This directory organizes Colorado housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, community corrections,
diversion, reentry, or other community supervision. It upgrades the existing Colorado base into the national OACRA V2 framework
while removing repetitive generic routing and adding clearer provider-level pathways.
Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing,
recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways.
Always verify eligibility, house rules, and address approval before moving.
Get listed on OACRA to help justice-involved individuals find legitimate shelter, transitional housing,
reentry housing, supportive housing, and recovery-oriented living options faster.
Shelters, reentry organizations, community corrections partners, recovery homes, nonprofits,
and sponsors can help strengthen Colorado coverage and improve service discovery across all regions.
WAGEES Community Partners
State-supported reentry partner network for people under Colorado Department of Corrections supervision, in community corrections, or recently discharged.
Reentry SupportCDOC-LinkedPartner varies by area
Access
Ask parole / CDOC / local WAGEES partner
Use as system routing, not direct placement guarantee
Prep
DOC/parole status
Housing and employment barriers
Area
Statewide
Colorado Community Corrections Residential Programs
Structured residential placements for approved justice-involved individuals, often tied to sentencing, diversion, transition, or parole-related supervision.
Community CorrectionsResidentialApproval required
Access
Court / DOC / community corrections board referral
Not a walk-in housing option
Prep
Referral paperwork
Facility rules and fees
Area
Statewide / Local Boards
Residential Reentry Centers (Federal Halfway Houses)
BOP-contracted halfway houses provide structured, supervised reentry support for eligible federal releases, including employment and financial-management support.
Federal ReentryRRCAssigned placement
Access
Assigned by BOP / federal case manager
Not a direct walk-in provider
Prep
BOP release planning
Case manager instructions
Area
Federal / Colorado
🛠️ Eligible General Routing & Confirm-First Statewide Tools
2-1-1 Colorado
Statewide routing tool for shelter, rental assistance, emergency help, and housing-navigation referrals. Use once here, not repeated in regional boards.
General RoutingVerify directlyNot placement approval
Access
Dial 2-1-1
Ask for shelter or housing resources by county
Prep
County • ZIP
Immediate housing need
Area
Statewide routing
Remerg Resource Map
Colorado reentry resource map for parole offices, halfway houses, UA sites, crisis walk-in centers, reentry organizations, and job training.
Inforemerg.com
Use to locate nearby justice-related resources
Prep
County and supervision status
Housing, parole, or crisis need
Area
Statewide / Online
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Independent housing may work for some people, but screening, lease terms, household rules, and supervision restrictions must be confirmed first.
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits, signing, or moving.
Bring
Income proof • ID
Lease or written agreement
Area
Statewide / Local Markets
Denver Metro & Front Range
Counties: Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Douglas, and nearby Front Range communities.
Direct providers only; statewide routing remains in the Statewide section.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Housing, health care, substance-use treatment, employment, childcare, and stabilization services for people experiencing homelessness in Denver.
AskHousing intakeHealth / behavioral-health support
AreaDenver
Denver Rescue Mission — Lawrence Street Shelter / Programs
Emergency shelter and transitional programming for immediate stabilization and next-step housing or recovery planning.
BringID if availableSupervision paperwork if applicable
AreaDenver
Second Chance Center — Aurora
Reentry organization supporting formerly incarcerated people with mentorship, employment support, resource navigation, and housing-related stabilization.
PrepRelease / reentry statusHousing and employment barriers
AreaAurora / Metro Denver
Mile High Behavioral Healthcare / Comitis Crisis Center
Behavioral health, housing, crisis, and shelter-linked programs, including Aurora-area crisis and day-resource access.
AskHousing program eligibilityCrisis / family shelter route
AreaAurora / Denver
St. Francis Center
Day shelter and services for adults experiencing homelessness, including basic needs, social services, employment, and housing support.
Urban Peak — Youth Shelter & Housing
Shelter, outreach, supportive housing, education, employment services, case management, and life-skills support for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
The Salvation Army — Lambuth Family Center
Family emergency shelter and housing-stabilization program. The waitlist is capped; call before relying on availability.
Family ShelterHousing StabilizationWaitlist / availability
BringHousehold detailsID and family documents if available
AreaDenver
Volunteers of America Colorado
Colorado branch offering housing, shelter, hunger, veteran, youth, family, and community-support programs. Confirm the specific active housing pathway before referral.
