
General contact information
Colorado Department of Human Services
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone 303.866.5700 | Fax 303.866.5563
County contact information
Many of CDHS's programs, benefits and services are administered by county human services departments. Use our clickable map to find county contact information.
Office contact information
- Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services
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General inquiries
Phone: 720.737.4909
Adult Protective Services
cdhs_aps_questions@state.co.us
Disability Determination Services
3190 S. Vaughn Way
Aurora CO, 80014-9833
Phone: 303.368.4100 | Fax: 303.752.5692
Regional CentersPhone: 303.866.3671
Veterans Community Living Centers
Phone: 303.866.6425
State Unit on Aging
Phone: 303.866.2800
- Office of Behavioral Health
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General inquiries
Phone: 303.866.7400
Send feedback to cdhs_obhfeedback@state.co.us.
- Office of Children, Youth and Families
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General inquiries
Phone: 303.866.4119
Division of Child Welfare
Phone: 303.866.5932
Domestic Violence Program
Phone: 303.866.3150
If you are in immediate danger, dial 911. Search for direct assistance locations with the Domestic Violence Assistance Search.
Division of Youth Services
Phone: 303.866.7956
- Office of Early Childhood
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General inquiries
Phone: 1.800.799.5876
Fax: 303.866.4453
Email: cdhs_oec_communications@state.co.usChild resources
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1.844.264.5437
Child care complaints: 303.866.5958
Child care resource and referral hotline: 1.877.338.2273
Early childhood mental health specialists: 303.866.4393
Early Intervention Colorado: 1.888.777.4041Child Care Licensing and Administration
Child care appeals: childcare_appeals@state.co.us
Child care complaints: 303.866.5958
Early childhood teacher certification: 303.866.4091
Large center director qualifications: 303.866.4088
Early childhood mental health specialists: 303.866.4393Background Investigations Unit (BIU)
Trails checks: Call 303.866.2266 or email cdhs_oec_backgroundinvestigation@state.co.us
Criminal Background Check (CBC): Call 303.866.5043 or email cdhs_oec_cbc_biu@state.co.us - Office of Economic Security
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General inquiries
Phone: 303.866.5368
Food and Energy Assistance
Phone: 800.536.5298
Fax: 303.866.5098
TDD: 303.866.6293Child Support Services
Use the County Child Support Unit Lookup to find your county's child support contact.
Employment and Benefits
Phone: 800.536.5298
Fax: 303.866.5098
Email: cdhs_emplbendiv@state.co.us
- Administrative Solutions
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General inquiries
Phone: 303.866.5890
Facility contact information
- Mental Health Institutes
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Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan
3520 West Oxford Ave.
Denver, CO 80236Phone: 303.866.7066 | Fax 303.866.7048
Admissions: 303.866.7031
Medical Records: 303.866.7040
Patient Representative: 303.866.7079
Email: sheridan.garcia@state.co.us
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
1600 W.24th St.
Pueblo, CO 81003Phone: 719.546.4000
Admissions: 719.546.4406
Medical Records: 719.546.4184
Patient Representative: 719.546.4034
Email: cdhs_cmhip.info@state.co.us
- Regional Centers
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Grand Junction Regional Center
Kodjo Akakpo, Director
270 W. John Powell Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Phone: 719.585.4001
E-mail: kodjo.akakpo@state.co.usPueblo Regional Center
Debbie Archuleta
270 W. John Powell Blvd.
Pueblo West, CO 81007
Phone: 719.585.4001
Email: deborah.archuleta@state.co.usWheat Ridge Regional Center
Dawn Jacobs, Director
10285 Ridge Rd.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303.463.2500
Email: dawn.jacobs@state.co.us - Veterans Community Living Centers
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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
1919 Quentin St.
Aurora, CO 80045Phone:720.857.6400
Fax:720.857.6500
E-mail:CDHS_veteranshome_fitzsimons@state.co.usBruce McCandless Veterans Community Living Center at Florence
903 Moore Dr.
Florence, CO 81226Phone: 800.283.2668 or 719.784.6331
Fax: 719.784.5335
E-mail: CDHS_veteranshome_fitzsimons@state.co.usVeterans Community Living Center at Homelake
3749 Sherman Ave.
Monte Vista, CO 81144P.O. Box 97
Homelake, CO 81135Phone: 888.838.2687 or 719.852.5118
Fax: 719.852.3881
E-mail: CDHS_csvc_homelake@state.co.usVeterans Community Living Center at Rifle
851 E. 5th St.
Rifle, CO 81650Phone: 800.828.4580 or 970.625.0842
Fax: 970.625.3706
E-mail: veteranshome.rifle@state.co.usSpanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center at Walsenburg
23500 U.S. Hwy. 160
Walsenburg, CO 81089Phone: 800.645.8387 or 719.738.5000
Fax: 719.738.5138
E-mail: csvnhadmissions@sprhc.org - Youth Services Centers
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Click here for Youth Services Client Management Offices and Administrative Support Offices.
