Survival Resource Guide for the People:
MEDICAL
The Colorado Indigent Care Program is an insurance program providing funding to clinics and hospitals for medical services that are provided at a discount to eligible Colorado residents. Homeless patients who do not work are rated as Z. These are the people who will be eligible during the Colorado enrollment period in March. See Arnie Carter at Denver Health Medical Center or Friday afternoon at Stout Street Clinic 2100 Stout St, who is a CICP provider. Arnie’s numbers are 303 436 7892, his cell 303 242 0977.
The new Colorado Consumer Health Initiative website has a search function that compiles providers by type and zip code. http://CCHI.org
The Colorado Community Health Network publishes a
map of the community health centers in your county of residence.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Hunger Free Colorado has a bilingual hotline available for food pantry referral and help with food assistance applications. Call toll-free 855-855-4626. We have done a post about Hunger Free Colorado.
Colorado PEAK accepts applications for food and cash assistance programs. We would encourage you to have your client apply directly through PEAK or to go to a PEAK assistance site.
Housing Colorado has a housing-specific resource directory. http://housingcolorado.org
Housing Colorado hosts a leadership messaging program, an advocacy council on legislative action, a Day Under the Dome, a state-wide conference on Affordable Housing, a brown bag luncheon series and webinars on diverse topics reflected in the leadership provided around housing.
Family Voices Colorado has a resource directory available for a wide variety of resources based on zip code.
The Colorado Center on Law and Policy http://CCLPonline.org has comprehensive resources on public policy, information on rights and economic self-sufficiency.
Emergency Shelter Program
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 12/31/2011, DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS CLIENTS. YOU MAY GO TO DENVER SHERIFF DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 490 W COLFAX ST. STARTING AT 9:00 P.M. JAN 1, 2012. SUN -SAT
We’re looking for a group to do the research and keep the information current.
We’re looking for funding to make it possible to distribute this for free to shelters, soup kitchens, to places where people are living and wherever we can save a life or help to reduce the length of time and frequency of being without a safe place to rest and be safe.
This section will merge with Hope Phone to provide direct service to anyone who seeks information now and a friend to help change their life for good.
Community Resources: How to Make the Best of What Is
Make and take time to plan what you’re doing to resolve the issue
Make a list of priorities for contacting resources and make sure that you keep a log
Like searching for a job make sure that you’re ready mentally and that you stay fit.
Know that because you’re in a situation that seems to be hopeless that it’s not forever.
Despite obstacles that seem endless you’ll find a way home.
2-1-1 is a telephone number of the Mile High United Way which has much information but you’ll need a navigator who is either a case manager or can help you work through whatever is available and persist in asking for help.
There are people who you can trust who work for the Police Department such as the bicycle patrol, outreach workers, people who run the drop in centers like St. Francis Center, The Gathering Place, The Network, Sox Place, The Spot, Agape, The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and there are many more that are listed in our resources across the region.
Keep a pamphlet of these resources such as the ones handed out by the Denver Department of Human Services, and which are found here because you’ll need to know where to go.
In particular the book “Getting on After Getting Out,” the Go Book is for people who are in the corrections system but many of these resources are also useful for everyone. Go to www.ccjrc.org and you can access the Go Guide. There is a resource list for them in this news service.
There is another resource for rental assistance through the Jefferson Action Center. 303 237 0230
Keeping America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.
Teens text the word “SAFE,” and your current location (street Address, city, state) to 69866 for immediate help, within a few seconds you’ll receive the nearest safe place location, youth shelter or hotline number. National Safe Place 1-888290-7233 or http://nationalsafeplace.org.
Between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away in a year.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you care about a youth and want information on how you can help someone who may be at risk of running from home.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teacher looking for information to pass along to your students about youth homelessness or the reality of life on the streets.
Our 24-hour crisis line has an experienced front-line team member ready to help you now. It’s anonymous, confidential and free. 1-800-RUNAWAY.
