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Women in need, we’re here for you.

The mission of the Empowerment Program is to provide education, employment assistance, health, housing referrals, and support services for women who are in disadvantaged positions due to incarceration, poverty, homelessness, HIV/AIDS infection, and/or involvement in the criminal justice system. Our goal is to decrease rates of recidivism by providing case management, support services, basic skills education, housing and resource coordination that can offer alternatives to habits and choices that may lead to criminal behaviors.

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This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Since HIV infection is spread primarily through sexual practices or by sharing needles,
prevention messages and programs may address these topics.  If you are not seeking such
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Here’s how to start your journey.

STEP 1
Sign Up for Orientation

Call 303-320-1989 to make an appointment! Press 3 for enrollment information. Dial ext. 238 to speak with Laura about attending an orientation.

STEP 2
Attend Orientation

Orientation is by appointment only! Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.

STEP 3
Attend groups and services!

Services

 

 

 Latest Posts

  • Job Announcement – HIV Prevention Outreach Specialist

    May 30, 2019

    HIV Prevention Outreach Specialist
    Location: Denver, Colorado

    Job Description: This position is responsible for providing HIV testing, outreach and prevention services to persons who are living with HIV and persons at increased risk for HIV who are HIV-negative or whose HIV status is unknown.

    Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in counseling, human services, or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience working in African-American and/or Latinx communities.  Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with teams of internal and external partners dedicated to eradicating HIV in Latinx and African-American communities. Preferred: One year of experience providing HIV prevention or care services including conducting HIV testing and counseling.  Educational substitution: Three years of experience providing HIV prevention or care services which included at least one year conducting HIV testing and counseling may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree. (more…)

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  • Job Announcement – Behavioral Therapist

    March 20, 2019

    The Empowerment Program is seeking a full-time behavioral therapist to provide individual and group counseling to women who are impacted by HIV, involved in the criminal justice system, have life-long histories of trauma, consistently or intermittently using drugs and living with mental illness.

    Responsibilities:
    This position is responsible for mental health assessments, development of treatment plans, individual therapy and experience facilitating groups. The position provides services for women living with HIV, substance abuse and/or mental health conditions and may be involved in the criminal justice system. The position works with a team of behavioral health treatment providers, care managers and housing specialists to provide comprehensive services. Must be able to complete paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.

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  • Transgender Remembrance & Affirmation

    November 12, 2018

    Day of Affirmation
    November 21, 2018
    1–4 pm

    Empowerment Program
    1600 York Street, Denver, CO
    303-320-1989

    A day for transgender people to empower and embrace each other, enjoy food and music, door prizes and gift bags, PrEP education, sign our transgender affirmation flag, and HIV testing will be offered.

    There will be a screening of the FX series POSE, featuring the largest cast of transgender actors in a televised series.

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Funding and Support

Services

RISE – Recovery In a Secure Environment Criminal Justice Services
Project Bedtime Story Criminal Justice Services
Trauma Narrative Integrated Treatment Services