Resource Directory

Community Health

Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF)

Services: Direct Aid: Helps local individuals and families facing medical crises or long-term illness with grants (up to $7,500) to cover medical bills, rent, utilities, or other essential needs. Eagle County Smiles Program: Provides free or reduced-cost dental care for uninsured children and youth (ages birth to 17) in our area of service. Eagle County Grins Program: Offers low-cost dental services (up to $3,000) for uninsured adults (ages 18 and older) in our area of service. Eagle County Moves Program: Offers physical therapy sessions to uninsured or underinsured individuals who live and work in the valley, helping access rehabilitation through partner providers. Vail Breast Cancer Group (VBCG): Supports women in Eagle County who are undergoing breast cancer diagnosis or treatment through financial aid, mammogram funding, and community support. Spanish Outreach: Bilingual (English/Spanish) assistance to help applicants navigate forms and connect with our programs. Community Referrals: Connects clients with additional resources such as mental health, housing, transportation, or food assistance programs. Volunteering and Events: Opportunities for community members to get involved in fundraising events like the LG Tri or Bowling for Boobs and to give back. Spanish services.

Cost: All applications and the application assistance for our programs are free of charge. There is a $25 copay at the first time of service for our dental and physical therapy programs.

Eligibility: Must live and work in our area of service (East Vail to Dotsero, including Minturn & Red Cliff) for more than one year. Must be facing a medical hardship or financial difficulty related to a health issue. Applicants provide documentation such as physician statements, medical bills, rent agreement / mortgage statements (demonstrating one year of residency), and proof of income. For EC Smiles and Free Screening Mammogram programs, specific applications are required (available on the website). Bilingual Application for Direct Aid, Eagle County Grins and Eagle County Moves https://form.jotform.com/202677284039057

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Medical Providers

Services: This HRSA-managed tool connects individuals with Ryan White-funded medical providers offering Core medical services; Primary HIV/AIDS medical care, Dental care, Early intervention services, Medical case management & treatment adherence, Mental health care, and Support services; Transportation to appointments, legal assistance, Insurance enrollment & premium support, Psychosocial support and outreach. For full list of services go to https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/hiv-care/services?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Cost: Services are low-cost or free for eligible individuals. Care and medications are provided on a sliding-fee basis, with coverage for uninsured or underinsured low-income people.

Eligibility: To access services, you must: Be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, Have low income, and Be uninsured or underinsured (your insurance may not fully cover needed care). How to access: Visit the tool (website) and enter your city, ZIP code, or address. Browse the list of nearby providers. Contact a provider directly to confirm eligibility, schedule an appointment, and discuss documentation. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

The Elephant Circle

Services: Birth Doula Services; Medicaid, low cost and free doulas. Spanish services.

Cost: Clients who have Medicaid can receive services at no cost to them. We also have doulas that can provide services for free or low cost for non-Medicaid clients. Clients who do not have Medicaid should reach out to see what the cost would be for them as it varies widely.

Eligibility: Any pregnant person in Colorado. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Garfield County Public Health – Dental Resource List

Services: Dental providers accepting Medicaid, CHP+, and discounted or sliding fee scales. Aspen to Parachute and more.

Website: https://www.garfieldcountyco.gov/public-health/dental-resources/

Garfield County Public Health

Services: Health and safety services and clinics. Immunizations, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), food safety and licensing, preventive dental programs, nutrition programs, communicable disease control, HIV, pregnancy, and Hepatitis C testing services. Spanish services.

Cost: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and some private insurances. Call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before appointment. Program cost depends on the services provided.

Eligibility: Call for information or appointments. Serves Garfield County.

La Clinica del Pueblo

Services: Bilingual Primary care, Chronic disease management, Labs and Acute Medical Visits. call for further information. Spanish services.

Cost: Free. Patients do pay for labs if needed, typically $120.

Eligibility: The uninsured or those unable to afford it. Call or go online to make an appointment. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Planned Parenthood of The Rocky Mountains

Services: Reproductive health care. Birth control, emergency contraception, STI testing and treatment, well- woman exams and screening for breast and cervical cancer, abortion pill. Spanish services.

Cost: Affordable health services. Takes Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial insurance. Call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before appointment.

Eligibility: No requirements, Walk-ins available and patients can schedule online. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Community Health Services

Services: Family Health Safety-Net Clinic; Immunizations, Prenatal Care, Dental Oral Health, Women’s Health, Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings, Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing & Treatment and Telehealth. Spanish services.

Cost: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial Insurance. Sliding fee scale (reduced/discounted) for patients that qualify. Call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before appointment then call clinic to see what you qualify for.

Eligibility: No requirements. Appointments Highly Recommended, Walk-ins Welcome. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Eagle County Paramedic Services

Services: Extending primary care into the community and addressing an individual’s ability to achieve personal health goals and positive health outcomes, by addressing whole-person health and connecting healthcare resources. For example; clinical monitoring (vs, sp02, EKG, Wt, INR), telehealth facilitation, phlebotomy, chronic disease management and education, medication management, nutrition consult, dementia care coordination, long term care planning, home medical care facilitation, medication administration, clinical interventions (wound, tracheostomy, ostomy, foley care). Spanish services.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: No requirements, appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling or submitting a Referral Form. Serves Eagle County.

MIRA Bus

Services: We connect people to basic health education and screenings, support in applying to public assistance programs (Like Medicaid, SNAP, and the Benefit Recovery Program), insurance enrollment, food resources, immunizations, workforce development, coordination with childhood programming, perinatal support, behavioral health resources, and more. Additionally, MIRA hosts monthly community health education events. Spanish services.

Eligibility: No requirements, No appointments necessary. Serves Eagle County.