Our services are provided in part through funding from Family and Youth Services Bureau in the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The National Domestic Violence Hot Line: 800 799 7233 or 787 3224
Denver Department of Human Services
Shelter Hotline/Mile High United Way
Dial 2-1-1 on your phone
Denver City Services Dial 3-1-1 or visit
Contact Mayor Michael B. Hancock
General assistance with city services: Dial 3-1-1 (or 720-913-1311 from outside Denver)
or visit www.denvergov.org/311
Mayor’s Office Phone Number: 720-865-9090
Email: milehighmayor@denvergov.org
Denver Police Department
Emergencies dial 911
Non-emergency (720) 913-2000
Denver Human Services
(720) 944-3666
1200 Federal Boulevard, Denver
Eastside 2855 Tremont Place, Denver
Montbello 4685 Peoria Street, Denver
Child Support (720) 944-2960
Homeless General Assistance
(720) 944-2174 or (720) 944-2185
o Eviction Assistance(720) 944-2031
o Rental Assistance (720) 944-2031
o Burial Assistance (720) 944-2548
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
(720) 944-3500
Veterans Services (720) 944-3801
Daytime Centers
Christ’s Body Ministries
850 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 (303)
860-1272 (Offering hot meals Mondays 12:30-
3 pm and Fridays 8:30 am-12 pm. Saturday,
Groceries and Hot Meals, 2 pm- Now served at
16th and York in cooperation with Open Door
Ministries. No ID required. 1st come 1st served.)
Father Woody’s Haven of Hope
1101 W. 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 (303)
607-0855
The Gathering Place
1535 High Street, Denver, CO 80218 (303)
321-4198 (Day center for homeless women &
Children)
HOPE Program (303) 832-3354
1555 Race Street, Denver, CO 80218
(Day center for the men & women living with
HIV)
St. Francis Center (303) 297-1576
2323 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80205
(Day center for homeless men & women)
846 E. 18th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218 (303)
832-1622 (Multiple senior services)
Overnight Shelters & Transitional Housing
ACCESS Housing (303) 289-7078
6978 Colorado Boulevard, Commerce City, CO
80022 (30-day temporary housing for families
with children)
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
4869 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304 (303)
442-4646 (Shelter for families; closed April 30-
Oct. 1)
Brandon Center (Volunteers of America)
(Address is confidential) (303) 620-9190 (Shelter
for women & children)
Center of Hope Admin. Office
875 S. Sheridan Boulevard, Lakewood, CO
80226 (303) 935-1276 (Transitional housing for
men, women & children)
Champa House (A Denver Rescue Mission
facility) 2544 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-9961 (Long-term residential for
single mother 12 & younger children)
The Crossing (303) 953-3900 (A Denver Rescue
Mission Facility) 6090 East Smith Road, Denver,
CO 80216 (Transitional housing for men,
women, & families; rehabilitation program for
men)
Comitis Crisis Center (303) 341-9160
2178 N. Victor Street, Aurora, CO 80045
(Shelter for families, youth & individuals)
Damen House (A Warren Village Facility)
52nd & Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221
(303) 433-4280 (Transitional housing for women
& children under 12)
Delores Project (303) 534-5411
(Address is confidential)
(Shelter for single women 18 & over)
Denver Rescue Mission (303) 294-0157
1130 Park Ave. West, Denver, CO 80205
(Shelter for men)
Family & Senior Housing Initiative
(Denver Rescue Mission) 6090 Smith Road,
Denver, CO 80216 (303) 313-2440 (Transitional
housing, case management & mentoring for
families & seniors)
Family HomeStead (303) 623-6514
999 Decatur Street, Denver, CO 80204
(Emergency housing for families up to 90 days)
Family Tree (303) 467-2604
3805 Marshall Street #201, Wheat Ridge, CO
80033 Housing & Family Services (Referrals,
transitional/permanent housing, individuals &
families)
Family Tree Gemini (303) 235-0630
1629 Simms Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
(Shelter for runaway & homeless teens)
Family Tree House of Hope (303) 762-9525
3301 S. Grant Street, Englewood, CO 80113
(90-day shelter for homeless mothers & their
children)
Father Ed Judy House Denver (303) 866-7641
(Fort Logan Campus) 4024 S. Newton Street,
Bldg. K-E, Denver, CO 80236 (Short-term
transitional group home for single mothers &
their children) part of Catholic Charities
