Homelessness and Housing

The Homeless Solutions Outreach Team has new winter hours starting Saturday, October 12. These changes will ensure continued support while promoting team safety and well-being as the colder months approach.

The new winter hours are:

• Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Holidays: 8 a.m.-noon

The team will still provide the same level of service, but now with more regular hours to work in the community.

How to Contact the Outreach Team

If you need help, call the Outreach team at 970-351-5005. Team members may be out working, so please leave a message with details and a callback number. If you call after hours, the team will return your call the next business day during regular hours.

The team is also available at the LINC Library, 501 8th Avenue, Greeley, on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. to answer questions and provide support.

For non-emergency situations, like illegal activity near a business or reporting a past incident, call the Greeley Police non-emergency line at 970-350-9600.

If you or someone you know is facing a behavioral health crisis, North Range Behavioral Health is available 24/7 at 970-347-2120 or 844-493-TALK (8255). Help is free and confidential.

Support in Bad Weather

The Outreach Team will still work during extreme cold weather and other harsh conditions to help people and connect them with the resources they need, such as the cold weather shelter provided by The United Way of Weld County.

For emergencies, such as fires, medical emergencies, or someone in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Thank you to everyone who attended the city's third Housing and Homeless Community Update for 2024.
Greeley's Housing and Homeless Solutions Departments held its third Community Update event on Thursday, September 12 at the Atlas Theater in Greeley. During the update, participants learned about the new Rapid Rehousing Team and heard updates from the Housing Solutions and Homeless Solutions departments. Participants then broke into smaller groups for roundtable discussions with case managers and staff.

For anyone unable to attend or that would like to experience the update again, we have provided a video recording below.

Additional Community Updates and chances to engage about housing and homelessness will be announced throughout the year.

The City of Greeley’s Housing and Homeless Solutions Departments will host their third community update for 2024.

September 12
5:30-7 p.m.
Atlas Theatre, 709 16^th Street (located inside John Galt Coffee)

During the event, attendees will:

• Receive an update on the city’s homelessness initiative from the Foundation and Outreach teams.
• Learn about and meet the new Rapid Rehousing Team and its priorities in the community.
• Engage in round table discussions with case managers.

Officials request residents RSVP to attend by September 9 at bit.ly/HomelessSolutionsRapidHousing. Light refreshments will be provided.

Unable to attend? Arecorded video of the presentation will be available on the city’s Speak Up Greeley website after October 1.

For more information about the city’s efforts to address homelessness, visit greeleygov.com/homelessandhousingservices. You can also share your thoughts on homelessness in Greeley at SpeakUpGreeley.com.

United Way of Weld County will hold a community update on Monday, July 22 from 6-7 p.m. at the LINC Library, 501 8th Avenue.
During the update, attendees will hear from the city's Homeless Solutions Team, United Way, Greeley Police Chief Adam Turk and others

Please RSVP at https://forms.office.com/g/X8SSpJN7px

Light refreshments will be served.

United Way of Weld County has announced new weekend hours for the Housing Navigation Center’s 24-hour shelter located at 870 28th Street, Greeley.

Starting Sunday, July 7, 2024, the shelter will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The new hours will stay the same every weekend until July 31, 2024. The change will not impact the overnight shelter services or the weekday operations.

The shelter’s overnight services will end for the season on July 31, 2024, with the last night of service on July 30. Plans are already in place to reopen the overnight shelter in November 2024 to provide essential warmth and shelter during the colder months.

Community Resources
United Way and the City of Greeley are actively collaborating to manage any concerns that may arise during the transition in shelter hours and the shift to overnight closures. This partnership is focused on ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the safety and well-being of all involved.

Anyone seeking assistance can contact 2-1-1 Colorado by dialing 211 on a phone or by visiting 211colorado.org.

The City of Greeley’s Outreach Team is dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges such as mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and homelessness. The team is available daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 970-351-5005 for assistance.

