Client Services

Client Services

Tri-Lakes Cares provides services to individuals and families based on needs, income, household size, ages of household and location. Income guidelines are based on 50% of the area median income for our five zip code service area.

Currently, our primary service area covers Monument, Palmer Lake, part of northern Colorado Springs, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and portions of Black Forest. (Zip codes: 80132, 80133, 80840, 80921 and parts of 80908)

This map shows a close representation of the area we serve (click to enlarge):

We offer several types of assistance to qualified clients:

• Financial assistance, including rent/mortgage, utilities, transportation, medical bills and co-pays, post-secondary education assistance, and child-care
• Emergency assistance, including food, car repair, or home repair
• Self-sufficiency programs, including Getting Ahead, Individual Self-Sufficiency Plans (ISP), budget counseling, and job search and interview skills
• Seasonal programs, including school supplies, holiday food, and holiday gifts for children and seniors

If TLC cannot provide a specific service or the funding may not be available for specific issues, they can provide referrals to other service organizations, for example:

• • LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
• • Budget Counseling
• • Mental Health Counseling
• • SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program)
• • TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)
• • Senior Assistance
• • Health Insurance Assistance

If you are in need, please contact us to find out if we can help:

For Information for Last Name A-L: Email Rachael Collins at CaseManager@Tri-LakesCares.org  719-481-4864 ext. 102

For Information for Last Name M-Z: Email Paula Blair at CaseManager2@Tri-LakesCares.org  719-481-4864 ext. 112