Homeless Boulder Fast Help in Boulder, CO

Showers & Laundry

Clean clothes and a real shower can change your whole mood. These are the spots in Boulder, Longmont and nearby that actually let you wash up.

Quick picks (tap and go)

When you’re tired, these links are enough.

How to use this page

Programs come and go. Hours change. Laundry machines break. Use quick links above to get near a shower, then tap open details below to understand what to expect: lines, intake, fees, soap, towels.

  • Always check hours – nothing hurts like riding a bus to a locked door.
  • If something here is wrong, hit Contact so I can fix it.

Boulder

Boulder Shelter for the Homeless – Showers

Free showers for people experiencing homelessness. Showers are usually available during day services windows, even if you’re not sleeping there (check current rules).

  • Soap, shampoo provided (ask staff).
  • Bring towel if you have one.
  • You may need to sign in.

Address: 4869 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
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Website

Bridge House – Community Resource Center

Drop-in access to showers, laundry (limited capacity), hygiene supplies, and case management. Schedules vary each week.

  • Expect waiting. Come early.
  • Ask about laundry – machines are limited.
  • Hygiene kits sometimes available.

Address: 2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
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Basic Needs info

Boulder Recreation Centers – Public Showers

Public recreation centers allow access to showers, and in some cases day passes are cheap. They’re clean, safe, and staffed. Hours are steady.

  • North Boulder Rec Center – closest to shelters.
  • East Boulder Rec Center – bigger facility, less crowded.

Note: This is paid access. Ask about low-income or scholarship pricing.

List of rec centers

Longmont & Lafayette

OUR Center – Showers & Laundry (Longmont)

OUR Center offers free showers and sometimes laundry facilities for people in the St. Vrain area. Call or check in early – things change weekly.

  • Bring clothes bagged and ready.
  • Ask about soap, detergent, and hygiene kits.

Address: 220 Collyer St, Longmont, CO 80501
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Website

Sister Carmen – Laundry Vouchers (Lafayette)

Sister Carmen sometimes gives vouchers to local laundromats for people living in eastern Boulder County. Call first – supply varies.

  • You’ll get a voucher for a local laundromat.
  • Ask if detergent is included.

Address: 655 Aspen Ridge Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026
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Website

Laundromats (cheap, fast if you can pay)

Public laundromats – Boulder

If you have a few dollars, laundromats are the fastest way to get clean clothes without waiting on a schedule.

  • Bring correct bills or use app if available.
  • Store your bag where you can see it.
  • Make phone screenshots so you don’t miss your cycle.

Search “laundromat near me”

Hygiene tips outside

Staying clean without a shower
  • Baby wipes can be a life saver, especially at night.
  • Wash face, armpits, groin, feet – these matter most.
  • Clean socks prevent trench foot and smell.
  • Hand sanitizer keeps you from getting sick.
Protect your feet
  • Change socks daily if possible.
  • Dry feet before sleeping.
  • Avoid walking all day in wet shoes.
Keep your bag organized

Keep a small hygiene kit at the top: toothbrush, wipes, deodorant, razor, comb. It makes your whole day easier.