Interfaith Hospitality Network – Metro Denver
(303) 675-0713 Mailing address: PO Box 40550,
Denver, CO 80204 (Emergency shelter for
families)
Irving Street (303) 934-9501
601 Irving Street, Denver, CO 80219
(Transitional Housing for single women with
mental health issues)
Jeffco Action Center (303) 237-7704
8755 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
(Shelter for families, singles, & couples)
Joshua Station (303) 592-1555
2330 W Mulberry Place, Denver, CO 80204 (I25
& 8th Ave)
(Long-term transitional
housing for families)
New Genesis (303) 831-4910
1680 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203
(transitional housing for single men & women,
shelter for single men)
Providence Network (303) 860-8404
801 Logan St, Denver, CO 80203
(Providence Network provides “FirstStep”
transitional and “NextStep” affordable
housing programs to help end homelessness in
Denver. PN is a faith-based organization that
integrates 24-hour live-in staff, therapeutic
counseling, mentoring, case management and
access to numerous services (health care,
legal representation, child care, job training
and placement, etc.) for up to two years
in its FirstStep program. Individuals who
have completed a transitional program have
the opportunity to become residents of our
substance-free, affordable NextStep apartment
community (with continued access to supportive
services) to facilitate their continued success.)
Sacred Heart House (303) 296-6686
2844 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205
(shelter for single women & families)
Salvation Army Family Services
2201 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80205 (303)-295-
3366
(Transitional housing for
families)
Salvation Army Lambuth Center
2741 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211 (303) 477-3758
(Transitional housing for up to 18 months for
families, married couples, single men, and single
women. Residents must actively be seeking
employment.)
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Salvation Army Crossroads Shelter
(303) 298-1028 (shelter for single men)
1901 29th Street, Denver, CO 80216
Samaritan House (303) 294-0241
2301 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205
(shelter for families, single men, &
Single women)
Step 13 (303) 295-7837
2029 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
(transitional housing for single men)
Theodora House (303) 620-9190
(Address confidential) (shelter for single women)
Urban Peak (303) 777-9198
1630 South Acoma Street, Denver, CO 80223
(shelter for youth up to age 21)
Warren Village (303) 320-5036
1323 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218
(transitional housing for single-parent families)
Bannock Youth Center (720) 217-3884
455 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204
Medical & Dental Services
CCH/Stout Street Clinic (303) 293-2220
2100 Broadway, Denver, CO 80205 (medical &
dental)
Denver Health Medical Center (303) 436-6000;
777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (medical
& dental)
Denver Rescue Mission (303) 294-0157
1130 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO 80205
(medical, dental, optical)
Denver Health Family Health Center (303) 436-
4600(medical & dental)
510 28th Street, Denver, CO 80205
Inner City Health Clinic (303) 296-1767
3405 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80205
(medical & dental)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(303) 399-8020 (Veteran’s only)
or 1055 Clermont St., Denver, CO 80220 1-800-
336-8262
Westside Health Clinic (303) 436-4260
1100 Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO 80204
(medical only)
Meals
Agape Church 303-296-2454
2501 California Street, Denver, CO 80205
(Saturdays 11 am)
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
(303) 831-7010
1530 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203 (Mon. –
Fri.: sandwiches, 8 a.m.)
Broadway Assistance Center
1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 893-4108
(Serving area boundaries are: Broadway to
Federal, and Colfax to Alameda, also 1-25
and Broadway to Washington Street. Food
Distribution, Thursday night meal, medical
assistance & more.)
Capitol Hill Community Services
303-839-1493
Trinity United Methodist Church
1820 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 (hot lunch,
Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 11:45a.m. to 12:15p.m.)
