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SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR

PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EMERGENCY SHELTERS ................................................................... 3

GENERAL SHELTERS .........................................................................................................3

WOMEN’S SHELTERS ....................................................................................................3-4

MEN’S SHELTERS ...............................................................................................................4

SHELTERS FOR FAMILIES ............................................................................................5-6

YOUTH SHELTERS .............................................................................................................6

DAY SHELTERS ...................................................................................................................6

FOOD RESOURCES ........................................................................... 8

FOOD PANTRIES ................................................................................................................8

FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY MEALS ...........................................................9

FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY MEALS - continued ................................ 10

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCES ...................................10

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ............................................................... 11

RESOURCE MAP ...................................................................................13

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS DIVISION ....................................................14

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EMERGENCY SHELTERS - GENERAL SHELTERSComitis Crisis CenterLottery line: 303-317-89902178 Victor St., AuroraComitisCrisisCenter.org

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Provides a nightly emergency shelter for single adults ages 18 years and older. LGBTQI individuals welcome–gender is determined by self-identification. Call the lottery line from 5 a.m.–12 p.m. to sign up and call again after 2 p.m. to find out if accepted.

Cold Weather Care303-847-9072ColdWeatherCare.org

Provides emergency cold weather shelter through a network of churches from late-October to mid-April. Serves single men, single women, and families. Offers three meals (including a sack lunch), transportation assistance, showers and case management.

Severe Weather Shelter Network720-515-9313swshelternetwork.com

For single men, single women, and couples without children when overnight temperatures are 32 degrees or colder and wet, or 20 degrees or colder and dry from October 1-April 30. You must register in person at a partner organization for the season. A warm evening meal is provided.

Samaritan House 303-294-0241 2301 Lawrence St., DenverSamHouseDenver.org

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Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, clothing, budgeting and job search services for single men, single women, and families. Space is given based on a lottery system. Applicants must agree to remain drug-free and alcohol free during their stay.

WOMEN’S SHELTERSSacred Heart House303-296-66862844 Lawrence St., Denver SacredHeartHouse.com

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Provides short-term (30-day) emergency housing for single women, transgender individuals, and women with children 18 years old and younger. Call for a phone interview between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Intakes are usually completed by 2 p.m.

Delores Project303-534-5411TheDeloresProject.org

Provides emergency, overnight shelter to unaccompanied women and transgender individuals over the age of 18 on a first-come, first-served basis for up to a week at a time. Call Monday morning at 10 a.m. or any other day at 5:30 p.m. to see if there is a bed available.

Many of these shelters have waiting lists. Please call ahead before going and for additional details.

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WOMEN’S SHELTERS - CONTINUED

Samaritan House Women’s Shelter303-294-0241 2301 Lawrence St., DenverSamHouseDenver.org

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Call daily from 6 a.m.–8 p.m. for access to Samaritan House extended stay program. For emergency overnight shelter, show up at Samaritan House (under the overhang in front of the building) by 6 p.m. daily. Photo ID required.

MEN’S SHELTERSDenver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Shelter303-294-0157 1130 Park Ave. West, DenverDenverRescueMission.org

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Provides emergency overnight shelter for single men over the age of 18, including sex offenders. Call or walk-in to sign up for the lottery between 5:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Lawrence Street Community Center (2222 Lawrence St.) Walk-in at 1 p.m. to check the lottery results.

Individuals who do not receive a space in the lottery may begin lining up at 6 p.m. for transportation to the Peoria overflow shelter at 7 p.m. or check in-person after 8 p.m. for an unclaimed space at the downtown shelter. Walk-ins are only be accepted at the downtown shelter, and only until 10 p.m. or until capacity is reached.

Samaritan House Men’s Shelter303-294-0241 2301 Lawrence St., DenverSamHouseDenver.org

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Provides shelter to single men ages 21 and older. You must arrive in person to apply for lottery. The lottery is held at 9:30 a.m. Photo ID required.

