Local Organizations

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

    A non-profit that promotes healthy youth-adult relationships & provides mentoring opportunities

    Contact: 970-247-3720

  • Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    A non-profit that provides a safe, inclusive, and fun space for young people to connect and grow

    Contact: 970-563-4753

  • Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County

    A non-profit that provides a safe, inclusive, and fun space for young people to connect and grow in La Plata County

    Contact: 970-375-0010

  • Celebrating Healthy Communities

    A local non-profit working to increase protective factors and reduce risk factors in the community to address suicide & substance misuse

    Contact: christine@celebratinghealthycommunities.org

  • C.O.D.Y. Project

    Communities Overcoming Depressed Youth

    A local non-profit working to engage community members in important conversations about mental health and suicide prevention

    Contact: https://www.facebook.com/thecodyproject/

  • Community Compassion Outreach

    A local non-profit committed to ending homelessness and supporting those currently experiencing homelessness in La Plata County by providing support and resources

    Contact: 970- 236-2313

  • Compañeros

    A local non-profit that serves, supports, and empowers the immigrant community in Southwest Colorado through a variety of advocay programs and services

    Contact: 970-375-9406

  • Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center

    A local non-profit organization that provides a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ youth and allies in the region

    Contact: 970-903-8595

  • Good Food Collective

    A local non-profit working to address food security and equity by strengthening our regional food system in the community

    Contact: 970-403-5347

  • In The Weeds

    A local non-profit working to build a sustainable restaurant community by supporting and providing resources for service industry workers in Durango, Colorado

    Contact: director@intheweedsco.org

  • The HIVE

    A local non-profit that provides a safe space & empowers young people to explore their passions through classes and leadership opportunities

    Contact: 970-219-0410

  • Ignacio Out & Equal Alliance

    A local initiative dedicated to bringing awareness and support to the LGBTQ+ community in Southwest CO

    Contact: swrainbowyouth@gmail.com

  • La Plata Youth Services

    A local non-profit that offers support to youth and advocates for youth in the La Plata County community facing a variety of challenges in school or at home

    Contact: 970-385-4440

  • Khesed Wellness

    A non-profit in Jefferson County that makes outpatient mental health and wellness services affordable for the underinsured

    Contact: 720-575-9889

  • La Plata County Human Services

    A local agency that provides a variety of programs & services related to overall health and stability that help protect, support & advocate for La Plata County community members

    Contact: 970-382-6150

  • La Plata Family Centers Coalition

    A local non-profit that supports and empowers families through parental education, family support services, building economic stability, improving coping skills, etc.

    Contact: 970-385-4747

  • Manna Soup Kitchen

    A local non-profit working to address food security in the community by providing free daily meals, job training, a community garden, , and additional supportive services.

    Contact: 970-385-5095

  • Oak Tree Youth Resources

    A local non-profit that provides opportunities and resources for education, employment and housing related support to at-risk youth in the LPC community

    Contact: 970-335-9667

  • Pine River Shares

    A local organization working to strengthen the community through a weekly food share program, community meals, youth leadership opportunities, a freecycle clothing program, etc.

    Contact: 970-884-6040

  • Resilient Colorado

    A local non-profit working to build community resilience and collective wellness through a variety of trauma-informed trainings to help organizations infuse trauma sensitive practices

    Contact: 970-317-2032

  • ROAR Coalition

    (Recognizing Opportunities Around Resilience)

    A community coalition working to reduce substance use through positive social norming & engagement with youth in healthy, pro-social activities

  • SW Center for Independence

    A local non-profit that provides support & resources for senior adults and La Plata County community members with disabilities who are aging to live well in Southwest Colorado

    Contact: 970-259-1672

  • Tree of Life Yoga Therapy

    A local organization that provides svastha yoga therapy, trauma sensitive yoga, trainings, and veteran focused yoga services for all community members

    Contact: 970-632-1188

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  • Uncommon Health Solutions

    A local organization that partners with other agencies & businesses to find sustainable solutions to complex problems through community assessment, facilitation & strategic plan development

    Contact: 541-410-8779

  • Young People In Recovery

    A non-profit that supports and advocated for young people in substance use recovery and offers resources such as peer recovery support programs

    Contact: 720-600-4977

- This is by no means an exhaustive list -

If you know of additional resources, please let us know!