Capitol Hill Community Services
303-297-9071
Peoples Presbyterian Church
2780 York Street, Denver, CO 80205 (hot lunch,
Mon. at 12:00 noon)
Capitol Hill Community Services
Agape Christian Church 303-296-2454
2501 California Street, Denver, CO 80205 (hot
lunch, Sat. 11:30 a.m.)
Capitol Hill Community Services
Jordan AME Church 303-322-7427
2900 Milwaukee Street, Denver, CO 80205 (hot
lunch Tues. at 12:00 noon)
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan Street, Denver CO 80203
303-831-7010 (Sandwiches & coffee distributed
Monday – Friday at the rear door cathedral
rectory)
Christ Body Ministries 303-860-1272
850 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
(Offering hot meals Mondays 12:30-3 pm and
Fridays 8:30 am-12 pm. Saturday, Groceries
and Hot Meals, 2 pm- Now served at 16th and
York in cooperation with Open Door Ministries.
No ID required. 1st come 1st served.)
Church in the City (303-322-5733)
1580 Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80206 (Free
meal Wed. 6:00 to 7pm, food bags on the second
and fourth Sunday each month 12:30 pm.)
Denver Rescue Mission (303) 294-0157
1130 Park Ave. West, Denver, CO 80205
(Mon. – Sun. breakfast, 5:30 a.m.;
Mon. – Sun. lunch, noon; Mon. – Sun. dinner, 8
p.m.)
Denver Urban Ministries Food Bank (303-355-
4896) 1717 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
80218 (Need photo ID, proof of residency M-
T_TH-F 9 am to 3:30 pm; W/Sat 9 am – noon)
Father Woody’s Haven of Hope
1101 W. 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 607-0855 (Mon – Sat. Breakfast & Lunch)
Holy Ghost Church (303) 292-1556
1900 California Street, Denver, CO 80202 (Mon.
– Sat. sandwiches, 9 – 11 am)
Metro Care Ring Food Bank (303-860-7200)
1100 E 8th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218 (M-F 9
am to 3 pm call for eligibility)
Salvation Army (303)-298-1734) (2 meals/ day
are served 7 days/week. Breakfast is served from
6 am M-S & on Sun 9:30 am. Dinner is served 7
days a week at 5:30 pm, snacks are available.)
Same Café (720-530-6853) 2023 E. Colfax
Avenue, Denver, CO 80206 Organic food – not
free but pay what you can or work off your meal
in the Kitchen (open Tues-Fri 11 am to 2 pm;
Sat. 11 am to 8 pm.)
Senior Support Services (303) 832-1622
846 East 18th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218 Meals
for those who are 55 years of age & older:
(breakfast, hot lunch & hot dinner)
St. Elizabeth’s Church (303) 534-4014
Speer Blvd. & Arapahoe St. on Auraria Campus,
Denver (7 Days a week soup & sandwiches,
11:00- 11:15 a.m.)
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
(303) 832-4929 1615 Ogden Street, Denver, CO
80218 (breakfast 8a.m. to 9a.m. Sundays)
Trinity United Methodist (303-839-1493) 1820
Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 (Wed. – Fri. lunch
from 11 am to 1 pm)
Volunteers of America (303) 297-0408
2877 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205 (Mon.
– Thurs. breakfast 8:00 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.;
dinner 5 p.m. Sun. lunch, 1:00 p.m.)
Domestic Violence Services
Alternatives to Family Violence
(303) 637-7761 (Adams County) (303) 863-7233
(Denver County)
Colorado Anti-Violence Program
(303) 839-5204, (303) 852-5094 or 1(888) 557-
4441 (Statewide) 304 Elati Street, Denver, CO
80223 http://www.coavp.org/ (Provides direct
client services including crisis intervention,
information, & referrals for LGBT victims of
violence 24 hours a day.)
