Abby’s Impact at Jewish Family Service of Colorado

As one of Jewish Family Service of Colorado's programs, Abby's Impact offers soft skill development and resiliency skills to young adults. Participants between 18 and 26 years old are eligible for classes designed to improve the ability to manage life's challenges. Case management and class topics include financial health, parenting and relationship building, stress management, resource navigation, and career readiness classes.

Contact Name: Amanda Hernandez
Address: 3201 S Tamarac Drive

Denver, CO 80231
County: Denver
Telephone: (303) 996-1025
Email: ahernandez@jewishfamilyservice.org
Website: https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/services/abbys-impact

Access Wholeness, LLC

BIAC Partner

I have provided counseling and independent living skills training to survivors of brain injury since 1999. I integrate several modalities to support people to express the greatest wholeness they are inspired to live following an injury including cognitive-behavioral counseling, human performance psychology and mindfulness. EMDR will be added to the repertoire of skills spring of 2021.

We accept Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, and Kaiser.

Contact Name: Seija Curtin
Address: 1055 Lamar St

Lakewood, CO 80214
County: Jefferson
Telephone: (303) 947-7906
Email: seija@accesswholeness.org
Website: accesswholeness.org/
Other Notes: We accept Medicaid; We accept private insurance; We accept worker's compensation; Sliding Scale

AOI Home Care

Accent On Independence (AOI) strives to promote independence among people with disabilities and the elderly by providing quality home care services in a safe and effective manner at their place of residence.
Established in 1984, AOI serves the greater Denver metropolitan area with Certified Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Workers, In-Home Support Services, and Skilled Nursing Services. As a Home Healthcare Agency, we help individuals face, minimize or overcome physical disabilities, including brain injuries.

Contact Name: Kimberly Miller
Address: 1550 Dover St.

Lakewood, CO 80215
County: Jefferson
Telephone: (303)331-0818
Email: info@aoihomecare.com
Website: aoihomecare.com/
Other Notes: We accept Medicaid

Aspen Guardianship and Care Services

Aspen Guardianship and Care Services is a locally owned business provides medical power of attorney, care management and professional guardianship services in the Denver Metro area. As a service to the community, we provide a Family Guardian Resource page on our website. Visit our website for a full listing of resources. We are a fee for service company.

Address: 2331 S. Krameria Street

Denver, 80222
Telephone: (720) 724-0000
Email: marilyn@aspencareservices.com
Website: https://www.aspencareservices.com/

Boulder Community Health Outpatient Rehabilitation

The Outpatient Rehabilitation for Adults operates within Boulder's Community Hospital (BCH) and provides the most comprehensive approach to rehabilitation services in the Boulder Valley. BCH offers patients of all ages a full range of services including physical, speech and occupational therapies, counseling, case management and nursing treatments. Available on an inpatient or outpatient basis, BCH experts work to address patients' physical, emotional, social, cognitive and vocational needs.

The following is a list of some of the clinical areas where BCH has special expertise: Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders; Degenerative Neurological Conditions (Alzheimer's , etc.); Feeding and Swallowing Disorders; Orthopedic Conditions; Pain Management; Stroke; and NeuroTrauma (Brain Injury). Outpatient Rehabilitation for Adults provides proven, comprehensive and individualized treatment for all types of Brain Injury (BI), from mild to severe.

Address: 1100 Balsam Ave

Boulder, CO 80304
County: Boulder
Telephone: (303) 415-4400
Website: bch.org

Bright Futures Advocacy LLC

Bright Futures Advocacy is here to illuminate the path to educational success for children aged 3 to 21! (Se Hablo español) Are you navigating the intricate world of special education in the Denver Metro Area or throughout the state of Colorado? Bright Futures brings a wealth of experience to ensure that your child receives the education they deserve. Jeanette is committed to fostering a bright and inclusive future for every student. Together, we'll pave the way for a brighter and more promising future for your child.

¡Bright Futures Advocacy está aquí para iluminar el camino hacia el éxito educativo de niños de 3 a 21 años! ¿Estás navegando por el intrincado mundo de la educación especial en el área metropolitana de Denver o en todo el estado de Colorado? Bright Futures aporta una gran experiencia para ayudar que su hijo reciba la educación que merece. Jeanette está comprometida a fomentar un futuro brillante e inclusivo para cada estudiante. Juntos, allanaremos el camino para un futuro más brillante y prometedor para su hijo.

