2013/14 ED I TI ON

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Eagle County School District Head Start, Colorado Pre -School Program & The Eagle River Youth Coalition

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PO BOX 4212, EAGLE, CO 81631

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03- 06 07- 8 8-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14 14 1 5 15-19 19 19-21 21-22 22-23 23-25 25 26 Basic Community Services Children + Youth Services Crisis: Information About Physical, Emotional, Sexual + Drug Abuse Job Information Education Financial Services Food + Clothing Needs Utilities Housing Legal + Immigration Services Medical Pharmacies Recreation + Transportation Senior Services Special Needs Support Groups Vision Services School Calendar

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Basic Community Services

Basic Community Services

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BASIC COMMUNITY SERVICES

Fire Department: Emergencies Dial 911

Gypsum Fire Department (970)524-7101 Avon Fire Department: (970)748-9665 or (970) 748-4735 Greater Eagle Fire Protection District (970)328-7244 Minturn Fire Department (970)827-5975 or call 911

Eagle County Information Center: Register online in order to receive immediate

contact during urgent or emergency situations through your email or cell phone.

P: (970)328-6464 W: www.ecalert.org

Online Resource Directory: W: www.eagleyouth.org Ambulance Services: Emergencies Dial 911 Law Enforcement Agencies: Emergencies Dial 911

Eagle Police Department (970)328-6351 Vail Fire Department (970)479-2250 Red Cliff Call 911 Edwards (Battalion Chief on duty) (970)926-2160

Clerk & Recorder: Assessors- (Look up properties and property taxes etc.) Motor
Avon: Eagle: P: (970) 328 -9670 P: (970)328-8723 or (970)328-8717 Hrs: 7:30am - 5:00pm Hrs: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Vehicle Registration, License Plates, Title Applications, Marriage Licenses, Handicap tags, Voter Registration and Bill of Sale (If you dont have a title on hand.)

Eagle County Sheriff Main Office: P: (970)328-8500

(Unincorporated Eagle County: Gypsum, Edwards, Eagle-Vail, Beaver Creek).

Avon Police Department: P: Public Safety Communications Center (Main Dispatch): P: Eagle Police Department: P: Central Dispatch: P:
(For non-emergency calls to the police, or to speak with an officer).

(970)748-4040 (970)479-2200 (970)328-6351 (970)479-2200 (970)328-8564 (970)827-4272 (970)479-2200 (970)824-6501 (970)328-7007

Eagle Chamber of Commerce: Eagle Chamber of Commerce

Jail Control Room in Eagle: P: Minturn Police Department: P: Vail Police Department: P: State Patrol Dispatch in Craig: P: Crime Stoppers: P:

P.O. Box 964, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-5220 F: (970)328-1120

provides business information, and is a resource for newcomers and tourists. It is a center of information about things to do, activities, local community events, different businesses, and phone books.

100 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-6464

Eagle Information Center: General community information.

Call to report information on any crimes or criminals anonymously and for monetary awards.

Road Conditions Report: P: (970)479-2226 Colorado Road and Weather Conditions Report:
For Eagle County and I-70 Corridor

101 Fawcett Road, Suite 240, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)476-1000 P: (970)477-4001 Hrs: Monday -Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Vail Valley Partnership, Chamber & Tourism Bureau:

P: 1(877)315-7623

W: www.cotrip.org

Eagle County Animal Services:

Assistance with animal control and animal shelter.

Poison Control: P:1(800) 222-1222 (English and Espaol) Town Agencies: For questions regarding the infrastructure of the
town or local government. Avon P: Gypsum P: Red Cliff P: Eagle P: Minturn P: Vail P: (970)748-4000 (970)524-7514 (970)827-5303 (970)328-6354 (970)827-5645 (970)479-2100
W: W: W: W: W: W:

1400 Fairgrounds Rd., Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-3647 H: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

Colorado Drivers License and ID Cards:

Glenwood Springs: Glenwood Springs Mall, 51027 Hwy 6 & 24, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: (970)945-8229 Hrs: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Frisco: Summit County CommonsBuilding, 037 Summit County Rd., #1005 Frisco, CO 80443 P: (970)668-5015 Hrs: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

www.avon.org www.townofgypsum.com www.townofredcliff.org www.townofeagle.org www.minturn.org www.vailgov.com

Eagle County Sheriffs Office/Victims Assistance: Provides on-scene support

to victims of crime through assistance and referral (24-hour service). Volunteer training program.

Travelers Aid: P: (970)479-2200

Assistance with lodging, food, gas or a bus ticket; Public Communications Center.

P: (970)328-8544 or (970)328-8542

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Eagle County Health and Human Services:

Medicaid Food Stamps TANF WIC Family Planning Prenatal Services Foster Care Immunizations Early Childhood Services including: - Early Head Start - Bright Beginnings - Nurse Family Partnership CCCAP (Child care expenses assistance) Child Support Enfocement Child and Adult Protective Services Utility Assistance (LEAP)

The Salvation Army: Provides emergency assistance including food,

322 East Beaver Creek Boulevard, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)748-0704 W: www.salvationarmyvail.org

rent, utilities, transportation, and basic emergency services. Coordination of annual Adopt a Family and Holiday Food Basket programs.

Vail Mountain Rescue: Off-road emergencies in Eagle County

P: (Emergencies) 911 P: (Business) (970)926-6770 W: www.vailmountainrescue.com

Avon: 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon CO, 81620 P: (970)328-9813 F: (855)848-8828 W: www.eaglecounty.us/hhs El Jebel: 0020 Eagle County Dr., Ste E, El Jebel, CO 81623 P: (970)328-9586 W: www.eaglecounty.us/hhs Eagle: 551 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-8840 F: (855)848-8828 W: www.eaglecounty.us/hhs

CASA: This organization recruits and trains volunteers to support court appointed
families and children involved in abuse and neglect cases.

