Denver Samaritan House
We're celebrating at Samaritan House this year. Opened in November 1986 as the first building in the nation built specifically to serve people experiencing homelessness, Samaritan House has been a Denver staple for 40 years. Throughout the decades, thousands of people have been served and found safe shelter, nutritious meals and support services at Samaritan House. Today, our focus is primarily on serving women, families and veterans who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. The community we serve has evolved; our mission remains the same.
HERE TO HELP
Thanks to our amazing community of supporters and volunteers, Samaritan House has been part of the Colorado community since 1986, and we're here to help you today.
Denver Samaritan House
We are dedicated to improving the lives of everyone we serve. Join our community as you begin the journey of rebuilding your life and regaining hope.
I need SHELTER
SAMARITAN HOUSE DOWNTOWN
2301 Lawrence St, Denver
EXTENDED STAY PROGRAM
- Hours of operation: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
- Capacity: Offered based on availability
- Services: 6-9 month supportive living program provides safe dorm beds or family rooms; three nutritious meals; showers; and support services including case management, individualized goal-setting, mental health clinical services, holistic wellness, employment readiness, housing navigation, financial and life-skills classes and referrals to community resources.
- Admission:
- A referral by a community partner. If you are a provider supporting an individual shelter, please use the linked form to complete a referral: Referral Form for Samaritan House Extended Stay Shelter
- Go to the Community Resources and Referral Center at 3836 York St., Denver, CO 80205 or call 303-294-0241. More information can be found on this handout.
- Call 303-295-3366 for Salvation Army Connections Center to get your family on their waitlist for multiple family shelters including Samaritan House. We also take referrals from community partners. If you are a provider supporting a family seeking shelter, please use the linked form to complete a referral: Referral Form for Samaritan House Extended Stay Shelter
Single Women:
Veterans:
Families:
EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN
- Hours of operation: 365 days a year from 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Capacity: 40 dorm-style beds + two nutritious meals (dinner and breakfast) and bathroom services (no showers).
- Eligibility: Women 18 years and older.
- Participants can reserve a bed each morning with staff.
- Participants with bed reservation will be checked in first starting at 3:30pm.
- All other beds can be accessed on a first come first serve basis for those are eligible. Participant must check in by 5 pm to maintain bed reservation.
- Contact: 303-294-0241
SAMARITAN HOUSE 48TH
4330 E. 48th Ave., Denver
- Hours of operation: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
- Capacity: 275 semi-private dome beds, offered on a first-come, first-served basis
- Services: Three nutritious meals, shower services, laundry services and case management support
- Admission: Arrive at Samaritan House 48th. Intakes are available 24/7 based on bed availability.
- No need to call in advance and no referral required
- Transportation: From downtown, Samaritan House staff can provide RTD bus passes to 48th.
- Eligibility: Women 18 years and older
- Contact: 720-799-9506
SAMARITAN HOUSE SMITH ROAD
6240 Smith Road, Denver
- Hours of operation: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day
- Capacity: 82 dorm-style beds, offered on a first-come, first-served basis
- Services: Three nutritious meals, shower services, laundry services and case management support
- Admission: Intakes are available 24/7 based on availability.
- No need to call in advance and no referral required
- Transportation: From downtown, Samaritan House staff can provide RTD bus passes to 48th.
- Eligibility: Women 18 years and older
- Contact: 720-799-9506
Take an inside look at the services offered for families at Samaritan House Downtown
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Every Child Pediatrics
Samaritan House is proudly partnering with Every Child Pediatrics to provide high-quality medical care to the children who call Samaritan House home. This is believed to be the first pediatric clinic in the country to be located inside a shelter and is providing children with free medical and behavioral health care. This groundbreaking initiative is part of a comprehensive approach that combines primary care and mental health services through screening, communication and coordination. The clinic is open to families every Tuesday and Thursday. Find out more here.HOW CAN WE HELP?
I AM A SINGLE WOMAN IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SHELTER
It's not just a place to sleep.
We provide a place for new beginnings.
I NEED FOOD
ASSISTANCE
Little Flower Assistance Center provides two weeks of food in all Aurora zip codes and Denver: 80239,80249
I NEED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
If you are in need of affordable housing, you are welcome to apply for housing.
EXTENDED
SERVICES
I am a single woman, veteran or have children and am in need of extended services.
I SUSPECT HUMAN TRAFFICKING
If you see something suspicious and suspect it could be human trafficking, you can take action!