Residents with non-emergency concerns, such as witnessing illegal activities or feeling unsettled, are encouraged to contact the non-emergency police line at 970-350-9600.

In emergencies, including fires, medical emergencies, or imminent danger, dial 9-1-1 for immediate response.

Shelter Costs
It currently costs $75 per day to shelter an individual for a full 24 hours.

For those interested in supporting these vital services, donations can be directed to United Way to help cover the operational costs and ensure the continuation of these essential services.

Thank you to everyone who attended the city's second Housing and Homeless Community Update for 2024.

For anyone unable to attend or that would like to experience the update again, we have provided a video recording below.

The video includes a presentation by Team Manager Nhat Nguyen about the new Outreach Team and the work they are doing in Greeley. He also shared the new Outreach Team phone number, 970-351-5005, for residents to call if they see someone who seems vulnerable, but is not a danger to themselves or others. Deb Callies, Housing Director, then presented about the new Housing Solutions Department.

After the presentations, attendees participated in a short Q&A session with staff.

Prior to the meeting, Communication and Engagement Director Winna MacLaren gave a short presentation on possible upcoming ballot initiatives impacting the city. This portion of the meeting is not in the video.

Additional Community Updates and opportunities to engage about housing and homelessness will be announced throughout the year.

For questions, concerns or comments, please contact Juliana Kitten at juliana.kitten@greeleygov.com or call 1-806-678-8407.

The City of Greeley’s Housing and Homeless Solutions Departments host their second community update of 2024.

Monday, June 10
5:30-7:00 p.m
LINC Library, 501 8th Avenue (Note the new location)

During the event, attendees will:

• Receive an update on the city’s homelessness initiatives.
• Learn about and meet the new Homeless Solutions Outreach Team and its priorities in the community.
• Gain insight into the major projects being worked on by the Housing Department.
• Engage by asking questions during the Q&A.

RSVP by June 3 at bit.ly/HousingHomelessOutreach. Light refreshments will be provided.

Unable to attend, a recorded video of the presentation will be available on the city’s Speak Up Greeley website after July 1.

Thank you to the 140+ residents who attended the January 25 Community Update on Housing and Homelessness.

For anyone unable to attend or for those that would like to experience the update again, we have provided a video recording below.
The video includes a presentation by Assistant City Manager Juliana Kitten on successes achieved in Greeley to-date, a video highlighting how the Housing First model is impacting residents in need, and Mayor John Gates introducing the newly formed Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness.

After the presentation and a short Q&A, attendees visited with 14 community partners around the room who offer resources and services to those in need. Additional Community Updates and opportunities to engage about housing and homelessness will be announced throughout the year.

For questions, concerns, or comments, please contact Juliana Kitten at juliana.kitten@greeleygov.com(External link) or call 1-806-678-8407.

Join us for the first Community Update on Housing and Homelessness of 2024.
Community Update on Housing and Homelessness
Thursday, January 25
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Greeley Recreation Center, Room 101
651 10th Avenue
Open to Everyone

At the meeting, participants will:

• Learn about the new Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness
• Hear an update on the City's homeless initiatives
• Visit with local organizations who offer resources and services to those in need.

Light refreshments will be served

RSVP at bit.ly/HomelessSolutionsUpdate

January 25 will be a very busy night at the Greeley Recreation Center. Parking is available throughout downtown, north of the Double Tree hotel, and south of the Union Colony Civic Center.

Thank you to these community partners:

United Way's Cold Weather Shelter at the Housing Navigation Center, 870 28th Street (behind DriveWize on 8th Avenue), will be open from November 8, 2023 through April 15, 2024.

Open 7 days a week.
Day Shelter (Monday-Friday) 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Overnight Shelter 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Families with children/youth should contact the Guadalupe Community Center at 970-353-6433.

2023-24 Cold Weather Shelter Flyer - English and Spanish