330 Fiedler Ave. Suite 207, Dillon, CO 80435 P: (970)513-9390 W: www.coloradocasa.org

CHILDREN + YOUTH SERVICES -

American Red Cross/ Disaster Relief: Training for emergency response. First
Aid, CPR. Help for individuals and communities.

Family Services

712 Castle Dr., Eagle, CO 81631 P: 1(888)545-7800 or (970)328-3044

Eagle River Youth Coalition: ERYC Provides parent support and

37347 Highway 6, Unit 202, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-9250 W: www.eagleyouth.org
for low-income working families.

education through parenting courses, as well as substance abuse prevention.

Post Offices
Gypsum: (970)524-9686 Red Cliff: (970)827-4219 Minturn: (970)827-5266 Edwards: (970)926-3847

Wolcott: (970)926-5417 Avon: (970)949-4057 Burns: (970)653-4237 Eagle: (970)328-6828 McCoy: (970)653-4302 Vail: (970)476-1494 Bond: (970)653-4287

Health and Human Services: Assistance with childcare costs

P: (970)328-8888 F: (855)846-0751 (all locations) W: www.eaglecounty.us/EconomicServices/Child_Care_Assistance/
Eagle: 551 Broadway, Eagle, CO, 81631 P: (970)328-8840 El Jebel: 0020 Eagle County Dr., Ste. E, El Jebel, CO, 81623 P: (970)328-9586 Avon: 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. 107 , Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)328-9813

Second Wind Fund: Serves our community as a non-profit organization striving to

P: (970)401-1946 W: www.swferv.thesecondwindfund.org

reduce the incidence of teen suicide by creating a local network of counseling services for uninsured and underinsured youth at-risk.

Starting Hearts: Starting Hearts is a nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of

P: (970)331-3983 W: www.startinghearts.org

sudden cardiac arrest victims in Eagle County. Services include free lifesaving CPR & AED education and defibrillator access programs.

Women, Infant and Children Nutrition (WIC):

Provides nutrition counseling and vouchers for the purchase of nutritious foods. Espaol and English are spoken at all offices.

Avon: (970)328-9813 El Jebel: (970)328-9586 Eagle: (970)328-8840

Bright Future Foundation: Helps individuals and families affected by

domestic violence and abuse to lead safe, productive lives through prevention services, advocacy, crisis intervention and recovery services. CRISIS: Provides Intervention services for domestic violence and sexual assault. 24 hour service. Provides training program for volunteers. Executes Child/Youth Mentorship Program and Court Watch.

Child Support Enforcement: Helps people establish paternity

support payments from parents that arent paying.

P.O. Box 2558, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-7086 (24 Hr. Response) P: (970)949-7097 (Office) W: www.mybrightfuture.org

P: (970)328-8888 or 1(800)225-6136 W: www.childsupport.state.co.us W: www.eaglecounty.us/HHS/Economic_Services/

Buddy Mentors Program, Bright Future Foundation: See On Page 5

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Children + Youth Services Child Services

Children + Youth Services / Faith-Based Programs / Crisis

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CHILDREN + YOUTH SERVICES -

Colorado State University Extension 4-H Program:

Eagle River Youth Coalitions Youth Leaders Council:

The Youth Leaders Council provides leadership development, service learning and youth advocacy for teens from all local high schools to give youth a voice in the community.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills through participation in projects, events, and various activities.

P: (970) 328-8630 W: http://www.eaglecounty.us/CSU/

P: (970)949-9250

W: www.eagleyouth.org

Walking Mountains Science Center: Provides place-based education in natural

Eagle County School District Early Childhood Program: Head Start Program,
federally funded; and Colorado Preschool Program (CPP), State funded; provide a preschool experience and other services to families of children ages 3-5 year old who have qualifying risk factors. All Early Childhood Programs information and application in both English and Espaol can be found on website.

0850 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon, CO 81620 757 Third Street. Eagle, CO 81631 P.O. Box 4212, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-3942 F: (970)328-2997 W: www.eagleschools.net/index.aspx?page=158
CHILDREN + YOUTH SERVICES -

318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)827-9725 F: (970)827-9730 W: www.walkingmountains.org

and environmental science through science programs for Eagle County schools, summer science day camps and overnight camps, adult and family excursions that take place across Vail, Colorado and Eagle County, Colorado.

Avon Recreation Center: Offers programs and activities for school age children:
90 Lake Street, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)748-4032 W: www.avon.org/index.aspx?nid=162
FAITH-BASED YOUTH PROGRAMS

Art and tiny tots swim & gym classes, clubs, sports, before and after-school programs, school's out day camps, and Something Fun Summer Day camps for children 5-12.

Recreation & Mentorship

Boy Scouts: Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining
educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting, with programs for young men and women helps meet these six essential needs of the young people growing up in our society: Mentoring, lifelong learning, faith traditions, serving others, healthy living, building character.

Vail Valley Young Life & WyldLife: VVYL provides the opportunity for middle
school and high school students to build strong, lasting relationships with caring and supporting adults in the community. As staff & volunteer leaders we walk alongside our young friends as we introduce them to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. There are a variety of ways in which we connect with kids; club, camp, campaigners. Our weekly programs take place up and down valley.

P: (970)471-0871 W: https://beascout.scouting.org/

SOS Outreach: SOS Outreach combines life skills, character development,

37347 Highway 6, Unit 200 Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)926-9292 W: www.sosoutreach.org

mentorship and recreation for underserved youth. Recreation opportunities include skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, camping, and mountain biking.

