Colorado · Caregiver Support
Caring for an aging loved one is one of the hardest jobs there is — and you shouldn't have to do it alone. Below are 31 verified Colorado programs offering emotional support, respite, training, financial help, peer groups, and legal planning — most of them completely free.
Last updated July 2026
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Colorado ADRC — Aging and Disability Resource Centers
One call connects Colorado family caregivers to free counseling, respite, training, and support groups through their local Area Agency on Aging.
Statewide — regional offices across all 64 counties
Free single point of entry for caregivers seeking emotional support, information, counseling, and connection to services. ADRC specialists walk caregivers through all available options in their community.
Toll-free: 1-844-COL-ADRC. No wrong door — connects caregivers to all state and local programs
Statewide — offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Loveland
Around the clock emotional support, crisis assistance, and resource referrals for dementia caregivers. Serves all 64 Colorado counties. Care consultations and individual counseling available.
Free 24/7 helpline available in over 200 languages — call any time
Statewide — through 16 Area Agencies on Aging
National Family Caregiver Support Program services including individual counseling, caregiver training, and emotional support for caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Local number: 303-866-2800. Contact your local AAA for services in your community
Statewide
Support, information, and respite for family caregivers. EasterSeals Colorado provides services for caregivers of people with disabilities across the lifespan.
Statewide reach — also houses the Colorado Respite Coalition
Statewide
Free 24/7 confidential emotional support for caregivers experiencing burnout, distress, or crisis. Available by call or text anytime.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide
Free 24/7 connection to local health and human services including emotional support, crisis intervention, and caregiver resource referrals across all Colorado communities.
Call, text, or search online — covers all Colorado counties
Statewide
Online Resource Finder connects caregivers to respite providers across Colorado. Respite vouchers and grants available for family caregivers. Statewide network formed in 2007 supporting families of all ages with special needs.
Housed within EasterSeals Colorado — search their Resource Finder by zip code
Statewide — 16 regional AAAs
Temporary respite relief for family caregivers through Colorado's 16 Area Agencies on Aging. Available as in-home respite, adult day care, or supplemental services. Priority to caregivers at greatest need.
Contact your regional AAA — call statewide number to be connected to local office
Denver, Jefferson, Delta, and Larimer counties
Colorado nonprofit connecting neighbors to help seniors and give caregivers a break. Transportation, yard and home chores, technology help, and caregiver respite. Pay-what-you-can annual membership.
Annual membership is pay-what-you-can — no one turned away for inability to pay
Statewide — search by Colorado zip code
Searchable database of nearly 3,000 respite providers. Search by Colorado zip code or county to find local and regional respite options.
Run by ARCH National Respite Network
Statewide — Veterans only
At least 30 days annual respite care for caregivers of eligible veterans. Eastern Colorado VA Medical Center (Denver) and Western Colorado VA Medical Center (Grand Junction) both serve Colorado.
Must be caring for a veteran enrolled in VA healthcare
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free education programs online and in person on dementia, caregiving techniques, communication, and financial planning. Empowered Caregiver Series, ALZ Talks webinars, and on-demand programs available.
All 64 counties served — virtual options available statewide
Denver metro — online resources statewide
University of Colorado's dementia center offering caregiver resources, educational programs, and the GUIDE Program for comprehensive dementia care coordination. Community programs and Memory Disorders Clinic.
GUIDE Program provides Medicare-covered dementia care including caregiver education and respite
Statewide — through local AAAs
Caregiver training programs covering caregiving skills, stress management, and navigating long-term care through Colorado's National Family Caregiver Support Program.
Access through your local Area Agency on Aging
National — available to all Colorado caregivers
Comprehensive library of caregiver education including fact sheets, online programs, and Colorado-specific resource directory. Caregiving 101 and Taking Care of YOU self-care program available free.
No registration required for most online resources
Statewide
Free caregiver tools, guides, and education. AARP Care Guide, financial worksheets, and Colorado-specific connections. Data on Colorado's 700,000+ unpaid family caregivers available.
