A curated directory of trusted organizations, hotlines, and guides for families navigating the legal system in Colorado. Every link has been selected to help you find real support, quickly.
Important: Robin's Nest Advocacy is not a law firm and Laura Padek is not a licensed attorney. The resources on this page are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal advice. For legal representation, please contact a licensed attorney or one of the legal aid organizations listed below.
Free and low-cost legal help for those who cannot afford an attorney.
Free civil legal assistance for low-income Coloradans, including family law, housing, and protective orders.
Free legal helpConnect with a licensed attorney for a low-cost initial consultation across a range of legal matters.
Attorney referralPlain-language legal guides, court forms, and self-help resources for people navigating the courts without an attorney.
Self-help guidesOfficial court self-help resources including forms, instructions, and information about court procedures.
Court formsCrisis support, shelter, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence.
24/7 confidential support by phone, text, or online chat. Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
24/7 crisis lineStatewide network of local domestic violence programs offering shelter, advocacy, and legal services.
Statewide networkEmergency shelter, legal advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence in the Denver metro area.
Denver metroBoulder County's primary domestic violence organization, offering shelter, advocacy, and community education.
Boulder CountyConfidential crisis services, advocacy, and healing resources for survivors.
24/7 confidential support. Call 1-800-656-4673 or use the online chat to connect with a trained staff member.
24/7 crisis lineStatewide coalition connecting survivors to local rape crisis centers and advocacy programs across Colorado.
Statewide networkTrained nurses who provide medical care and forensic exams after sexual assault. Find a program near you through CCASA.
Medical supportHelp with housing stability, emergency shelter, and utility assistance.
Free, confidential service connecting Coloradans to health and human services including housing, food, and utilities. Call 2-1-1.
Statewide helplineState resources for rental assistance, emergency housing, and homelessness prevention programs.
State programEmergency financial assistance, housing support, and social services for Denver residents.
DenverResources for parents and families navigating custody, child support, and family court.
State program to help establish paternity, set child support orders, and enforce existing orders.
Child supportOfficial guidelines used by Colorado courts to determine parenting time schedules in custody cases.
Custody & parentingResources and support for families involved in child welfare and abuse prevention in Colorado.
Child welfareCounseling, crisis lines, and mental health services for survivors and families.
Free, confidential crisis support 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach a trained counselor.
24/7 crisis lineWalk-in crisis centers, mobile crisis teams, and a 24/7 crisis line (1-844-493-8255) across Colorado.
StatewideStatewide advocacy and resources to help Coloradans find mental health and substance use treatment.
Find treatmentIf you're overwhelmed by the options or unsure which resource fits your situation, Laura can help you figure out the right next step — at no cost and with complete confidentiality.