Domestic Violence Resources in Colorado
Last updated September 5, 2026
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence in Colorado, help is available right now — day or night, in any county. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and available 24/7 by call or text. Advocates can connect you with local Colorado shelters, safety planning support, and legal options. You do not have to be in immediate danger to call.
Colorado has a statewide network of domestic violence service providers coordinated in part through the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), which can help you locate a local program in your region. Because shelter availability and local program names vary widely across Colorado's 64 counties, the most reliable way to find what's closest to you is to call 2-1-1 Colorado (dial 2-1-1) or text your zip code to 898-211. Trained specialists are available around the clock and can match you with shelter, counseling, transportation help, and financial assistance in your specific community.
Leaving or recovering from an abusive situation often involves practical needs beyond immediate safety — housing stability, food, healthcare, income, and legal protection. Colorado's public benefits systems, including Medicaid, SNAP, and programs funded through the Colorado Department of Human Services, can play a critical role in helping survivors regain stability. A local case manager or domestic violence advocate can help you apply for multiple programs at once so you are not navigating these systems alone.
Key programs in Colorado
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential crisis support, safety planning, and referrals to local Colorado shelters and legal advocates — available 24/7 in multiple languages.
How to access: Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. No prior contact with police or courts is required.
2-1-1 Colorado
Colorado's statewide information and referral service that connects survivors with local shelter beds, transitional housing, legal aid, emergency financial assistance, food, and transportation — all in one call.
How to access: Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211, available 24/7. Interpretation services are available for non-English speakers.
Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado)
Free or low-cost health insurance covering medical care, mental health treatment, and substance use services. Survivors leaving abusive situations often qualify based on income, and coverage can begin quickly in urgent circumstances.
How to access: Apply online at PEAK (peak.colorado.gov), by phone at 1-800-221-3943, or in person at your county Department of Human Services office. Domestic violence status does not need to be disclosed to apply.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) – Colorado
Monthly food benefits loaded onto an EBT card. Colorado administers SNAP through county human services offices; survivors in unstable housing or fleeing abuse may qualify for expedited benefits within a few days.
How to access: Apply online at PEAK (peak.colorado.gov) or contact your county Department of Human Services office. 2-1-1 Colorado can help you locate your county office and assist with the application process.
Colorado Legal Services / Local Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for low-income Coloradans, including survivors seeking protection orders, divorce, custody arrangements, and immigration relief (such as VAWA self-petitions). Availability varies by location.
How to access: Contact Colorado Legal Services at coloradolegalservices.org or call their intake line. Your local domestic violence advocate or 2-1-1 Colorado can also refer you to the legal aid office serving your county.
Domestic Violence Resources resources for Colorado
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Nationwide24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and local referrals for those affected by relationship abuse.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
NationwideCulturally appropriate domestic and sexual violence support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
loveisrespect
NationwideSupport for young people to prevent and end dating abuse. Call, text (LOVEIS to 22522), or chat.
Other resources in Colorado
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