Grand Junction Non-Profit Organizations
This is the beginning of our Tribute List to local non-profits. We are thankful for the valuable work they do to improve and protect our community!
Below you can find a listing of local non-profits with their websites and social network links.
Want to get on the list? If you are with a local non-profit you can share your information by filling out our Grand Junction Non-profit Social Network form.
Ariel Clinical Services
Carrie Over
2938 North Ave., Ste G, Grand Junction
970-245-1616
Mission
To provide safe, nurturing and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.
Center for Independence
Linda Taylor
740 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction
970-241-0315
Mission
The Center for Independence works to promote community solutions and to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently.
Colorado West Regional Mental Health, Inc
Audra Stock
436 S 7th Street, Grand Junction
970-945-2241
Mission
"Creating access to quality mental health and substance abuse services to enhance recovery and resilience in our communities."
Comments
We envision health and wellness in our communities. Colorado West serves the ten northwestern Colorado Counties of: Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit.
Our services:
- Outpatient mental health counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
- Consultation and education
- Partial hospitalization
- 24 hour emergency services
- Involuntary hospitalization
- Short and long term residential facilities
- School based programs
- Intensive family intervention
- Employee assistance programs (EAPs)
Family Health West
Angelina Salazar
228 N Cherry St, PO Box 130 Fruita
970-858-9871
Mission
As a community-based nonprofit organization, Family Health West is committed to providing a Continuum of Care enhancing our community's quality of life through professional health care and related services.
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
Sr. Karen Bland
245 1st Street, Grand Junction
970-241-3658
245 S. 1st Street
Mission
To proclaim the dignity and worth of each person and to respond to human needs while showing the compassion of Christ.
Marillac Clinic
Kristy Schmidt
2333 North 6th Street Grand Junction
707 Elberta Ave. Palisade
970-298-1782
Mission
We will, in the spirit of the Sisters of Charity, reveal God's healing love by improving the health of the individuals and community we serve, especially those who are poor or vulnerable.
Comments
Marillac Clinic is a comprehensive health care facility serving the uninsured, low to middle income residents of Mesa County. Services offered include: Medical, Integrated Mental Health, Dental, Optical and Medication Assitance. Eligibility requirements in order to access services. CHP+ and Medicaid accepted in the dental clinic. Sliding Scale based on income. Dental Phone#: 298-6320; Medical Phone#: 298-1782.
Mesa County RSVP, Inc.
Jean Brewer
Located in the lower level of the US Bank at 422 White Avenue, Grand Junction
970-243-9839
Mission
Our mission is serving the community by utilizing the talents and skills of seasoned volunteers and placing them in rewarding opportunities.
Rocky Mountain SER Head Start
Geri Manzanares
835 N 26th Street, Grand Junction
970-243-9318
Mission
We, the Rocky Mountain SER Western Slope Head Start Staff, partner with the families and the communities we serve; value our children, families, and their cultures. We are committed to our role in expanding life-long educational, nutritional, health and mental health opportunities for Head Start children and their families.
Comments
We are a federally funded program providing comprehensive services to youg children and their families. Services include free pre-school education, nutrition, health, mental health and dental family services. Eight locations in Mesa County.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
Jennifer Shook
322 North 8th Street, Grand Junction
970-241-6371
Mission
The mission of The Legal Center is to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities and older people in Coloraod through direct legal representation, advocacy, education and legislative analysis.
Comments
In provideing legal services and advocacy, The Legal Center recognizes the inherent value of all people, and embraces empowerment, self-determination, independence and inclusion.
The Tree House
Cody Moore
1505 Chipeta Avenue, Grand Junction
970-241-8001
Mission
The Tree House Center for Youth, Inc. exists to provide premiere prevention services for youth through opportunities which nurture their health, social, emotional, and educational well-being.
Western Colorado Area Health Education Center
Alexandra Sherwood
744 Horizon Court, Suite #220, Grand Junction
970-434-5474 x104
Mission
The WCAHEC's mission is to promote healthier communities through education and health care quality improvement and to improve access to health care in underserved areas. The WCAHEC provides personal healthcare learning experiences for consumers and professional learning experiences for healthcare providers. We are dedicated to the promotion of healthcare careers and strive to improve the supply, distribution, diversity and quality of the health workforce. The Western Colorado AHEC program emphasizes community-based training of healthcare providers through community and academic partnerships.
Comment
WCAHEC is a non-profit, organization governed by a regional board of directors who are committed to developing long-term strategies to address health related issues within their communities.
Western Colorado AIDS Project
Mary Beth Luedtke
805 Main Street, Grand Junction
970.243.2437
Mission
WestCAP is a community based referral, advocacy and service provider offering non-judgmental, confidential, and compassionate assistance to HIV-affected persons, families and love ones. WestCAP also promotes prevention and education about HIV and AIDS to the people of Western Colorado. HIV Rapid testing is also available at WestCAP.
