These are tough economic times and foreclosure rates are at an all time high. Experts say acknowledging the problem early is the best way to prevent foreclosure.

If you or someone you know is in danger of foreclosure, there are many organizations in Southern Colorado that may be able to help.

Colorado Foreclosure Hotline:
The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline has received more than 60,000 calls and assisted more than 10,000 homeowners reach a positive resolution.

Phone(s):
(877) 601-HOPE
(719) 444-8833

Web site: http://www.coloradoforeclosurehotline.org/

Consumer Credit Counseling Service:

If you have financial questions, then you've come to the right place. When it's your money and credit, experience matters. CCCS has been providing consumers with the tools necessary to improve their financial wellness for decades. Whether you are looking to hone your existing financial skills, or find a solution to a specific financial dilemma, CCCS can help.

Several locations throughout southern Colorado.
Phone: (719) 576-0909
Web site: http://www.cccsstl.org/

Pikes Peak Work Force Center:

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) is part of a nationwide network of workforce centers, serving El Paso and Teller Counties. PPWFC serves three major customer types: employers, adults and youth.

(719) 667-3700
http://www.ppwfc.org/

Pikes Peak Association of Realtors:

The Pikes Peak Association of REALTORS® helps its members to be ethical, professional and successful by providing quality services and protecting the free enterprise system and real property rights.

Phone: (719) 663-7718
Web site: http://www.ppar.com/

Colorado Legal Services:
ColoradoLegalServices.org is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Colorado.

Phone: (303) 837-1313
Web site: http://coloradolegalservices.org/co

Partners in Housing:

The mission of Partners In Housing is to provide homeless families with children the hope and opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency through supportive services and transitional housing.

To achieve this mission, we provide homeless families with up to two years of transitional housing, during which time they also participate in intensive supportive services, including case management, budget counseling, life skills training, and (when beneficial) professional therapy.

Phone: (719) 473-8890
Web site: http://www.partnersinhousing.org/

Veteran's Services Office:
Veteran's Services will assist you in acquiring information about the various veteran's services that are available that you may be entitled to receive.

Phone: (800) 319-9446
Web site: http://www.coworkforce.com/vet/vetserv.asp

(Descriptions for each organization is provided by the organizations themselves.)