Contact Name: Jeanette Cordova
Telephone: 720-288-0733
Email: bfadvocacyllc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.brightfuturesadvocacyllc.com
Other Notes: Sliding Scale

Care Management Advocates

Care Management Advocates acts as guardian, medical power of attorney and care manager. We can also assist with needs assessments and placement decisions. Debera Powers has extensive experience working with individuals suffering from acquired brain injuries she has worked with people in the acute care setting, through rehabilitation and in the home environment.

Contact Name: Debera Powers
Address: 2055 S. Oneida Street, Suite 230

Denver, CO 80224
County: Denver
Telephone: (303) 331-6422
Email: dpowers@cmacalm.com
Website: cmacalm.com

Disabled Resource Services

Disabled Resource Services provides services to those individuals who are disabled. Our staff is able to help with case management, advocacy, applying for and navigating Social Security, SNAP and Medicaid benefits, Medicare etc. We have a Vision Matters program as well as a Youth Transitions program. We assist individuals get out of nursing homes and into their own homes. We have peer counseling and an employment program. Disabled Resource Services provides support and other much needed services. All services are free of charge.

Contact Name: Denise Mullhaupt MSP, MSAJ
Address: 2154 W. Eisenhower Blvd.

Loveland, CO 80537
County: Larimer
Telephone: (970) 667-0816
Email: denise.m@disabledresourceservices.org
Website: drsnoco.org

Dr. Amanda Baranski PLLC

I am a licensed clinical social worker who owns a private practice and works occasionally for a few different hospitals around the Denver area (Craig, CO Acute, and UC Health). My area of interested is the ambiguous grief and loss that families experience after ABI--throughout the continuum of care. This is also my focus in the Rutgers Doctorate in Social work program (est graduation May 2018).

I also offer care management for families in crisis.

Contact Name: Amanda Baranski
Address: Olde Town

Arvada, CO 80003
County: Jefferson
Telephone: (720) 955-8859; (734) 646-6515
Email: Drabaranski@gmail.com
Website: https://www.drbaranski.com/
Other Notes: Sliding Scale

El Grupo VIDA

The mission of El Grupo VIDA is to empower people with disabilities, and their families, with information and training that will support them to be their best advocate.

With love, wisdom and support of their families and communities, individuals with disabilities can experience and live happy and productive lives.

"We are in this together!"

"¡Estamos juntos en esto!"

(Office hours: Monday, 9-5pm, Tuesday-Friday 9-2pm – Calls or emails received outside of these hours will be returned the next business day)

El Grupo VIDA is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Spanish speaking community for over 25 years. Its mission is to empower people with disabilities and their families with education and resources so they can be their own best advocate. We serve families with children or adults with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities in the greater Denver Metro Area and the state of Colorado. We support families with education and training, social and networking opportunities and through professional development at an annual conference conducted in Spanish with interpretation available to English speakers.
Join our Educational Training and Support Group the 2nd Saturday of each month at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora from 1-3 p.m. Please check our website for other activities and services. The website is in Spanish and English.

Contact Name: Elisa Aucancela
Address: 3443 S. Galena St.
Ste. 120
Denver, CO 80230
County: Denver
Telephone: (303) 335-9875; Fax: (303) 691-0846
Email: elgrupovida@gmail.com
Website: www.elgrupovida.org

Family Tree

Family Tree works alongside people affected by child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness throughout their journey to safety and economic independence, providing emergency residential services, case management and advocacy, therapeutic services, outreach support, housing search and placement, education and employment support, among many other services. By leveraging a deeper, broader and more holistic array of life-changing services and programs, Family Tree empowers individuals and families to discover their own strengths to create lasting, positive change.

County: Jefferson
Telephone: (303) 422-2133
Email: info@thefamilytree.org
Website: https://www.thefamilytree.org/

Focus Reentry

We are a reentry program for inmates out of the Boulder County Jail. We support this population through connection to resources (medical, benefits, housing, jobs, etc.), rides, mentorship and more.

