Community Resources

DCIS Food Pantry & Clothing Closet

The DCIS Clothing Closet and Food Pantry is continuing to accept donated food, water, and canned goods, as well as clothing to support students, families, and community.

If you’d like to contribute or would like to receive support, please feel free to contact Mr. Miguel Urdiales at 720.423.9018 or email Miguel_Urdiales@DPSK12.org.

Please check out this list of recommended foods and household items: https://bit.ly/DCISFoodPantryandClothingCloset

Thank you!

United Way’s 2-1-1 Resource Line.  2-1-1 will provide multilingual service and resources for shelter, food, rental assistance, clothing, etc.

Shelter Resources

• Lambuth Family Center: 
  (303) 295-3366
  Leave a voicemail with info. Try again daily, if possible.
• Samaritan:
  (720) 799-9371
  Leave a message with your family size and situation.
  Families can also access a motel voucher (VOA) for up to 14 days through Samaritan House, in person after 430pm: 2301 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205
• Family Promise:
  (303) 675-0713
• Comitis (in Aurora):
  (303) 341-9160
• Sacred Heart House (single mothers):
  (303) 296-6686
• Safehouse (domestic violence):
  (303) 318-9989
• Latina Safehouse (domestic violence):
  (720) 336 1664

Denver-Area Food Pantries

If you or someone you know are experiencing food insecurity, please see this list of locations of food pantries in and around Denver. For help with accessing any of the above city-wide resources, please contact our DCIS Social Worker, Vincent Scudella at vincent_scudella@dpsk12.org.

DCIS Special Service Providers

• Annette Lindsay, DCIS School Psychologist
  annette_lindsay@dpsk12.org | meet.google.com/lookup/dcislindsay
• Vincent Scudella, DCIS School Social Worker
  vincent_scudella@dpsk12.org | meet.google.com/lookup/dcisscudella
• Tami Handley, DCIS School Counselor last names A-G
  tamara_handley@dpsk12.org | meet.google.com/lookup/dcishandley
• Julie DeGuire, DCIS School Counselor last names H-Pe
  julie_deguire@dpsk12.org | meet.google.com/lookup/dcisdeguire
• Maureen Padilla, DCIS Counselor last names Ph – Z
  maureen_padilla@dpsk12.org | meet.google.com/lookup/dcispadilla

Additional Organizations

• Safe2Tell Colorado: 877-542-7233, https://safe2tell.org
  Note that DCIS staff and DPS Safety & Security and DPD monitor Safe2Tell 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. This is the quickest way to reach out if you have safety concerns that are imminent.
• Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver, Counseling Services (English/Spanish): https://www.thesecondwindfund.org/
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth): 866-488-7386
• Colorado Crisis and Support Line: 844-493-8255, or text TALK to 38255