In Crisis Right Now?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 — 24/7, free
Colorado Crisis Services: 303-730-3303 or 1-844-493-8255 — 24/7
Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741
Mental health care is one of the hardest services to access when you're experiencing homelessness. But Denver has real, accessible services that don't require insurance, an address, or even an appointment.
24/7 Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Services
Phone: 1-844-493-8255 or 303-730-3303 · Text: TALK to 38255
Available 24/7/365. Free for all Coloradans. Walk-in crisis centers offer up to 24 hours of observation and stabilization.
Walk-In Mental Health (No Appointment)
Stout Street Health Center (CO Coalition for the Homeless)
Address: 2130 Stout St. · Phone: 303-293-2220
Hours: M/T/Th/F 7 AM – 4 PM; Wed 9 AM – 6 PM
Full-service health center for people experiencing homelessness. Behavioral health, psychiatric care, substance use treatment. Walk-ins accepted. No insurance required.
Denver Health Behavioral Health
777 Bannock St. · 303-436-6000
Psychiatric emergency services, outpatient behavioral health. Accepts Medicaid and sliding scale.
Substance Use Treatment
Denver CARES
710 N. Navajo St. · Detox and withdrawal management. Walk-ins when beds available. No insurance required.
Denver Rescue Mission — New Life Program
Phone: 303-297-1815 · Free long-term rehabilitation for men. No insurance needed.
Ongoing Therapy & Counseling
WellPower (Mental Health Center of Denver)
Phone: 303-504-6500 · Denver's community mental health center. Outpatient therapy, psychiatric meds, case management. Accepts Medicaid, serves regardless of ability to pay.
Specialized Services
Veterans
VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare
Phone: 877-222-8387 · PTSD treatment, substance use programs, crisis services. Call 988 and press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line.
Youth (Under 24)
Urban Peak
730 21st St. · 303-974-2900 · Counseling for ages 14–24. Also shelter, food, job training.
Women & Families
The Gathering Place
Phone: 303-321-4198 · Drop-in center for women, transgender individuals, and families. Mental health referrals and supportive services.
Get Enrolled in Medicaid
The single most important thing for ongoing mental health care is Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado). It covers therapy, psychiatric meds, substance use treatment, and crisis services — all free. You don't need a permanent address. See our Medicaid guide.
You don't need to be in a crisis to ask for help. Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or just the weight of instability — that's enough reason to reach out.