Building a Healthy Community

The Aspen Mine Center is a "one-stop shop" for services, resources and programs for the residents of southern Teller County. The center is one of several projects of the Community of Caring Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. It is a project that really defines collaboration and partnership. At present, 25 agencies provide services out of the Aspen Mine Center: everything from a medical clinic to employment services, a senior center, food pantry, clothing distribution center, counseling services for alcohol and drug abuse, and help for crisis pregnancy, domestic violence and mental wellness.

The center also houses Teller County Departments of Social Services and Public Health, along with Cripple Creek Coffee. We are focusing a great deal on educational programs, and on providing families and residents here with the tools to make positive differences in their own lives. Representatives of the agencies meet monthly, as the Southern Teller County Resource Group, to collaborate in our mission of building a healthy community.

Our coordinator is available to assist you in finding and accessing the resources you need. Those of you who visit the center for services, for the health clinic or for a cup of coffee know what a special place this is. It is a true community center that other communities would like to emulate. We invite everyone in the community to visit, volunteer, mentor, share your suggestions, a smile or a miracle with us.