You are not alone. There is a path forward.
After being humbled then admitting first to God and then to myself that I needed help, I, unlike the Prodigal Son in the story by Jesus (Luke 15:11-32), was too sick and frozen in fear to take a single step forward. I was told by a wise servant of the Lord with hard-won dignity, “Just do the next right thing—and don’t worry about the rest.” Just take that one step forward RIGHT HERE AND RIGHT NOW by reaching out for help.
Right now, life might feel overwhelming. The challenges of not having a stable place to stay, struggling with substance, gambling , and/or sexual addiction, or just trying to get through another day can feel impossible. But no matter who you are, where you are or what you're facing (Matthew 11:28-29) we see you, and we believe in your ability to find a better life.
This guide isn't about judgment; it's about real, practical help here in our community. We have gathered the essential resources available in the Colorado Springs area—from immediate shelter and a warm meal to long-term housing programs, treatment options, job training, and medical care.
Think of this as a map back to stability. The information here is designed to be straightforward and easy to use, helping you quickly find the support you need, when you need it most.
EMERGENCY
—Life, Health, Safety, Children, Missing Persons, Warming
911— Emergency
📞 (911)
Description: Immediate response for life-threatening emergencies or crimes in progress.
Colorado Crisis Services (Statewide)
📞 (1) 844-493-TALK (8255) • Text: TALK → 38255
🌐 https://coloradocrisisservices.org
*Description: 24/7 crisis support for mental health, emotional distress, and suicidal thoughts.*
Diversus Health – Lighthouse Walk-In Crisis Center (Colorado Springs)
📞 (719) 572-6100 • Crisis Hotline: (1) 844-493-8255
✉️ info@diversushealth.org
🌐 https://diversushealth.org/mental-health-locations/diversus-health-lighthouse-walk-in-crisis-center
Description: Walk-in center for behavioral health crises, offering assessment, counseling, and stabilization.
NAMI Colorado Springs – Crisis Info / Mobile Response
📞 (988) / (1) 844-493-8255
🌐 https://www.namicoloradosprings.org/crisis
Description: Mental health crisis guidance, mobile support, and referral services for individuals and families.
AspenPointe Crisis Stabilization / Behavioral Health (Colorado Springs)
📞 (719) 572-6100
✉️ info@aspenpointe.org
🌐 https://www.aspenpointe.org
Description: Crisis stabilization and behavioral health services including short-term inpatient care.
Peak View Behavioral Health (Colorado Springs)
📞 24/7 Assessment Team: (719) 355-1028 • Main: (719) 444-8484
✉️ PVBH.ADMISSIONS@PEAKVIEWBH.COM
🌐 https://www.peakviewbh.com
Description: Provides psychiatric assessments, inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment.
Cedar Springs Behavioral Health (Colorado Springs)
📞 (719) 633-4114 (24/7)
🌐 https://www.cedarspringsbhs.com
*Description: Offers 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis services, including residential care.*
El Paso County Mobile Crisis / Community Response
📞 Colorado Crisis Services: (1) 844-493-8255 / Text TALK → 38255
🌐 https://bha.colorado.gov/behavioral-health/crisis
Description: Mobile crisis teams respond to urgent behavioral health situations throughout El Paso County.
El Paso County Department of Human Services — Child Protective Services
📞 State Hotline (CO): (1) 844-264-5437 • Local DHS Main: (719) 636-7600
🌐 https://humanservices.elpasoco.com/child-protective-services
Description: Investigates child abuse and neglect reports and provides protective services for at-risk children.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault — TESSA
📞 24-Hour Safe Line: (719) 633-3819 • Main Office: (719) 633-1462
🌐 https://www.tessacs.org
Description: Offers crisis intervention, shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Safe Passage — Children’s Advocacy Center for the Pikes Peak Region
📞 (719) 636-2460
🌐 SafePassageCAC.org
Description: A nationally-accredited children’s advocacy center serving El Paso & Teller Counties. Provides forensic interviews, counseling, crisis support, and intervention for children who have experienced abuse or witnessed violent crime.
El Paso County, CO Area Missing Persons
🌐 SpotCrime — El Paso County, CO Area Missing Persons SpotCrime
Description: Publicly tracks missing person cases in the El Paso County area, providing resources and alerts.
State Resource – Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Missing Persons Unit
📞 303-239-4211
✉️ CDPS_CBI_MISSING@state.co.us
Description: Supports law enforcement in locating missing persons and coordinates statewide alert programs.
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
📞 719-447-9898
🌐 casappr.org
Description: Trains volunteers to advocate in court for the best interests of children affected by abuse or neglect.
Kidpower Colorado (Colorado Springs)
📞 719-520-1311
🌐 kidpowercs.org
Description: Teaches personal safety, boundary-setting, and abuse-prevention skills to children, teens, and adults.
Not One More Child (El Paso County Coalition)
📞 (719) 520-6000
Description: Coalition under the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office focused on preventing child abuse and neglect.
Mission Possible (Pikes Peak Region)
📞 (719) 635-9100
🌐 missionpossible.cc
Description: Provides juvenile detention screening, family advocacy, and support for youth involved in the justice system.
MissingNoMore
✉️ help@missingnomore.org
🌐 missingnomore.org
Description: National nonprofit helping locate missing children, connects families with search efforts, and educates on trafficking prevention.
Warming Stations
The Sanctuary Church (HopeCOS)
🌐 https://hopecos.org/
Notes: A primary activation site for emergency warming. Check their website or social media for real-time opening status during extreme cold weather.
Radiant Church
🌐 https://radiantchurch.org/
Notes: Partners with city and non-profit networks to provide warming shelter space. Confirm which campus is open during a weather event.
Vista Grande Community Church
📞 (719) 598-6763
🌐 https://vistagrande.org/
Notes: Has served as a designated warming shelter in the past. Contact directly to confirm current status during cold emergencies.
First Presbyterian Church
📞 (719) 884-6100
🌐 https://www.first-pres.org/
Notes: A downtown church that often activates warming services for the unsheltered community during severe weather.
First Christian Church
📞 (719) 471-4972
🌐 https://www.fcclife.org/
Notes: Another key downtown church that provides emergency warming services during extreme cold snaps.