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Shelter & Housing

Where to sleep tonight, how to get on the list, and what to expect when you arrive.

⚠️ Start Here First — Coordinated Entry

You must complete a Coordinated Entry assessment to access most overnight beds and housing waitlists in Boulder. Call this number to get screened — this is the gateway to the shelter system.

📞 303-579-4404 — Coordinated Entry
🏠 Primary Shelter — All Roads
MAIN SHELTER

All Roads Shelter

4869 N. Broadway, Boulder, CO — Map ↗
Bunk Check-In:General bunk check-in starts at 8:00 AM. Arrive early — spots fill fast.
Bottom Bunks:You need a doctor's note for a guaranteed bottom bunk. Without one, check the front desk exactly at 8:00 AM to ask if an unassigned bottom bunk is available for that night only.
Lockers:Available to day center and overnight guests (subject to availability). ⚠️ Visit your locker every 30 days or you will lose it and your items will be cleared out — no exceptions.
Mailing Address:You can use 4869 N. Broadway as your mailing address. Good for Lifeline phones, government IDs, and benefit correspondence.
💡 Pro Tip: Day center hours are generally 9 AM – 2 PM. If you're new, go to the front desk first and ask what you need to do to get a bed — the intake process can take time and every shelter has its own system.
🏠 Women, Trans & Non-Binary Shelter
SAFER SPACE

The Lodge at Haven Ridge

Call for address — Boulder, CO
Who It Serves:Women, transgender adults, non-binary individuals, and their children. This is a 24/7 navigation and emergency shelter — not just overnight.
Hours:24/7 — open around the clock.
📞 Call The Lodge — 303-447-9602
🏥 24/7 Crisis & Detox

Crisis & Detox Center

3180 Airport Rd, Boulder, CO (East of Broadway) — Map ↗
Hours:24/7 — always open, no appointment needed for crisis.

If you or someone you're with is in a mental health crisis, medical emergency, or needs detox support, go here directly or call 911 to be taken there.

📋 Housing Waitlists & Navigation

Getting on a Housing List

Permanent housing takes time. But you need to be on the list to be considered. Here's the path:

Step 1:Complete Coordinated Entry — call 303-579-4404. This assessment determines your housing priority level.
Step 2:Meet with a case manager at All Roads Shelter (4869 N. Broadway). They can help you navigate waitlists, gather documents, and apply for vouchers.
Step 3:Ask specifically about Boulder County Housing Authority waitlists, Section 8 vouchers, and any rapid rehousing programs currently open.
💡 Reality Check: Waitlists can be months or years long. Don't let that stop you from getting on them today. The sooner you're on, the sooner you move up.
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