Quick Reference - Phone Numbers and Hotlines
Emergency / Crisis Lines
| Service | Phone | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Colorado | 2-1-1 (or text ZIP to 898-211) | Mon-Fri 8:30a-5:30p MT | Connects to shelter, food, rent help, healthcare. Confidential, multilingual. Covers all 64 CO counties. |
| National DV Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 | 24/7 | For domestic violence survivors |
| National Homeless Veterans Hotline | 1-877-424-3838 | 24/7 | For veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
Rental Assistance Lines
| Service | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Denver 311 (press 6) | 3-1-1 | Denver rent and utility help, TRUA info |
| Colorado Housing Connects | 1-844-926-6632 | Statewide bilingual housing counseling (operated by Brothers Redevelopment) |
| LEAP (Energy Assistance) | 1-866-432-8435 | Seasonal (Nov-Apr); request paper application |
Veteran-Specific Lines
| Service | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VOA Colorado SSVF | 720-501-3368 | Denver metro veteran housing |
| Rocky Mountain Human Services HAV | 855-838-7428 | Statewide veteran housing |
| Salvation Army Housing Navigator | 303-860-5577 | Denver housing crisis |
Key Websites
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| CO ERAP Application | doh.colorado.gov/emergency-rental-assistance |
| Denver TRUA Application | denvergov.org/RentHelp |
| TRUA Portal | denver-trua.submittable.com |
| Colorado PEAK (LEAP) | coloradopeak.secure.force.com |
| 211 Colorado Online | 211colorado.org |
| Section 8 Open Waitlists (CO) | affordablehousingonline.com |
| Denver Housing Authority | denverhousing.org |
| Violence Free Colorado | violencefreecolorado.org |
Tips
- Start with 211 if you're unsure where to begin; they can triage your situation
- Denver residents should also call 3-1-1 (press 6) for city-specific help
- Veterans should call the national hotline first; they'll connect you to local SSVF providers
- You can apply to multiple programs simultaneously (state ERAP + Denver TRUA + nonprofits)