Severe Weather Shelter Resources
​Jefferson County Public Health issues notifications related to health alerts and advisory, which prompts cold weather activation. Activation updates will be posted on www.headinghomejeffco.com and sent out to the broader Heading Home listserv. Representatives will convene 72 hours in advance of impending weather to prepare for an activation and declaration based on forecast. Broader public facing notification will occur no later than twelve (12) hours prior to shelter operations.
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Cold weather response typically operates from October 1 through April 30th each year when nighttime low temperatures are projected to be 32°F or colder with accumulation of precipitation (snow) greater than one inch over a 24-hour period or 20°F or lower with or without precipitation. Cold weather activation may be suspended based on the consideration of additional factors.
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For mountain communities, call 720-598-2653 (720-598-COLD) to learn whether severe weather response is activated.
​Lakewood Shelter
When the City of Lakewood activates severe weather shelter, unhoused can seek services at 8000 West Colfax between the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Individuals or couples without children can access the shelter at any time during the hours of operations. The shelter does not require a reservation. Pets are allowed.
Mountain Communities
Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO) Shelter is an overnight emergency shelter. Open from October to May from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Serves individuals and families. Pets are allowed. Call Shelter Hotline number at 303-670-1796 and leave a message. A shelter representative will call you back.
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Arvada Shelter
Arvada’s Church-Based Shelter hosted at The Rising Church (7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002). From November 2024 through March 2025, Mission Arvada will open its church doors when temperatures drop to 20°F or below, or when snowfall exceeds 6 inches, providing a warm, safe night refuge for adults 18+. Guests must sign up in advance and are able to sign-up at Mission Arvada 10.a.m. - 1p.m. Monday-Friday.
Guests can call to confirm activation on a particular night: 720-334-8584
Families with Children
Severe Weather Sheltering is available to families with children under the age of 18 who require emergency shelter when severe weather is declared by Jefferson County.
Contact The Action Center at
303-237-7704 (M, Tu, Th, F 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.) or call 211. Mountain communities call 303-670-1796.
or call 211.
Mountain communities call
303-670-1796.​
Extreme Weather
Shelter Information:
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Westminster Emergency Cold Weather Shelter
City of Westminster provides supplemental emergency sheltering in extreme cold weather conditions (0°F or sustained windchill below zero degrees for 6 hours or more) at The MAC, located at 3295 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster, CO. for residents who may be experiencing an emergency loss of heat or lack appropriate shelter. Westminster’s emergency cold weather shelter program operates in extreme cold weather situations to augment the counties’ services for residents who are not able to access them due to mobility challenges, availability, or other extenuating circumstances. The City will notify the public and target populations with 24 to 48 hours' notice via LookoutAlert and through the City's website and social media. 303-426-4310.
We will do our best to keep this updated, but we always recommend calling or visiting the shelter’s website before referring to their services.
Housing & Other Resources
Bethlehem Lutheran Shower Truck
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Colorado PEAK - apply for public assistance online and make changes to current case.
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DMV To Go providing driver license services
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​​Find Shelter - City and County of Denver
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Free and Self-Help Legal Assistance
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Heading Home Quick Family Resource Guide (Printable)
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Jeffco Human Services - Resource List
​Jefferson Center Resource Library
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Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center - resources for job seekers or facing unemployment.
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​Jefferson County CommUNITY Resource Hub
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Mission Arvada at the Rising Church - several services including case management, meals, showers, and laundry
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​Mother Cabrini Shrine Resource Directory
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Pets -
Foothills Animal Shelter Better Together Program [foothillsanimalshelter.org]: pet food and supplies, pet resource referrals, or temporary pet housing and
Foothills Animal Shelter Weekly Vaccine Clinic [foothillsanimalshelter.org]
Stride Community Health Center
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​United Way 211 (or call 211) - a state-wide resource hub offering information about food, shelter, COVID-19 related resources, childcare, and basic needs.​​​​
​Jefferson County & Metro Area Resources
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Municipal and County Homeless Navigator Programs
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Navigators work with local residents experiencing homelessness to identify housing pathways and assist in decreasing barriers on those pathways. Navigators do not have housing, but work to access existing housing resources. They work standard business hours and respond as quickly as possible, but may not be immediate. If you are seeking immediate shelter, please call United Way 2-1-1.
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Arvada
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Serves homeless adult households/ individuals; Arvada residents
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Contact Main Housing Line 720-898-7494
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Jefferson County Human Services:
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Serves families with children, homeless and at imminent risk of homelessness as well as singles in unincorporated Jefferson County.
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Lakewood
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Serves homeless adult households/ individuals; Lakewood residents
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Contact 303-987-7773. Leave a message and will be contacted directly.​
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Golden
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Serves primarily homeless adult households/ individuals; Golden residents
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Contact Bodhi at 303-621-5744 or bhorton@cityofgolden.net
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Edgewater and Wheat Ridge
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Serves primarily homeless adult households/ individuals; Edgewater or Wheat Ridge residents
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Westminster
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Serves primarily homeless adult households and families in Westminster, including Jefferson and Adams County residents
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Email navigator@CityofWestminster.us​
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Housing Resources for Veterans
Veteran Housing Resource Slides & Contact Information. Recording of 6-21-22 Presentation
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Recording Link (33 minutes)
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Password: k2mNXV77xRd
Process for Getting Veterans on By-Name-List
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VA Registration: Call 877-222-8387
VA Outreach: Call Marc Eschler (720-362-0023) Marc.Eschler@va.gov
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*NEW*: 2022 Annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down
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Healthcare Resources
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​Jefferson County Public Health Department Resources
Clinic Services
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Immunizations - no/low cost immunizations are available including COVID-19, flu, RSV, etc. Monday- Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call to schedule appointment. Walk-ins available for flu vaccines only.
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Sexual health services - including birth control, emergency contraceptives, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, etc. are available.
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Points West Syringe Services Program - providing services such as walk-in testing and counseling, literature about safer injection practices, education on overdose prevention and response, Naloxone/Narcan, referrals, etc.
Jefferson County Public Health
Address - 645 Parfet St., Lakewood CO 80215
Clinic phone number: 303-239-7078
Website - www.jeffco.us/2100