Shelters & Warming Centers

Denver Rescue Mission – Lawrence Street Community Center

Address: 2222 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205

Who: Primarily adult men.

Notes: Low-barrier night shelter. Lines can form early. ID helpful but not always required. Check Denver Rescue Mission’s website or call for current bed capacity.

Phone: 303-294-0150

Denver Rescue Mission – 48th Avenue Center

Address: 4600 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216

Who: Adult men, large-capacity shelter.

Notes: Often used as a large congregate shelter. Bus connections from downtown; always confirm current operating status and severe-weather activations.

Urban Peak Denver (Youth & Young Adults)

Address: 2100 Stout St, Denver, CO 80205

Who: Youth and young adults, typically ages 15–24.

Notes: Overnight shelter plus case management, basic needs, and housing navigation focused on youth. Call or check their site for intake hours.

Phone: 303-973-0007

Women & Family Shelters (Call 211 for Placement)

Many women’s and family shelters in the Denver metro area use centralized intake through Colorado 211 or specific coordinated entry lines.

• Dial 2-1-1 from any phone or visit the 211 website.
• Ask for current women’s and family shelter openings.
• Have children’s ages and any safety concerns ready when you call.

Aurora & Suburban Shelters

Aurora and surrounding suburbs sometimes use motel vouchers, short-term programs, and seasonal shelters instead of large year-round buildings.

• Start with 211 and ask specifically about Aurora & Arapahoe County.
• Check city and county websites for “severe weather” pages and alerts.
• Ask outreach teams if they know of short-term beds or church programs.

Severe Weather & Overflow Plans

During extreme cold or snow, cities may open extra beds or warming centers in recreation centers, churches, and other public buildings.

• Look for city “cold weather activation” announcements online.
• Follow local outreach groups on social media if you can.
• Ask staff at existing shelters where overflow is happening that night.