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Other Programs that Help Youth at Risk There are many worthwhile programs in the Denver Metro Area that help keep our youth active in positive life activities and keeps them off the street. When area youths actually get into trouble, there are also programs which help educate, rehabilitate, and re-introduce these youths into more positive and productive environments. Finally, its always good to talk to your elected officials to let them know what your thoughts are concerning gang recruitment and activity and to hear what they are doing to help alleviate those problems. Below is a list of phone numbers, websites, and contact information for these various programs and institutions: Open Door coordinates services with a variety of youth-serving agencies. These agencies include, but are not limited to, the following: Denver Parks and Recreation East Denver Family YMCA or call 303 332-7761 3540 East 31st Avenue Denver 80205 Project P.A.V.E. or call 303 322.2382 2051 York St. Denver, CO 80205 Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse or call The National Alliance of Gang Investigators Associations Denver District Attorney's office MADADS,- DENVER COLORADO CHAPTER, INC. or call P.O. BOX 7658 DENVER COLORADO 80207 E-mail: AMENRA7689@AOL.COM President: RODNEY PORTER Open Door also coordinates services with the following community agencies: Denver Police Department Gang Bureau or call 2205 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 The Division of Youth Corrections Mile High United Way Emergency Numbers and Important Contacts Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives - You can also email Reverend Kelly Police Departments: Denver Police Department NorthWest (District 1) 1311 W. 46th Ave. Denver, CO 80211 720 913-0400 Northeast Denver (District 2) 3555 Colorado Blvd Denver, CO 80205 303 331-4070 Southeast Denver (District 3) 1625 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80210 303 698-3333 Southwest Denver (District 4) 2100 S. Clay Street Denver,. CO 80219 303 937-4444 Montbello (District 5) 4685 Peoria Street Denver, CO 80239 303 376-2300 Central Denver (District 6) 1566 Washington Street Denver, CO 80203 303 839-2100 National 2-1-1 - for crisis intervention, counseling, human needs, mental health 2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I&R). 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families seeking services or volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 makes it possible for people to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of human services' agencies and programs. By making services easier to access, 2-1-1 encourages prevention and fosters self-sufficiency. 2-1-1 provides callers in need with information about and referrals to human services such as:
Emergency 911 Fire Department - 720 913-3473 Headquarters/Main Office - General Inquiries Elected Officials Senator Ken Salazar (R-CO) Website: Senator Salazar United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510-0605 Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) Web Form: Senator Allard Washington Office: 525 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-0605 Phone: (202) 224-5941 Fax: (202) 224-6471 Main District Office: 7340 E. Caley, #215 Englewood, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 220-7414 Fax: (303) 220-8126 Representative Diana DeGette (D-CO 1st) 4th-term Democrat from Colorado Website: Congresswoman DeGette Washington Office: 1530 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-0601 Phone: (202) 225-4431 Fax: (202) 225-5657 Main District Office: 1600 Downing St., Ste. 550 Denver, CO 80218 Phone: (303) 844-4988 Fax: (303) 844-4996 President George Bush Website: President Bush E-mail: Send an Email Washington Office: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, US 20500 Phone: (202) 456-1414 Fax: (202) 456-2461 |