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Find support in Boulder County — Start with the section that fits your situation

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Mental health crisis: call or text 988 — available 24/7.
Non-emergency situations: 303-441-3333

Not sure where to start? Call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP to 898-211

What do you need help with?

  • I need a place to sleep tonight
    Coordinated Entry — required first step for all Boulder County shelter services.
    📞 303-579-4404 | Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
    📍 4869 N. Broadway, Boulder | After hours: walk in 5–7pm

    I'm a woman or transgender person needing shelter
    Haven Ridge (The Lodge) — 24/7 shelter with meals and case management.
    📞 720-579-1637 | bouldershelter.org

    I'm fleeing domestic violence
    SPAN — emergency shelter, crisis support, legal advocacy. All genders welcome.
    📞 303-444-2424 (24-hour hotline)

    I'm a young person (ages 12–24)
    TGTHR — shelter, food, counseling, and housing help for youth.
    📞 303-447-1207 | tgthryouth.org

    I'm a family
    EFAA — emergency housing, rental assistance, and case management.
    📞 303-442-3042 | efaa.org

  • I need a meal today
    Circle of Love — free hot meals, no ID required.
    📍 Boulder Bandshell, south of Canyon Blvd
    🕐 Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 12:15pm

    Boulder Bridge House — free community dinners, open to anyone.
    🕐 Mondays, 4:30–5:15pm | boulderbridgehouse.org

    I need groceries
    EFAA Food Bank — once per week for Boulder city and mountain community residents.
    📞 303-442-3042 | efaa.org

    Community Food Share — food bank with mobile locations across Boulder County.
    📍 650 S. Taylor Ave, Louisville | 📞 303-652-6332

  • I'm in crisis
    Call or text 988 — available 24/7, no insurance needed, any reason.

    I need someone to respond to a mental health situation
    Call 303-441-3333 and ask for the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Team. Clinicians and case managers will respond.

    I need ongoing counseling or psychiatric care
    Mental Health Partners — serves everyone regardless of ability to pay, accepts Medicaid.
    📍 1333 Iris Ave, Boulder | 📞 303-443-8500 | mhpcolorado.org

  • I need a shower, toiletries, or clothing
    Boulder Public Library — Community Connectors program, walk-in, no appointment needed. Also helps with ID documents and other services.
    📍 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder | boulderlibrary.org

    Circle of Love — hygiene supplies, gloves, socks, and handwarmers three times a week.
    📍 Boulder Bandshell | Mon, Wed, Fri at 12:15pm

  • I need a doctor or clinic
    Clinica Family Health — sliding scale fees, no one turned away.
    clinica.org

    I need dental care
    Dental Aid — free and low-cost care for uninsured and low-income residents.
    📍 4155 Darley Ave, Boulder | 📞 303-499-7072 | dentalaid.org