Resource Center

We are proud to support the Resource Center for the unhoused in Grand Junction, a joint project between United Way of Mesa County, HomewardBound of the Grand Valley, and the City of Grand Junction. This center provides essential services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness.

The resource Center is a day-use center for our unhoused neighbors to:

access community services & resources
a central place to find food and clothing donations
access pathways to heath care, career training and services
stay warm and dry during the day
take a shower and use the restroom

Services are provided in a hard-sided pavilion that can be cooled and/or heated depending on the weather. The center operates with low barriers to entry and includes portable restrooms, showers, and opportunities for meals to be provided– along with a centralized space for service providers to offer resource navigation for unhoused community members. All guests must check in upon arrival at the center and follow community guidelines to utilize the resources within the center.

United Way of Mesa County and HomewardBound provide professional staff at the site during hours of operation and work with a collective of other service providers, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to provide services for those in need.

Location & Hours:

The resource center is currently located on city-owned property at 261 Ute Avenue.

Update to Hours of Operation (May 2025):

April 16th-May 15th, 2025- RC is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. All services listed below on Mondays or outside of the service hours will be transitioned to an alternate location or cancelled.
May 16th-June 15th, 2025- RC is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm. Services on closed days or outside of open hours will be transitioned to an alternate location or cancelled.
June 16th, 2025- Resource Center closed, all services transitioned to alternate location or cancelled.

Service Locations & Transportation Plan following RC Closure on June 26, 2025

Updates will be posted here as they become available. To learn more about the transition of services you are encouraged to attend an in-person Insight Session on 5/28/25.

The session is free but registration is required. Please sign up here.

The entrance to the facility is on 3^rd street. Limited parking is available on-site.

Please note that the entrance(s) and parking availability at the Resource Center may fluctuate based on space needs, surrounding construction and other factors. This diagram shows the general layout of the center.

Services at the Resource Center

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 see the updates above regarding open hours of the Resource Center and location of services leading up to June 16th closure.

recurring Services

American Red Cross

Emergency Tent Fire Kit Replacement (by application)

M-F from 9:00am-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 at the Resource Center to be connected with American Red Cross Resources).

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HomewardBound

Transportation

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

There are two forms of transportation offered at the RC. Click here to learn more.

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Neighbor 2 Neighbor Outreach

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

Neighbor 2 Neighbor is a community referral and outreach program. Staff is available on-site and by appointment to answer questions.

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.

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HomewardBound

Showers

Daily from 7:30am-5:30pm

Upon signing in at the front desk guests can reserve a time to utilize the RC’s shower facilities.

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.

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Computer Access for Resumes, Job Seeking, Etc.

Daily from 9:00am-5:00pm

Desktop computers are available to guests to create an email, resume or use online job searching engines. Computer lab is monitored by staff.

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HomewardBound

Health Education Class by On-Site RN

Monthly- exact date and topics TBD

Various health topics will be covered in this monthly education course by the on-site registered nurse from HomewardBound.

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Toilet Equity

Toilet Access

Daily from 7:30am-5:30pm

Four Toilet Equity toilets are available on demand to all guest of the RC.

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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 at the RC to access.

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Multi-Agency Collaboration (MAC) Case Management

By appointment

A group of providers from various behavioral, life skills and other service providers meet by appointment to work with RC guests individually and in small groups.

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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. Come by and spend 5-30 minutes relaxing. Just show up on time, no need to make an appointment. Release must be signed by all clients.

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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.

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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.

meal Services

Vicki & Starla

Meal

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

Weekly meal service.

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VA Outreach

Veteran Services

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

Services for Veterans

specialty Services

CMU Nursing Students

Foot Soak Clinic

Weekly on Wednesday from 8:30am-12:00pm

Final foot soak clinic for spring 2025 will be 4/9/25 from 8:30am-12:00pm. Clinic will resume in the fall, exact date and time TBD.

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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.

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Sewing Class

Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-2:00PM

Community volunteers will be leading a class to learn basic sewing techniques. Basic sewing materials provided. First class is 4/24/25.

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Sagebrush Recovery

Sagebrush Recovery Peer Support Group

Thursdays starting 4/10/25 from Noon-2:00PM

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.

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Movie with Mrs. Carol

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

Movie showing.

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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.

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Peer 180

Lifeline Cell Phone Program

Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm

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.

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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.

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Solidarity Not Charity (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

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Grand Valley Outreach Ministries

Saturday Clothing Distribution

Saturdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm

Grand Valley Outreach Ministries provides a free clothing distribution to the community.

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Puerta de Esperanza

Meal

Monthly on 3rd Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pm

Monthly meal service.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

WANT TO BE A PART OF THE RESOURCE CENTER?

There are many ways to become involved with the Resource Center whether you’re an individual or a group.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

You or a small group of friends can volunteer at the resource center helping with various services and activities. Many of these services are supervised and directed by a member of RC staff.

To volunteer please create a volunteer account on Volunteer United, search for United Way of Mesa County, click on the Resource Center sub-group and see all the volunteer opportunities currently available.

Please note volunteers at the Resource Center will go through a brief orientation and sign a volunteer agreement.

HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER?

Are you a part of a group that can provide a service to those at the resource center? Are you a group of professionals that want to help our unhoused neighbors with job searching skills, resume building, rental knowledge or another special skill? We are always looking for passionate groups and individuals to share their unique skills with the community at the resource center.

Please review our service provider agreement to see if you would be a good fit and fill out the below inquiry form. A member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.