Services: Employment services for individuals with disabilities.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Call (970) 945-1042 to schedule an appointment/intake or apply online. Must have a disability to be eligible for services.
Cutter Law
Services: To assist those navigating this critical transition, we’ve developed a comprehensive guide that outlines the important factors to consider when selecting the right nursing home. To see the guide go to our website.
Cost: Free
Website: https://cutterlaw.com/how-to-choose-the-right-nursing-home/
RFTA Paratransit – The Traveler
Services: Shared-ride transportation to persons who live within the service area in Garfield County and have a disability which prevents them from driving or utilizing public transportation. Must schedule ride 48 hours prior to pick-up. Go to website for further information.
Cost: Free but suggested donation of $2 per ride.
Eligibility: An application and assessment process must be completed in order to determine eligibility. Can apply on website.
Caregiver Connections
Services: Connecting family caregivers with the resources, services and respite programs they need to be the best caregivers they can be. “The Senior Spot” Respite day programs provide loved ones with engaging, stimulating activities and the opportunity to socialize with other older adults while giving family caregivers much needed time for themselves. Care Consultations, with our Aging Life Care Specialist to get resources, education and questions answered as a family caregiver. Dementia and Parkinson’s Support Groups. Medical Supply Closet (for loans & donations of used durable medical equipment). Eagle County Caregiver Classifieds (private Facebook group connecting people needing in-home care services with paid skilled caregivers), and bi-monthly Aging Well Speaker Series.
Cost: Following is free for family caregivers and older adults; Support Groups, Medical Equipment Closet, Eagle County Caregiver Classifieds, and Aging Well Speaker Series. Low-cost for Senior Spot adult day respite program ($40 for 3-hour afternoon session) and Care Consultation ($100 for one-on-one meeting with Aging Life Care Specialist); ability to pay is not a requirement and financial assistance is available.
Eligibility: Contact us online or call for access to services & programs.
Arc of the Central Mountains
Services: Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Navigation Assistance. We believe in supported decision making, empowering individuals to take an active role in their lives.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, the entire lifespan.
WindWalkers
Services: Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy, Wellness Counseling, All Abilities/All Inclusive Summer Camps and Veteran Services. PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR AN APPOINTMENT.
Cost: Sliding scale, and can apply for a Riding scholarship.
Eligibility: Ages 2-82; Enrollment process is required. Please call or email info@windwalkers.org to receive more information.
Mountain Valley Developmental Services
Services: We provide support and services to children and adults who have intellectual and developmental delays and disabilities in Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Lake Counties. We are an Early Intervention Evaluator and an Early Intervention Broker. We are also a Provider Agency for the Children’s Extensive Support Medicaid Waiver, the Supported Living Services Medicaid Waiver, and the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver. Our services cover the life span and are provided through a variety of programming options.
Cost: Free, Call for an appointment.
Eligibility: Must meet state determined criteria for Early Intervention and/or as a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools
Services: Help navigating student enrollment, academic and social-emotional interventions. Parent leadership and advocacy opportunities. Public benefit application assistance ex. medical, vision, dental, mental health care. Free and reduced lunch application support. Internet access and assistance. Rent and utilities assistance. Transportation assistance and support. Financial literacy coaching and access to resources. Increase in positive parenting skills. Family meetings to support students who are at-risk of chronic absenteeism or drop out to access resources.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Families with children 0-21 years of age attending schools within the Roaring Fork School District boundaries (Glenwood, Carbondale and Basalt). Unaccompanied Youth enrolled in the Roaring Fork Schools. They can connect with their school family liaison. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqFhpSWHyQ7JCaaW6Xk9rguOOFOwmGtl2CfFnr1qAHs/edit?tab=t.0
Eagle County Healthy Aging Senior Nutrition Site Transportation
Services: Door to door bus service from your home to one of our Healthy Aging sites for lunch & activities. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Eagle and El Jebel and Wednesdays and Fridays in Minturn.
Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per ride.
Eligibility: Must be 60 or better and live within the main valley corridors. Call for service.
Eagle County Healthy Aging Volunteer Driver Program
Services: Community volunteers help older adults get to important appointments.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Must be 60 or better and provide at least 72 hour notice prior to the ride need. Call for notice.