AskWhich housing/shelter program fitsReferral requirements
AreaDenver / Colorado
Bridge House — Ready to Work
Employment, housing, and support program designed to break cycles of homelessness, incarceration, and chronic unemployment.
AskReady to Work admissionHousing/employment expectations
AreaBoulder / Aurora / Englewood
All Roads Shelter / Boulder Homelessness Services
Boulder-area shelter and services access point with housing-option assessment, basic-needs services, case management, and shelter connection.
Oxford House / Peer Recovery Housing — Front Range
Peer-run recovery housing and other sober living homes may support stability, but each house sets its own rules, fees, curfews, testing, and acceptance process.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Checklist
Get full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before moving.
DocsHouse rulesProof of residence if available
AreaFront Range
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Independent housing may work with income, references, and written terms. Background screening and supervision restrictions must be confirmed before payment or move-in.
ReminderConfirm address approval before deposits, signing, or moving.
BringIncome proof • IDLease or written agreement
AreaDenver Metro
Northern Colorado — Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley & Surrounding
Counties: Larimer, Weld, Morgan, Logan, and nearby communities. Local provider paths only; statewide routing remains in Part 1.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Navigation & Local Stabilization
Murphy Center / Homeward Alliance
Fort Collins hub for people experiencing homelessness, connecting users to basic needs, housing resources, and partner services.
Fort Collins Rescue Mission
Shelter, meals, and recovery-oriented support in Fort Collins. Confirm intake process, documentation, and supervision compatibility directly.
BringLease/notice if applicableIncome or need documentation
AreaFort Collins / Loveland
🛠️ Eligible Greeley/Weld, Recovery & Confirm-First Local Paths
Greeley / Weld County Local Housing Pathways
No single reliable central housing provider should be assumed from the base. Contact current local shelters, Weld County human-services partners, and reentry/case-management providers directly for live availability.
System RoutingConfirm current providerLocal verification needed
Access
Use local shelter / county provider contacts
Do not rely on outdated third-party listings
PrepCounty and ZIPCurrent housing need
AreaGreeley / Weld County
Oxford House / Sober & Transitional Homes — Northern Colorado
Recovery homes may provide structure, curfew, and sobriety expectations. Each home sets its own fees, rules, house votes, and approval requirements.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
ChecklistGet full address, rules, fees, and verification letter before move-in.
DocsHouse rulesProof of residence if available
AreaNorthern Colorado
Shared Housing, Room Rentals & Private Landlords
Informal rooms and private rentals may be available, but supervision rules, lease terms, household members, and address approval must be confirmed before moving.
ReminderGet written terms and confirm with your officer before moving.
BringID • income proofLease or written agreement
AreaFort Collins / Loveland / Greeley
Southern Colorado — Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fremont & San Luis Valley
Counties: El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Alamosa, and nearby Southern Colorado communities.
This section focuses on direct shelter, transitional housing, sober living, supportive housing, and local stabilization providers.
Springs Rescue Mission
Adult shelter and recovery-oriented support in Colorado Springs. Useful for immediate stabilization and next-step housing or program planning.
Partners in Housing
One-year transitional housing and supportive services for families with children experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness.
Family TransitionalSupportive ServicesEligibility required
BringFamily / household infoIncome and housing status if requested
AreaColorado Springs
Homeward Pikes Peak
Housing First, supportive housing, treatment, and sober living pathways for people facing homelessness, addiction, or instability in the Pikes Peak region.
Wayside Cross Gospel Rescue Mission
Pueblo shelter and rescue mission pathway for people needing emergency stabilization. Confirm current bed access and program rules before travel.
🛠️ Eligible Family Shelter, DV Shelter, Rural Paths & Independent Housing
Salvation Army R.J. Montgomery Center
Family shelter and emergency housing support in Colorado Springs. Program capacity and intake rules should be confirmed before arrival.
Family ShelterEmergency HousingConfirm availability
BringHousehold infoID / children documents if available
AreaColorado Springs
TESSA — Safehouse & Support
Confidential domestic-violence shelter and support pathway. Justice-involved fit depends on safety, eligibility, and confidential intake rules.
Posada — Pueblo Housing & Homeless Services
Housing and homeless-services provider serving people experiencing homelessness in Pueblo, including families and individuals depending on program fit.
Loaves and Fishes Ministries — Fremont County
Local homeless-services and emergency support pathway in Cañon City/Fremont County. Confirm shelter or housing support availability directly.
La Puente Home — San Luis Valley
Emergency shelter and homeless-services provider in Alamosa/San Luis Valley. Useful for rural Southern Colorado stabilization planning.
