Domestic violence safety and housing help in Colorado
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1 800 799 7233, or text START to 88788. Find your local program at Violence Free Colorado.
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Hotlines and local programs
The Colorado Department of Human Services Domestic Violence Program points survivors to Violence Free Colorado (local programs by county) and You Have the Right CO. Other national lines: Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1 866 331 9474, RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline 1 800 656 4673.
Official pages: cdhs.colorado.gov/dvp-survivor-resources, violencefreecolorado.org/find-help/programs-by-county, thehotline.org
Protection orders and legal help
A local advocate can help you with a civil protection order and court forms. The Colorado courts post self help forms. Colorado Legal Services may help if you qualify: 303 837 1313.
Official pages: coloradojudicial.gov/self-help-forms, coloradolegalservices.org
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
Nothing here is a promise of a bed, money or a spot in any program. Each place decides who it can serve. You choose what feels right for you.