Sliding-Scale/Co-Pay Assistance
Are you a Boulder County resident experiencing financial barriers to accessing mental health care? OBC can help.
Thanks to generous support from partners, OBC's newly implemented Sliding-Scale/Co-Pay Assistance Program provides short-term financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals in Boulder County via mental health care co-pays and/or sliding-scale fees. This program is open to people who are already working with a provider, and to those who need help connecting with a provider.
If you need help accessing mental health care, please fill out this confidential form. This form is your way to share your needs with us so we can help you access the assistance you deserve.
Assistance limits are as follows:
Up to three (3) months with a cap of $100 per session paid directly to the provider.
The provider must be willing to invoice and receive payments from Out Boulder County for your services.
Verification Requirements
Address verification: one form (utility bill, ID, shelter letter/email, paystub, bank statement, bill, rental contract, transcript or report card, motor vehicle registration, change of address form)
Income verification: for income received within the last 12 months (paystub, W-2, employer letter, federal income tax return document 2022/2023, SSI/SSDI letter, 1099)
Vital Document Assistance
Are you experiencing financial barriers to accessing your vital documents?
OBC’s Vital Documents Assistance Program aims to provide financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals seeking access to vital documents, such as state IDs, drivers licenses, and birth certificates. You must live in the state of Colorado to qualify for this program.
Assistance is limited to the cost of documentation at this time (including filing fees, where applicable). Out Boulder County will make payments directly to the vendor on your behalf (i.e., the Department of Motor Vehicles, VitalChek, etc.) via check or credit card. Direct cash assistance will not be distributed to anyone for the purpose of obtaining vital documents.
Completion of this form does not guarantee assistance. Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds run out. Please reserve these funds for individuals who have no/minimal access to financial resources.
Basic Needs Assistance
Thanks to support from our partners, this program provides limited financial support to LGBTQ+ Boulder County residents seeking assistance meeting basic needs including, but not limited to, groceries, gas, bill assistance, etc.
Unfortunately, Out Boulder County is unable to offer hotel or housing vouchers at this time.
Assistance limits are as follows: One time assistance of up to $300 per person, paid directly to the vendor or provided on a gift card.
This confidential form is your way to share your needs with us so we can help you to access the assistance you deserve.
**Completion of this form does not guarantee assistance. Assistance will be provided until funds run out. Funding is limited to Boulder County residents at this time. First come, first serve. Please reserve funds for folks who have no or minimal access to resources.
Verification Requirements
Address verification: one form (utility bill, ID, shelter letter/email, paystub, bank statement, bill, rental contract, transcript or report card, motor vehicle registration, change of address form)
Income verification: for income received within the last 12 months (paystub, w-2, employer letter, federal income tax return document 2022/2023, SSI/SSDI letter, 1099)
The ASTRA Fund:
Advancing and Sustaining Trans Rights and Autonomy
We are now accepting statewide applications for the ASTRA Fund!
The Fund for Advancing and Sustaining Trans Rights and Autonomy (ASTRA) aims to help transgender people of color seeking gender-affirming care.
The ASTRA fund recognizes that transgender people of color often face compounded challenges, both socio-economically and in healthcare accessibility. By establishing this initiative, Out Boulder County is not only addressing immediate needs but also championing a broader movement towards equity and justice. This is especially crucial nowadays as transgender rights and autonomy are being undermined and attacked across the country. Supporting the ASTRA fund is not just aiding individuals; it's also fortifying a collective stand for bodily autonomy.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funding runs out. All Colorado residents statewide are eligible. This is a need-based initiative but we review all applications holistically.
Cielo Scholarship/Beca Cielo
The Cielo Scholarship Foundation fully funds people of all ages who qualify to successfully complete a trade or tech program (2 years).
These scholarships are a great opportunity to receive vocational training that launches you into the job market. All are welcome to apply, regardless of language spoken or documentation status. OBC staff will offer assistance with the application process, guidance and support.
Email questions to Lucinnia Majik (she/her), lmajik@outboulder.org
If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please fill out this form:
La Fundación de Becas Cielo financiará completamente a personas de todas las edades que califican para completar con éxito un programa comercial o tecnológico (2 años).
Estas becas son una gran oportunidad para recibir una vocación profesional que te lanzará al mercado laboral. Todes son bienvenides a postularse, independientemente del idioma hablado o de su estado migratorio. El personal de OBC ofrecerá asistencia con el proceso de solicitud, orientación y apoyo.
Comuniquese conmigo con cualquier pregunta: lmajik@outboulder.org
Si tiene interes o conoce a alguien que le interese esta oportunidad, por favor llene esta forma: