November Education Series 2024: Beyond Metro Denver: Homelessness Across Colorado

According to the latest State of Homelessness Report from CCH, overall homelessness in Colorado increased by 39% from 2022-2023. This was the fourth-largest percentage increase in the country. During that same period, Colorado also had a 69% increase in family homelessness. Over the last ten years, chronic homelessness in CO increased by 150% (1,780 to 4,457). This was the most significant statewide increase in the nation.
The majority of individuals experiencing homelessness are located in the seven-county metro Denver region. For this reason, and other structural and financial factors, the majority of services available for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness are located within this part of the state. However, thousands of others are experiencing homelessness throughout Colorado-in large cities like Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Grand Junction, and in small towns and rural areas throughout the state.
How does the experience of homelessness differ in these areas? What services are available throughout Colorado for those in need? Join our panel of local experts to learn more about homelessness outside of the Denver Metro area, including experiences, available services, and potential legislative statewide fixes to the issue at hand. Panelists include Teah Miller, Vice President of Specialty Services, Health Solutions and Pueblo Regional CoC Coordinator, Jeri Erickson, Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Manager, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Lance Cheslock, Executive Director of La Puente in Alamosa and Crystal Karr, Homelessness Prevention and Response Coordinator, Colorado Springs.