P: (970)-306-6928

W: www.vailvalley.younglife.org

Trinity Church Youth Group: 4th and 5th Grades (JOLT) meet once a month; 6th90 Lariat Loop, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)926-1759 or (970)343-2047 W: www.trinityvail.com
8th Grades (Pathfinders) meet on Wednesdays at 6:00pm; 9th-12th Grades (Ponder) meet on Wednesdays at 7:30pm.

Vail Valley Foundations Youth Foundation: Offers early childhood education,

afterschool, summer, mentoring, and scholarship programs for students ranging from preschool through college.

30 Benchmark Rd, Suite #106, Avon, CO 81620 P: Direct (970) 748-5996 P: Main (970)777-2015 W: www.vvf.org
camps, and early childhood programs.

Mountain Jews: Jewish youth group for teenagers that does occasional community
service projects as part of their mission, including raising funds for non-profits, participating in food drives, etc.

Vail Recreation District: Provides before and after school programs, summer
S. Frontage Rd. East, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)479-2290 W: www.vailrec.com

Bnai Vail Congregation, 19 Vail Rd., Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)-477-2992 W: www.bnaivail.org

Western Eagle County Metro Recreation District (WECMRD): See On Page 21

CRISIS : Information about Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Drug Abuse

Summer Sport Camps. Soccer, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse & much more.

Bright Future Foundation: Crisis 24 hour response: See On Page 5

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Crisis

Crisis / Job Information

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National Suicide Prevention lifeline:

P: 1(800)273-8255 W: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Mind Springs Health: Mental health services; therapy, evaluation, emergency/

crisis, Employee Assistance Program, DUI evaluation/ treatment, outpatient drug/ alcohol treatment, marriage counseling. Crisis line: 1(888)207- 4004 W: www.MindSpringsHealth.org
Eagle: 137 Howard Street, Eagle, CO 81631 Vail: 95 E. Lionshead Circle,Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)328-6969 P: (970)476-0930

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

Assistance with intimate partner violence.Can call 24/7. Confidential.

P: 1(800)799-7233 (SAFE) W: www.thehotline.org

The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline:

P: 1(866)331-9474 W: www.loveisrespect.org Hrs: 4pm - 2am

National Center for Mental Health Services:

For mental health counseling and national and local resources.

Child Abuse Reporting: Call this number for concerns about child abuse
and neglect and youth in conflict. Reports may be made anonymously.

P: Vail - 1(800)789-2647 W: www.mentalhealth.org

P: (970)328-7720 (Ask for Child Protection.)

Mental Health Counseling, Terri Allender M.A., L.P.C.: Childrens therapy.

Behavior problems, grief loss and trauma, family therapy, adult issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting support and sexual abuse.

SpeakUpReachOut: Suicide Prevention Coalition of the Eagle Valley: This

organization is committed to preventing suicide in Eagle County by providing suicide prevention education and training programs, awareness programs, intervention and postvention resources and improving access to care.

P: (970)390-5708

Samaritan Center: The Samaritan Counseling Center provides emotional healing,

90 Lariat Loop, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)926-8558
guidance and support through professional, spiritually-integrated counseling and education.

P: (970)748-4410

W: www.speakupreachout.org W: www.childwelfare.gov

Child Help: National Child Abuse Hotline: Report child abuse or neglect.
P: 1(800)422-4453

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline:

Call if your child is missing or has been a victim of child pornography.

Eagle County Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services: The child

P: 1(800)843-5678

W: www.missingkids.com

RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline):

Assistance to victims of sexual abuse and incest. (English and Espaol)

P: 1(800)656-4673 W: www.rainn.org

719 A Bull Run, Eagle, Colorado 81631 PO Box 660, Eagle, Colorado 81631 P: Child and Adult Abuse/ Neglect Reporting Hotline: (970)328-7720 W: http://www.eaglecounty.us/ChildFamilyAdult/
JOB INFORMATION

welfare program investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and provides protective services to children and youth who are at-risk, or are victims of child abuse or neglect. Using family engagement processes, the program provides services and support for children, youth and families in the child welfare system. Adult Protection Services investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of at-risk adults aged 18 years and older and provides services and support to support safety and well being.

Runaway Hotline: Offers support and expertise for run-away

and homeless individuals and their families.

P: 1(800)786-2929 W: www.1800runaway.org

Colorado Workforce Center: Job Counseling Service; Dept. of Labor,

P: Edwards - (970)926-4440 W: www.yourworkforcecenter.com P: Frisco - 1(800)585-1729 or 1(888)390-7936

Drug/Alcohol Abuse & Treatment: Drug Abuse Information

P: 1(877)SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) W: www.samhsa.gov

unemployment Insurance, Workmans Compensation, Labor Market and Info on Labor Standards.

National Center for Substance Abuse Prevention: Drug Abuse Hotline.

P: 1(800)662-HELP

Colorado Department of Labor Certification/ Guest Worker Program:

Center for Disease Control: HIV/ AIDS/ Sexually Transmitted Disease information
P: General Information line: 1(800)232-4636 W: www.cdc.gov

Employers requesting certification for guest workers must demonstrate that they have attempted to recruit US workers through advertising with an employment service or onestop system and by other means. This must be accomplished prior to the importation of the guest worker to determine that the employment of guest workers would not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of US workers similarly employed.

P: (303)318-8831

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Job Information / Education

Education

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SOS Staffing: Offers general employment (full or part-time, temporary or permanent

positions), including office, housekeeping, hospitality, and construction jobs.

