Individual Resources
Our Individual Resources page is here to help people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship find support in one place. From showers and shelter options to food, clothing, medical care, and other local assistance, this page connects individuals with programs and services that can help them get through difficult moments and take the next step forward.
Shower to the People, a ministry of The Sanctuary Church in Colorado Springs, provides free showers for under-resourced neighbors. Their goal is not only to meet a practical need, but to help restore dignity and remind people of their worth. Showers are currently offered Sundays from 9 AM–12 PM, Tuesdays from 11 AM–1:30 PM, and Thursdays from 11:30 AM–1 PM.
Springs Rescue Mission serves people experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction in Colorado Springs by providing meals, low-barrier shelter, showers, clothing support, counseling, education, and pathways toward stability. Their services are designed to meet basic needs while helping individuals take steps toward safety, recovery, and long-term independence.
SuPEERior Connections provides peer support, recovery programs, community outreach, and transitional housing for individuals committed to sobriety in Colorado Springs. We here at Pay It Fur-Ward work with them regularly, and they are currently the only sober living option we know of in the COS area that allows dogs, helping people move forward in recovery without being forced to give up the pets who support them.
Westside CARES provides care and compassion to neighbors in need on the west side of Colorado Springs. They offer a wide range of support services, including food pantry access, clothing vouchers, hygiene items, mail services, health resources, rent and utility assistance, seasonal programs, housing navigation, ID and document support, and referrals to other community resources. Their work helps individuals and families meet immediate needs while also supporting longer-term stability, housing, employment, and connection to care.
Colorado Treatment Services provides outpatient opioid addiction treatment and recovery support in Colorado Springs. Their services include medication-assisted treatment, including methadone and Suboxone, along with individual and group counseling to help people work toward long-term recovery and stability.
Crossfire Ministries supports individuals and families in Colorado Springs who are facing food insecurity or financial hardship by providing no-cost grocery shopping, clothing, toiletries, personal care items, and other basic necessities. Their grocery program is designed to allow people to shop with dignity and choice, offering items such as fresh produce, frozen meats, bread, dairy, canned goods, and hygiene supplies. Crossfire also operates Crossfire Thrift, which helps support their ministry and provides access to clothing, household items, and other essentials for the community.
TESSA provides free, confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Services include a 24/7 Safeline, safe shelter, advocacy, housing support, legal resources, counseling, and support for children and teens. Call or text TESSA’s 24/7 Safeline at (719) 633-3819 for help.
Silver Linings Recovery LLC provides peer support and homeless outreach for individuals struggling with addiction, homelessness, or instability. Their focus is on meeting people where they are, creating a safe and supportive space, and helping connect individuals with resources, community, and encouragement as they work toward recovery and a brighter future.
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado works to ensure that individuals and families have reliable access to nutritious food when they need it most. They partner with hundreds of local food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, schools, and community organizations to distribute food throughout Southern Colorado. Care and Share also offers mobile food pantry programs, senior food support, SNAP assistance, and a food locator tool to help neighbors find nearby food resources. While their main Colorado Springs location is an administrative office and distribution center, their network helps connect people to groceries, meals, and other hunger-relief programs close to where they live.