Adams Youth Services Center
1933 E. Bridge
Brighton, CO 80601Phone: 303.659.4450 ext. 210 or 216
Aspire Youth Services Center
2901 Ford St.
Golden, CO 80401Phone: 303.273.2600
Gilliam Youth Services Center
2844 Downing St.
Denver, CO 80205303.291.8951
Golden Peak Youth Services Center
2901 Ford St.
Golden, CO 80401Phone: 303.273.2600
Grand Mesa Youth Services Center
360 28 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501970.245.2516
The Campus at Lookout Mountain
2901 Ford St.
Golden, CO 80401Phone: 303.273.2600
Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center
13500 E. Fremont Pl.
Englewood, CO 80112303.768.7529
Mount View Youth Services Center
7862 W. Mansfield Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80235303.987.4525
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
2200 O St.
Greeley, CO 80631970.304.6220
Pueblo Youth Services Center
1406 W. 17th St.
Pueblo, CO 81003719.546.4915 or 719.546.4940
Spring Creek Youth Services Center
3190 E. Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906719.390.2710
Summit Peak Youth Services Center
2901 Ford St.
Golden, CO 80401Phone: 303.273.2600
Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
1427 W. Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906719.385.3370
View a map of facility locations.
Complaints
The Colorado Department of Human Services' top priority is to meet the needs of those we serve. We work hard to provide our clients with excellent customer care, and your experience with our team matters. If you have a concern or complaint, we will do our best to assist you. We have a philosophy of attempting to resolve issues at the local level, so reaching out to your county first may result in resolving issues in a more timely manner. However, should you need additional assistance with a concern or complaint, CDHS's Client Services is happy to assist. You can submit a complaint by filling out one of the forms in the expandable sections below, by emailing cdhs_clientservices@state.co.us, or by calling 303.866.3275.
- General complaints
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General complaints include complaints in the following categories:
- Office of Behavioral Health
- Office of Children, Youth and Families
- Child Support Services
- Colorado Child Care Assistance Benefits (CCCAP)
- Domestic Violence Program
- Office of Early Childhood
- Foster Care
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Old Age Pension
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Colorado Works (TANF)
- Veterans Community Living Centers
- Website accessibility
If your complaint is in one of the areas listed above, please contact Client Services via one of the following methods:
Online: Fill out this form
Phone: 303.866.3275
E-mail: cdhs_clientservices@state.co.us
- Child welfare complaints
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If you are concerned about a child or youth's safety and well-being, please call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 844-CO-4-Kids. Call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat.
Child welfare complaints
Please contact your county human services department.
Further assistance
If you have contacted your county regarding your child welfare concern but need further assistance from the state, please fill out this form.
County child welfare complaints
A complaint about Colorado county child welfare practice or a 24-hour facility licensed by the Division of Child Welfare should be sent to CDHS. Fill out this form or contact Client Services:
- Online: Fill out this form
- Phone: 303.866.3275
- Email: cdhs_clientservices@state.co.us
Appeal a finding
To appeal a finding, please contact CAMDRS at 303.866.4546.
Office of Colorado’s Child Protection Ombudsman
The Office of Colorado’s Child Protection Ombudsman is required by the legislature to serve as an independent state agency that investigates complaints and grievances about child protection services, seek and recommend system improvements and serve as a resource.
Each county has a Citizens Review Panel that provides a forum for grievances concerning the conduct of county department personnel in performing their duties. Further information is available regarding the Citizen Review process at Conflict Resolution Process (C.R.S. 19-3-211).
Complaints involving the courts and the judicial systemComplaints involving the courts and the judicial system should be made to each respective office. Complaints involving the Guardian Ad Litem, Attorney Special Advocate or Child's Representative should be made to the Colorado Office of the Child's Representative. Complaints about Respondent Parent Attorneys should be made to the Colorado Office of Respondent Parent Counsel.
- To report fraud
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CDHS is committed to discovering and addressing fraud, waste and abuse. CDHS's jurisdiction encompasses inappropriate activity by internal employees, contractors and grant recipients, which may include counties as well as private businesses and non-profit entities. Click here to report fraud.
Media inquiries
Please direct media inquiries to:
Madlynn Ruble
Deputy Director of Communications
303.866.3411
madlynn.ruble@state.co.us
Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests
CDHS is committed to transparency and open government. CDHS complies in all respects with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and meets all of its constitutional and statutory duties to the people of Colorado in an orderly and expeditious manner. You can submit a CORA request by email or mail:
Colorado Department of Human Services
Attn: CORA manager
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
Click here to view the current CORA policy for CDHS.
Executive director speaking requests
To invite CDHS Executive Director Michelle Barnes to speak at your event, please fill out this form.