Survivor Services
ALC’s advocates can help you navigate a dangerous relationship and recover from a sexual assault or other forms of violence. We provide support, resources, and shelter for survivors.
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Homelessness Services
If you’re a Lake County resident who is currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, you may be eligible for homelessness services and support.
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If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For all other help, call our 24/7 hotline at 719-486-3530 or email help@advocatesoflakecounty.org. You can also reach us through Facebook and Instagram.
Safety
We can help you develop a plan to stay as safe as possible.
Help
Our services are free and confidential, and adjusted to what you need.
Peace
You are not alone. We will support you whether you choose to stay or leave.
Open and Accepting.
All are welcome, including women and men, people of all ages and income levels, people who are LBGTQ, and those who speak Spanish.
Recent News & Updates
ALC Bids Farewell to Long-Time Executive Director Jenny Abbott
Farewell and best wishes to long-time ALC Executive Director Jenny Abbott. Jenny joined ALC in 2014 in a direct service role serving clients in our safehouse. Less than 1 year later, she became executive director, in which position she had many responsibilities and...
Video Interview with Elsa Tharp: Community Leader, Rape Survivor, Shelter Advocate
Watch the video interview on YouTube now. Advocates of Lake County recently sat down with Elsa Tharp — a Lake County Commissioner as well as mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, and two-time rape survivor — to talk about how Lake County's proposed emergency shelter...
An Open Letter Regarding the Bridge Haven Emergency Shelter Conditional-Use Permit Application — Institute for Justice
My name is Diana Simpson, and I am a Senior Attorney at the Institute for Justice, a national pro bono law firm dedicated to protecting people’s ability to use their property as they see fit. I write this open letter regarding the city of Leadville’s consideration of...

We are so thankful to our funders!
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Colorado Office for Victims Programs
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Colorado Domestic Violence Program
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Department of Justice’s Office for Violence Against Women
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5th Judicial District’s Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board