If your family needs food assistance, the following organizations and resources are available for our students and families who are in need of additional support.  

WESTERN COLORADO 2-1-1 - Dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-217-1215

Find services in your community.
Western Colorado 2-1-1 is a FREE and confidential service that links you with the health and human services you need. No more thumbing through the phone book looking for answers!

An Information & Referral Specialist will:

• Assess your situation,
• Help you find answers to your questions, and
• Provide you with options and any information you may need

Kids’ Aid Backpack Program

Students can pick up pre-packaged food bags in the Counseling office. If you would like your student to receive a food bag on Fridays, please click this link.   Students can stop by anytime to grab their bags for the weekend! 

Free Breakfast & Lunch– ALL District 51 students now qualify for a free breakfast and lunch!

• Call 911 emergency line - let them know you or someone you know is in the middle of a crisis and you need help

• Safe2Tell (click for link) or call 1-877-542-SAFE to submit an anonymous report to law enforcement and school administration

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline (click for link) or call 1-800-273-TALK

• Colorado Crisis:  1-844-493-8255 or Text: 38255

WESTERN COLORADO 2-1-1 - Dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-217-1215

Find services in your community.
Western Colorado 2-1-1 is a FREE and confidential service that links you with the health and human services you need. No more thumbing through the phone book looking for answers!

An Information & Referral Specialist will:

• Assess your situation,
• Help you find answers to your questions, and
• Provide you with options and any information you may need

THE HOUSE- Homeless teen shelter in Grand Junction.

• Phone: (970) 234-1810 | Address: P.O. Box 2837 Grand Junction, Colorado 81502
• http://www.thehousegj.org/