Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant

Arapahoe County Aid to Agencies Grant

Funder: Arapahoe County Board of Directors

Status: Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is a proud recurring recipient (2023-2026 grant years)

Geographic Scope: Arapahoe County, Colorado

Award Amounts:

2026 Grant Year: $149,781 (Connect to Care program) + $280,000 (Withdrawal Management program) = $429,781 total

2025 Grant Year: $180,063 (Connect to Care) + $280,000 (Detox) = $460,063 total

2024 Grant Year: $180,063 (Connect to Care) + $280,000 (Detox) = $460,063 total

2023 Grant Year: $180,063 (Connect to Care) + $280,000 (Detox) = $460,063 total

Focus Areas:

Mental/behavioral health treatment

Substance abuse and addiction recovery treatment

Services to at-risk and underserved populations

Program-Specific Funding:

Connect to Care (C2C) Program

Walk-in mental health services at Potomac Pavilion (1290 S. Potomac St., Aurora, CO 80012)

Withdrawal Management Program

Addiction recovery services for clients struggling with alcohol and drug use (formerly East Metro Detox)

Eligibility:
Organizations must be designated as qualifying "Safety Net Organizations" by Arapahoe County

Program Description:
The Aid to Agencies grant program is designed to support community organizations serving the county's at-risk and underserved populations. The program provides vital resources to organizations providing:

Transportation

Food assistance

Case management

Substance abuse treatment

Mental/behavioral health treatment

Shelter

Domestic violence support

Affordable housing

Employment skills training

For 2023, Arapahoe County approved more than 22 awards ranging from $8,000 to $300,000 per grant. In addition to the competitive grant program, annual funding is provided to ten agencies that supplement the County's existing safety net services, with funding caps and stricter reporting requirements.

Contact: Arapahoe County Board of Directors

Quote from Leadership:
"Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is exactly the kind of community partner that makes Arapahoe County stronger. Through their Connect to Care program and Withdrawal Management services, they are meeting our residents at their most vulnerable moments and providing the treatment and support that can truly change lives." - Leslie Summey, Arapahoe County Board Chair