Salvation Army Crossroads303-295-3366 1901 29th St., Denver CrossroadsCenter.SalvationArmy.org

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Provides emergency overnight shelter to single men ages 18 and older. Line up at 4:30 p.m. in the courtyard near the Platte River. Individuals can enter until 6 p.m. per availability. If individuals can prove they were working until 6 p.m., they will be allowed to enter between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Bed rentals are accepted on Mon and Thu at 2 p.m., per availability. Photo ID required.

New Genesis303-831-49101680 Sherman St., Denver newgenesis.org

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Provides overnight shelter for single men over the age of 18 at a weekly cost. Clients are required to work, be substance free, participate in chores, and attend weekly meetings. Walk-in to complete an intake - call for designated intake hours. Must provide a photo ID and proof of income.

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SHELTERS FOR FAMILIESAlmost Home303-659-6199 231 N. Main St. Brighton AlmostHomeOnline.org

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Provides emergency shelter to families with children under 18. Colorado ID and valid Social Security card required for all adults; must be able to prove residence in Adams County or southern Weld County for last 90 days; must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Access Housing303-289-79416978 Colorado Blvd. Commerce City aachouse.org

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Offers a shelter for homeless families with children under the age of 18.

Comitis Crisis CenterLottery line: 720-505-2628 2178 Victor St. Aurora ComitisCrisisCenter.org

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Provides a nightly emergency shelter for families with children under 18. Call the lottery line from 5 a.m.-12 p.m. to sign up, and call again after 2 p.m. to find out if accepted.

Samaritan House Family ShelterMain Line: 303-294-0241Lottery Line: 720-799-93712301 Lawrence St., DenverSamHouseDenver.org

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Provides emergency shelter to parents/guardians with children. Guardians must have a birth certificate or court documentation showing custody. LGBTQ community members are welcome. Call the Lottery Line before 2:30 p.m. to sign up for the 3 p.m. lottery. Families that sign up for the lottery and do not receive a space that day may call back at 5 p.m. to see if any unclaimed space is available. Photo ID required.

Family Promise of Greater Denver303-675-0713FamilyPromiseOfGreaterDenver.org

Provides emergency shelter to homeless families through faith communities that rotate weekly. Call to complete a phone screening. Families on the waitlist must call weekly to stay active. Entire family must be present for screening interview. No walk-ins accepted. Must provide photo ID and social security card. Must be able to pass a background check. LGBTQ welcome.

Salvation Army Lambuth Center303-295-33662741 Federal Blvd., DenverLambuthFamilyCenter.SalvationArmy.org

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Must be a family with a minor in the household in need of emergency shelter with no other safe place to stay. Participating families are provided a private room and three meals a day. Clients will need to provide a valid photo ID, a Social Security card, birth certificates for all family members, and immunization records for all children in the family. Must pass a background check and drug screening.

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Sacred Heart House303-296-66862844 Lawrence St., DenverSacredHeartHouse.com

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Provides short-term (30-day) emergency housing for single women, transgender individuals, and women with children 18 years old and younger. Call for a phone interview between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. If space is available, an in-person interview can be scheduled for as early as that afternoon. Intakes are usually completed by 2 p.m.

YOUTH SHELTERSUrban Peak303-974-29081630 S. Acoma, DenverUrbanPeak.org

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Serves homelessness youth ages 15-20. LGBTQ youth are welcome. Youth ages 15-17 are able to stay for up to 21 days as long as they are following their case plan and working toward reunification with family. There is no time limit for youth ages 18-20 as long as they are participating in a case plan and making progress towards self-sufficiency.

DAY SHELTERSRainbow Center303-451-4288690 W 84th Ave., ThorntonCommunityReachCenter.org

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Drop-in center for Community Reach Center clients who are living with mental health challenges. Provides a safe, supportive and non-threatening environment. Provides group activities, support groups, free lunch (Mon-Thu), a food bank, a computer lab, and other supportive services.

