Grand Valley Coalition for the HomelessEducation & Employment
Mesa County Libraries
Adult Learning Center
Tutoring in reading, writing, math, citizenship, ESL, and GED study. Computer literacy training. Children story times. Email for more information.
Center for Independence
740 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Assisting those with disabilities to become independent.
Mesa County Libraries
Central Branch
Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Services: Books, movies magazines, public computers, wifi, computer classes, reference service, technology assistance, classes and activities for adults, teens and children. Branch locations in Clifton, Collbran, DeBeque, Fruita, Gateway, Orchard Mesa, and Palisade
Centro Colorado Head Start & Early Head Start
Locations in Craig, Grand Junction, Parachute/Rifle
Head Start is a federally funded program serving income eligible children and families. Head Start promotes school readiness through the provision of education, health, nutrition, and other social services.
ChildFind
410 Hill Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Standardized screening to detect developmental delays and eligibility for services for children birth to age 3. ChildFind testing for children over 3 is provided through the school district.
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
Disability rights, ADA compliance, advocacy, legal issues, policy development, legislation, training and consulting.
School District 51
Community and Parental Liaison: Migrant Education Program - West Central Region
Main: (970) 254-5511
Cell: (970) 683-8671
2768 Compass Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Community Education Center
2508 Blichman Avenue, Building B, Grand Junction, CO 81505
English as a second language, school counseling, community education.
Hilltop - Summit View
455 North 22nd Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Ages 7-18. Youth Alternative Educational Program, Youth Employment Program.
Infant & Toddler Early Intervention Project
Provides a family home visitor for parenting skills towards educational support. For children 0-3 years of age.
The Joseph Center
Integrated Financial Services
Guardianship: (970) 245-4672 ext. 303
Payee program: (970) 245-4672 ext. 304
We provide Guardian Services for those individuals who can no longer manage to make health care or financial decisions for themselves. Organizational representative payee program for individuals on SSI/SSDI and fiduciary services for those receiving Veterans benefits. We also advocate for at-risk adults who are in our Integrated Financial Services Program.
JOB CORPS
Chris Connor: (970) 773-0745
Denise Wille: (970) 773-1604
Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
740 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Chris Connor, Admissions Counselor, Mesa County Workforce Center, 512 29 ½ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504 (970) 773-0745 or email wiltse.christina@jobcorps.org.
Job training program for at risk youth ages 16-24. Please call first as orientation for program is on Mondays.
Denise Wille, Western Colorado Career Advisor, Job Corps, CO/WY Admissions and Career Transitions Services 740 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, mobile (970) 773-1604, wille.denise@jobcorps.org
LA PLAZA
721 Peace Avenue, Palisade, CO 81526
PO Box 1038, Palisade, CO 81526
Mon & Wed 11:00am-7:00pm; Tue, Thu & Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Migrant and farm workers only. Services for members: group transportation to LA PLAZA to resource nights and activities, educational classes, support and services from Resource Navigator, access to food pantry, access to meals, 50% discount to fee-based events, eligibility to apply for direct assistance program, onsite interpretation and translation. Drop-in hours or by appointment
Migrant Education Program/MCVSD 51
2768 Compass Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Assist children of temporary and/or seasonal agricultural workers with educational services such as: school supplies, backpacks, free school lunches, school sports fees and tutoring. We can direct families to community resources and offer assistance with possible agricultural employment.
Nurse-Family Partnership (Mesa County Public Health)
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) connects first-time moms to their own free personal nurse, giving personalized support to the mom and her baby. NFP helps first-time moms have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby, and become the mom they want to be. The program offers information like preparing for labor and delivery, baby’s development, feeding and sleeping education, and early child care. New moms are linked to community resources and provided educational gifts and books.
The Parenting Place of Western Colorado
516 North 15th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
A community agency made up of local professionals dedicated to reducing the stress of parenting and promoting nurturing families through outreach, support and education.
School District 51
REACH
2768 Compass Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Mon-Thu 9:00am-2:00pm
The REACH program provides support for families with students attending a District 51 school and living in temporary or transitional housing. Some examples are: Doubled up with family/friends, Hotel/Motel, Shelter, Camper/Tent, and Unaccompanied Youth
School District 51
2115 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) Career Center
2935 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
Serves individuals ages 16-25 with mild to moderate barriers (academic, physical, mental) with job placement.
St. Mary's Prenatal Center
2635 North 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Prepared childbirth classes.
STRIVE - People Supporting People
790 Wellington Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Vocational Rehabilitation
222 South 6th Street, Room 215, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Skill development and job training for persons with disabilities.
WAGEES Project - The Freedom Institute
2867 Orchard Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Dedicated to parolees in need of transitional housing, counseling services and compassion. Supportive Services: bus passes, educational materials, training and tuition, clothing/uniform assistance, ID/document acquisition
Western Colorado Conservation Corps
2818 1/2 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Providing opportunities for men & women 14-25 to work and learn through local conservation projects. Offers tools to complete GED and option to earn AmeriCorps Award for higher education.
The Workforce Center
Main: (970) 248-0871
Employment Services: (970) 248-7560
Job line: (970) 248-7575
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
The WFC houses a variety of services including GED classes and testing, Child Care Assistance Program, Colorado Works, Child Support Services, Career Development Program (tuition assistance for qualifying programs and various work-based learning opportunities), Employment Services (job search assistance, interviewing and resume assistance, etc.)
The Workforce Center
Workforce Innovation Act Youth Program (WIOA)
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Supporting adults and out-of-school Young Adults (KickStart) reach their full-time employment and in-demand educational goals.