Colorado State University Extension/ Eagle County: Offers non-credit outreach

programs and research-based information to individuals and groups. 4-H, youth development activities, consumer and family education, horticulture and agriculture information and programs, babysitting classes, nutrition, preschool classes, etc.

800 Airport Rd., Ste.11, Rifle, CO, 81650 P: (970)625-2600 F: (970)625.5003 W: www.sosstaffing.com

Eagle Valley Temps: Helps to find temporary and permanent positions.

P: (970)748-1000 W: www.eaglevalleytemps.com

They have a variety of positions including construction, clerical positions and more.

441 Broadway Street, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-8630 W: www.eaglecounty.us/csu

Mountain Temp Services: Helps to find temporary and permanent positions in

construction, offices, housekeeping, hospitality, landscaping and more.

Colorado Mountain College: Adult and community education including UPWARD

P: (970)963-8335

W: www.mountaintemp.com

US-CIS (Immigration): Assist non U.S. citizens to obtain naturalization, visas for
emergency travel and visitations, citizenship, and residency. (English and Espaol)

150 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)569-2900 W: www.coloradomtn.edu P: (970) 569-3327

BOUND Program, GED, ESL, parenting, computer, recreation, business, transfer degrees, occupational degrees and certificates and ad vocational classes. College prep brush up, pre college classes.

P: 1(800)375-5283 W: www.uscis.gov
EDUCATION

Stone Creek Charter School: Independent, public K-8 charter school

W: www.stonecreekschool.org

Eagle County School District RE-50J:

P.O. Box 740, Eagle, CO 81632 P: (970)328-1024 W: www.eagleschools.net

Administration/ District Office (970)328-6321 Bus Facilities (970)328-2743 Avon Elementary School (970)328-2950 Avon Preschool (970)328-2494 Battle Mountain High School (970)328-2930 Berry Creek Middle School (970)328-2960 Brush Creek Elementary School (970)328-8930 Brush Creek Preschool (970)328-3908 Eagle County Charter Academy (970)926-0656 World Academy (970)328-9070 Eagle Valley Elementary School (970)328-6981 Eagle Valley Middle School (970)328-6224 Eagle Valley High School (970)328-8960 Edwards Elementary School (970)328-2970 Gypsum Elementary School (970)328-8940 Gypsum Preschool (970)328-9251 Gypsum Creek Middle School (970)328-8980 Homestake Peak School (970)328-2940 June Creek Elementary (970)328-2980 June Creek Preschool (970)569-5248 New America High School (970)328-8990

The Vail Academy: Classical Christian Education serving grades Pre-K through 8.
150 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)845-0783 W: www.thevailacademy.org

The Literacy Project: Adult literacy education including reading, writing, math;
P: (970)949-5026 W: www.literacyprojecteaglecounty.org

Literacy and ESL tutoring program for middle school age youth. Volunteer training program.

Mountain BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services): Specialized

support services for Eagle County School District, educational support, physical therapy, vision and hearing consultation, psychological counseling, special education.

P: 1(800)327-9340 W: http://mtnboces.schoolfusion.us P: (970)926-8980 P: (970)926-3015 P: (970)476-3850 W: www.stclarecatholicschool.com

St. Clare of Assisi School: A Catholic School serving grades K-8. Vail Christian High School: Christian High School serving youth grades 9-12.
W: http://vailchristianschool.org W: www.vms.edu

Vail Mountain School: Private school in East Vail serving children grades K-12.
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Red Hill Elementary School

(970)328-8970 Red Sandstone Elementary School (970)328-2910 Red Sandstone Preschool (970)328-3845 Red Canyon High School (970)328-2852 Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy (970)328-2830 World Academy (970)328-9070

Colorado State University Extension: Interactive activities regarding making

decisions about money, making and managing a spending plan, and saving for emergencies and future goals. See on page 12

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Finacial Services / Food + Clothing Needs

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Money Management International Consumer Credit Counseling Services: Avoid

bankruptcy, package your debts, learn money management, become debt free, stop creditor calls, pre-qualify for a mortgage.

United Methodist Church of Eagle Valley:

Free Community Dinners on Mondays 6:00pm.

P: 1(800)224-9885

138 Howard Street, Eagle, CO 81632 P: (970)328-6598 W: www.valleyumc.com

UTILITIES

Eagle County Health & Human Services: See On Page 5

Medicaid Child Care Assistance Program TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Food Stamps

LEAP: If eligible, this program helps pay a portion of heating expense for the winter
season. Program runs from Nov. 1st to April 30th each year.

P: 1(866)432-8435

Eagle County Housing and Development Department: Home-buying assistance,

down payment programs, affordable and deed restricted housing, home buying classes, mortgage counseling.

Weatherization Program with Northwest Council of Governments: Help

with weathering your home.

P: (970)328-8770

W: www.eaglecounty.us/housing

P: 1(800)332-3669

W: www.rechargecolorado.com

Eagle Valley Family Assistance Fund: This fund provides supervised

P: (970)524-1365 P: (970)384-8740

Energy - Conservation Hotline: A Program of the Governors

Office of Energy Management and Conservation.

no-interest loans with payment periods of up to 5 years and financial counseling to working families unable to get needed financial support from traditional sources.

138 Howard Street, Eagle, CO 81631 P: 1(800)632-6662 or (303)894-2383

HOUSING

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: Tax preparation and advice.

W: www.vita-volunteers.org
FOOD + CLOTHING NEEDS

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless:

Assistance to anyone without a home.

