Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Colorado and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Las Animas, and Thornton. In 2025 it served 13,454 patients, down 8.6% from 14,714 in 2024. 18.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 21.7% across Colorado health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,454Patients served, 2025
18.6%of patients uninsured
65.1%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$4,017Total accrued cost per patient
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless compared with Colorado and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | Colorado health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.5% | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 11.4% | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 97.9% | 88.3% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 18.6% | 21.7% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 65.1% | 50.0% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.0% | 9.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 4.3% | 19.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $4,017 | $1,660 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 30.9% | 55.5% | 57.0% |
| Breast cancer screening | 22.3% | 53.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 57.1% | 69.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 38.1% | 27.9% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 56.9% | 77.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 36.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 74.7% | 84.8% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 72.6% | 77.4% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 9,817 |
| Dental | 3,204 |
| Mental health | 4,433 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,454 | $4,017 | 18.6% | 65.1% |
| 2024 | 14,714 | $3,892 | 27.9% | 58.4% |
| 2023 | 17,064 | $3,306 | 35.4% | 52.0% |
| 2022 | 14,747 | $3,404 | 27.6% | 58.0% |
| 2021 | 14,272 | $3,295 | 22.3% | 61.2% |
| 2020 | 15,494 | – | 19.4% | 64.6% |
| 2019 | 15,204 | – | 20.7% | 66.3% |
| 2018 | 14,154 | – | 17.9% | 68.4% |
| 2017 | 13,613 | – | 19.7% | 68.1% |
| 2016 | 13,421 | – | 22.9% | 65.3% |
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