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This is Colorado’s statewide database for community resources. If you’re emailing for shelter info, food banks, rental assistance, & other resources:

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Access Points are locations where those experiencing homelessness can access Metro Denver’s Coordinated Entry System (CES).

The purpose of Coordinated Entry is to ensure that people experiencing homelessness have equitable access to the housing resources they need to resolve their housing crisis.

Coordinated Entry

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Metro Denver’s Coordinated Entry System serves all people experiencing homelessness. Please contact an Access Point if you meet any of the following criteria: 

  1. Living outside or in a place not meant for human habitation*

  2. Living in a shelter, transitional housing, or motel paid for by an agency*

  3. Exiting an institution where you resided for up to 90 days and were in a shelter or a place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution*

  4. Young adults (age 18-24) who are at-risk of homelessness, as defined by HUD, and have been in foster care at least one day on or after their 16th birthday. Can include young people in institutional placement or department of youth services. We recommend going to Urban Peak or TGTHR if you meet these criteria.

*Federal definition of Literally Homeless

To complete an Assessment and enter the OneHome Coordinated Entry System, Households must meet HUD’s literal homeless criteria and fall into one of the following subpopulations:  

  • Individuals: Age 25 and over and no minor children living in the household. Each household member over the age of 18 should complete an individual assessment.

  • Families: Age 18 and over. Household has at least one minor or dependent living in the household. Household has at least 50% custody of minor child(ren) living in the household. (subject to change)

  • Veterans: Age 18 and over who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable.

  • Young Adults: Age 18-24 with no minor children living in the household. 

How to Connect a Veteran to Housing

We are proud to partner with the VA to end veteran homelessness locally. The following flyer is a simplified guide for how to connect veterans to housing in seven-county Metro Denver. Veterans must first verify their eligibility by calling the VA at 877-222-8387 or going to an in-person Access Point.

It’s important that homeless veterans looking for housing know how to get connected to the VA. We encourage our providers, law enforcement, community members, and anyone else working with homeless veterans to share this resource with their networks.

Use the Colorado Domestic Violence Program Search to find local advocacy services.

Not sure if you’re experiencing Domestic Violence? Learn more here.

Domestic Violence Resources

Living in a vehicle?

Safe overnight parking is available for people experiencing homelessness and living in a passenger vehicle in the metro Denver area. A small number of RV/camper spaces are available as well. Safe lot guests have access to bathroom facilities, housing navigation, and other services.

Spaces are limited, and a permit is required for all safe parking sites.

Crisis Services

For after-hours and weekend support for mental and behavioral health crises, contact the Colorado Crisis Line at 844-493-8255 or text “Talk” to 38255.

Additional Resources

Looking for food, housing, transit, family, healthcare, employment, financial, or legal assistance? Search findhelp.org to connect with additional resources in your area.