Our Denver team had a great time at the Rally for Recovery in Cheesman Park. We spent the day meeting people, sharing resources and celebrating recovery with the community. Days like this are even better when we get to enjoy them as a team. We work hard, have a lot of fun and genuinely enjoy being around each other. Thanks to Advocates for Recovery Colorado for another great rally!

Recovery does not always happen in a meeting room. Recently, residents from SafeSide Recovery’s Leona House had the opportunity to spend time at Serenity Stables, where one quiet moment between a resident and Kevin, a former police horse, captured something special. Experiences like this give residents opportunities to step outside the routine of sober living, build connection, practice being present, and experience recovery in new ways. We’re grateful to Serenity Stables Fou

Peer support starts with meeting people where they are. That’s why SafeSide peer coaches work directly in the community at trusted partner locations across metro Denver and in Pueblo. Our coaches draw on lived experience to help people navigate recovery, housing instability, and other barriers. Support may include: • Peer recovery support • Housing navigation and advocacy • Connections to detox and treatment • Case management • IDs and vital documents • Benefits and community

Another great transition to celebrate from this week at The Pueblo Shelter! One of our guests wrapped up his stay with us and moved on into a long-term residential recovery program. Helping our guests move out of emergency shelter and into long-term care or housing is what we do every single week. Please join us in wishing him the best on his next chapter!

SafeSide Recovery operates The Pueblo Shelter on behalf of the City of Pueblo, providing year-round emergency shelter 365 days a year as well as an 85-bed longer-term resident program for individuals working toward greater stability and permanent housing. Now, The Pueblo Shelter is expanding its ability to serve people experiencing homelessness by addressing a barrier that is often overlooked: what happens to a person’s pet when they need shelter? Pueblo City Council Presiden

If you didn’t know, SafeSide Recovery operates the City of Pueblo’s only homeless shelter. At The Pueblo Shelter, our team provides meals, emergency shelter, peer support, case management, resource navigation, employment assistance, and other wraparound services that help people move toward stability. One of the many community partnerships supporting this work is the Municipal Court Community Service Garden. Local youth help plant, weed, maintain, and harvest the garden while

Congratulations to Richard on taking the next step in his recovery journey! Through hard work and dedication alongside his SafeSide Peer Coaches, he's beginning a long-term residential recovery and housing program. We're proud of you, Richard! ❤️

Watch: SafeSiders Matt Marchand and Tess Carleo joined the Mayor's Mixtape podcast to discuss how recovery services and housing advocacy are creating new pathways to independence in Pueblo. http://youtube.com/watch?v=uBwLArLDAGk&fbclid=IwY2xjawSfYrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNejc2bGZZdlJNVjFQalN4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkURk09C_vXBNxoqXFcld4jR4Ei_4Blx8XdicbKk9CNyBdafzu0xb1A6A9Jr_aem_DpMvYrqqOM7EkoB1UosTvQ

Peer Coaches Jesse and Evan rockin' the resource fair at the Diversion Conference! 🔥 If you missed them, feel free to contact us and we can answer all of your questions about SafeSide peer support, sober living, and resource navigation. 🤝✨

Congratulations to Joey on receiving the keys to his new place and beginning a new chapter, alongside his SafeSide Peer Coach who supported him throughout his housing journey.

From the shelter to his own front door. Proud moment, and he earned every step. Way to go, Shawn!

We’re excited to announce our new on-site partnership with Open Door Ministries in Denver. SafeSide Recovery peer coaches are now at ODM every weekday providing hands-on support for individuals experiencing homelessness and substancec misuse. Because the most powerful support often comes from someone who has walked that road themselves. Services include peer coaching, case management, employment guidance, judicial advocacy, and more, all delivered in a trusted community setti

Check out this video for a peek around the corner at what’s ahead in 2026 for the Pueblo Shelter! As shared by the Mayor during yesterday’s State of the City, upcoming improvements include: • Non-congregate housing units • Expanded fencing for security and privacy • Pet-inclusive housing • A dedicated pet relief area We’re grateful for the City of Pueblo’s continued focus on long-term solutions for our shelter guests and their pet companions. VIDEO:

Thanks to Mission Arvada and SafeSide Peer Coach Franco, Ms. Charmaine was able to get into her own apartment after far too long on the streets. This is why partnerships and peer support matter!

The 2025 Safey’s Employee Awards We wrapped up the year at our annual Safey’s Employee Awards Ceremony and holiday party with our Pueblo Shelter and Southern Colorado team. It was a night to celebrate the people who give so much of themselves to our clients every day. A huge congratulations to all of our winners! A special shout out to Tess Carleo, this year’s Heart of SafeSide Award recipient. Tess brings strong ethics, kindness, and steady support to everything she does. We

This is the unique level of commitment Peer Support Specialists bring to the recovery community: Yesterday, these Denver peer coaches could've spent their Thanksgiving holiday any number of ways. But they chose to join our residents at Athens House, many of whom haven't yet reconnected with their own families. Thank you to all the dedicated peer coaches out there!

PUEBLO SHELTER PRESS RELEASE: Huge thank you to the students at Hanover Schools for showing up this week with "Socks and Sammies"! 🧦🥪 Kindnesses like this make a real impact, and our team loved seeing you out here serving with heart. You’re always welcome back!

Patrick’s putting in the work every day, showing what’s possible when determination meets opportunity. 💪 🎥 Watch his story, featured by the City of Pueblo: Patrick is in the SafeSteps recovery program offered by SafeSide Recovery: https://youtube.com/shorts/5knDHGX_pgA?si=xvuQKtoGcgntUDUx

We’re proud to partner with One Warm Coat to support #NationalShareTheWarmthDay , a day dedicated to making sure everyone has access to the warmth, comfort, and protection of a coat. You can help share the warmth by holding a coat drive with One Warm Coat and donating the coats to us to benefit individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Pueblo. Get started at onewarmcoat.org

Huge thanks to Serenity Recovery Connection for putting on an incredible SoCo Recovery Rally at Vibes Stadium this past weekend. 🙌...