Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO YOU HELP?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience provides services to those affected by crime and the resulting trauma. Crimes include: arson, assault, burglary, caregiver abuse, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse, fraud, gang-related crimes, home invasion, harassment, hate crimes, homicide, kidnapping, questionable death, robbery, sexual assault/incest/retrospective sexual assault, stalking, suicide/attempted suicide and vandalism.
DO I HAVE TO LIVE IN DENVER?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience services are provided to persons who reside in Denver or if the crime/trauma occurred in metro Denver. Colorado. We avoid the duplication of services and will strive to provide referrals if other services exist outside of our service area.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience services are available to adults or young persons within the context of their family. Specialized services are available for elderly persons.
WHAT IF SOMEONE I KNOW HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY TRAUMA?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience services are available to witnesses, family members and friends who may have been affected by any crime.
DO I HAVE TO REPORT TO THE POLICE TO RECEIVE SERVICES?
A police report is not required to receive services from our agency.
IS THERE A FEE FOR YOUR SERVICES?
All of our services are provided at no cost.
HOW DO I ACCESS YOUR SERVICES?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience services are accessed through our helpline, available in English, Spanish and 711 for the hearing/speech-impaired, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Helpline Numbers
(303) 894-8000 (English)
(303) 718-8289 (Español)
WHAT TYPE OF COUNSELING DO YOU PROVIDE?
– The Center for Trauma & Resilience counselors provide short term ( in some cases 6 months to one year) counseling for clients of any age. Counseling sessions are conducted at our office or can be provided in your home or at the hospital upon request.
– If you are in need of longer-term counseling, The Center for Trauma & Resilience has an extensive referral list of therapists in the Denver area.
– Support groups are available.
– Befriending the Body™ Trauma Sensitive Yoga classes are available.
– Community meetings are available in response to events that affect larger groups of people. These are an opportunity to discuss the event and its impact on your office/school/house of worship, etc.
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH OR OTHER LANGUAGES?
All our services are available to Spanish-speaking clients. In addition, we may contract with our in-house Translation & Interpreting Center to provide interpreters and/or translators for individuals who speak other languages.
DO I HAVE TO BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL RESIDENT TO RECEIVE SERVICES?
All services are available regardless of citizenship status.
ARE YOUR SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL?
All our services are confidential. Information that you share, or the services you are receiving from our agency are never shared with another agency or individual, unless specifically requested by you.
IS YOUR BUILDING ACCESSIBLE?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience offices are wheelchair accessible and our helpline has service for the hearing/speech-impaired through 711/Relay Colorado. Home-visit counseling sessions are available. All support groups, workshops and fundraisers are always held in a wheelchair-accessible facility, and interpreters are available upon request.
HOW MUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience has a small emergency fund that provides limited financial assistance only for emergency needs related to the trauma.
ARE YOU PART OF THE DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT OR DENVER DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience is a private, nonprofit agency. While we may work with the Denver Police Department and Denver District Attorney’s Office, we are not affiliated with them.
WHERE DO YOUR FUNDS COME FROM?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience receives funding from the Victims of Crime Act, and numerous foundations, businesses and private donors. For a complete list of our funders, please see our Financials & Reports page to download our Annual Report.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience office address is confidential. Our physical address is given to clients only. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 18975, Denver, CO 80218.
HOW CAN I HELP?
The Center for Trauma & Resilience is always looking for advocates and interns to support our clients and staff.
You can also support us through a tax-deductible financial gift. Donations may be designated for a specific program of your choice or for general operating support. Contributions may be made online or mailed to:
The Center for Trauma & Resilience
P.O. Box 18975
Denver, CO 80218