Resource Directory

Health

Vail Valley Charitable Fund (VVCF)

Services: Direct Aid: Helps local individuals and families facing medical crises or long-term illness with grants 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 in our area of service. Eagle County Grins Program: Offers low-cost dental services for uninsured adults. 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.

Cost: All applications and the application assistance for our programs are free of charge.

Eligibility: Must live or 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, and proof of income. For EC Smiles and Free Screening Mammogram programs, specific applications are required (available on the website).

Cooking Matters Garfield County

Services: Cooking Matters is offered in Garfield County to inspire families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Registered dietitian nutritionists and volunteers lead cooking and nutrition courses, as well as Cooking Matters store tours. Participants learn how to shop on a budget and cook healthy meals. Classes can take place in person or online through Zoom.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Classes are targeted toward families with children, but anyone can participate. Go to Facebook Page to see open classes and sign up. https://www.facebook.com/CookingMattersGarfieldCounty/

Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center

Services: Education and risk reduction about psychedelics in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Specific services include: Free community integration groups, One on one integration services, Individualized education services, and more.

Cost: Some offerings are free, others are offered at a sliding scale. No one will ever be turned away due to lack of funds.

Eligibility: None, all are welcome.

Sagebrush Recovery

Services: Outpatient substance use and co-occurring mental health support via clinical counseling and peer recovery coaching. Individual sessions, recovery groups, care coordination, relapse-prevention planning, resources & referrals (housing, employment, medical/behavioral health), family/support-system education, and overdose prevention education with linkage to naloxone.

Cost: Medicaid accepted (all regions). Self-pay available; sliding scale for eligible clients. Call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before appointment then call center to see what you qualify for.

Eligibility: Adults (18+) seeking support for substance use and/or mental health – no referral required.

Soulful Recovery

Services: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP); group and individual therapy, case management, UA screens, CRAFT Programming for family/friend, lasts 3-6 months.

Cost: We accept all Medicaid, almost all commercial insurance and provide partial scholarships to those unable to meet their deductibles or co-insurance. Call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before appointment then call clinic to see what you qualify for.

Eligibility: Clients must have stable housing, wifi, access to a laptop, phone or tablet, insurance, and cannot be actively psychotic. Depending on the substances a client is struggling with, they may require a higher level of care to start (I.e. residential or detox).

Baby and Me Tobacco Free

Services: Virtual and in-person counseling to help pregnant participants quit smoking, vaping, or using cannabis. Participants are eligible for 4 counseling sessions during their pregnancy and 6 after their baby is born. All client information is privileged and protected under HIPAA, and will not be shared with anyone outside of the program.

Cost: Free, and participants can earn incentives for attending visits. Participants are eligible for $25 at each visit during their pregnancy and $50 at each visit after their baby is born for a potential total of $400 in gift cards!

Eligibility: Must be 36 weeks gestation or less, and must have either: smoked tobacco, used nicotine, or used cannabis at any time during their pregnancy OR smoked tobacco, used nicotine, or used cannabis in the 3 months before getting pregnancy.

MotherToBaby Program

Services: MotherToBaby is a free, confidential service that provides evidence-based information on the safety of medications and exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Services include; Personalized risk assessments for medications, vaccines, diseases, chemicals, and other exposures, Support for concerns about alcohol, tobacco, and substance use, Fact sheets on common exposures during pregnancy and lactation, Assistance for individuals, families, and healthcare providers.

Cost: All services are completely free. No insurance, payment, or referral is required.

Eligibility: Anyone who is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or supporting someone in these stages (including healthcare providers) can access the services. Call, text, email, or chat with a MotherToBaby expert directly (no paperwork or registration needed).

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.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Services: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Services include; Emotional support, Information and resources for maternal mental health conditions (e.g., postpartum depression, anxiety), Referrals to local and national mental health providers, Support for partners and family members, Connection to additional resources such as parenting support, financial assistance, and community-based mental health services.

Cost: The hotline is completely free of charge. No insurance is needed to access services.

Eligibility: The hotline is open to anyone who is pregnant, postpartum, or a family member seeking support for maternal mental health concerns. No documentation or application is required. Simply call or text to speak with a trained counselor.