Marisol is a comprehensive network of services provided by Catholic Charities that includes medical, housing, counseling and material assistance designed to meet the urgent and ongoing needs of women and families. It includes Marisol Health, our holistic medical centers for women and their families; Marisol Homes, which provides shelter and support for pregnant women and single mothers with children; and Marisol Family, which offers diapers, material assistance and educational support for families with young children. Our programs are personalized, trauma-informed and designed to meet each family's unique emotional and developmental needs.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
I NEED HELP WITH HEALTHCARE
Marisol Health provides comprehensive OB-GYN care as well as wraparound supportive services.
- Dignified, holistic women’s medical care
- Professional counseling services offered by licensed clinicians
- Free pregnancy tests and pregnancy confirmation ultrasounds*
- Obstetric care: Prenatal, delivery and post-partum care
- Gynecological care: Annual and gynecological exams
- Testing and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Limited partner STI treatment
*Please call or come in to confirm eligibility
Learn more about our individualized and family physical support as well as mental health support. In Denver, call 720-802-4950 and in Fort Collins, call 970-818-5745.
I NEED HOUSING
Marisol Homes provides shelter, nutritious food and support for expectant moms and women with their young children.
- Case management and ongoing alumni support
- Our program is offered through referral only
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Marisol Family locations offer diapers & material assistance for families with young children.
Our Early Childhood Education programs offer high-quality care and education.
Marisol Counseling and St. Raphael Counseling offer a host of options for counseling across Northern Colorado.
I WANT TO HELP
here’s what clients are saying about Marisol Health
FACES OF HOPE
It’s Never Too Late to Come Home
Hope sometimes begins with a phone call and a servant’s heart ready to answer. Late last year, Deacon A.J. Misiti, Director of Parish Engagement at Catholic Charities, received a call from Shelli Krause and her husband Rich, devout Catholics who were grieving the recent loss of Shelli’s mother, Sara Villano. Deacon A.J. had presided over … Read more
How Marisol Family Is Lightening the Load for a Mother of Six
Veronica receives much-needed support for her family at Marisol Family at Sacred Heart of Mary in Boulder. During this particularly challenging time in her life, she is provided with diapers and a warm new coat for her infant son. For Veronica, these tangible gifts represent more than material assistance; they are a reminder that she … Read more
From Grief and Fear to Jade’s Joyful Arrival
The following is a testimony about a client of Marisol Health Northern Colorado: “I want to begin by expressing how deeply thankful I am to Anne Ryals, Alyssa Starkson, Lisa Gesterling, Christina Starkson, Gracie Trujillo, Dr. Kevin Tool, the nurses, the ultrasound technicians, and the kind women at the front desk at Marisol Health. I … Read more
Marisol Health Mobile On The Move
Catholic Charities of Denver and Save the Storks have officially launched the Marisol Health Mobile, a state-of-the-art clinic on wheels that will bring free, life-affirming healthcare directly to women and families across the Denver metro area. The new mobile clinic—funded through a more than $700,000 grant from Save the Storks and additional contributions from Marisol … Read more
40 Years of Hope Samaritan House 1986-2026
At the corner of 23rd and Lawrence Streets in downtown Denver, a new banner hangs above Samaritan House, marking a milestone few organizations reach: 40 years of service. As Catholic Charities celebrates Samaritan House’s 40th anniversary this year, it is also a moment to look back on a bold vision that helped change how the … Read more
How Threads of Grace are Making a Difference at Marisol Health Northern Colorado
Marci sighs, scanning the room as she tucks the last scraps of fabric into their bins. Other quilters do the same, chatting about ideas for their next project. A trace of nostalgia flickers in her eyes. For over 40 years, Marci has been part of the quilt world — mastering techniques, refining her efficiency and … Read more
Small Hands, Big Impact: Third Graders Lead Little Flower Food Drive
The holiday season came with a powerful lesson in leadership, compassion and Catholic identity for the third grade class at Notre Dame Catholic Parish and School in Denver. Under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Alaina Gonzales, 23 students sponsored and coordinated a school-wide food drive to support Catholic Charities Little Flower Assistance Center—collecting nearly … Read more
St. Raphael Counseling Launches New Archdiocese-Approved Six-Week Marriage Preparation Program
St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is excited to introduce a new six-week Marriage Preparation Program designed to help engaged couples build a strong faith-filled foundation for lifelong partnership. Endorsed by the Archdiocese, this program reflects St. Raphael Counseling’s commitment to supporting healthy marriages through supporting healthy marriages by combining sound psychological science … Read more
Parenting in the Digital Age
By Aby Garcia St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities Have you ever felt the pressure to do something perfectly? It’s not a feeling we enjoy. It’s difficult as human beings to navigate the anxiety caused by perfectionism. But this is exactly what our children feel every day as they chase the perfection they … Read more
A Sign of Hope: How Marisol Health Walked with a Young Mother Named Marisol
When Marisol found out she was pregnant at 16, she felt overwhelmed with anxiety and fear. She and her mother went to speak with a priest, hoping for guidance. He recommended Marisol Health, a ministry of Catholic Charities, that provides medical care and wraparound services for women and their families in the Archdiocese of Denver. … Read more
Bringing Joy Through Generosity: Catholic Charities Adopt-A-Family Program 2025
For 26 years, Catholic Charities of Denver’s Adopt-A-Family program has brought the spirit of Christmas to families and individuals in need by connecting them with generous donors across our community. This year, the program reached a new milestone, with more than 650 families and individuals adopted and supported during the holiday season. Adopt-A-Family’s gracious donors … Read more
From Grief to Grace, a Life Renewed
Looking back, Sylvia describes a life where she was the one helping others — making sandwiches and delivering them to places where people were hungry. She built a career serving others, working as a sous chef and as a CNA. “I love caring for those struggling with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as caring for children … Read more
Tips for a Peaceful Holiday
By Michelle Connor Harris, Psy.D. Executive Director St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities Bring to mind your best Christmas memory. Was it receiving a particular gift that you longed for? Decorating the Christmas tree? Maybe it was baking Christmas cookies with your mom and getting to lick the last bit of frosting from … Read more
Before the Doors Open: The Heart Behind Nearly Half a Million Meals
Before the first guest steps into the dining room, before the clatter of utensils, the hum of conversation and the warmth of a shared meal, quiet, holy preparation takes place in the kitchen at Samaritan House Fort Collins, a shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness. The lights flick on early as Terry, the kitchen … Read more
From Hardship to Hope: Juliana’s Second Chance Begins at Marisol Homes
At just 23 years old, Juliana has lived through more challenges than many face in a lifetime. Her journey has been shaped by hardship and resilience and by a growing belief that God is not finished with her story. “I’ve never been in a shelter before and I came to Marisol Homes after running away … Read more