Legal Assitance
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)-719-447-9898
casappr.org
Main CASA Office 418 South Weber Street Colorado Springs, 80903
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Pikes Peak Region is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization serving El Paso County and Teller County that trains and supervises volunteers to represent the best interests of our most vulnerable citizens – victims of child abuse, neglect, and severe domestic conflict. Judges appoint CASA volunteers to be a voice for these children in court and the community. The desired result is that children are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive.
Colorado Checkerboard
http://checkerboard.co/
“The CHECKERBOARD is a single point-of-entry website providing free, 24/7 “one-click” public access for all forms, statutes, rules, instructions, flowcharts, and videos for each of over 40 different types of Colorado civil cases. ”
Colorado Court App
The new Colorado Court App provides easy connections to a wide variety of free self-help resources, including the Court’s website, Colorado Legal Services, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Self-Help Center, and the CHECKERBOARD website. All free and available now for your smartphone in Android version from the Google Play Store.
Colorado Legal Services-719-471-0380
http://www.coloradolegalservices.org/
Helping low-income Coloradans find solutions to civil legal problems.
Colorado Legal Services Divorce Clinic-719-471-0380
Colorado Legal Services Guardianship & Conservatorship Clinic-719-473-6212
Colorado Legal Services Post Decree Pro Se-719-473-6212
Court Care for the Pikes Peak Region-719-452-5499
http://www.courtcare.org
Court Care is a not-for-profit organization that provides child care for children whose parents or guardians have court-related business. Court Care serves the Fourth Judicial District and Colorado Springs Municipal Court and is managed and operated by the Child Nursery Centers.
Divorce Clinic-El Paso Courthouse, Jury Ass Rm #W113
Forge (formerly Colorado Springs Teen Court)-719-475-7815
www.csteencourt.org, info@springsteencourt.org
Municipal Courthouse 224 E. Kiowa St., Room 230 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Teen Court is a unique justice program for first-time offenders of misdemeanor crimes. It is designed to give youth between 11 and 18 who have broken the law and admitted their guilt a second chance. Those accepted into the program must go “to a sentencing trial” in a real courtroom with teens serving as prosecuting and defense attorneys. An adult judge presides, and a teen jury determines the sentence, including mandatory community service and jury duty in future Teen Courts. Upon successful completion of the program, charges against the defendant are dismissed.
The Justice Center – Free Legal Clinics
https://www.justicecentercos.org/
Free call-in legal clinics every Wednesday from 7 pm – 9 pm Call-719-473-6212. The Justice Center also offers free and low-cost legal representation for qualified applicants.
Mercy’s Gate-719-277-7470
Pro Se Veterans Issues Clinic-719-473-6212
Self Help Center @ El Paso Courthouse-719-448-7710
Justice Involved Citizens
Get Support In-Person Right Here at SRC! Join a community of people who share similar circumstances and experience the challenges faced in adjusting to society and remaining sober after incarceration.
Fresh Out the Gates Support Meetings
Fridays at 10:00 am-1930 West Colorado Avenue, 80904 (SRC Headquarters)
https://srchope.org/peers-behind-the-walls/
Fresh Out the Gates, a weekly support group at Springs Recovery Connection, focuses on a community of people who share similar problems adjusting in society and remaining sober after incarceration. Through meetings and positive conversations and connections, the group provides understanding, hope, and overall wellness.
The purpose of Fresh Out the Gates is to create a group of leaders and peers in our community who have experienced drug addiction and incarceration that understand and can use their journey to help others on their path to true freedom.
Working together, we can better understand why we keep making the same mistakes that result in incarceration and hopelessness. We share stories, coping tools, and other prosocial activities that support community connections, overall health and wellness, and long-term recovery.
Call Dominique K. (719-465-2295) for additional information
WAGEES Colorado (Work and Gain Education & Employment Skills Program)
wageesco.org
Community Partners offer a wide range of services. The services offered under WAGEES are free of charge for most services but there is often a progressive cost share for services such as housing. Some Community Partners have their own housing which is available to people who need such assistance and are willing to follow the rules and guidelines established by the Community Partner for safe and successful reentry. Housing resources are always in strong demand which creates limitations in the duration and amount of support provided. Talk with your Community Partner for the most current information and availability.
Christlife Ministries
https://mychristlife.org/
1602 S. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Dedicated to providing criminal-justice involved individuals and their families with tools to navigate through life, including life skill development, counseling, housing, SUD support
Contact: Linda Perkins,-719-219-6835, wagees@mychristlife.org
Colorado Springs Works
https://www.commwrks.org/coloradospringsworks
3750 Astrozon Blvd. Unit #120, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910
Aid low-income individuals to enter the labor force, attain economic security by generating immediate income while improving work readiness, create a positive work history, and encourage long-term career preparation and attainment
Contact: Jamil Cooks,-719-354-6640, wagees@denverworks.org
The GO Guide
www.ccjrc.org/find-help/go-guide/
This 260-page book provides extensive information to help people prepare for release and successfully reintegrate back into their families and communities. This publication is helpful for people involved in the criminal justice system, their families, community service providers, and criminal justice professionals.
El Paso County Department of Human Services, Employment Assistance-719-636-0000
https://cdhs.colorado.gov/benefits-assistance/employment-assistance
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Office of the Colorado State Public Defenders
https://www.coloradodefenders.us/
719- 475-1235 (Colorado Springs)
Offices located in many cities throughout the state
Springs.Pubdef@coloradodefenders.us (Colorado Springs)
The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to defend and protect the rights, liberties, and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired, and compassionate.