EMERGENCY
ASSISTANCE
For utility assistance (gas, electric) please call 720.377.1313 between 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
I NEED HELP WITH AN ADDICTION
If you are motivated to recover from the disease of addiction and ready to rebuild those facets of your life that have been damaged by the cycle of addiction, call Step 13 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 303.295.7837.
I AM A
VETERAN
If you are a veteran in need of assistance, resources are available through the Grant and Per Diem Program at Samaritan House. To qualify for this program, go to the VA hospital at Clermont and 9th or the Community Resource and Referral Center at 1247 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204. The VA hospital can refer you to our program.
Please obtain a GPD Referral Letter at either the CRRC 3836 N. York Street 303.294.5600 or at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA, Building A 720.857.5037
I NEED HELP FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Our shelters are not SAFE houses. If you're experiencing any kind of domestic violence & feel helpless, please contact The National Domestic Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233).
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Serving Before the Starting Line
Before Catholic Charities Team Samaritan rides nearly 3,000 miles across the country for neighbors experiencing homelessness, three cyclists took time to serve close to home. Tom Schwein, Paul Doherty and Tom Dea — three of the 12 cyclists preparing for Team Samaritan’s Ride Across America — recently volunteered at Hope’s Provision Food Bank in the … Read more
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Pedaling Together for Samaritan House
A simple request from Catholic Charities Team Samaritan turned into a community effort to support participants staying at Samaritan House Smith Road. Team Samaritan brings together cyclists, runners and other community members who use endurance events to raise funds and awareness for Catholic Charities Samaritan House. When the team learned that Samaritan House Smith Road needed a … Read more
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Sam’s Totally Rad Supper Celebrates 40 Years of Samaritan House
Forty years of shelter, meals, compassion and community were worth celebrating — and this year, Catholic Charities did it with a totally rad twist. On Saturday, September 12, friends and supporters of Catholic Charities gathered at Ironworks in Denver for Catholic Charities Sam’s Totally Rad Supper, the annual celebration supporting Catholic Charities Samaritan House. With an … Read more
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A Little More Privacy, a Lot More Dignity
For women experiencing homelessness, having a safe place to sleep is essential. But even within a shelter, having a small space that feels like your own can make a meaningful difference. That was the goal behind a recent volunteer project at Catholic Charities Samaritan House Smith Road, a women’s shelter in Denver, where volunteers from … Read more
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Transforming Spaces: From Empty Garden Beds to a Place of Peace
On the second floor of Catholic Charities Samaritan House in Denver, two 72-foot garden beds now bring color and life to a space that once went largely unnoticed. The space was previously filled with river rock and soil. With the help of a beautification grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation, staff saw an opportunity to … Read more
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Sko Buffs, Go Beyond the Sandwich
Sko Buffs, sko serve! When CU Boulder students showed up at Samaritan House Denver, sandwiches were on the menu—but so were service, connection and a new perspective. The students were part of Sko Serve, CU Boulder’s service program connecting students with opportunities to serve local communities while learning more about the issues impacting the people … Read more
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More Than a Purse: SHE Leads Continues Four-Year Tradition of Giving Back
For SHE Leads Group, empowering women extends beyond professional connections—it also means finding meaningful ways to support women in their community. SHE Leads is a women’s networking organization focused on building relationships, encouraging professional growth and creating opportunities for women to connect and make an impact. Through initiatives like the SHE Leads Purse Project, members … Read more
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CU Anschutz Staff Meeting an Essential Need, One Donation at a Time
When Emily Bishop saw a need in the community, she knew it was one she wanted to help meet. Emily, a simulationist with the University of Colorado College of Nursing at Anschutz Medical Campus and a member of the campus staff council, recently organized an incontinence care drive benefiting Catholic Charities. After a month of … Read more
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Serving with Purpose: Youth Groups Travel to Denver to Make a Difference at Samaritan House
Samaritan House on Lawrence Street in downtown Denver recently welcomed eight young volunteers and two dedicated adult leaders who traveled hundreds of miles with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion and to put their faith into action. The group, organized through YouthWorks, a faith-based organization that provides mission trip opportunities for youth groups, … Read more
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Sammy’s Big Adventure
For 40 years, Samaritan House has welcomed children and families with safety, compassion and hope. This year, as we celebrate that milestone, we found a new way to tell its story—through the eyes of a teddy bear named Sammy. Sammy’s Adventures at Samaritan House introduces young readers to Sammy, whose three most important jobs … Read more