Salvation Army Food Resource Center: See On Page 6 Edwards Interfaith Chapel Dinner: Free community dinner on Thursdays at 6pm.
32138 US Hwy 6, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)569-3284W: http://edwardsinterfaithchapel.org/

P: (303)293-2217

W: www.coloradocoalition.org

Eagle County Housing and Development Department:

P: (970)328-8770 W: www.eaglecounty.us/housing

Assistance with home buying, down-payments and loans, mortgage counseling, deed restriction management.

Food Rescue Express: Provides free food for local children in

Need to sustain them through each weekend.

P: (970)926-6183 W: www.foodrescueexpress.org

Habitat for Humanity: Offers low-income families the opportunity

to own their own homes through no-interests loan & volunteerism.

Thrifty Shoppes: Donation-based thrifty stores. Clothing, accessories, furniture

and household goods. Tax deduction receipts available for donations.
Edwards - 34520 Hwy 6, #C2, Edwards CO 81632 Eagle - 1160 Chambers Ave., Eagle, CO 81631

P: (970)748-6718

W: www.habitatcolorado.org/

P: Furniture Pick Up-(970)926-7134 W: www.vailvalleycares.com

P: (970)926-7134 P: (970)328-1444

Habitat Home Outlet Store:

751 Chambers Avenue Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-1119 W: www.habitatvailvalley.org/restore

Eagle River Presbyterian Church:

Free Community Dinners on Wednesdays 6:00pm.

Section 8 Housing (HUD): Low-rent housing.

P: (970)625-3589

455 Nottingham Ranch Road, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)748-0040 W: www.erpc.org

W: http://housing-voucher.com/state/CO

US Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Discrimination Hotline:

P: 1(800)669-9777 or (202)708-1112 W: www.hud.gov

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Legal Services / Medical

Medical

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LEGAL SERVICES

Colorado PEAK: PEAK is an online service for Coloradans to screen

W: www.colorado.gov/PEAK

themselves and apply for medical, food, and cash assistance programs.

Northwest Colorado Legal Services: Free 15 minute consulting for low income
persons with volunteer attorneys on legal questions regarding issues with family and children, housing issues, bankruptcy, consumer issues and more (NO consultation for traffic or criminal matters).

Colorado Child Health Plan plus (CHP+): Physician and outpatient care plan for uninsured children from low-income families not receiving Medicaid.
P: 1(800)359-1991 W: www.coaccess.com/our-chp-plan

P: 1(800)521-6968 W: www.coloradolegalservices.org/Program/527/index.cfm

Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Services:

39169 US Highway 6, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-0405

Eagle County Public Health / Eagle County Health & Human Services:
Adult and Child immunizations, WIC nutrition Program,Prenatal education, Family planning, STD screening, Medical referrals.

Translation Services, Victim Assistance, Latino Advocacy Services, Counseling Services, Community Organizing Services.

See On Page 5

Child Find: Free developmental, vision & hearing testing for children 6 months- 6 years.
0850 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)328-3750 W: www.eagleschools.net/index.aspx?page=931
(970)328-6373 (970)827-5645 (970)748-4001 (970)479-2129

Courts:

Eagle County Combined Courts: P: Minturn Municipal Courts: P: Avon Municipal Courts: P: Vail Municipal Courts: P:

District Attorneys Office: Criminal Cases.

P: (970)328-6947

Colorado Mountain Medical: Team of primary care physicians, specialists and other practitioners offer total family care emphasizing wellness and preventive medicine, as well as treatment of illness or injury. Vail: 181 W. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-7600 Eagle: 377 Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)928 -1650 Edwards: 322 Beard Creek Road, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)926-6340 Doctors On Call & Doctors Plus: General practice medicine. Doctors Plus
nonprofit will coordinate health services around the valley.

Clerk and Recorder: See On Page 4 Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Assists non U. S.
P: (800)375-5283 W: www.immigrationdirect.com/ www.uscis.gov
citizens to obtain naturalization, visas for emergency travel and visitations, citizenship, and residency.

142 Beaver Creek Place, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-5434 W: http://doctorsoncallonline.com

Eagle Care Medical Clinic: Provide high quality, affordable healthcare to

uninsured or underinsured patients who live in Eagle County.

Sheriffs Office/Victims Assistance: Provides on-scene support to victims

P: (970)328-8544 or (970)328-8542

of crime through assistance and referral. 24-hour service. Volunteer training program.

Edwards Pavilion: 320 Beard Creek Rd., Edwards CO 81632 P: (970)569-7520 W: www.vvmc.com/careclinic

Vail Valley Charitable Fund: A Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit organization,

National Immigration Law Center: For policy issues.

P: L.A. Office-(213)639-3900 P: General calls and materials. Washington D.C. - (202)216-0261 W: www.nilc.org
* For names and telephone numbers of local lawyers, see Attorneys in the phone books yellow pages.
MEDICAL

PO Box 2307, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970) 524-1480 W: www.vvcf.org

the Vail Valley Charitable Fund assists Eagle County residents who are burdened financially due to a medical crisis. Through direct grants and assistance with local fundraising efforts, the VVCF has helped more than 1,200 individuals and families by distributing more than $6 million since it was founded in 1996.

Eagle County Smiles: Eagle County Smiles is a program of the Vail Valley

Affordable Care Act: Important information of the new health law benefits. Interactive
website, that allows people to find out which private insurance plans, public programs and community services are available to you.

W: www.HealthCare.gov

PO Box 2307, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970) 524-1480 W: www.vvcf.org

Charitable Fund that offers low cost dental care to local children without access to these services. The program's goal is to help any child who needs it, whether it's a simple teeth-cleaning or something more serious.

