Emergency Funds

Agency : Douglas County Department of Human Services

Location: 4400 Castleton Ct - Douglas County

Telephone: (303) 688-4825 Opt 2

Description:

Provides limited one-time emergency funds on a case-by-case basis for households. Financial assistance may include:

• Rent or mortgage
• Motel costs (homeless individuals only)
• Utility bills
• Prescriptions
• Burials

Address: 4400 Castleton CtSte 107

Hours: N/A

Eligibility:

Applicant must:

• Be a resident of Douglas County
• Have a household income below 150% of the Federal Poverty limit.

Burial assistance provided only if the individual is not on one of the qualified assistance programs or if the family has an income less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Limit. Motel assistance is only available to homeless individuals.

Area Served: Douglas County

Categories: Rent Payment Assistance Prescription Expense Assistance Motel Bill Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance

Application Process: To apply clients must: - Complete the Application for Emergency Assistance located online at https://www.douglas.co.us/community/financial-assistance/money-for-emergency-assistance-and-basic-living-needs/ - After you complete the application, email it to DHS.inbox@Douglas.co.us along with any supporting documentation. Complete applications with all the needed documentation to support your request will speed up the process. - A staff member will contact you to review your application and request any additional documentation or satisfy any additional requirements.

Languages Offered: English, Interpretation Available

Disability Access: Restroom, Tape Braille, Disabled Parking, Elevator, Ramp

Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes

Available to Immigrants w/o Documentation: Yes

Insurance Accepted: No