Aurora Day Resource Center303-343-780813387 E. 19th Pl., AuroraComitisCrisisCenter.org

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Drop-in center open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Provides housing assistance; employment services; financial literacy resources; computer lab; clothing; hygiene items; showers; laundry; sleeping bays; breakfast and lunch; mail and document retention; medication storage; dental, medical, and behavioral health services; and a job readiness training program.

The Rising Church Day Center303-422-11747500 W. 57th Ave., Arvada

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Provides hot breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri, September through May. Summer hours from June through August are Tue-Thu, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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St. Francis Center303-297-15762323 Curtis St., Denversfcdenver.org

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Drop-in center is open to individual homeless women and men Mon-Fri, 6:10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat and Sun, 6:10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Services provided: hot meal (Wed and Fri at 3 p.m., except the 3rd Wed of the month); message and mail service; local telephone calls; showers; medical screening clinic; clothing in exchange for chores; storage for one bag; cell phone charging; notary services (photo ID required); assistance applying for benefits and housing; and additional support services.

The Gathering Place303-321-4198 1535 High St., Denvertgpdenver.org

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Drop-in center for women, their children, and transgender individuals experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tue, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. They provide: three meals per day, emergency food and clothing, hygiene supplies, bathing and laundry facilities, a nap area, a family area, telephones, mail, GED classes, job readiness classes, creative and technical writing groups, art studio (The Card Project), physical and mental health services, and a computer lab.

Father Woody’s Haven of Hope (Jay Gould Center)303-607-08551101 W. 7th Ave., DenverFrWoodysHavenOfHope.or

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Drop-in center for homelessness individuals. Services are available Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services offered (not all services are available every day): hot meal; sack lunch; private showers; laundry services; clothing; document and mail safekeeping; free phone access; free wireless internet; travel hygiene packs; food boxes for families; yoga classes; massage therapy; dental hygienist; physical therapy/wound clinic; meditation; eye clinic; and other supportive services.

Urban Peak Drop-in Center (The Spot)303-974-29002100 Stout St., DenverUrbanPeak.org

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Drop-in center for homeless youth ages 15-24. Services provided: temporary daytime shelter; breakfast Mon-Fri, 9-10 a.m.; dinner served Tue at 4 p.m.; laundry services; showers; first aid supplies; case management; activity-based classes; life skills courses; referrals (housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment, etc.); and other supportive services.

Senior Support Services Daytime Shelter for Seniors303-832-1622846 E. 18th Ave., DenverSeniorSupportServices.org

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Offers an emergency daytime drop-in center for homelessness 55+ seniors. Provides a food pantry; clothing room; public telephone; mail service; computer access; transportation assistance; storage for personal items; television room; library; and hygiene items. Assist clients getting housing, benefits, rent and utility payments, and financial counseling. Provides access to medical care, health screenings, and mental health care.

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FOOD RESOURCESFOOD PANTRIES

Amazing Grace Community Church Food Pantry303-280-0444 541 E 99th Pl., Thornton agcc1.org

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Serves Thornton ZIP Codes 80221, 80229, 80233, 80234, 80260, 80614. Photo ID and proof of residency required. Requirements waived for those who identify as homeless. Open Mon-Wed, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or by appointment. Residents can also adopt a row in the “Amazing Meadows” community garden.

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Food Bank303-452-5478 10785 Melody Dr., Northglenn thegoodshepherd.org/food-bank-2

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Serves Thornton ZIP Codes 80260 and 80234. Photo ID, proof of address, and a verification of total household income required. Requirements waived for those who identify as homeless. Open Tue-Fri, 10-11:45 a.m. and by appointment the first Thu evening of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Bank303-452-204111426 Pearl St., Northglenn ihmco.org/ministries/outreach/foodbank

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Serves those living within the boundaries of I-25 east to Quebec Street, 104th Avenue north to 160th Avenue. Clients must live within the boundaries or be a registered member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo ID and current proof of address required. A one-time emergency food bag may be given to those living outside the service boundaries and anyone in need may take bread from the bread room one time per week. Open Mon, Wed and Fri, 9-11:30 a.m.

