Mobile outreach & Service hub

For resources and assistance regarding homelessness please call our crisis line at 970-773-7230

United Way of Mesa County, as part of the United to Solve Homelessness program, is committed to helping our community navigate towards housing stability.

Mobile Outreach

Each week a mobile outreach van with essential supplies and services will be visiting homeless encampments and isolated individuals. Outreach teams will distribute water, hygiene kits, food, and first aid, while also offering resource navigation and connections to housing and health services. UWMC is collaborating with the City of Grand Junction Neighbor 2 Neighbor team as well as service providers from multiple organizations to ensure the outreach is effective and well rounded.

Direct Services & Locations:

Services previously at the Resource Center have now transitioned to alternative locations. Please see the service list below to learn more about when, where and what services are offered.

United Way Service Hub– Services that take place at this location are by appointment only. Please call 970-243-5364 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up. Below is a full list of services offered, be sure to check back regularly as new services are always being added.

HomewardBound– Showers, cooling station, case management and nursing services will be offered during select daytime hours at 2853 North Avenue. Please call 970-256-9424 for more information.

MAP Distro– Mutual Aid Partners (MAP) provides a weekly, free community choice food pantry, hygiene essentials, free haircuts, resource navigation and other services. Open to all members of the community, choice based allows for guests to access items individualized to them. This service takes place at 402 Grand Ave., (inside the Downtown Vineyard church gym). Please park and enter off 4th Street & Ouray Ave.

SNC Meal and Supplies Distro– Saturdays from 4:00-5:00pm at 302 South Avenue. In addition to food resources community members can access supplies they may need.

Catholic Outreach Day Center (302 Pitkin Avenue)- M-F 7:00am-11:00am.

Services at the United Way Service Hub

Specialty Services

There are no specialty services scheduled at this time, but we always have regular and meal services occuring at the times below.

On-Going Services

To learn more about a service provider please click on the organization’s name. Please note that some services require an appointment to access.

recurring Services

Hard Beauty Recovery

Peer Support

By appointment

Hard Beauty is offering peer support and recovery services. This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-243-5364 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

recurring Services

VA Outreach

Veteran Services

By appointment

Services for Veterans will be offered by appointment. This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-773-7230 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

recurring Services

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Outreach

M-F from 8:30am-5:00pm

Neighbor 2 Neighbor is a community referral and outreach program. Staff is available on-site and by appointment to answer questions. This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-243-5364 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

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American Red Cross

Emergency Tent Fire Kit Replacement (by application)

M-F from 8:00am-5:00pm

A limited number of tent kits are available for guests whose tent has burned down. To get started in the process of applying for a tent kit please call 1-800-REDCROSS or speak to Philip at the Resource Center who can assist with the process. Requirements are 1) a first responder verification of the event (fire) and that they have the name of the individual impacted. 2) that the person can provide ID to match the first responder report. 3)The event should not be more than 14 days old (some exceptions apply, please speak to Philip to be connected with American Red Cross Resources). This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-243-5364 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

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Toilet Equity

Toilet Access

Available while accessing services

A bathroom provided by Toilet Equity is available onsite for guests utilizing the Service Hub.

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Rocky Mountain Health Plans

Medicaid Assistance & Healthcare Navigation

By appointment

Assistance with Medicaid and other healthcare services. This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-773-7230 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

recurring Services

Sagebrush Recovery

Sagebrush Recovery Peer Support Group

TBD

Sagebrush Recovery brings in a variety of providers for a peer support group. The sessions are focused on helping guests develop individualized plans for recovery, relapse prevention and general support. This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-243-5364 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

recurring Services

Western Colorado Area Health Education Center

AcuDetox

By appointment

Volunteer to experience stress relief through receiving a 5-point ear acupuncture protocol during the AcuDetox Certification Training in Grand Junction. The ear acupuncture will be done by persons who are being trained but who may not be certified yet as 5-point ear acupuncture specialists. The trainees will be working under the supervision of certified 5-point ear acupuncture specialists. Possible benefits include: General feeling of well-being, improved sleep, sense of relaxation, decreased cravings for addictive substances. This service will take place at the United Way Service Hub. Please call 970-773-7230 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.