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APS Avenues from Aurora Public Schools

APS Avenues exists to provide a safe and smaller learning environment that fosters socio-emotional intelligence. This alternative school option is FREE to ALL APS students 6th-12th grade providing Face-Face, Distance Learning instruction, & GED preparation/testing in a highly structured and rigorous learning environment.

CCSD: Endeavor Academy

Endeavor Academy is the only alternative high school that serves Cherry Creek Schools and offers Night School. Designated as an Alternative Education Campus (AEC) by the Colorado Department of Education, our mission is to prepare students for post-secondary transitions by reengaging them in the learning process using traditional and nontraditional instruction in an academically rigorous and personalized learning environment. 

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

The CCIC is a stand-alone college and career preparedness facility accessible for high school students in the Cherry Creek Schools. With curriculum rooted in real-world skills and trade certifications ranging from the computer sciences to aviation to health sciences, this facility offers students a new kind of bridge to college and viable, successful careers.

NEXT: A GED Plus Program

NEXT is designed to re-engage students between the ages of 17 and 20 who have either left high school or are on the verge of dropping out. It is flexible, "Zero Dropout" initiative for students needing a high school equivalency. It offers morning/afternoon, Monday-Thursday sessions with individualized learning plans, blending in-person instruction with remote options. The program integrates career readiness, college prep, and personalized support for students, typically operating from August through June.

Pickens Technnical College

Pickens Technical College offers more than 25 certificate programs to adults and high school students as part of the Aurora Public Schools & the Colorado Community College System. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire state-of-the-art skills, knowledge and work habits that will help them succeed in the workforce. Upon completion of most programs students will receive a certificate and transcript that is transferable to any community college or area technical school/college in Colorado in their area of training.

ADWorks! Future U

If you are between 16 and 24 years old and looking for assistance with achieving your education and employment goals, get started with a Future U team member today.

Covenant Cupboard

For over 29 years, Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry (CCFP) has reliably served those facing food insecurity in a respectful and compassionate environment. The pantry is open for distributing food to registered clients on Fridays from 1:00-4:00 pm, for new clients from 12:45-3:45pm and for volunteering and donations on Fridays from 8:30-4:00 (unless otherwise noted).

Manna Resource Center

Manna Resource Center is a faith-based nonprofit organization that was incorporated to strengthen individuals and families in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, and the surrounding area through programs that provide holistic care and support in the areas of self-sufficiency, wellness, and family development.

NAMI Arapahoe/Douglas Counties

A local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) dedicated to improving lives through free, peer-led education, support groups, and advocacy for those affected by mental illness. For over 28 years, they have provided resources for families and individuals, including Family-to-Family courses and Peer-to-Peer support.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery: Homeless Services

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery Homeless Services program provides people in need with mental and behavioral health care, crisis services, case management, and other services designed to improve their chances of attaining long-term housing security. Our Street Outreach team is focused on meeting people’s immediate needs first. Then, we build relationships and trust with our clients, enabling us to provide clinical case management and individual therapy. Our drop-in center hours are M-F 9am-5pm but closes early at 1pm on Wednesdays.

Bridge House

Bridge House is on a mission to end homelessness. We offer adults experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, a continuum of programming, called the Bridge of Opportunity, spanning from low barrier basic need services to robust programs with access to paid work, housing, and support services.

Homelessness Resource Directory

The City of Aurora has complied a resource guide to help families experiencing homelessness to identify community resources which they can access. Some of these resources include emergency weather shelters, drop-in day centers, shelters, food pantries/meals, behavioral health resources, Colorado legal services, veterans services, employment, and re-entry services.