Curtis Park Community Center
929 29th Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2399 (Advocacy & case management
for victims of crime)
Family Tree Karlis Family Center
1777 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
(303) 462-1060 (Lakewood/Arapahoe County)
(support groups, counseling, supervised
parenting time, & safe exchanges)
Family Tree Women in Crisis (303) 420-6752
(Jefferson County) (Services for domestic
violence victims-women & their children)
Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter
PO Box 914, Aurora CO 80040
(303) 343-1851 (Arapahoe County & Aurora)
SafeHouse Denver, Inc. (303) 830-2660
1649 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80218
24-hour crisis line (303) 318-9959
Volunteers of America (303) 620-9190
Brandon Center address is confidential (Denver
County)
Women in Crisis (303) 420-6752
(Jefferson County)
Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center, The
Crisis line: (303) 688-8484
(Douglas County) offices & information (303)
688-1094
Employment
Bayaud Enterprises
333 W. Bayaud Avenue
Denver, CO 80223 (303) 830-6885
El Centro Humanitario (303) 292-4115
2260 California Street, Denver, CO 80205
(Employment program, women’s project)
Hope World Wide (303) 931-7415 (Job Training
program)
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (720)
944-3500 1200 Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80204 (Provides supportive services
to help homeless veterans obtain and keep
employment.)
Road Called Strate (303) 360-9176
1532 Galena St, Aurora, CO 80010
Workforce Development- Homeless Initiative
Westside Work Center (Felon Friendly)
(720) 944-2786
1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204
Miscellaneous
Catholic Charities (303) 742-0828
4045 Pecos Street Denver, CO 80211
(Eviction Assistance)
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
(303) 293-2217 2111 Champa Street, Denver,
CO 80205 (Full service agency for people who
are homeless)
Colorado Department of Public Health &
Environment (303) 692-2000
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
(Birth Certificates)
Colorado Legal Aid (303) 837-1321
1905 Sherman Street, #400, Denver, CO 80203
Colorado Supportive Housing & Homeless
Program (303) 866-7350
4020 S. Newton St., Denver, CO 80236
Denver Cares (Detox) (303) 436-3500
1155 Cherokee, Denver, CO 80204
Denver Urban Ministries (303) 355-4896
1717 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(food boxes, diapers & formula, employment
services & ID assistance Mon, Wed, Fri at 9
a.m.) Agency Hours: M, T, Th & Fri. 9 – 3:30,
W-9-noon
Disability Center for Independent Living
(303) 320-1345
4831 E 38th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
(Benefits acquisition assistance, food assistance,
housing, & independent living skills, eviction
assistance)
Empowerment Program (303) 320-1989
1600 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 (Services
for women)
Energy Outreach Colorado
225 E. 16th Ave., #200, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 825-8750 (Utility Assistance)
Jewish Family Service (303) 597-5000
3201 S Tamarac Drive, Denver CO 80231 (Food
pantry, resources, rental assistance, & support
services)
Metro Crisis Services (800) 885-1222
Improving access to mental health and substance
abuse care in the seven counties of metropolitan
Denver.
Mental Health Center of Denver
(303) 504-6500 (303) 504-1250
4141 E. Dickenson Place, Denver. CO 80222
Metro Care Ring (303) 860-7200
1100 East 18th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(Food pantry & other services, identification)
Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI)
(303) 561-2194 (Advocacy of homeless issues
regionally)
Ministry Outreach Center (303) 297-1815
a Denver Rescue Mission facility)
3501 E 46th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216
(Downtown location – food boxes, clothing, &
other services)
Phoenix Concept (303) 293-3620
2162 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80205
(Substance abuse treatment)
Senior Support Services (303) 832-1622
846 E. 18th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(Multiple services for senior services for 55+)
St. Joseph’s (303) 292-2951
4626 Pennsylvania Denver, CO 80216
(Housing for VETS Samaritan House)
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
1616 Champa St #400
Denver, CO 80202-2713
VA Homeless Program
(303) 399-8020 x2056
1055 Clermont St, Denver, CO 80220
(Housing, mental health, drug & alcohol services
for veterans)
http://www.denversroadhome.org
