Local Help in Denver, CO
These 6 programs serve Denver, CO residents specifically — food banks, housing authorities, utility assistance, legal aid, healthcare, and community services. Local programs are often the hardest to find but the fastest to access. Each one below includes real application steps, phone numbers, and official links.
On top of these local programs, Denver, CO residents can also qualify for Colorado state programs and federal benefits.
Referral Services
Denver Human Services
Multiple benefits + emergency aid
Denver's central agency for food assistance, cash aid, childcare, adult protection, and emergency services. Apply for multiple benefits in one place through Colorado PEAK.
Housing Help
Denver Housing Authority
Rent capped at 30% of income
Public housing and Section 8 vouchers for Denver residents. Also operates mixed-income communities and family self-sufficiency programs.
Housing Help
Denver Rescue Mission
Free shelter + 2,500 meals/day
Emergency shelter, meals, and comprehensive recovery programs in Denver. Serves over 2,500 meals daily. Includes transitional housing, job training, and addiction recovery.
Referral Services
Mile High 211 (Denver Metro)
Free — all Denver metro services
Denver metro area's comprehensive helpline — housing, food, healthcare, utilities, legal aid, and more. Available 24/7.
Legal Aid
Colorado Legal Services — Denver
Free legal services
Free civil legal aid for low-income Coloradans and seniors. Denver office at Civic Center Plaza serves Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, and Jefferson…
Healthcare
Denver Health Community Health Services
Low-cost primary care (sliding scale)
Denver's safety-net hospital and FQHC network with 9 community health centers across the city. Provides primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and urgent care.…
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