Health

ECPAC partners with the following health clinics to support children’s health:

• Clinica Family Health Services (dental services also available):
  • Pecos Location – 1701 West 72nd Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80229; 303-650-4460
  • Thornton Location – 8990 North Washington Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229; 303-650-4460
  • Westminster Location – 8510 North Bryant Street, 2nd Floor, Westminster, Colorado 80031; 303-650-4460
• Kaiser Permanente
  • Westminster Location – 11245 Huron Street, Westminster, Colorado 80234; 303-338-4545
  • Brighton Location – 859 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601; 303-338-4545
• Mountainland Pediatrics
  • 8889 Fox Drive, Thornton, Colorado 80260; 303-430-0823
• Peak Pediatrics
  • 12774 Colorado Boulevard, Suite #141, Thornton, Colorado 80241; 303-996-6005
• Every Child Pediatrics/formerly known as Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics (dental services also available):
  • 9197 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229; 303-450-3690
• Kids First Health Care
  • Commerce City Location – 7190 Colorado Blvd, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; 303-289-1086
  • Westminster Location – 8030 Irving Street, Westminster Colorado 80031; 303-428-4384
    • Kids First also provides Medicaid/CHP+ application assistance (you do not need to be patient of Kids First). Call 303-289-1086 for more information.

Additional health clinics serving young children include:

• Salud Family Health
• Horizon Pediatrics and Primary Care

To find a doctor, dentist, pharmacy, and  more: https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/find-doctor

For children birth-3 years of age: if you have concerns about your child’s development, you may choose to have him or her evaluated by a professional. If your child has a delay that is considered “significant,” he or she might be eligible for Early Intervention services. In Adams County, Early Intervention is located at North Metro Community Services.

If you are interested in having your child (birth-3 years of age) evaluated for a possible developmental delay or concern, you can:

• Talk to your child’s doctor regarding your concerns and he or she can make a referral to have your child evaluated
• Fill out Early Intervention Colorado’s referral form to request an evaluation
• Call Call 833-733-3734 (833-REFER-EI)
• Email: GetStartedwithEI@state.co.us
• The following websites will provide more information on Early Intervention:
  • North Metro Community Services
  • Early Intervention 

For children 3-5 years of age: if you have concerns about your child’s development, you may choose to have him or her evaluated by a professional. If your child has a delay that is considered “significant” and it affects the way that they learn, he or she might be eligible for Preschool Special Education Services. Evaluations for this take place at your school district’s “Child Find” office.

If you are interested in having your child (3-5 years of age) evaluated for a possible developmental delay or concern, you can:

• Talk to your child’s doctor regarding your concerns and he or she can make a referral to have your child evaluated
• Contact your school district’s Child Find office:
  • Adams 14 Child Find: 5291 East 60^th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022; Phone: 720-322-8130
  • Adams 12 Child Find: 10290 Huron Street, Northglenn, CO 80260; Phone: 720-972-6145 (English); 720-972-3870 (Spanish)
  • Westminster Public Schools (50) Child Find: 3455 West 72^nd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030;  Phone: 720-542-4540
  • School District 27J Child Find: 18551 East 160^th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601; Phone: 303-655-2946
  • Mapleton Public Schools (1) Child Find: 8990 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229 ; Phone: 303-853-1130

Children who are struggling socially, emotionally, or behaviorally may benefit from mental health support.  Additionally families who have experienced difficult circumstances that have impacted how your family gets along may find mental health services to be helpful.

• Community Reach Center: 8889 Fox Drive, Thornton, Colorado 80260; 303-853-3832;
  • Early Childhood Services
  • Support for children with “dual diagnoses” – mental health + developmental/intellectual disabilities
• Maria Droste Counseling Center | Affordable Therapy for Colorado
• Oliver Behavioral Consultants (behavioral-including Autism evaluations, speech and language, and occupational therapy)
• Early Childhood Wellness Place: 520 Zang Street, Suite 212, Broomfield, CO 80021; 303-460-3881
• Pennock Center for Counseling: 211 South 21st Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601. 303-655-9065
• Reaching HOPE: 13659 East 104th Avenue, #550, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; 720-347-8769
• Second Wind Fund: provides funding to help cover the cost of mental health treatment for youth ages 19 years and younger who are at risk for suicidal behaviors.  On-line referral form available on their website.
• Call the Early Childhood Mental Health “warm line” at 1-833-ECMH411 to talk to an experienced consultant who can help you connect with resources and supports in your area.