AARP membership not required for most resources
Statewide
Colorado Medicaid self-direction program allowing care recipients to hire family members including adult children and spouses as paid caregivers. Pay ranges $17-$20/hour. Available under EBD, BI, and CIH waivers.
Must meet Medicaid eligibility for EBD or applicable waiver. Contact county Dept. of Human Services
Statewide — employed Coloradans only
Up to 12 weeks paid leave for workers caring for a seriously ill family member. Program launched in 2024, providing partial wage replacement funded through payroll contributions.
Must be employed with Colorado FAMLI contributions — self-employed may opt in voluntarily
Statewide
Non-Medicaid state program providing cash assistance for individuals with disabilities to pay home care providers including some family members. Covers personal care, bathing, dressing, meal prep, and shopping.
Income and functional need requirements apply — contact state Medicaid office for eligibility
Statewide — through 16 regional AAAs
Financial assistance and supplemental services for family caregivers of adults 60+ or any age with Alzheimer's. Covers limited caregiving expenses including transportation and home modifications.
Access through your regional Area Agency on Aging — call statewide line to be connected
Statewide — Veterans only
Monthly stipend for caregivers of eligible veterans with 70%+ service-connected disability. Also includes CHAMPVA health insurance. Colorado-specific rates tied to local care costs.
Must be caring for veteran with 70%+ service-connected disability rating
Statewide — in person and virtual
Free caregiver support groups throughout Colorado facilitated by trained professionals. Groups in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Loveland, and many communities statewide. Virtual options available.
Call helpline or visit website to find group by zip code — ALZConnected online community also available
Statewide — regional sites
Connection to local caregiver support groups through Colorado's Aging and Disability Resource Center network. ADRC specialists match caregivers with appropriate peer support resources in their community.
Call 1-844-COL-ADRC to find groups in your area
Statewide — 16 regional AAAs
Caregiver support groups through Colorado's 16 Area Agencies on Aging covering all 64 counties. Groups available for general caregiving and specific diagnoses including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Contact your regional AAA to find local groups — call statewide number to be connected
Denver metro area
Memory Cafes offering engaging events and activities for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Provides meaningful social connection and peer support in a welcoming community setting.
Free — no registration required. Check Denver Public Library website for current schedule
National — available to all Colorado caregivers
Free online peer community of 25,000+ caregivers active 24/7. Share experiences, practical tips, and emotional support with caregivers across the country.
AARP membership not required to join the Facebook group
Statewide — 11 regional offices
Free legal assistance to low-income Coloradans and seniors including elder law, advance directives, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, and housing issues. Serves caregivers and care recipients.
Income eligibility requirements apply — contact for current thresholds and local office
Statewide — counselors in all regions
Free one-on-one Medicare counseling for beneficiaries and their caregivers. Helps understand Medicare options, compare plans, obtain benefits, file claims, and avoid fraud. Unbiased — not affiliated with insurance industry.
Free — not insurance sales. Connect to local counselor through the statewide helpline
Statewide
Free advocacy for caregivers with concerns about nursing home or assisted living quality of care. Investigates complaints and protects the rights of long-term care residents and their families.
Statewide toll-free: 800-288-1376. Contact your local AAA to connect to regional ombudsman
Statewide — regional offices
Free benefits screening, options counseling, and planning assistance for caregivers navigating long-term care decisions. Connects to legal and financial planning resources across all 64 Colorado counties.
Call 1-844-COL-ADRC — single point of entry for all caregiver services in Colorado
National — available to all Colorado caregivers
Online legal planning resources covering powers of attorney, advance directives, guardianship, conservatorship, and financial planning for caregivers. Colorado-specific resource directory available.
Free online resources — no registration required
Honest answers to what Colorado family caregivers ask most.
Your care plan keeps every Colorado caregiver resource — phone numbers, eligibility, and next steps — in one calm, organized place.
Always free — no credit card required.
Source: LTCareNav.com research, updated on July 2026. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility rules change frequently — please verify contact information directly with each organization before referral. This page is informational and not legal, medical, or financial advice.