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Independent housing may be possible through private landlords or shared rentals. Screening, affordability, and household rules vary widely.
ReminderConfirm address approval before deposits, signing, or moving.
BringIncome proof • IDLease or written agreement
AreaSouthern Colorado
Western Slope & Mountain Communities
Counties: Mesa, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Routt, Delta, Montrose, La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, and nearby mountain communities.
This section balances Grand Junction, Durango/Southwest Colorado, Montrose/Delta, and resort-county access points.
✅ Verified Shelter, Housing Stability & Regional Support Providers
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
24/7 emergency shelter for families and vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness, with meals and supportive services in Grand Junction.
Housing Resources of Western Colorado
Western Colorado housing organization providing housing counseling, stability services, and housing-resource support.
AskRental / housing supportEligibility and documents
AreaGrand Junction / Western CO
Grand Junction Housing Authority
Affordable housing and Housing Choice Voucher pathway in Mesa County. Waitlists, background screening, and eligibility rules may apply.
BringID • household infoIncome documents if requested
AreaGrand Junction
Manna Durango — Housing Resource Center
Housing support, resource navigation, and possible rental or security-deposit assistance on a case-by-case basis in La Plata County.
BringHousing need summaryIncome / lease documents if applicable
AreaDurango / La Plata County
VOA Durango Community Shelter
Durango-area shelter access point listed in local La Plata County resource guides. Confirm bed access, rules, and documentation directly.
Housing Solutions of the Southwest
Southwest Colorado housing organization supporting housing stability and affordable-housing access in the Durango area.
AskHousing programsEligibility and application steps
AreaDurango / Southwest CO
Hilltop Community Resources
Regional support provider serving Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties with family resource centers, transitional living, counseling, and community support pathways.
AskFamily/resource center servicesTransitional living or support pathway
AreaWestern Colorado
Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC)
Summit County resource center offering financial empowerment support, emergency rental assistance, utility assistance, and housing-stability support.
Housing StabilityRental / Utility HelpSummit County
Hilltop Latimer House
Domestic-violence shelter and support pathway with Grand Junction and Montrose locations. Intake is confidential and population-specific.
DV ShelterGrand Junction / MontroseConfidential intake
Montrose County Housing Authority
Affordable-housing pathway serving very-low-income families and seniors. Waitlists, income rules, and background screening may apply.
Access
Address listed locally: 222 Hap Ct, Montrose
Confirm current application process directly
BringID • income documentsHousehold information
AreaMontrose
Oxford House / Peer Recovery Housing — Western Colorado
Peer-run recovery homes and sober living options may support reentry stability. Each house sets its own fees, rules, votes, curfews, and medication policies.
Recovery HousingHouse rules varyOfficer approval
Checklist
Get full address, rules, fees, and residence verification before move-in.
DocsHouse rulesProof of residence if available
AreaWestern Colorado
Resort & Seasonal Worker Housing
In resort markets such as Vail, Breckenridge, Aspen, and Steamboat, some employers offer shared or dorm-style housing tied to employment. Housing may end quickly if the job ends.
Worker HousingEmployment-TiedHigh-risk if job ends
Checklist
Confirm county travel limits, curfew, employment terms, and address approval before accepting job-tied housing.
BringJob offer detailsHousing agreement if available
AreaSummit / Eagle / Routt / Pitkin
Private Landlords, Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Independent rentals may be available through landlords, rooms, mobile homes, or shared housing, but background screening and housing supply vary widely by county.
Reminder
Confirm address approval, household members, and written terms before paying deposits or moving.
BringIncome proof • IDLease or written agreement
AreaWestern Slope / Mountain Counties
Important: Listings do not guarantee acceptance, placement, approval, or compliance with probation, parole, community corrections, court, or provider rules. Programs may deny admission based on screening, supervision status, offense history, residency restrictions, funding, bed limits, treatment needs, or house rules.
Before moving: confirm that the address, household members, curfew, travel distance, overnight rules, and housing type are allowed under your supervision conditions. Request written confirmation when possible.
Documentation: Keep copies of intake paperwork, program rules, approval messages, lease terms, payment receipts, and residence verification letters.
Disclaimer: OACRA is a private independent directory for educational and organizational purposes only. OACRA is not a housing provider, landlord, supervising authority, government agency, or law firm. OACRA does not place individuals in housing, approve residences, negotiate leases, or provide legal advice.