Address: 4705 Baseline Road

Boulder, CO 80303
County: Boulder
Telephone: (720) 662-2576
Email: lani@focusreentry.org
Website: https://www.focusreentry.org/

Learning Services

Learning Services' Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehabilitation programs are designed to provide individualized treatment programs for adults with brain injuries in a real life setting. Our programs offer a range of neuro-rehabilitation, neurobehavioral rehabilitation and supported living options. These programs provide therapeutic environments and functional based treatment designed for the individual needs of our residents, families, and financial partners.

Contact Name: Mariana Holmboe
Address: 7201 West Hampden Avenue

Lakewood, CO 80227
County: Jefferson
Telephone: 303-989-6660
Email: mariana.holmboe@learningservices.com
Website: www.collagerehab.com

Lehman Disability Planning

I help families plan for the present and future needs of their child with disabilities.

I also help families remember planning is about the entire family, not just one family member. Every person in your family has present and future needs and all deserve consideration in planning.

I offer coaching and consulting services, from review and advice on accessible services for quality of life now and for the future, to helping you define your long-term vision and, of equal importance, to supporting you in completing instructions for clarity in your absence.

Because three domains impact your family’s journey, Disability Benefits, Financial Management and Planning and Legal documentation to ensure protection of your assets and your children, I work with financial advisors and specializing attorneys. If you only have one of these territories covered or they are not coordinated, you do not have a fully considered life care plan for your child.

Quality of life planning and funding encompasses many areas of concern for your children including independence, financial well-being, social and recreational opportunities, housing, education and employment.

Because families are often continually overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the present moment, developing a comprehensive future plan habitually is relegated to a perpetual "to do" list.

I will assemble your team to move your family’s planning from your “to do” list to “DONE!”

Because of my own experience with a medically fragile and developmentally disabled child, I became a statewide leader for change. Working within the Colorado early intervention system, private and public health insurance industries, and disability initiatives and medical practices, I successfully:
- Spearheaded 14 CO statutes to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families,
- Served as Executive Director for the Autism Society of CO
- Chaired the CO Autism Commission and the CO Division of Insurance Consumer Council

Now I share the wisdom I gained on my journey with parents and guardians of children with special needs who are also determined to build a brighter future for their loved ones.

Contact Name: Betty Lehman
Address: Metro
Denver
, CO
County: Denver
Telephone: 303.898.7656
Email: betty@lehmandp.com
Website: lehmandp.com/

Lifelong, Inc.

Specialty: Clients with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities including brain injuries, slower learners, and those on the autism spectrum. Services: Psychological evaluations, mental health therapy, life skills training, adaptive functioning assessments, therapeutic supervised visitation, parent coaching, college student support, specialized mentoring, adventure based therapy, play based therapy, money management, interview training, resume building, healthy relationships training and case management

Address: 7175 W. Jefferson Avenue
Suite 4000
Lakewood, CO 80235
County: Denver
Telephone: 303-573-0839
Email: lindsey@lifelonginc.com
Website: lifelonginc.com
Other Notes: We accept Medicaid; Sliding Scale

Mary Mocilac R.N.

Outpatient Rehabilitation Case Manager for Memorial Health System

Contact Name: Mary Mocilac R.N.
Address: 175 South Union Blvd #250

Colorado Springs, CO 80910
County: El Paso
Email: mary.mocilac@memorialhealthsystem.com

Mazone & Associates

Franny Mazone, RN, medical case manager and life care planner has a thorough understanding of the issues facing those with brain injury and their families. She offers a thorough understanding of the issues facing those with brain injury and their families. She is dedicated and knowledgeable regarding resources and is able to assist with treatment planning, full case management, case review and education. She serves as an expert witness in forensic cases. Insurance adjusters, providers, attorneys, patients and families describe Ms. Mazone as professional, caring, and offering the highest quality service.

• Employment evaluations, vocational consulting
• Vocational testing/assessment
• Return to work services, plan development, job search preparation, job coaching
• Job analysis, ergonomic evaluations
• Expert witness evaluation/testimony services
• Rehabilitation case management – acute, long term disability, and permanent disability

Contact Name: Franny Mazone, RN
Address: 13105 West 31st Avenue

Golden, CO 80401
County: Jefferson
Telephone: (303)215-0726
Email: fmazone@comcast.net
Website: www.fmazone.com/

MINDSOURCE

A trusted resource for brain injury in Colorado, MINDSOURCE connects individuals to care services that can best address their complete medical and/or behavioral health needs. MINDSOURCE is dedicated to brain injury research, awareness as well as identification, understanding and support for all those affected by brain injury in Colorado.

