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Salud Jeffco
Your Family, Your Health.
Organizations are here to help you and your family get health care.
Getting health care and paying for it can be tough. You don’t have to figure it out alone! Local organizations are here to offer simple, helpful tools and support to guide you. On this page you'll find information on how to get different types of health care, depending on your family's needs. Looking for additional help understanding your health care options? Call one of the numbers below to have your questions answered or visit the Connect for Health Colorado website for help online or in-person.
Explore Heath Care Topics
Types of Health Care
Understanding the levels of health care and knowing where to go when you need care can save time and money.
Types of Medical Care
Primary Care
Cost: 0 - Low Cost
Specialty Care
Cost: Medium - High
Emergency Care
Cost: Highest Cost
Routine Health Services
Cost: 0 - Low Cost
Urgent Care
Cost: Medium
Ambulance Services
Cost: Highest Cost
Types of Mental and Behavioral Health Care
Outpatient Therapy
Cost: 0 - Low Cost
Intensive Outpatient or Day Treatment
Cost: Medium - High
Emergency Mental Health Care
Cost: Highest Cost
Psychiatry
Cost: Medium - High
Inpatient or Residential Treatment
Cost: Medium
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How to Get Health Insurance in Colorado
Health insurance is one of the best tools you can use to pay for health care. Follow the steps below the video to learn about how to get health insurance.
Step 1: Do you have health insurance through a job?
Yes: You can sign up at work during the open enrollment time or if something big happens (like getting married or having a baby).
No: Go to step 2.
Step 2: Can you get Medicaid or CHP+?
Yes: Great. Apply through Colorado PEAK or with a certified guide.
No: Go to step 3.
Step 3: Explore coverage through Connect for Health Colorado.
This is where you can shop for health insurance plans if you don’t get insurance from a job or Medicaid.
How to Get Discounted Care Near You
Discounted care, sometimes called sliding fee care, is health care offered at a reduced cost based on how much money your family makes. To find out if an organization offers discounted care and if you qualify... ASK!
Services: Pediatric care and mental health services
Contact: (303) 423-8836
Location: 5150 Allison St, Arvada, CO 80002
Services: Primary care, behavioral health and sexual and reproductive health
Contact: (303) 730-1313
Location: 609 W Littleton Blvd, Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Services: Individual therapy, group therapy, case management and family/marriage therapy
Contact: (303) 425-0300
Location: 5801 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
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14 other locations across Jefferson County
Jefferson County Public Health
Services: Sexual health care and immunizations
Contact: (303) 239-7040
Location: 645 Parfet Street Lakewood, CO 80215
Signal Behavioral Health Network
Services: Connection to mental health treatment and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services
Contact: (888) 607-4462
STRIDE Community Health Center
Services: Primary care, behavioral health, dental care, pharmacy and sexual and reproductive health. Other special programs including infectious disease services, newcomer services, street outreach services and more
Contact: (303) 778-7433
Location:
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Wheat Ridge clinic (7495 W 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033)
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Conifer clinic (11030 Kitty Dr., Conifer, CO 80433)
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3 clinics at Jeffco schools
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8 additional clinics in Denver metro area
Health Care in Latin America vs. the U.S.
Health care, and health insurance, can vary depending on the state or country you're in. In the video below, you'll learn about some of the differences between health care in Latin American countries and the United States.
Need help understanding your health care options?
Call one of the numbers below to have your questions answered or visit the Connect for Health Colorado website for help online or in-person.
Campaign Resources
This campaign will remain active until January 15, 2026. Please continue to share the materials and content from this campaign, especially during the upcoming open enrollment period for health insurance (November 1-January 15). Access the campaign toolkits below.
Please reach out to healthyjeffco@jeffco.us for more information about the campaign.
Brought to you by partners of the Healthy Jeffco Alliance
Benefits in Action
Doctors Care
Lutheran Hospital
Jefferson Center
Jefferson County Public Health
Latinas Community Connection Services
Signal Behavioral Health
St. Anthony Hospital
STRIDE Community Health Center
