Your Guide to Local Resources
This page brings together all the important resources, contacts, and programs available to residents of Arvada West neighborhoods. Whether you need emergency information, want to get involved in community programs, or are looking for city services, you'll find the key information here.
Emergency Services
Emergency - Call 911
For all life-threatening emergencies:
Fire, Medical, Police emergencies
Call 911 immediately
Arvada Fire Protection District
Non-Emergency: (303) 424-3012
Address: 7903 Allison Way, Arvada, CO 80005
Emergency preparedness, STAR program, fire safety, CERT training coordination
Arvada Police Department
Non-Emergency: (720) 898-6900
Address: 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002
Non-emergency police services, community programs
Jefferson County Emergency Management
Phone: (303) 271-8200
Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419
County-wide emergency preparedness, disaster planning, evacuation information
Emergency Preparedness & Training
Arvada CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Email: [email protected]
Training Location: Arvada Fire Training Center, 6651 Indiana St.
24-hour Basic Academy training covering emergency preparations, utility controls, fire safety, search and rescue, emergency medical treatment
Registration: CERT Training Registration
Facebook: facebook.com/ArvadaCERT
More Info: www.arvadaco.gov/684/Arvada-CERT
STAR Program (Support Team Assisted Response)
Contact: Arvada Fire Protection District (303) 424-3012
Mental health crisis response team with licensed clinician and firefighter paramedic for behavioral health crises, substance abuse, and homelessness situations
More Info: www.arvadafireco.gov/289/STAR-Program
Wildfire Preparedness
Contact: Arvada Fire Protection District (303) 424-3012
Home hardening, defensible space creation, evacuation planning, fire restriction updates
Current Fire Restrictions: www.arvadaco.gov/682/Emergency-Preparedness
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Crisis Support - Call or Text 988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7
Colorado Crisis Services: 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255
WellPower (STAR Program Partner)
Access Services: Call their Access Center
Community mental health center providing services to adults, youth, children, and families
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Nonprofit community mental health and substance use services
City of Arvada Services
City Hall & General Information
Phone: (720) 898-7000
Address: 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002
Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
Neighborhood Programs
Brady Porterfield-Finn - Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Neighbors Connected Program, neighborhood grants, block party trailer, leadership network
Neighborhood Search Tool
Find your official neighborhood boundaries and enrollment status
Local Government & Civic Engagement
Arvada City Council
Your elected representatives for city issues
Meetings: Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Public Comment: 3-5 minutes per person
Community Advisory Committees
Get involved in city planning and policy
Housing Advisory Committee: Quarterly meetings
Transportation Advisory: Community input
Sustainability Advisory: Environmental policy
Current City Planning Processes
Major planning initiatives you can influence
Climate Action Plan: Public comment Winter 2025
Transportation Systems Plan: Completion 2025
Housing Strategy: Ongoing development
Jefferson County Government
Your county-level elected representatives
Phone: (303) 271-6511
Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419
Find Your Representatives
Identify all your elected officials
City Council District: Interactive map
County Districts: Commissioner areas
State & Federal: All representatives
Community Assistance Programs
City and county support services
My Friend Ben: Benefits assistance
Housing Authority: Rental assistance
Utility Assistance: Energy support
Community Services
Jefferson County Libraries
Multiple locations throughout Arvada provide meeting spaces, programs, and resources
Community Centers
Local community centers and recreation facilities for events and programs
Contact City of Arvada for facility rental information: (720) 898-7000
Arvada Parks & Recreation
Parks, trails, recreation programs, and facility rentals
Utilities & Services
Xcel Energy
Customer Service: 1-800-895-4999
Power Outages: 1-800-895-1999
Electricity service, energy efficiency programs
Denver Water
Customer Service: (303) 893-2444
Water service, billing, conservation programs
Waste Management
Customer Service: 1-800-796-9696
Trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup
Contact City of Arvada for service issues: (720) 898-7000
Stay Connected
Emergency Alerts
Sign up for emergency notifications and community updates
City of Arvada Social Media
Follow for city updates and community news
Facebook: facebook.com/cityofarvada
Instagram: @cityofarvada
X (Twitter): @cityofarvada