  303-642-7103

Mt. Evans Hospice & Home Health
303-674-6400

Project Support Senior Center  303-567-2382
Apartments and Meal Site

Transportation Program (VOA)
Clear Creek County  303-567-2382
Gilpin County  303-642-7103

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Life Care Center of Evergreen  303-674-4500
  • Mt. Evans Health Care/Hospice  303-674-6400
  • Project Support Housing 
    (Idaho Springs)  303-567-2382
  • Quality of Life Homes  303-670-9004
  • Mtn. Seniors' Resource Center  303-674-2843

 

Emergency and Community Service 

Ambulance  911
   EMS Administrative Office
   Georgetown  303-569-3101
   Mental Health 24 Hour
   Emergency Service Number  303-425-0300

Animal Shelter  303-679-2398

Clear Creek County 
Commissioners 
303-679-2300

Clear Creek County 
District Courts 
303-569-3272

Clear Creek Sheriff Department 303-569-3232 
(Non-Emergency Calls)

Clear Creek Fire Authority  303-569-3102

C C Metro Recreation Center  303-567-4822

Central City Town Hall  303-582-5251

Colorado Dept. of 
Transportation 
303-567-2587

Colorado Division of Wildlife  303-670-7802

Colorado Port of Entry  303-567-4807

Colorado State Patrol  303-567-4202

Crime Stoppers  1-800-624-8477

District Attorney  303-569-3318

Drivers License Info.
Evergreen  303-674-4152
Georgetown  303-569-2005

Dumont Fire Department  303-569-3232

Eisenhower Tunnel  303-569-2698

Environmental Health 
CC County 
303-679-2335

Empire City Hall  303-569-2978

Evergreen Fire Department  303-674-3145

Georgetown City Hall/Police  303-569-2555

Georgetown Fire Department  303-569-2555 ext.588

Historical Societies
Idaho Springs  303-567-4709
Georgetown  303-569-2111

Idaho Springs City Hall  303-567-4421

Idaho Springs Fire Dept  303-567-2048

Idaho Springs Police Dept  303-567-4291

Social Security Office  1-800-772-1213

State Wide Road Conditions  303-629-1111

Silver Plume Fire Dept  303-569-3469

Transfer Station/Landfill  303-567-0512

Time and Temperature  303-443-1910

US Forest Service  303-567-2901

US Postal Service

  • Dumont  303-567-4907
  • Empire  303-569-2908
  • Georgetown  303-569-2771
  • Idaho Springs 1-800-275-8777
  • Silver Plume  303-569-3121

Vital Records (Birth Certificates) 303-271-6450

Veteran's Rep (Clear Creek County)
Herman Bugger  303-569-2239

Voter Registration  303-679-2339

Churches

Church of Christ
531 Pine Slope Road
Idaho Springs  303-567-4715

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Sts.
445 County Road 310
Dumont  303-567-4965

Church of St. John
1336 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-0155

Empire Community Church 
183 E. Park Avenue
Empire  303-988-6515

First Baptist Church
100 Colorado Blvd. 
Idaho Springs  303-567-2028

First Presbyterian Church
812 Taos Street
Georgetown  303-569-2360

Grace Church of the Rockies
99 Hyland Drive
I-70 & Floyd Hill
Evergreen  303-674-0181

Grace Episcopal Church
408 Taos Street
Georgetown  303-569-2178

Jehovah's Witnesses
337 County Road 308
Dumont  303-567-9221

Our Lady of Lourdes
9th & Taos Street
Georgetown  303-567-4662

Rocky Mountain Community Church S.B.C.
613 6th Street
Georgetown Community Center 
Georgetown  303-450-2722

Church of St John - Anglican
Colorado Blvd & 14th
Idaho Springs  303-567-0155

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
1632 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-4662

The United Church
1400 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-2057

Zion Lutheran Church
1921 Virginia Street
Idaho Springs  303-567-4378

Counseling
Mental Health and 
Drug/Alcohol Treatment

Aspen Center for Marriage 
and the Family/Mary Ayers, MA, LMFT
Depression, Anxiety, Adolescent, Individual, and Relations
1517 Miner Street, Suite # 1  303-816-0294
Idaho Springs 
Voice Mail  303-205-4535