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Medical

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Early Periodic Screening/Diagnostic Testing (EPSDT): In-depth health

Edwards Pavilion: 320 Beard Creek Rd., Edwards CO 81632 P: (970)328-8888

Beaver Creek Medical Center:

screening to detect and treat dental, vision, hearing and other medical problems.

Open during the ski season, seven days/week, 8am - 5:30pm, including holidays.

1280 Village Road in Beaver Creek, CO 81620 P: (970)949-0800 W: www.vvmc.com/urgent 410 McGregor Drive, Gypsum, CO 81637 P: (970)777-2800 W: www.vvmc.com/urgent

Home Care and Hospice of the Valley: Home care team that includes skilled
PO Box 1474, Edwards CO 81632 P: (970) 569-7455

nursing, CNAs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers and dieticians; offers End of Life Care and Custodial Care.

Gypsum Care: Open seven days/week, 11AM - 8:00 PM, Monday through Sunday.

Howard Head Sports Medicine: Nine locations throughout Eagle and Summit
P: (970) 476-1225 W: www.howardhead.com

Vail Valley Pediatric Dental Specialties:

County, the therapists at Howard Head will get people back to doing what they love.

39729 US Highway 6 & 24, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)949-7023

Shaw Regional Cancer Center: Shaw Regional Cancer Center provides highquality, compassionate cancer care. With an innovative, holistic approach, cancer patients are empowered to become cancer survivors.

Planned Parenthood: Provides clinical services, comprehensive, accurate health

information, and works to ensure universal access to quality, affordable health care. Family planning services, pap smear, pregnancy tests, birth control, HIV testing/ counseling, STD clinics for men, urinary tract infection services.

322 Beard Creek Road, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)569-7429 W: www.shawcancercenter.com

50923 Highway 6, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: (970)945-8631 W: www.plannedparenthood.org

Pediatric Dental Group of Colorado:

360 Peak One Dr., Frisco, CO, 80443

The Red Ribbon Project of Eagle County: HIV/AIDS awareness, education,

P.O. Box 6058, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)827-5900 W: www.redribbonproject.org

prevention and support for Eagle County. Includes 6 free HIV testing dates per year.

P: 1(888)989-5437 P: Frisco - (970)668-8668 W: www.pediatricdentalgroupco.com

All Kids Dental PC: Provides the highest quality pediatric dental care for infants, children and teens.

Valley View Hospital: Provides high-quality health care to the residents of

1906 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: (970)945-6535 W: www.vvh.org

Colorados Garfield, Eagle and Pitkin counties. Home health, caregivers support group, community education, and hospice care.

2624 Grand Ave, Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: Toll Free:1(888)989-5437 P: Glenwood Springs - (970)928-9500

Comfort Dental: Private insurances and Medicaid. Payment plans available.

P: 1(877)330-7676 W: www.comfortdental.com
Glenwood Springs: 1512 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601 Silverthorne: 354 Blue River Pkwy, CO, 80498 P: (970)947-1273 P: (970)262-2273

Vail Valley Medical Center: Offers patients access to physicians, whether family
doctor or a specialist. Full-Service hospital, home health, community education, emergency, indigent and hospice care.

181 W. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-2451 W: www.vvmc.com

Apex Dental: Complimentary Consultation to discuss personal dental needs.

Most Dental Insurance Plans accepted.

Avon Urgent Care: Open seven days/week, 8 AM-8 PM, 365 days/year,
including holidays, no appointments are necessary.

2077 North Frontage Rd., W #101 Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-4898 W: www.apexdentalvail.com

230 Chapel Place, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-6100 P: (970)328-6710

Image Dental: Works with young children and is accepting Medicaid.

Edwards Corner Bldg. Suite 216, Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)926-5437 or (970)688-4537

Eagle Valley Medical Center: 377 Sylvan Lake Road, Eagle, CO 81631

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Medical / Pharmacies / Recreations + Transportation

Recreations + Transportation

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Vail Valley Home Health Care: Associated with Vail Valley Medical Center.
P: (970)569-7455 P: Glenwood Springs - (970)945-6535 181 W. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-2451 W: www.vvmc.com

ECO Transit and Trails (Bus):

Vail Valley Medical Center: Child birth classes, baby care and natural childbirth.

3289 Cooley Mesa Road Gypsum, CO 81637 P: (970)328-3520 W: www.eaglecounty.us/Transit

Town of Avon/Beaver Creek Transportation: Avon Station is a transit hub

P: (970)748-4120 W: www.avon.org/index.aspx?NID=134

Doctors Plus Kids Care Clinic at Avon Elementary: The Kids Care Clinic is a
850 W Beaver Creek Blvd, PO Box 8431, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)328-2905
PHARMACIES

where you may find connecting bus service via ECO Transit to Vail, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Dotsero and Leadville.

school based health center located at Avon Elementary providing affordable healthcare to Eagle County School students to improve access to care where children need it most.

Town of Vail Transportation: Selected buses. Call 24 hours in advance in order to schedule paratransist services. Parking available.
P: 1(866)650-9020 P: (970)479-2174 P: (970)479-2178 W: www.vailgov.com

City Market: www.citymarket.com/pharmacy

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival: Enriching peoples lives through the power
P: (970)949-5437 P: (970)328-1311 P: (970)476-1621

Avon: 0072 Beaver Creek Pl., Avon, CO 81620 Eagle: Market Street, Eagle, CO 81631 Vail: 2109 N. Frontage Road, West Vail, CO 81657

of music: producing the finest performances by the greatest artist, fostering music education and promoting a life-long appreciation of the arts.

