The NorthWest Colorado Center for Independence supports people with disabilities and seniors by connecting them with providers of housing, transportation, employment, assistive technology, access to benefits and independent living services.

​​Mission Statement

​NorthWest Colorado Center for Independence works with people who have disabilities to explore options, set goals, develop skills and take action for living more independently.

​Vision Statement

​We foster communities where natural supports replace the need for institutional care and minimize reliance on welfare service providers. We work with people to achieve goals for being civically and socially engaged in more inclusive, accommodating and accessible environments. We do not allow money to be a barrier to our services and work with people of any age, background and ability to identify options and accomplish goals through a personalized Independent Living Plan. Our staff shall implement a participant-driven, skills-building approach to establish objectives and identify actionable tasks, duties, and responsibilities.

We do not attempt to cure, fix or rehabilitate anyone. We do not tell anyone what to do. We do not set up programs and plug people into what is deemed best for them. We listen to what is important to them and work together to do the best we can with their abilities to live more independently. We believe in dignity of risk and the right to fail as a means of learning life lessons and improving independence.

​Philosophy

NWCCI works with people to achieve their goals for living well in more inclusive and healthy communities. It was built on the philosophy that all Americans to live well in a home of their choice, regardless age or ability. We strive to foster communities where natural supports can supplant the need for institutional care and minimize reliance on service providers. NWCCI staff works with people to establish objectives and develop actionable tasks, duties, and responsibilities. The process includes bringing together family, friends, advocates and service providers with clear roles in supporting an individual in the implementation of their goals.

Independent Living Skills

We work with you to develop the skills for choosing and directing your own supports to reach your goal for living well in the community.

Advocacy

NWCCI advocates will work with you to set a goal for living well in the community and develop an Independent Living Plan for reaching your goal.

Peer Support

We invite you to join with us to share in experience, strength, and hope in the various peer support opportunities that NWCCI hosts.

Information & Referrals

We connect people with providers of transportation, housing, benefits, social/recreational opportunities, businesses (employment) and more.

OTHER SERVICES

Nursing Home Transition

NWCCI advocates will work with you or a loved one to explore options for moving out of an institution and into the community of your choice.​

​Youth Transition

NWCCI advocates will work with you and your family to implement your transition plan for when your school services end and adult life in the community begins.

Transportation

Here at NWCCI, we offer Medical Transport for consumers in Moffat and Routt Counties. We will also assist individuals with getting to Medical Appointments in Denver, Boulder, and Grand Junction. When someone has a medical appointment outside of the 5 county area that we serve, we will assist with transportation options such as the Bustang, Taxi Services, and local transportation services to ensure that a person in need can attend their medical appointments using all the transportation options that Colorado has to offer. Please contact us If you are not yet a registered consumer with NWCCI, please call our office at (970) 871-4838 so we may assist you with registration. If you are already registered, please fill out the transportation request form.

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