Neighbor Outreach of Colorado720-938-4304 NeighborOutreach.org

There are no residency or other requirements to receive food. Each family receives 40+ lbs. of fresh produce, meat, dairy, canned goods, and bread at each pantry event. No pre-registration is required. All pantry events are held at 3 p.m.

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Regis University Thornton Campus – 500 E. 84th Ave., Thornton

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Holy Cross Church – 9371 Wigham St., Thornton

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Pine Lakes Ranch – 10201 Riverdale Rd., Thornton

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North Suburban Mobile Food Pantry 303-371-92509065 Grant St., Thornton

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Offers fresh produce, dairy, bread, and other nutrition items to anyone with a self-declared need for assistance. Bring reusable bags, boxes, carts, etc. for the food. Open every 3rd Thu of the month. Distribution is from 1-2 p.m. Must arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.

Thornton Community Food Bank 303-287-72688990 York St., Thornton

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Serves ZIP Code 80229. Photo ID and proof of current address required. Requirements waived for those who identify as homeless. Open Mon, Wed and Friday, 1-3 p.m. and the 2nd Wed of the month from 6-8 p.m.

Thrive Church Food Pantry303-428-9535 2820 W. 92nd Ave., Federal Heights agcc1.org

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Serves all in need. Photo ID required. Open Fri, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free dinner every Sat from 4-6 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church303-429-85083990 W. 74th Ave., Westminster fishofwestminster.org

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Serves area from I-25 west to Sheridan Boulevard and 52nd Avenue north to 144th Avenue.

Photo ID and proof of residency is required. Requirements waived for those who identify as homeless. Open Mon-Fri, 3-3:30 p.m. Clients are provided three days of food for each family member once a month. Free community dinners on 2nd and 3rd Thu of the month at 5:30 p.m.

FREE AND LOW-COST COMMUNITY MEALS

Advent Lutheran Church303-428-75017979 Meade St., Westminster

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Free community meal every 1st Thursday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Westminster Presbyterian Church303-429-85083990 W. 74th Ave., Westminster fishofwestminster.org

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Free community meal every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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Westminster United Methodist Church303-429-15693585 W. 76th Ave., Westminster

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Free community meal every 4th Thu of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Amazing Grace Community Church Food Pantry303-280-0444 541 E 99th Pl., Thornton agcc1.org

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“Dinner for a Dollar” - no one turned away for lack of funds. Every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCESCommunity Reach Center303-853-35008989 Huron St., Thornton303-853-36001850 E Ebert St., Brighton CommunityReachCenter.org

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Provides a variety of mental health care services to children and adults. Services include but are not limited to: individual and group services for all ages; intensive outpatient therapy; vocational services; substance abuse treatment; justice, accountability and recovery program. Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+ and many other insurances are accepted. Services can also be offered on a sliding scale for people without insurance. Walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis for an initial evaluation at either location.

Colorado Crisis Services Westminster Walk-in Clinic2551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster ColoradoCrisisServices.org

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Walk-in crisis center that offers confidential, in-person crisis support, information, and referrals to anyone in need. Open 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. If an individual has private insurance, a co-payment may be required depending on the plan coverage. No one will be turned away for crisis services. A co-payment is not required at the time of service. Walk-in for more information and/or services.

Colorado Crisis Services Hotline, Chat and Text Services1-844-493-8255Text: 38255 ColoradoCrisisServices.org (online chat available 4 p.m.-12 a.m. daily)

Provides crisis response through telephone, text, and chat for community members with mental health or substance abuse questions, concerns, or emergencies. Will dispatch the Mobile Crisis Service to the caller’s area if needed for onsite intervention.