Children need healthy teeth and gums for eating, talking, and smiling. Below are some family-friendly pediatric dental clinics that we are aware of:

• Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND): high-quality and affordable dental care for children up to the age of 18 whose families are considered low-income. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+.
  • 4201 East 72nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; 303-439-5961
• Ridgeview Pediatric Dentistry: dental care for infants, children, young adults, and those with special needs. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+.
  • 14697 Delaware Street, #210, Westminster, Colorado 80023; 303-650-0310
• Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado: provide routine dental care as well as address more complex oral health needs. Urgent and walk-in dental care. Accepts Medicaid, CHP+, and uninsured.
  • 1575 Wheeling Street, Aurora, Colorado 80045; 720-777-6788
• Adventure Dental, Vision, and Orthodontics: dental, vision, and orthodontic care for children. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+.
  • 1407 West 84th Avenue, Suite 8, Denver, Colorado 80260; 720-214-4746;
• Treasured Teeth: pediatric dentistry. Accepts Medicaid and CHP+.
  • 9880 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229; 303-857-5540
  • 18335 East 103rd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022; 303-536-3837

For a list of dental clinics in your area, try using one of the following links:

• If your child has Medicaid (also known as Health First Colorado) or CHP+: www.dentaquest.com/Colorado
  • Health First Colorado (Medicaid) Member Services: 1-855-225-1729 (TTY-711)
  • CHP+ Member Services: 1-888-307-6561 (TTY-711)
• To find a doctor, dentist, pharmacy, and more: https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/find-doctor

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Dental Clinic

• You may also want to consider asking the following questions:
  • Do you see 1-year-olds?
  • What happens in the case of a dental emergency? Do you offer same-day visits?
  • What are your payment policies?

Questions to ask your dentist about anesthesia or sedation for your child

Information about oral/dental health:

• Brushing Your Child’s Teeth
• Choosing Healthy Drinks for Your Young Child
• Giving Your Child Healthy Snacks
• Getting Fluoride for Your Child
• Giving First Aid for Your Child’s Oral Injuries
• Helping Your Baby with Teething Pain
• Taking Care of Your Baby’s Oral Health
• Talking to Your Child About Going to the Dentist
• Toothbrushing Positions for Your Child with a Disability
• Toothbrushing Tips for Your Child with a Disability

Dental Health Games and Activities for Kids

• Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP)
• Children Matter (individualized speech, language and occupational therapy for children ages birth – 18)
• Solace Pediatric Healthcare (physical, occupational and speech therapy for children; pediatric nursing)
• KidsCare Home Health (physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as nursing)
• Children’s Therapy Services of Colorado (developmental intervention, behavior and social/emotional challenges, and speech therapy)
• Oliver Behavioral Consultants (behavioral-including Autism evaluations, speech and language, and occupational therapy)
• Pediatric Speech Therapy Associates (speech/language services, feeding therapy, occupational and physical therapy)
• Rocky Mountain Kid Therapy (pediatric occupational therapy)
• Early Childhood Wellness Place (mental health, family/play therapy, speech language, and occupational therapy): 520 Zang Street, Suite 212, Broomfield, CO 80021; 303-460-3881
• Consultants for Children (school consulting, assessments, parent consulting, home programs, social groups, mental health counseling)
• Spectra Autism Center (clinical services, early childhood, adolescent program, and young adult programs, social skills group, diagnostics and assessments) – See website for information
• Trumpet Behavioral Health (Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy; center based and in-home; social groups, other services)
• PASCO: PASCO provides services and supports for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities,  as well as senior care, pediatric personal care, and behavioral therapy.
• El Grupo Vida (a network of Hispanic/Latino parents formed to provide mutual support for people with disabilities or special needs, their parents, family, and guardians)
• Kyo: in-home, school-based, and virtual ABA therapy.