If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For all other help, call our 24/7 hotline at 719-486-3530 (press 1) or email us at help@advocatesoflakecounty.org.
Our Programs
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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Community Programs
With education, awareness, and resources for Lake County, we do more than solve problems. We work to prevent them from happening in the first place.
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Services
Turn to us for crisis support, shelter, emergency food, legal help, advocacy, referrals, information, and more.
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.
Resources
Learn more about domestic violence, sexual assault, the warning signs, and where to get help.
Recent News & Updates
ALC Embraces Shared Leadership Model Following ED Departure
Following Jenny Abbott’s departure from her role as Executive Director last month, ALC has decided to pilot a co-leadership model in lieu of conducting a traditional Executive Director search. With enthusiastic support from both ALC’s Board and staff, we are so...
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...
We are so thankful to our funders!
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5th Judicial District’s Victim Assistance & Law Enforcement Board
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Anschutz Family Foundation
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AV Hunter Trust
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Chaffee County Community Foundation
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Colorado Association of Realtors
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Colorado Bar Association
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Colorado Domestic Violence Program
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Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
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Colorado Office for Victims Programs
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Colorado Trust
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Daniels Fund
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Department of Justice’s Office for Violence Against Women
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El Pomar Foundation
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Freeport McMoran
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Lake County Community Fund
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Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust
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Rocky Mountain Health Foundation
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Summit Foundation
