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
Between Two Countries, One Family
For most of her life, Maria never planned to leave Mexico behind. Her husband had become a U.S. citizen after originally obtaining status through the amnesty program, but Maria continued living in Mexico. She visited the United States regularly and respected the terms of her visa. Over time, however, the needs of the people she … Read more
Sko Buffs, Go Beyond the Sandwich
Sko Buffs, sko serve! When CU Boulder students showed up at Samaritan House Denver, sandwiches were on the menu—but so were service, connection and a new perspective. The students were part of Sko Serve, CU Boulder’s service program connecting students with opportunities to serve local communities while learning more about the issues impacting the people … Read more
Indonesian Sisters Visit Little Flower Assistance Center, Inspired by a Model of Compassionate Service
Catholic Charities Little Flower Assistance Center recently welcomed two Sisters from Daughter of Our Lady of Queen of the Holy Rosary congregation in Indonesia for a visit centered on learning, collaboration and service. During their time at Little Flower, Sr. Maria Benedictis and Sr. Maria Hilaria explored Little Flower’s comprehensive approach to serving individuals and families … Read more
More Than a Purse: SHE Leads Continues Four-Year Tradition of Giving Back
For SHE Leads Group, empowering women extends beyond professional connections—it also means finding meaningful ways to support women in their community. SHE Leads is a women’s networking organization focused on building relationships, encouraging professional growth and creating opportunities for women to connect and make an impact. Through initiatives like the SHE Leads Purse Project, members … Read more
CU Anschutz Staff Meeting an Essential Need, One Donation at a Time
When Emily Bishop saw a need in the community, she knew it was one she wanted to help meet. Emily, a simulationist with the University of Colorado College of Nursing at Anschutz Medical Campus and a member of the campus staff council, recently organized an incontinence care drive benefiting Catholic Charities. After a month of … Read more
Crowne At Old Town North Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Hope
The red carpet at Crowne at Old Town North did not lead to a movie premiere. It led to the pool—and an opportunity for neighbors to support neighbors. Nearly 150 residents and guests attended the apartment community’s annual pool party over the weekend. This year, Community Director Nikki and Leasing Consultant Soha transformed the red-carpet-themed celebration into Crowne’s … Read more
Serving with Purpose: Youth Groups Travel to Denver to Make a Difference at Samaritan House
Samaritan House on Lawrence Street in downtown Denver recently welcomed eight young volunteers and two dedicated adult leaders who traveled hundreds of miles with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion and to put their faith into action. The group, organized through YouthWorks, a faith-based organization that provides mission trip opportunities for youth groups, … Read more
A Safe Place To Begin Again
As students prepare to return to the classroom, most back-to-school lists focus on supplies: notebooks, pencils and backpacks. But a student’s most important resource may never appear on a list—a safe, dependable place to begin and end each day. For students experiencing homelessness, ordinary school routines can become difficult. Where will they sleep? Where will they keep their belongings? … Read more
At St. Valentine, Trust Takes Root
A community garden at St. Valentine Apartments is helping residents cultivate confidence, trust and connection. Before the garden produced its first vegetables, it produced something just as meaningful: evidence that residents could rely on one another. This summer, residents at St. Valentine Apartments began planting and tending individual garden plots. When one gardener spent time away, neighbors watered and … Read more
Sammy’s Big Adventure
For 40 years, Samaritan House has welcomed children and families with safety, compassion and hope. This year, as we celebrate that milestone, we found a new way to tell its story—through the eyes of a teddy bear named Sammy. Sammy’s Adventures at Samaritan House introduces young readers to Sammy, whose three most important jobs … Read more
Healing A Family, One Step At A Time
When Kayvon Tenisha Stephens lost her husband unexpectedly last fall, life changed overnight. As she navigated the grief of losing her husband while helping her young son cope with the loss of his father, another challenge emerged. A job change significantly reduced her work hours, making it impossible to keep up with rent. Before long, … Read more
A Morning Of Service Comes Full Circle At Samaritan House
In just 90 minutes, four Blue Federal Credit Union employees helped make Samaritan House Fort Collins a more welcoming place for the neighbors who turn to Catholic Charities for shelter, stability and support. Samaritan House Fort Collins provides emergency shelter for women and families, along with extended-stay shelter and supportive services for men, women, families and veterans as they work toward … Read more
Clergy on the Move Helps Priests Begin New Parish Assignments
Each summer, priests across the Archdiocese of Denver receive new parish assignments, beginning a new chapter in their ministry. While these transitions bring exciting opportunities to serve, they also come with a practical challenge that often goes unseen: moving from one parish to another. To help ease that burden, Catholic Charities launched a new initiative … Read more
A Lasting Gift for 40 Years of Hope
For 40 years, Samaritan House has opened its doors to neighbors experiencing homelessness, offering hope, stability and compassionate care. As Catholic Charities celebrates that milestone, one generous Colorado company has helped create another lasting gift—an inviting outdoor space where residents, children and families can gather, play and simply enjoy being together. For four decades, Samaritan … Read more
Community Partners Celebrate Opening of St. Raphael Counseling’s New Westminster Clinic
The grand opening of St. Raphael Counseling’s new Westminster clinic brought together community leaders, healthcare professionals and supporters who share a common goal: expanding access to quality mental health care for individuals and families throughout the region. For Albert Pace, clinical director at St. Raphael Counseling, the new location represents an important step in making … Read more