Services: Provides home health and home care services, along with remote patient monitoring and primary care support. Includes advanced nursing with lab specimen collection, IV therapy, wound care, chronic disease prevention, post hospital discharge care, care coordination for rural families and telehealth facilitation with physicians.
Cost: Takes all insurance and sliding scale available.
Eligibility: Anyone in need of services. Physician referral is not required.
Services: Extending primary care directly into the home by Community Paramedics, nurses and pharmacists. Clinical monitoring, chronic disease management, post-surgical/ICU discharge monitoring, ambulatory detox, crisis response with the Hope Center, case management and care coordination, medication administration, clinical interventions (wound care, tracheostomy, ostomy, phlebotomy), staff MIRA bus. Spanish services.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: No requirements, appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling or submitting a Referral Form. Serves Eagle County.
Services: Emergency financial assistance to mitigate the financial burden that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. The Quality of Life Fund’s mission is to improve the lives of people living with cancer, including patients, survivors, families and caregivers living in Aspen to Parachute and Battlement Mesa communities. The Quality of Life Fund partners with Aspen Valley Hospital, Valley View Hospital and Grand River Health. Financial assistance is provided for current bills such as rent, mortgage, utilities (phone, electric, gas, water) car payments, insurance (home, car, health), travel expenses associated with treatment, caregiver respite, home healthcare items and services, and complementary and alternative care. In general, the fund will not be used for payment of medical procedures or medications. Dental and alternative therapies will be considered.
Cost: No cost. An application does need to be completed and there are qualifying requirements. See application on website.
Eligibility: Cancer diagnosis. Applicants must have lived in Aspen to Parachute/Battlement Mesa communities for at least 1 year. Household monthly expenses should exceed household monthly income. Household should have less than $15,000 in cash assets. If the application is approved, QOL will need current bills for payment. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
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
Services: FQHCs provide a wide range of comprehensive health and supportive services, including; Primary medical care, Dental services, Behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder treatment), Pharmacy services, Preventive health screenings and immunizations, Prenatal and perinatal care, Health education, Case management, Assistance with health insurance enrollment, Translation and interpretation services (including Spanish and other languages).
Cost: FQHCs offer services on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Patients without insurance are not turned away and can still receive care at reduced cost. Provide basic demographic and income information to determine eligibility for sliding scale fee before getting service for cost. Most FQHCs accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before appointment.
Eligibility: FQHCs serve all individuals, regardless of insurance status, income, or immigration status. To access services, schedule an appointment (walk-ins may be available in some locations). Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
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.
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.
Services: Ride to your doctor’s appointment in most areas in Colorado. Must schedule ride 48 hours prior to pick-up.
Cost: Typically free but call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before scheduling pick-up to double check.
Eligibility: Must have Medicaid and provide Medicaid ID number. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
Services: Ride to doctor’s appointment anywhere in between Aspen, Denver and Grand Junction. Must schedule ride 48 hours prior to pick-up.
Cost: Typically free but call your insurance for coverage and deductible (cost) before scheduling pick-up to double check.
Eligibility: Must have Medicaid and provide Medicaid ID number. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.
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. Serves Eagle County.
