Urban Peak provides programs and services to help support youth experiencing homelessness in their journeys toward self-sufficiency.
We contacted 309 youth on the streets in 2023.
The Outreach team meets youth where they are – often on the streets they call home. By offering safe conversation, simple food and hygiene materials or clothing to stay warm, the team aims to build trusting relationships with a highly vulnerable population. Referrals to additional resources for shelter, housing, behavioral health and other services help to move youth from the streets to more safe and stable environments.
In 2023, Urban Peak served 45,179 meals.
The Drop-In Center is a refuge and safe haven for youth experiencing homelessness. Hot meals, lockers to keep belongings safe, laundry facilities and showers are coupled with case management and access to community resources to help youth exit life on the street.
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Supporting youth experiencing homelessness
We provided 11,368 nights of safety to individual youth in 2023.
Denver’s only licensed shelter for youth ages 15 through 20 who are experiencing homelessness provides safety and security for young people in crisis.
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Housing
189 young adults and children were provided with housing in 2023.
Urban Peak puts its mission into action at each of its three apartment buildings as well as scattered-site housing units. Urban Peak Housing is particularly well suited for young people living on their own, often for the first time. On-site case managers offer positive relationships and look for opportunities to assist youth as they develop self-sufficiency and make progress toward self-determined, fulfilled lives. Behavioral health care, access to education and employment support and training in adaptive living skills set youth on a path of independence and self-sufficiency.
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A journey toward self-sufficiency and stability
Support Services
256 youth engaged in support services in 2023.
Urban Peak’s Support Services help youth experiencing homelessness increase their independence, build positive relationships, make progress to achieve academically and develop employment and career skills. This can mean obtaining a GED, re-enrolling or completing coursework needed to graduate from high school or applying for post-secondary educational opportunities. Job Readiness Training builds hard and soft skills such as cover letter and resume development, job search and interview practice, job retention training and time and money management. These critical services support youth as they work to become self-sufficient and maintain safe and stable housing.
Case Management
100% of youth have access to case management.
Case managers are the backbone of our work, supporting youth throughout their journey at Urban Peak and for many years into the future. Case managers provide trusting, supportive adult relationships that help youth heal from their past trauma. Case management plans begin with security, work toward stable housing and strive to fulfill the mission of igniting the potential in each youth who comes to Urban Peak. Case managers coordinate access to all other supportive services and work with community partners to provide youth with the resources they need in order to develop independence and stability.