Douglas County Libraries
With 8 locations across the county, Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.
Douglas County School District
The Douglas County School District is Colorado"s third-largest school district, serving more than 61,000 students in preschool through twelfth-grade.
- 303-387-0100
- 24 Hr Emergency: 303-387-9999
- https://www.dcsdk12.org/
- 620 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Douglas County Suicide Awareness
Suicide awareness, information, and resources for Douglas County.
- Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Health Department: 720-643-2400
- https://www.douglas.co.us/health-department/suicide-awareness/
- 4400 Castleton Ct., Castle Rock, CO 80109
Lifeline Support
Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.
Social Security Administration
The official U.S. government site for managing retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits. It allows users to apply for or replace Social Security cards, estimate future benefits, manage existing payments, and enroll in Medicare. The site also provides resources on Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Colorado Division of Housing
The Division of Housing partners with local communities to create housing opportunities for Coloradans who face the greatest challenges to accessing affordable, safe, and secure homes. Working with the Colorado State Housing Board, the division supports a wide range of housing efforts, including affordable housing, rental assistance vouchers, homelessness, regulation of mobile home parks and factory-built structures, and home modifications for accessibility.
- 303-864-7810
- dola_doh_helpdesk@state.co.us
- https://doh.colorado.gov/
- 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 320, Denver, CO, 80203
Special Connections
The Special Connections program is a Health First Colorado (Medicaid) initiative providing specialized, gender-responsive substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and postpartum individuals. It offers case management, counseling, and education to support healthy pregnancies, covering services up to one year postpartum to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
We believe that anyone with a disability who wants to work, can work, regardless of the type or severity of their disability. We provide a wide variety of individualized services for people with disabilities. These services may allow you to reach your employment goals and live independently.
- 303-318-8571
- cdle_voc.rehab@state.co.us
- https://dvr.colorado.gov/
- 707 17th Street, Suite 2700 Denver, CO 80202
Douglas County Human Services Online Kiosk
Online services available through Douglas County"s Human Services include Child Support Application, Colorado PEAK, Family Support Registry, Universal PreSchool Colorado, Pay Douglas County Child Support, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, Connecting Colorado, Employment First, O*Net Online, and GED Testing.
- 303-688-4825
- https://www.douglas.co.us/human-services/kiosk/
- 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. DOLA provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration.
- 303-864-7720
- dola_web@state.co.us
- https://cdola.colorado.gov/
- 1313 Sherman St., Ste.518, Denver, CO 80203
CDVR: Blind & Low Vision Services
Our trained staff help people who are blind, low vision or deaf-blind. You might be eligible for our services if you have diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, stargardt, macular degeneration, usher syndrome, leber congenital amaurosis, achromatopsia, glaucoma, cataracts, and more.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare Information Gateway is your connection to trusted resources on the child welfare continuum. We provide publications, research, and learning tools selected by experts to support thriving children, youth, families, and communities.
CDPHE: Positive Youth Development
Learn about positive youth development to help youth acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults.
- 303-866-5700
- https://cdhs.colorado.gov/positive-youth-development
- 1575 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203
Douglas County Youth Congress
Youth from across Douglas County weigh in on issues that affect them and share their ideas and solutions with elected and community leaders. Adult leaders work alongside youth throughout the day on topics that matter to Douglas County youth.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! (ADW!) is a free, publicly-funded workforce center for Arapahoe & Douglas Counties, connecting job seekers with employment/training and businesses with skilled talent, offering services like career counseling, workshops, assessments, training assistance, and data on local labor markets to boost regional economic vitality. They provide tools for resume building, job searching (via Connecting Colorado), skills training (digital literacy, certifications), and business support (hiring events, WOTC info, strategic planning). ADW! collaborates with local partners (libraries, schools, community orgs) to offer comprehensive, accessible services, helping individuals upskill and employers find the right people for a competitive workforce.
- 303-636-1160
- adworksinfo@arapahoegov.com
- https://www.adworks.org/
- Centennial, Aurora & Castle Rock