Senior Support Services Denver
Day center for older adults facing hunger or homelessness in Denver. It lists breakfast, lunch, case management, help with benefits, housing and healthcare access, clothing, and computer access; intake is in person.
About Senior Support Services Denver
Senior Support Services has a distinct role in Denver’s network: it is a day center for older adults experiencing hunger or homelessness, not a general benefits agency or residential home. Its address is 846 E. 18th Avenue, and the published phone is (303) 832-1622. The organization describes the center as a place to socialize and address practical needs during the day.
New-client intake takes place Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the center recommends arriving around 8:30 if case management is needed because clients are seen first come, first served. Membership is free. Before traveling, confirm that the person can come during that window and ask what identification or paperwork to bring; the website does not describe remote enrollment as a substitute for the in-person intake.
The center serves breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. It also lists a clothing bank on selected days, computer access, storage, and mail support. Case management can help people obtain or keep public benefits, find housing, access medical or behavioral healthcare, and arrange transportation. Not all services share the same schedule, so check the full service guide before trying to handle several needs in one visit.
Its priority population includes older people experiencing homelessness or very limited resources who may need more than a meal. Staff provide a social point of contact and individualized support, but the website does not promise immediate housing or permanent placement. If someone needs an emergency bed, urgent medical care, or immediate protection, contact the appropriate response system; this center focuses on daytime support and connections to resources.
The organization describes a five-decade community history and says rising living costs have pushed more older adults to seek help. A productive first step for a family is to identify the immediate need—benefits, housing, healthcare, clothing, or food—and raise it during intake. If the person needs a companion, ask whether a caregiver may attend and what accessibility support is available.
Published schedules can change because of operations or holidays. Check the official page on the day of a visit and call if meal service, intake, or case-management availability is unclear. For broader support across Denver and neighboring counties, DRCOG can offer guidance; for home-delivered food, VOA Colorado screens people through a separate program. That distinction helps families avoid mistaking a day center for in-home care.
Locations and contact points
- Senior Support Services Day Center: 846 E. 18th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218 · Phone (303) 832-1622 · Directions
Community nonprofit day center for vulnerable older adults