2271 N Frontage Road W. Suite C, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)827-5700 P: www.vailmusicfestival.org

Eagle Pharmacy: 301 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631

P: (970)328-6875 W: https://stores.healthmart.com/eaglepharmacy P: (970)949-6544 W: www.walmart.com

Colorado Ski Museum:

231 South Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-1876 W: www.skimuseum.net

Wal-Mart Pharmacy: 171 Yoder Ave., Avon, CO 81620 Costco Pharmacy: Cooley Mesa Rd., Gypsum, CO 81637

Dobson Ice Arena:

Public skating, private instruction, youth skating, show time skating, adult leagues.

P: (970)328-7610 W: www.costco.com/Service/FeaturePage aspx?ProductNo=11486072

700 South Frontage Road East Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)479-2279 P: www.vailrec.com/icearena.cfm

Girl Scouts of Colorado: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and
580 24 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81507 P: 1(855)726-4726 P: (970)242-4461 W: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/contact-us-western-slope

Columbine Market: Crest Wood Drive, Gypsum, CO 81637

P: (970)524-1125 W: www.columbinemarket.com

character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Colorado makes it easy, meaningful and fun for girls and volunteers to grow as leaders.

Edwards Medical Center Pharmacy: Safe Drug Disposal Program.

322 Beard Creek Road, Shaw Regional Center, Edwards CO 81632 P: (970)569-7676 W: www.vvmc.com/pharmacy

Vail Public Library:

Eagle Valley Pharmacy: Safe Drug Disposal Program, Drug Compounding, and
Hormone Replacement Therapy.

292 West Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)479-2184 W: www.vaillibrary.com

181 W. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)479-7253 W: www.vvmc.com/pharmacy

RECREATION + TRANSPORTATION

Eagle Valley Library District: All have childrens story times and summer
reading programs.

600 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-8800 W: www.evld.org

Eagle County Airport:

9 Eldon Wilson Road, Gypsum, CO 81637 P: (970)328-2680 W: www.eaglecounty.us/airport

Avon Public Library: 200 Benchmark Rd., Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-6797 Eagle Public Library: 600 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-8800 Gypsum Public Library: 47 Lundgren Blvd., Gypsum, CO 81637 P: (970)524-5080

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Recreations + Transportation / Senior Services

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Western Eagle County Metro Recreation District (WECMRD):

Edwards Field House at Edwards: 450 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, CO 81632 Eagle Pool & Ice Rink: 1700 Bull Pasture Rd., Eagle, CO 81631 Gypsum Recreation Center: 52 Lundgren Blvd., Gypsum, CO 81637 W: www.townofgypsum.com/index.aspx?NID=288

Summer Sport Camps, soccer, skateboarding, volleyball, basketball, baseball, football, lacrosse and much more.
P: (970)766-5555 P: (970)328-5277 P: (970)777-8888

El Jebel Community Center:

0020 Eagle County Dr., Ste E., El Jebel, CO 81623 P: (970)379 - 0020

Home-delivered Meals: Two home-delivered meals are prepared and

delivered each week to homebound adults over the age of 60 and disabled adults over the age of 18 to all Eagle County locations. Suggested donation is $2.50. Spouses and care providers of homebound persons are also eligible to receive a meal at the suggested donation.

P: (970)328-8896

Vail Recreation District/Youth Services: Camp Vail, Teen Center, before See On Page 8

and after school child care, art/outdoor/trips and activities, scholarships for youth activities, outreach to preteens and teens.

Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center:

1951 S. Highway 24, Minturn, CO 8 1645 P: (970)328-2812 or (970)328-8831

Avon Recreation Center: Swimming, ice skating (in season), organized sports,
90 Lake Street, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)748-4060 W: www.avon.org/index.aspx?nid=162

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.): Volunteer opportunities

P.O. Box 660, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-8896 or (970)328-2610 W: www.coseniorcorps.org/rsvp/rural-resort
SPECIAL NEEDS

tennis, racquetball, before and after school child care, summer childcare programs.

include not only literacy, nutrition, emergency preparedness, and other impact areas, but also quite interesting environmental, arts, cultural, and animal interests.

Vail Resorts: Provides programs to individuals with disabilities.

Discounted passes available. Horseback riding programs, nature hikes, fishing, as well as work programs.

P: (970)845-2500 W: www.vailresorts.com or www.snow.com

SENIOR SERVICES

Colorado Assistive Technology Partners: For persons with cognitive, sensory,

and/or physical disabilities to reach their highest potential at home, school, work and play through the addition of appropriate assistive technologies to their lives. The CO Assistive Technology Network supports Coloradoans in learning about and acquiring these devices or tools to assist them in maintaining or increasing their functional capabilities, independence, and safety at home, work, or in their community.

Eagle County Healthy Aging: Senior programming and lunch every Wed/Fri at
Maloit Park in Minturn and every Tues/Thurs at Golden Eagle Retirement in Eagle.

P: (970)328-2610 W: www.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Aging/Senior_Meals/

W: www.assistivetechnologypartners.org

Golden Eagle Senior Center:

715 Broadway, Eagle CO, 81631 P: (970)328-8896

Can Do Multiple Sclerosis: A national nonprofit organization based in Edwards,

Colorado, Can Do MS is an innovative provider of lifestyle empowerment programs that empower people with MS and their support partners to transform and improve their quality of life. 27 Main Street Suite 303, Edwards, CO 81632

Eagle County Adult Protection: For concerns regarding financial exploitation and
elder abuse or abuse of the disabled.

