Supportive Residential Communities
In Colorado, creating sustainable solutions to homelessness requires a combination of innovation, collaboration, and community-based support. Two key projects, the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community and the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community, exemplify this approach. Both projects focus on offering individuals recovery-oriented housing, comprehensive services, and a pathway to long-term stability. Through a blend of housing, education, vocational training, and peer-led support, these initiatives aim to transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness, while fostering lasting reintegration into society.
The Ridge View Campus and Fort Lyon Campus serve as prime examples of how dedicated efforts can help individuals overcome challenges, build resilience, and ultimately achieve their goals of independence and housing stability. Learn more about the progress of these projects and their ongoing impact in the fight against homelessness.
Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community
The Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community, established at the former Fort Lyon Veterans Affairs Hospital in Bent County, Colorado, offers recovery-oriented transitional housing and comprehensive services to homeless individuals, including veterans. Funded by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and managed by the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, the program aims to provide a supportive environment for overcoming substance use disorders and achieving long-term housing stability through education, vocational training, and community integration efforts.
Ridge View Supportive Residential Community
The Ridge View Campus in Watkins, Colorado has been transferred from the Colorado Department of Human Services to the Department of Personnel Administration for use by the Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing. The ultimate goal is to make the campus a Supportive Residential Community where residents can recover from homelessness, find long-term housing stability, and reintegrate into their community of choice.