Clear Creek Counseling Service  303-567-4455
Carolyn Simmons, MA, LPC
Individual and Group Therapy

Family Pathways  303-567-4447/567-3137
Behavioral Support Therapy, Child Abuse, Couples, Families, Divorce, Emergency Response System

Jefferson Center for Mental Health  303-425-0300
1531 Colo. Blvd. Idaho Springs  303-567-3138

Joni Pearl, LCSW  303-670-6501
Child, Adult, and Family Psychotherapy

Sandy Russalesi, LCSW  303-567-0678
Family, Children Therapy

Gary Sims, Ed.D, Licensed Clinical Psy.
Children, Families, Adolescent, Men, School Issues, ADD, Depression, Marriage Counceling  303-670-4280

Randy Whitesell PsyD  303-670-3023
Family Trauma, Children, Adolescent, Depression And Trauma Reaction.

Chicago Creek Roads, INC
Hopeful Futures
984 Highway 103
Idaho Springs  303-567-4600

Schools

Preschools

Eagles Nest Preschool
Behind Gilpin County School
10655 Hwy. 119
Black Hawk  303-582-0895

Early Childhood Education/
Colorado Preschool Project
Carlson Elementary School
1300 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs  303-567-9733

Grace Christian School
99 Hyland Drive
I-70 & Floyd Hill
Evergreen  303-674-3087

Head Start
322 E. Park Ave.
Empire  303-569-3849

Kids Junction Preschool
542 Hwy. 103
Idaho Springs  303-567-2586

King-Murphy
425 Circle K Road
Evergreen  303-670-0005

Elementary Schools

Carlson Elementary
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs  303-567-4431

Georgetown Elementary
504 4th Street
Georgetown  303-569-3277

Grace Christian School
99 Hyland Drive
I-70 & Floyd Hill
Evergreen  303-674-3087

King-Murphy Elementary
425 Circle K Road
Evergreen  303-670-0005

Montessori Children's House
6979 Hwy73
Evergreen  303-674-0093

Secondary Schools

Clear Creek Middle School
320 Hwy. 103
Idaho Springs  303-567-4461

Clear Creek High School
320 Hwy. 103
Idaho Springs  303-567-4429

Community One-Room School
GED Information
2220 Miner Street
Idaho Springs  303-569-2328

Gilpin County School
10655 Hwy 119
Black Hawk  303-582-3444

Red Rocks
GED Information  303-988-6160

Recreation and Entertainment

Buffalo Bill's Museum  303-526-0747

Children's Museum  303-433-7444
Age 6-15 $1.00-First Friday of each month.
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free. Under 2 years always free.

Cinema 4 Theater Bergan Park  303-670-5036

Clear Creek Rec. Center  303-567-4822

Denver Art Museum  303-640-7577
Saturdays Free

Denver Botanic Gardens  303-331-4000

Denver Convention Center
Events  303-640-8000

Denver Center Performing Arts 303-640-7539

Denver Zoo  303-331-4100

Festival Playhouse  303-422-4090

Fiddler's Green  303-220-7000

Georgetown Loop Railroad   303-569-2403

Heritage Museum Idaho Springs  303-567-4709

Heritage Square  303-279-2789

Museum of Natural History/
IMAX/Gates Planetarium
  303-322-7009

Pinecrest Trout Ranch  303-567-4017

Tiny Town  303-790-9393

Train Museum  303-279-4591

 

Civic Organizations

Lions Club  303-567-2840

Rotary Club   303-670-1045

Elks  303-567-9996

Masons
Eastern Star Chapter 51  303-567-2416
Eastern Star Chapter, Silver  303-569-2162
Masonic Lodge  303-567-2683

VFW  303-569-2239

 

Health

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Robert Sparrow
1800 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs  303-567-9211

Dr. Cheryl Miller
401 ½ 6th Street
Georgetown  303-569-3776

DENTISTS

Dr. George Douvas DDS, PhD
102 Spruce Lane
Idaho Springs  303-567-0840

Dr. Robert Hickam DDS
1625 Miner Street
Idaho Springs  303-567-4412

Dr. Karen Kooken DDS
1800 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-2597