Contact Name: Regina Rodriguez-Sisneros
Address: 1575 Sherman Street

Denver, CO 80203
County: Denver
Telephone: 303-866-4173
Email: regina.rodriguez@state.co.us
Website: mindsourcecolorado.org/

Northwest Colorado Center for Independence

Services and support for people with disabilities in Routt, Moffat, Summit, Rio Blanco, and Grand Counties.

Our core services include information and assistance, advocacy, peer support, youth transition services and independent living skills. We work with individuals of all ages and disabilities so that everyone can choose to live well in the community.

Summit County (satellite office):
325 Lake Dillon road
Dillon, CO 80435
Phone: 970-875-4836 (Carlos)
Phone: 970-846-7995(Lianne)
Email: carlos@nwcci.org
Email: lianne@nwcci.org

Grand County (satellite office):
365 E Agate Ave
Unit B
Granby, CO 80446
Phone: 970-846-8038 (Joy)
Email: joymccoy@nwcci.org

Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties (satellite office):
50 College Dr
#115
Craig, CO 81625
Phone: 970-819-7649 (Ashley)
Phone via text only or video call: 970-819-7027 (Staci)
Email: ashley@nwcci.org
Email: staci@nwcci.org

Contact Name: Rachelle Summers
Address: 1855 Shield Drive
Unit 300
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
County: Routt
Telephone: 970-871-4838
Email: rachelle@nwcci.org
Website: nwcci.org/

Porter Adventist Hospital

I am the RN Case Manager for Porter Hospital's Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. I help with resources and discharge planning.

Contact Name: Chelle Zemmelman
Address: 2525 S. Downing St

Denver, CO 80210
County: Denver
Telephone: (303) 778-5643
Email: michellezemmelman@centura.org
Other Notes: We accept Medicaid; Sliding Scale

Professional Case Management

For over 30 years, Professional Case Management (PCM) has provided comprehensive and collaborative home care. Our Catastrophic Care Services division specializes in caring for brain and spinal cord injured clients at home. We are supported by our extensive nationwide network of over 3,000 nurses. We successfully coordinate care across multiple disciplines to establish the best plan of care for our high acuity clients.

Contact Name: Kelly Garber
Address: 500 East 8th Ave.

Denver, CO 80203
County: Denver
Telephone: (720) 835-9072
Email: kelly.garber@pcmimpairments.com
Website: https://www.procasemanagement.com/catastrophic-home-health-care/

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley provides a comprehensive system of programs and services to address the needs of victims of domestic abuse.

Our services include, but are not limited to:
• 24-hour crisis line
• Emergency shelter
• Individual and group counseling
• Case management (including transitional housing programs)
• Information and referrals
• Legal advocacy
• Community and peer education

All services are available in both English and Spanish.

Address: P.O. Box 231

Longmont, CO 80502
Website: safeshelterofstvrain.org/

Southwest Center for Independence

Southwest Center for Independence supports independent living by and for people with disabilities, and facilitates change within the community for the inclusion of all people. We envision a world where all people with disabilities are valued friends and neighbors, receiving the supports they need to lead the lives they desire, defining their own quality of life and contributing back to the community.

Advocacy: Through systems advocacy, we educate our community on behalf of people with disabilities not only to change society’s attitudes but also to improve physical access to different facilities, such as housing, healthcare and transportation. In addition, through individual advocacy, we train people to take charge of life choices and overcome situations that reduce the potential for independence.
Information and Referral: We connect people with local, regional and national agencies that may give them the support they need.
Peer Support: We match people with similar disabilities who also share similar interests and goals with one another and provide the meeting space so that they can begin to build a supportive relationship and avoid isolation, a common problem among people who have disabilities and that often leads to depression, decreased self-esteem and hopelessness.
Independent Living Skills Training: Upon request, we provide training and problem solving to help people be more independent in different life areas.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Program provides rental assistance to 75 low-income people/families with disabilities.Under the Federal Section 8 program, funded by the Department of Housing & Urban Development, we provide a rental subsidy to people with disabilities who meet the HUD income requirements. We provide more than clerical support

