ACCESS Housing, Inc.

Welcome to ACCESS Housing

Mission
Our mission is to help homeless families in the Denver metro area, regain their independence, achieve economic self-sufficiency and secure permanent housing. We do this through a comprehensive continuum of care and collaboration with community partners.

Programs and Services
Our programs are designed to respond to the basic human need for shelter, food and clothing. We apply a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive approach that empowers families to regain control of their lives by providing the following services:

·        Emergency shelter in private two-bedroom apartment units for up to 90 days.

·        Hotel vouchers to ensure the safety of homeless children and families.

·        Emergency and supplemental food, clothing, personal hygiene products and household furnishings.

·        Transitional housing services that include case management and financial assistance for rent, utility, transportation, health care and education expenses.

·        Homeless prevention services that include family advocacy, linkages to community resources and financial assistance for rent, utility, transportation, health care and education expenses.

·        Adult education and job services.

·        Life skills training on budgeting, credit repair, parenting, landlord and tenant rights, healthy lifestyles, conflict resolution, and effective communication.

·        Linkages to community partners for services not currently provided by ACCESS Housing.

History
ACCESS Housing was established by a group of Adams County residents in 1983 as a response to the increase in homelessness in the Denver metro area that occurred with the bust in the oil industry. Adams County, which serves as the hub for the region’s manufacturing and railroad shipping industries, absorbed the greatest adverse impact. Many local residents lost their jobs as well as their homes. Committed to a shared responsibility in addressing community problems, ACCESS became an early participant in the Robert Wood Johnson Multi-Barrier Project across the Denver metro area. The project was one of the first multi-jurisdictional efforts to meet the needs of homeless families. Participation made it possible for us to increase resources and support for families in need in Adams County.

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