P: (970)328-7720 or (970)429-2040 (El Jebel) W: www.eaglecounty.us/ChildFamilyAdult/

P: (970)-926-1290

W: www.mscando.org

Eagle County Senior Transportation: Van and bus ride service for residents

Eagle Lions Club: Hearing aids, hearing/ seeing-eye dogs, and eyeglasses.
P.O. Box 766, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-6645
children 6 months - 6 years.

over the age of 60 to and from nutrition sites, medical appointments and for general errands. The suggested donation is $1 per ride.

P: Eagle - (970)328-8896 P: Roaring Fork Valley - (970)704-2771 W: www.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Aging/Senior_Transportation

Child Find: Free developmental, vision & hearing testing for See Page 16

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Special Needs / Support Groups

Support Groups

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Library of Congress for the Blind: Free library program of braille

P: (202)707-5100 W: www.loc.gov/nls

Valley View Hospital:

and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States.

1906 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: (970)945-6535 W: www.vvh.org/pages/p-integrated-ther-support-groups-4.php

Caregiver Support Group: P: (970)618-3043 Chat Time for Breastfeeding Mothers: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to Noon in the Family Birthplace Family Room. A Spanish interpreter will be available at the meetings. Coffee, Walk & Talk: Improve your cancer free survival. P: (970)384-7582 Coming Together: Support for parents who lost a child through death. P: (970)618-4520 or (970)319-5794 Grief & Loss Support: P: (970)618-3043 or (970)384-7582 Prostate Cancer Support: P: (970)945-8121

Mountain Valley Developmental Services: Work with developmentally disabled.

Residential and vocational services for adults. Speech, physical, cognitive therapy for infants enrolled in early intervention services. Financial assistance for respite care and special needs.

700 Mt. Sopris Dr., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 P: (970)945-2306 or 1(800)626-6450 W: www.mtnvalley.org/Home.asp

PEAK Parent Center: Information for families with children with special needs &
P: 1(800)284-0251 W: www.peakparent.org
SUPPORT GROUPS

disabilities. Newsletter and events calendar available. Conferences and parent classes.

Alcoholics Anonymous:
Vail Interfaith Chapel: 112 Riverside Ct #D, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-0572 Eagle: 426 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-3240

Women Incested Needing Group Support (WINGS): A program that

provides services to adults that have experienced sexual abuse as a child. Provides education, Presentations for schools.

W: www.aa.org

8725 W. 14th Ave., Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80215 P: 1(800)373-8671

Eagle Cancer Support Group: Meetings are the first and third
Mondays at 6:30pm at the Eagle Methodist Church.

P: (970)328-6598

Vail Valley Medical Center:

Child birth classes, baby care and natural childbirth.

Eagle County Caregiver/Memory Loss Support Group: Meets 2nd Monday

P: (970)328-8831

of each month 4:30PM - 6:00PM at Eagle River Presbyterian Church, 455 Nottingham Ranch Rd. Avon, CO

181 W. Meadow Drive, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)476-2451 W: www.vvmc.com

Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault: The Colorado Coalition Against
Sexual Assault (CCASA) is a membership organization promoting safety, justice, and healing for survivors while working toward the elimination of sexual violence.

Parkinson's Support Group: Meets 4:00pm-5:00pm, the fourth Thursday

of each month and Trinity Church, 90 Lariat Loop Edwards, CO 81632

P: (970)328-8896 W: www.parkinsonsrockies.org

Heartbeat Support Group: Support group for survivors of suicide.

The meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Eagle Fire Station.

P: 1(877)37- CCASA toll free or (303)839-9999 W: www.ccasa.org

P: (970)524-1292 W: www.suicidepreventioncolorado.org

Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence The Bright Foundation: See on Page 5 Eagle County Cancer Support at Shaw Cancer Center:
322 Beard Creek Rd., Edwards, CO 81632 P: (970)569-7606 W: www.shawcancercenter.com

AIDS/HIV+ Support Group: P: (970)827-5900 P: 1(800)CDC-INFO

W: www.cdc.gov/hiv/links

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Support Groups / Vision Needs

Vail Breast Cancer Awareness: The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group strives
501 N Frontage Rd W #26, Vail, CO 81657 P: (970)479-8595 W: www.vailbreastcancerawareness.org
VISION NEEDS

to ease the financial and emotional burdens endured by those women in Eagle County who are battling breast cancer.

2013/2014 Eagle Eagle County School District 2013/2014 County School District Calendar Student / Parent Calendar

Eagle Valley Vision (Anne Pence OD) in Eagle:

313 Chambers Ave # C, Eagle, CO 81631 P: (970)328-3937

Will serve young children and accepts the Rotary Child Health Voucher.

Eye Pieces: Serve young children and accepts the Rotary Child Health Voucher.
56 Edwards Village Blvd. # D1, Edwards, CO 81632 P: Vail-(970)476-1947 and (970)476- 5775 P: Edwards - (970)926-1756

Costco Vision Center: 170 Cooley Mesa Rd., Gypsum, CO 81637 P: (970)328-7601 W: www.costco.com Wal-Mart Vision Center and Dr. Barry: Dr. Barry will serve
young children and will accept the Rotary Child Health Voucher.

171 Yoder Avenue, Avon, CO 81620 P: (970)949-9436 W: www.walmart.com/cp/Walmart-Vision-Centers/1078944

Childrens Eye Physicians:

4875 Ward Road Suite #600, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 P: (303)456-9456 W: http://cepcolorado.com

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WECMRD, is a proud supporter and partner of the Eagle River Youth Coalition

WECMRD, helping kids grow healthy in western Eagle County.

Gypsum Recreation Center | Eagle Pool and Ice Rink | WECMRD Field House - Edwards Aquatics Sports Camps Classes Ice Skating Kids Events Fitness

www.wecmrd.org

970 . 777. 8888