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Centura 84th Avenue Neighborhood Health Center (2)303-426-21512551 W. 84th Ave., Westminster ColoradoCrisisServices.org

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Provides a variety of physical and mental health services including a walk-in crisis center, family practice and primary care, as well as an emergency room.

North Suburban Emergency Room303-451-78009191 Grant St. Thornton

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Provides emergency medical services in the South Thornton Area. For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1.

Clinica Colorado720-443-84618300 Alcott St., WestminsterClinicaColorado.org

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Serves populations with low-cost, primary health care-especially those who have no health insurance. Walk-ins are not accepted, call for an appointment. Open Mon-Fri from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Suicide Prevention Hotline1-800-273-8255

Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24- hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week.

Veteran’s Crisis Line1-800-273-8255, #1Text: 838255VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat

Connects Service members and veterans in crisis, as well as their family members and friends, with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, confidential online chat, or text-messaging service.

National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233thehotline.org

Provides crisis intervention; information and referral; and safety planning to victims of domestic violence and individuals who assist victims nationwide through a hotline and online chat. Hotline advocates are available to callers 24/7, 365 days a year, and assistance is free and confidential.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESAdams County Human Services Center720-523-200011860 Pecos St., Westminster adcogov.org/humanservices

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Services offered: Adult Protection Services, Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), Child Support Services, Children and Family Services, Colorado Works (TANF), Community Support Services, Financial Assistance Programs (SNAP, LEAP, etc.), Head Start, Medicaid and other Medical Assistance programs, Veteran Services, and a Workforce and Business Center.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - continuedUnison Housing Partners303-227-20753033 W. 71st Ave., Ste. 1000, WestminsterUnisonhp.org

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Provides lottery-based affordable housing vouchers, rent and utility assistance, GED and job-training classes, personalized coaching including financial literacy and smoking-cessation coaching, and other supportive services.

LIFE Center303-227-23933033 W. 71st Ave., WestminsterLifamilyempower.org

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Works in partnership with low-income individuals and families by providing job services, GED classes, life skills classes, counseling, access to community resources, employment coaching and personal skills coaching.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless303-293-22172111 Champa St., DenverColoradoCoalition.org

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Provides a wide-variety of supportive services for those experiencing homelessness, or are at risk of becoming homeless. Services include: housing assistance; case management services; health care and dental services; career and employment counseling; substance abuse treatment; street outreach; and specialized services for Native Americans and veterans.

Hunger Free Colorado855-855-4626 or 720-382-2920HungerFreeColorado.org

Offers a bi-lingual toll-free statewide resource to help people in locating food assistance programs. Referrals include: Commodity Supplemental Food Program; Summer Food Service Program; The Emergency Food Assistance Program; food pantries; soup kitchens; congregate meals; WIC application assistance; food stamp application assistance; Meals on Wheels; holiday basket locations.

Thornton CaresThorntoncares.com

This is an online resource platform that provides access to a searchable resource database for people living in the Thornton area. Topic areas including: housing and shelter, food assistance, legal services, employment, health services, mental health and addiction services, and basic needs, among others.

Mile High United Way 211 Help CenterCall: 211Text: 898-211Unitedwaydenver.org/2-1-1 (Live chat available)

Offers a free, multilingual, and confidential service that connects individuals with community resources and information. Call, text, live chat, or search our database for assistance.

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Who We AreThe city of Thornton’s Community Connections Division serves as a one-stop resource shop for Thornton residents. Community Connections provides a wide-range of resources and services that support residents as they improve their quality of life in Thornton.

English-Spanish bilingual team members offer a tailored selection of programming and referrals to meet individual needs for food, clothing, shelter, social/mental health supports and beyond.

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CONNECT WITH USVisit: Thornton Community Center 2211 Eppinger Blvd. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Call: 720-977-5800

Email: connections@cityofthornton.net

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THORNTON CARESThornton Cares is a resource platform to help you

find the programs and services you need. Visit thorntoncares.com 24/7.