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 303 825-8113

The National Alliance of Gang Investigators Associations

Denver District Attorney's office

MADADS,- DENVER COLORADO CHAPTER, INC. or call 303-766-8044
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 303-331-4081
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 - (303) 893-GANG (4264) or 1-800-ASK-GANG
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:
  • Basic Human Needs Resources: food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance.
  • Physical and Mental Health Resources: health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health, Children's Health Insurance Program, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.
  • Work Supports: financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance, education programs.
  • Support for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities: adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, respite care, home health care, transportation, homemaker services.
  • Children, Youth and Family Supports: child care, after school programs, Head Start, family resource centers, summer camps and recreation programs, mentoring, tutoring, protective services.

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