Contact Name: Martha Mason
Address: 9 Burnett Court, Suite C

Durango, CO 81301
County: La Plata
Telephone: (970) 259-1672
Email: info@swilc.org
Website: https://swindependence.org/

Stride Denver

Stride works with individuals in a variety of life stages with TBI and offers a full range of creative and personalized care to enhance quality of life and increase autonomy.
We employ quality and creative care practices as well as comprehensive assessments to create a top notch care plan. Stride meets our clients where they are at and partners closely with their family, medical providers, and community supports to ensure all physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of our client’s lives are fully addressed.
We offer a number of services such as Care Management, Nursing Oversight, Quality of Life improvement, Benefits Management, and development and management of personalized care teams and recovery.
We assess our clients life as a whole as well as their recovery goals and make their dream team of 1:1 caregivers and rehab aides as well as medical providers come to life!

Address: 2806 Speer Blvd

Denver, CO 80211
County: Denver
Telephone: (757) 418-1220
Email: meg@stridedenver.com
Website: https://stridedenver.com/
Other Notes: Sliding Scale

Summit Rehabilitation at San Juan Living Center

Summit Rehabilition at San Juan Living Center provides mutliple levels of Physical, Mental, Cognitive, Medical and Emotional Rehabilitation. We offer Physical, Occupational and Speech-Language Pathology Therapies as well as Nursing care, Case Management, Discharge Planning, Social Services, and Counseling. Our multidisciplinary team approach successfully treats deficits caused by brain injuries, strokes, orthopedic injuries and surgeries, neuromuscular diseases and complex medical conditions. We offer both individual therapy and group classes. We provide NeuroMuscular E-stim, Diathermy and Ultrasound for pain control, wound healing and muscle strengthening. We have a Certified Wound Care Specialist PT and RN, as well as a Lymphedema Specialist PT. Our Speech-Language Pathologists are Vital Stim Certified and have strong backgrounds in Cognitive therapy. We provide Short Term Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab and Long Term Care. We also provide transportation for Physician Visits.

Contact Name: Kelly Bartashius, RN Admissions Director or Kimry Gemmell, MS CCC-SLP Rehab Program Manager
Address: 1043 Ridge Street

Montrose, CO 81401
County: Montrose
Telephone: (970)964-2212; (970)964-2232
Email: KAGemmell@savasc.com
Other Notes: We accept Medicaid

ViCare Solutions, LLC

At ViCare Solutions, LLC, we help older adults, age 65+ plan for the cost of long-term care needs and preserve assets, and not lose your entire life savings. We want you to avoid the devasting and emotional stress that occurs when facing a long-term care illness. Services include Elder Law, Asset Protection, Medicaid and VA Benefits, Care Navigation and Real Estate Services.
We service the entire Denver Metro Area and offer a free in-home consultation. Call us to learn how we can help you.

Address: 1099 Gilbert Street

Boulder, CO 80302
County: Boulder
Telephone: 303-907-0102
Email: teri@vicaresolutions.com
Website: vicaresolutions.com

Your Trusted Patient Advocate, LLC

I assist clients either just entering the health care system for the first time or those that have been working with the illness (s) and would like a another set of eyes and ears to advocate for them in their journey. Many of my clients have no other support people close or just want to confirm what they are hearing and experiencing and want to have it explained beyond their level of understanding. I go medical appointments, hospital admissions, ER visits, Lab, therapy sessions, find medical providers suited to my clients needs if requested, etc.

During a diagnosis the most important information is what comes after the words, "you have ...." . However, we find in our profession this is when we should be listening and asking the most questions and clarifying everything said. However, this is also the time we tend to shut down and don't hear anything else. A good advocate takes notes, asks the right questions, discusses long term plans, and follows up on next steps to ensure our clients get the best medical care they deserve. We simply advocate for our clients like they would want to be advocated for, but can't.

Contact Name: Bill Normile
Address: PO Box 152

Monument, CO 80132
County: El Paso
Telephone: (303) 619-2156; (303) 619-2156
Email: ytpatientadvocate@gmail.com
Website: yourtrustedpatientadvocate.com/
Other Notes: Sliding Scale

Keyword: Case Management