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 case management 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.

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– Tuesdays beginning 6/17/25 will be happening at 402 Grand Avenue in the parking lot from 11:00am-1:00pm.

SNC Meal and Supplies Distro– Saturdays from 4:00-5:00pm at 302 South Avenue

Select meal providers will be moving to 111 Ute Avenue, please see more information below.

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

Services at the United Way Service Hub & Other resources

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 and Meals

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

Western Colorado Area Health Education Center

AcuDetox

Bi-Weekly on Monday from 10:00am-10:30am

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 970-243-5364 to sign up for the service in advance, location will be disclosed upon sign up.

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Empowerment Through Art

TBD

An art specialist will be leading a group class on empowerment through art. 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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Cooking Matters (Hilltop)

Cooking Matters

TBD

A Cooking Matters specialist from Hilltop Community Resources will be hosting multiple classes focused on healthy recipes. All participants will get a grocery gift card following completion of the class. 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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Peer 180

Lifeline Cell Phone Program

TBD

The Lifeline Program is a Federal Low Income Connectivity Program that helps families stay connected. *Limit one enrolled line per household. Eligibility to enroll: • U.S. Citezenship • Low income Identity proofs necessary: • Valid State or Federally Issued I.D. • Medicaid Card, SNAP Benefits Letter, SSI/SSDI Award Letter, Medicare Card, LEAP Award Letter, or Low-income Tax Documents. 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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HomewardBound

Showers

M-F from 10:00am-3:00pm

HomewardBound will be offering walk-up shower services. Location: 2853 North Avenue. Call 970-256-9424 for more information.

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Transportation

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

Limited transportation is offered to the following locations: – United Way Services Hub (must have an appointment for a service) – HomewardBound Daytime Services & Shelter (2853 North Avenue) – Select meal providers

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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.

specialty Services

Street Dog Coalition

Pet Assistance

Approx. every 3 months

The Street Dog Coalition provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness via pop-up clinics. Free services include: physical exams, core vaccinations including rabies and parvo, fleat/tick prevention and pet food/supplies (when available). Services offered while supplies last and time allows. Limited to 2 pets per person/family. Dogs should be on leashes and cats in carriers.

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HomewardBound

Registered nurse

Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Service include basic first aid, health education, disease education/management, clarification of an established medical diagnosis, referral assistance for additional medical care, vital readings and limited over-the-counter medications. This service will be taking place at HomewardBound Navigation Center, 2853 North Avenue. Please call 970-256-9424 for more information.

meal Services

Big T

Meal

Weekly on Monday and Thursday from 2:00pm-3:00pm

A group of community volunteers providing a homestyle meal to guests. To volunteer or contribute food please visit the Facebook group for more information. This meal will be served at 111 Ute Avenue.

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HomewardBound

Case Management

Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm

HomewardBound has a case manager available for resource navigation, housing resources and other services for guests. This service will be taking place at the HomewardBound Navigation Center at 2853 North Avenue. Please call 970-256-9424 for more information.

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Mutual Aid Partners (MAP)

MAP Food Distribution Service

Weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-1:00pm

Mutual Aid Partners (MAP) provides a weekly, free community choice food pantry, hygenie 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 will be taking place beginning 6/17/25 at 402 Grand Avenue in the parking lot.

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Rocky Mountain Health Plan

Medicaid Assistance & Healthcare Navigation

Weekly on Tuesday from 11:00am-1:00pm

Assistance with Medicaid and other healthcare 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.

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Vicki & Starla

Meal

Weekly on Wednesday from 11:00am-12:00pm

Weekly meal service to take place at 111 Ute Avenue.

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VA Outreach

Veteran Services

Monthly on 3rd Wednesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm

Services for Veterans will be offered by appointment. 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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Movie with Mrs. Carol

Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm

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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Sewing Class

TBD

Community volunteers will be leading a class to learn basic sewing techniques. Basic sewing materials provided. 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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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.

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Griffith Center

Mental & Behavioral Health Services

Thursdays 9:00am-11:00am

The Griffith Center will have staff on-site to help guests access mental and behavioral health 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.

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Stimulant and Opioid Response (SOR) Peer Recovery Coaches

Peer Support

Weekly on Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm

This peer support group funded by SOR provides those interested in recovery with resource and an “all recovery” group space for support. Narcan information and trainings also take place during these group meetings. 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.

meal Services

Tim Brooks (Pastor Pinky)

Meal

Weekly on Friday from 4:00pm-5:00pm

Pastor Pinky extends his spiritual services with a meal that he serves weekly. This meal will be served at 111 Ute Avenue.

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Solidarity Not Charity (SNC)

SNC Meal & Food Distribution

Weekly on Saturday from 4:00pm-5:00pm

Potluck style community meal. Distribution items include: Pantry items from Food Bank of the Rockies, water, pet care items and food, hygenie products, gently used clothing This service will take place at 302 South Avenue.

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Light in the Darkness

Meal

Monthly on 1st and 3rd Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Light in the Darkness is a group of volunteers from a variety of local churches who come together to serve a community meal. This meal will be served at 111 Ute Avenue.

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Joe's Sunday Meal

Meal & Goods Distribution

Bi-Weekly on 2nd and 4th Sunday from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Potluck style community meal served by volunteers. Distribution of donated clothes and items as available. Service will take place at 111 Ute Avenue.

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Meal

Monthly on 4th Sunday from 8:30am-9:30am

A traditional American breakfast served by members of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Coffee & juice available. This service will be taking place at 111 Ute Avenue.

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First United Methodist Church

Meal

Monthly on 3rd Sunday from 8:30am-9:30am

Meal hosted by First United Methodist Church. This meal will take place at 111 Ute Avenue.

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Connection Church

Meal

Monthly on 1st Sunday from 8:30-9:30am

“Breakfast for Others” is served on the first Sunday of each month by Connection Church. This service will be taking place at 111 Ute Avenue.