Women, Youth, Veterans & Families
Some situations need more than a shelter bed or a meal. This page connects you to Denver resources built specifically for women, survivors of domestic violence, LGBTQ+ people, youth under 25, veterans, and families with children.
Domestic violence — immediate safety
SafeHouse Denver DV Hotline
If you are in danger from a partner or family member, call the SafeHouse Denver 24-hour hotline. They provide emergency shelter, safety planning, and advocacy — no cost, confidential.
Hotline: 303-614-3623 — 24 hours, 7 days a week
National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
Choose your situation
Women & DV Survivors
Women's shelter & safety
Women-only shelters, DV safe houses, and gender-specific programs in Denver.
Shelter guide →
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ resources
Safe shelters, affirming care, ID help, and community support for LGBTQ+ people.
LGBTQ+ page →
Youth under 25
Youth resources
Youth-specific shelters, drop-in centers, ID help, and education programs.
Youth page →
Veterans
Veteran resources
VA services, veteran-specific housing, benefits, and support programs in Denver.
Veterans page →
Families with children
Family resources
Family shelters, school enrollment, childcare, and support for parents.
Family page →
Key contacts by population
Women & Domestic Violence
- SafeHouse Denver — DV shelter, hotline, advocacy · 303-614-3623
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless — Samaritan House — Women accepted · 2301 Lawrence St
- WellPower Women's Services — Mental health, trauma support · 303-834-0840
- Salvation Army Crossroads Shelter — Women and families · 303-295-3366
LGBTQ+ People
- The Center on Colfax — Drop-in, resources, community · 1301 E Colfax Ave · 303-831-9055
- Rainbow Alley (PPLD) — Youth LGBTQ+ safe space · Colorado Springs (Denver referrals available)
- Trevor Project Hotline — LGBTQ+ youth crisis · 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline — Trans-led crisis support · 877-565-8860
- See the full LGBTQ+ resource page for more.
Youth (Under 25)
- Urban Peak Denver — Shelter, drop-in, services for youth 15–24 · 730 21st St · 303-740-3858
- Covenant House Colorado — Youth shelter and transitional housing · 720-634-5318
- YouthBuild Denver — Education and job training for youth · 303-360-0700
- See the full youth resource page for more.
Veterans
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System — Benefits, medical, housing · 303-399-3100
- HUD-VASH Program — VA housing vouchers for homeless veterans — apply through local VA
- Veterans Community Project Denver — Tiny home village + wraparound services
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans — 1-877-424-7838 (free, 24/7)
- See the full veterans resource page for more.
Families with Children
- Family Star Montessori — Early childhood and family stabilization services
- Salvation Army Family Shelter — Emergency family housing · 303-295-3366
- Denver Human Services — TANF, childcare assistance, food · 720-944-8000
- McKinney-Vento School Enrollment — Children experiencing homelessness can enroll in Denver schools immediately, with transportation provided. Contact Denver Public Schools.
- See the full family and children resource page for more.