Dr. Thomas Losacco DDS
801 6th Street
Georgetown  303-569-3141

UCHSC Dental School
Reduced Rates Dental Service 303-315-8751

OPTOMETRISTS

Dr. Patrick Fowler / Dr. Elizabeth Orleans
1800 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-4838

DOCTORS / CLINICS

Bergen Park Health Center
Dr. Kit Brekhus
1520 Evergreen Parkway
Evergreen  303-670-1616

Chicago Creek Clinic
Dr. James Hutcherson / Dr. Rik Santaguida
431 Hwy 103
Idaho Springs  303-567-9201

Clear Creek County Public Health Nurse
Health Screenings, Free pregnancy tests, Prenatal care, Home Visitation Project, Medicaid Program, Adult Health Service, Child Health Service, Geriatric Assessment, WIC, Nutrition Counseling, Immunizations and Information & Referral. 
Car Seat Inspections - 
Car Seats available on a sliding fee schedule.
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Sliding Scale Fee
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3147/303-567-3144

Colorado Women's Cancer Control Initiative
Free mammograms, pap tests & pelvic exams for income eligible women 303-692-2531

Columbine Family Health Center 303-258-3206/582-5276

Columbine Family Medical Center
Columbine Family Health Center is a Community Health Center. Services are provided to uninsured low income families using a sliding scale fee. Services are provided by physicians and family nurse practioners and include laboratory and pharmacy. Medicaid, Medicare, and a variety of private insurance programs are welcome.

1531 Colorado Blvd. Idaho Springs  303-567-3141
562 Gregory Street Black Hawk  303-582-5276
20E Lakeview Drive Nederland  303-258-3206

Evergreen Family Medicine
Dr. Storey / Dr. Sargent / Dr. Johns
3951 Evergreen Parkway
Evergreen  303-674-8700

Evergreen Pediatrics
Dr. Kutalek
Almquist Building
3528 Evergreen Parkway
Evergreen 303-674-6671

Mountain Area Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy tests and peer counseling around pregnancy options. Material assistance, Mothers closet, Maternity needs, Diaper and baby care needs, Referrals for medical, financial, and housing needs.
Mon. - Thur. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Fees. 
6949 Hwy 73
Evergreen  303-674-5881

Mountain Family Medical Center
Dr. Jendry / Dr. Beato / Dr. Buchwald
Dr. Prather
30810 Stagecoach Road
Evergreen  303-674-3370

Channel Nine Health Fair  303-698-4455

Parent/Youth Resources

Busy Beez Playgroup
Socialization for kids and care givers 
Ages 0-3 older siblings are welcome
Meets twice a month on Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - summer/3:30 p.m.- school year
Meeting places varies. No Fees.
P.O. Box 3669
Idaho Springs  303-567-3145

Breakfast Club
Free Breakfast / All Teenagers Welcome
Tuesdays 7:00 -8:00 a.m. During School Sessions
Ride to High School Provided
United Church, Idaho Springs  303-567-4384

S.T.A.N.D.- Students Taking a New Direction Activities County-wide
for Middle and High School Students  303-567-4201

HOPE (Helping Ourselves Parent Effectively)
For parents of children birth to 6th grade.
Parents support group from a Christian point of view.
Adults- speaker and /or program with crafts or activity.
Child care provided with craft and other activities.
Sept.-May Every 2nd and 4th Thurs.
9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 
Fees: per meeting - Adults $3.00 - Children $1.00
Meets at Baptist Church 100 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-2180

Boy Scouts
Idaho Springs  303-567-4500
Georgetown  303-569-3437

Cornerstone Project,
Susan Stillman, Service Coordinator A free family focused project for families with a child 8 - 18 years old with an emotional and/or behavioral health concerns
303-572-0302/303-587-7726

Girls Scouts
Idaho Springs  303-567-2725
Georgetown  303-569-3460

4-H  303-567-0441

Friday Night Families  303-567-4061
Free / Meeting places varies.

