Severe Weather Resources
We all need help once in awhile. For anyone in need of ideas on how to stay warm in extreme winter weather, we hope this information will be of value to you.
Key Shelters
Denver uses a ‘Front Door’ system. People should go to these locations first to be placed in a bed:
Men: Lawrence Street Community Center (2222 Lawrence St.)
Women/Transgender: Samaritan House (2301 Lawrence St.)
Families: Call 1-866-224-5711 (Salvation Army Connection Center) Or
The process for families has changed for the 2025–2026 season. Families should no longer call for vouchers but must go in person with their children for intake.
Primary Family Intake: Inn at the Highlands (2601 Zuni St).
Intake Hours: Starts at 7:00 AM on days when severe weather is activated.
Family Support Line: Call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366.
Youth & Young Adult Resources (Ages 12–24)
Urban Peak: (1630 S. Acoma St). Call 303-777-9198.
TGTHR (The Source): For those in the Boulder/North area. Call 303-447-1207.
Persons with Disabilities
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies: call 1 (800) 626-4959
Daytime Warming Centers
Denver Recreation Centers: During severe weather, many city rec centers act as daytime warming locations during regular business hours.
The Gathering Place: (1535 High St). A day center specifically for women, transgender individuals, and children.
St. Francis Center: (2323 Curtis St). Provides day shelter and essential services for men and women.
Jefferson County & Golden Specifics
Golden Homeless Navigator: Contact Bodhi at 303-621-5744 or bhorton@cityofgolden.net.
Jeffco Severe Weather Hotline: 303-271-7511. This line is only active on severe weather days to provide the most current shelter availability.
Evergreen Shelter Program: Open nightly mid-October through April at 27888 Meadow Drive. Call 303-670-1796.
Transportation to Safety
RTD Assistance: During severe weather activations, RTD often provides free or discounted transportation to shelters.
City Shuttles: Denver typically runs daily shuttles from downtown “front door” shelters to overflow sites.