Resource & Referral

Sometimes the hardest part of getting help is finding out where to go and whom to ask. WRC staff help women navigate the often confusing network of social supports available in the county. We are often the first place a woman seeks information. We guarantee a friendly voice, a warm smile and a safe environment for those who approach us for help in finding the resources they need.

The following links provide contact numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites for several organizations we refer to on a daily basis. For more information about these organizations and others, please call the Center at 970-247-1242, email programs@wrcdurango.org, or come to our office at 679 E. 2nd Ave., Unit #6, in Durango. Most of the information provided is for Southwest Colorado.

Domestic Violence/Assault Prevention
Family Support
Financial Assistance
Food
Health Care Services
Housing
Job Training
Legal Assistance
Mental Health Services
Services for Seniors
Workplace Issues
Other Community Resources
Women's Resource Centers in Colorado

Pro Se Divorce Seminars
If you are filing for your own divorce and need assistance filling out the papers, come to a free divorce seminar cosponsored by WRC, CO Legal Services, the SW CO Bar Association, and SW CO Volunteer Legal Aid. Divorce paper packets are available for $10 at WRC. For more information, call 247-1242 or 247-0266. There is no longer a Pro Se Seminar being offered in Cortez.

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Womenade (Emergency Financial Assistance)
Womenade is a quarterly pot luck dinner (attended by more than 100 women) whose proceeds directly benefit women and families who submit applications for financial assistance. Because there are no overhead or administrative costs, thousands of dollars go directly to the women and families in need. Applications are available at WRC, 679 E. 2nd Ave., Unit #6.

Clothing Vouchers and Consultations
Do you need clothing for your job or an upcoming interview? WRC offers vouchers for free professional clothing from the Volunteers of America Thrift Store, located next door to our office, and at the La Plata County Humane Society Thrift Store. A WRC volunteer is available on Wednesdays by appointment to offer advice on how to dress for success in Durango. Call 247-1242 for details.