Library Story Hour
Idaho Springs Public Library
Sept. - May 1st Wed. of Month 10:00
Reading program during summer
219 14th Avenue
Idaho Springs  303-567-2020

Library Story Hour
Tomay Memorial Library
Sept. - May Tue. 11:00 a.m.
Reading program during summer
605 6th Street
Georgetown  303-569-2620

Loaves and Fishes Center
A center where youth and adults may interact regardless of age, gender, nationality or denominational affiliation.
M, T, W - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fri. & Sat. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
1641 Miner Street
P.O. Box 967
Idaho Springs  303-567-4450

TUTORS

Beth Elmgreen  303-670-2224
Polly Fisher  303-674-1798

 

Insurance Needs

Child Health Plan +
Health Care Insurance for Children  1-800-359-1991

Medicaid Enrollment
Financial guideline for Medicaid insurance for
children and pregnant women Mon. - Fri. 
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
No Fee
1531 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs  303-567-3134/3133

Presumptive Eligibility for 
Baby Care/Kids Care

Medicaid for early prenatal care
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. No Fee
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3147

EPSDT
Follow-up for children on Medicaid
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No Fee
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3144

 

Nutrition Needs

Loaves and Fishes Food Bank
Christian food bank and other assistance.
M, T & W 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fri. & Sat. 7:00 p.m. - 11.p.m.
1641 Miner Street
Idaho Springs  303-567-4450

Senior Center Commodity Program
Emergency Food Boxes for Families and individuals. 
TEFAP Food Commodity Distributions to Clear Creek County households meeting income guidelines.
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. No Fee
1403 Miner Street
Idaho Springs  303-567-2382

Share Colorado
Grace Christian Center  303-674-8314
Senior Center  303-567-2382

WIC - Women, Infant, Child Nutrition Program
Nutrition Program, Voucher, Education, Growth
monitoring for pregnant, postpartum, breast-feeding 
women and children up to 5 years of age.
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3144

Food Stamps  303-567-3134 / 3133

Salvation Army  303-679-2364

 

Quality Living Assistance

Department of Human Services
303-679-2365

Tri-County Workforce/Mountain Center
Job Seeker Services:
Job placement, access to job listings. 
Job Search Workshops, Use of telephone, Copier, Fax, Employment Counseling, Career Assessment, Programs, Career Center with Library and computer services. Employer Services: Applicant Referrals; Job Fair Participation. No charge for services.
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3135

LEAP (Assist. with energy bills)  303-567-3134

Legal Assistance 1-800-521-6968

Salvation Army
Emergency Assistance-Shelter, Food, And Clothing
303-679-2364

Unemployment  1-800-388-5515

Social Security 1-800-772-1213

CSU Extension Services  303-271-6620

ARC  303-231-9222

DDRC (Developmental Disability Resource Center)  303-567-3131

Health Education
and Special Needs

Childbirth Classes
Lutheran Medical Center  303-425-2929

Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs
Public Health Nurse
Medical Clinical Services(General) 
Medical Equipment & Supply 
Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No Fees
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3147

Part C Coordinator / Parent Advocate
Clear Creek Family Connections
Ensures that Children Birth to 3 years with disabilities or developmental delays receive the services to which they are entitled under the IDEA law. No Fees.
1531 Colorado Blvd
Idaho Springs  303-567-3145

Children's Fair / Child Find
Screening for age appropriate skills/referrals for community resources 
Idaho Springs  303-567-9733 or 303-567-3147

4/Parents Helpline  1-800-288-3444

Video Library 
Free rental of educational materials  303-567-3147

CPR & First Aid Certification
Paula Breeden Lowther, RN  303-514-7369

Car Seat Inspections
Car seats available on sliding fee scale  303-567-3144

 

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous  303-322-4440

Alanon  303-321-8788

Bright Beginnings
Free gift to all newborns-obtain at Clear Creek
Community Service Center, Idaho Springs 
303-567-3131

Children's Support Group
For children who have been traumatized emotionally or physically, Ages 5 to 18  303-679-2426

Clear Creek County Advocates
Victims of domestic violence  303-679-2426

Clear Creek Family Connections
Child Care Program, Community Service Referral, Developmental Screenings, Financial Aid, Information & Referral, Parents of Children w/Special Needs Support Groups, Support Groups, Volunteer Opportunities
1531 Colorado Blvd.
Idaho Springs  303-567-3145

CHADD / Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
Evergreen  303-674-0807

Gamblers Anonymous  303-754-7119

YEP / Clear Creek County Youth Services
Adolescent/ Youth Support Group, Diversion, Employment Assistance
405 Argentine Street
Georgetown  (messages only)303-679-2576

 
 
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