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Shelter & Housing

How to get a bed tonight in Denver, how intake works, and what to expect at each location.

START HERE FIRST

⚠️ Coordinated Entry (OneHome)

You must complete a Coordinated Entry assessment to access most overnight beds, housing waitlists, and permanent supportive housing across Metro Denver. This is the gateway to the system — run by MDHI (Metro Denver Homeless Initiative) across 7 counties.

📞 Call OneHome — 303-734-2017

💡 Tip: You can also start the process online at mdhi.org/need-help or walk into participating locations like the Stout Street Health Center or St. Francis Center.

MAIN SHELTER — MEN

🏠 Denver Rescue Mission — Lawrence Street

1130 Park Ave West, Denver, CO 80205 — Map ↗

Capacity:Up to 315 men per night

Sign-up:Open at 2:30 PM daily at Lawrence Street Community Center

Meals:Breakfast 7:00 AM · Lunch 12:00 PM · Dinner 5:00 PM

Showers:Available 24/7 for shelter guests

Phone:303-294-0157

💡 Important: You must complete intake first. The Lawrence Street Community Center is not a public facility — it serves individuals who have completed intake. Arrive before 2:30 PM to sign up for a bed that night.

📞 Call Denver Rescue Mission — 303-297-1815

OVERFLOW SHELTER — MEN

🏠 48th Avenue Center

4600 E. 48th Ave, Denver, CO — Map ↗

Operated by Denver Rescue Mission in partnership with the City of Denver. Open 24/7, year-round. Provides nightly beds for men, three meals a day, restrooms, and access to support services.

💡 Tip: A bus departs from the Lawrence Street Community Center at 6:15 PM to the 48th Avenue Center. Ask at intake for details.

SHELTER — WOMEN, FAMILIES & MEN

🏠 Samaritan House

2301 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205 — Map ↗

Catholic Charities shelter serving single women, families with children, and single men. Provides meals, case management, employment assistance, and transitional housing.

Phone:303-294-0241

📞 Call Samaritan House

SHELTER — FAMILIES

🏠 Salvation Army Crossroads Shelter

2877 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205 — Map ↗

Emergency shelter for families and single women. Includes meals, case management, and children's programs.

Phone:303-296-9400

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / WOMEN

🏠 The Delores Project

Denver, CO — address confidential for safety

Emergency overnight shelter for women and transgender individuals. No ID required. Safe, low-barrier, and affirming.

Phone:303-394-0085

📞 Call The Delores Project

LONG-TERM HOUSING

📋 Housing Waitlists & Navigation

Step 1: Complete Coordinated Entry — call 303-734-2017. This assessment determines your housing priority level.

Step 2: Meet with a case manager at St. Francis Center (2323 Curtis St) or through the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. They can help you navigate waitlists, gather documents, and apply for vouchers.

Step 3: Ask specifically about Denver Housing Authority waitlists, Section 8 vouchers, HUD-VASH (veterans), and any rapid rehousing programs currently open.

💡 Reality Check: Waitlists can be months or years long. Don't let that stop you from getting on them today. The sooner you're on, the sooner you move up.

24/7 SHELTER LINE

📞 Call 211

Colorado 211 connects you to the most current shelter availability in Denver. If you need a bed tonight, call 211 first — they track real-time capacity across the entire shelter system.

📞 Call 211 Now

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