Employment Readiness
Homelessness Prevention
Veteran
Support
Housing Navigation
Utility Payments & Energy Assistance
contact
- 719-587-3781
- Warmline*: 719-301-5466
- 929 State Ave. Alamosa, CO
- Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
- Tues 9:00am-4:30pm
- Walk-ins welcome
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[email protected]
Submit A Request for Assistance
Reach out to us using the form below. A member of the Crisis Prevention team will get in touch with you directly. Alternatively, feel free to call or text our warmline (719-301-5466) at any time; even if you contact us outside of office hours, we will respond to you by the next business day.
General Eligibility Requirements
In most cases, assistance requests require the applicant to provide a photo ID, proof of income, and a copy of the bill that needs to be paid. However, specific requirements may vary based on the nature of the request and available grant funding. To ensure you have the necessary documents, please call or submit a request for assistance on this webpage before visiting our office.
Employment Readiness Program
The Employment Readiness Program is designed to help participants secure employment, retain their current jobs, or advance in their careers. Our dedicated Employment Specialist works closely with participants to identify job opportunities that align with their skills and interests. We offer comprehensive job coaching, including resume assistance and mock interviews, to support participants in achieving their career goals. Additionally, we provide limited funding to help remove barriers to employment. Anyone seeking support in reaching their employment goals is eligible for this program.
ReHire Program
ReHire is the latest addition to our Employment Readiness Program, designed to help participants reenter the workforce through personalized job coaching and temporary subsidized employment with a local business. While in the program, participants gain valuable real-world experience and strengthen their resumes, setting the stage for the next step in their careers. Eligible participants include veterans, individuals aged 50+, non-custodial parents, and TANF recipients. If you’re interested in ReHire, please contact our office to speak with our Employment Navigator.
Homelessness Prevention
Homelessness Prevention is an umbrella term that refers to all rental assistance provided by this office. If you are at risk of eviction, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about available rental assistance and eligibility requirements.
Veteran Support
Crisis Prevention is proud to partner with the state of Colorado to support our veterans. Eligible veterans—those with a discharge status other than dishonorable, verified by a DD-214 form—can receive assistance through this program. Our veteran funding helps cover essential needs such as home heating, vehicle repairs, and more. Services are subject to funding availability and program limitations, so we encourage you to call or submit an assistance request on this webpage before visiting our office.
Housing Navigation
Crisis Prevention is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable housing. Our dedicated case managers work closely with participants to identify suitable housing options and navigate the application process. To support this effort, we maintain and regularly update a comprehensive list of housing developments in the San Luis Valley, helping individuals find the best fit for their needs. We also recognize that housing applications can be complex and costly, so we assist with reviewing applications for accuracy and, in some cases, provide financial support for application fees.
Energy Assistance
Crisis Prevention provides support for a variety of utility bills and heating fuel needs. We offer funding to help with past-due Xcel Energy and SLV REC bills and receive quarterly allocations to assist with purchasing fuel, including firewood, propane, diesel, kerosene, and wood pellets. For more information or to request assistance, please call us or submit a request through this webpage.
Other Services
Crisis Prevention offers a range of additional services and can provide referrals to other agencies when assistance is beyond our scope. We help individuals obtain essential documents such as IDs, birth certificates, and Social Security cards. In some cases, we may also assist with purchasing medical equipment, including hearing aids, dentures, and glasses. If you’re unsure whether we can help, we encourage you to reach out—it’s always worth asking!
Why do we need Crisis Prevention?
Crisis Prevention (formerly known as Outreach) became a needed service after shelter staff members observed that many of the individuals who came through our shelter doors might not have ever become homeless if they had received some assistance to keep them within their homes in the first place. Prior to Crisis Prevention, the shelter had 1,000-2,000 new people annually who utilized our emergency services; following its formation, the numbers dropped to 600 or fewer every year. Crisis Prevention currently aims to stabilize families on the brink of experiencing homelessness or assist families already experiencing homelessness with reintegration by providing financial and wrap around support. These services are crucial as we strive to prevent homelessness and provide support to those in crisis.
How does Crisis Prevention meet needs?
With grant support and the support of individual and group donors, Crisis Prevention is able to assist community members avoid financial catastrophe and/or homelessness through case management and bill pay assistance.
What can I do to help Crisis Prevention?
We utilize individual donations in assisting with crisis intervention and helping clients on the road to self-sufficiency. Crisis Prevention could not do all that we do without the help of individual donors. Click Here to Donate and designate your gift to Crisis Prevention!
Have questions about making a donation? Contact Wilson at [email protected].