Daytime / Drop-in
Places to rest, charge devices, store belongings, and access services during the day in Denver.
PRIMARY DAY CENTER
☀ St. Francis Center
2323 Curtis St, Denver, CO 80205 — Map ↗
Denver's largest daytime drop-in center. Approximately 600 men and women visit daily. Open when most overnight shelters close.
Hours:Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM (breaks 10–10:25 AM, lunch 11:45 AM–12:30 PM)
Showers:Free — soap, shampoo, towels provided
Mail:Receive mail at SFC address — photo ID required to pick up (held 7 days)
Storage:550 spots — one 30-gallon bag, renewed every 30 days
Phone:Local calls available; SFC's number can be used to receive calls
Clothing:Earn clothes by helping with cleaning chores
Charging:Cell phone charging — phones checked in/out securely
Other:Notary, hair dryers, clothing irons, books, games
💡 Tip: SFC also has on-site health services through a collaboration with Stout Street Clinic — doctors, nurses, psychiatric services, and prescriptions available.
DAYTIME — OPEN TO ALL
🏠 Denver Rescue Mission — Lawrence Street Community Center
1130 Park Ave West, Denver, CO 80205 — Map ↗
Opens at 2:30 PM daily for individuals who have completed intake. Meals, restrooms, and daytime services available. You must complete intake first — ask at the front desk.
PUBLIC SPACE
📚 Denver Public Library — Central Branch
10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 — Map ↗
Free, warm, safe public space with restrooms, Wi-Fi, power outlets, computers, and social workers on staff. No ID needed to enter.
Hours:Mon–Thu 9 AM – 8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM – 5 PM · Sun 1 PM – 5 PM
💡 Tip: DPL has community resource navigators who can help connect you to services. Ask at the information desk.