Key takeaway: Safe, stable housing can support recovery, well-being, and ongoing treatment goals. At WellPower, housing-related support is connected to mental health and behavioral health services and is not a stand-alone service. Contacting WellPower does not guarantee housing, placement in a residential program or access to a housing voucher. If you are looking for mental health or substance use services, call (303) 504-7700 or visit wellpower.org/appointment to get started.
Why housing matters for mental health recovery
When someone is trying to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, or another mental health challenge, stable housing can make healing feel more possible. A safe place to sleep, keep medication, prepare food, and build a routine gives people the foundation they need to participate in treatment and reconnect with the parts of life that support well-being.
At WellPower, we understand that it can be difficult to get well, sustain personal dignity, and feel a sense of belonging in the community without the stability of a home. That is why housing is one part of our comprehensive approach to behavioral health care in Denver.
If you are searching for supportive housing in Denver with mental health resources, it is important to know what supportive housing means, who it is designed to serve, and how to get connected to the right services.
What is supportive housing?
Supportive housing, also called permanent supportive housing, combines affordable housing with services that help people live stably and independently in the community. It is designed for people who have experienced homelessness and who may also be living with mental health challenges, substance use concerns, chronic health needs, or other barriers to stability.
In supportive housing, people have a private, secure place to call home while services are available to support their individual needs and goals. Those services may include case management, counseling, psychiatry, medical care, substance use counseling, employment support, help with public benefits, family-life support, and assistance with daily living skills.
Supportive housing is not the same as temporary shelter. The goal is long-term stability, dignity, and choice so people can focus on recovery and the life they want to build.
What is WellPower’s approach to housing in Denver?
WellPower has owned and operated residential homes and apartments for more than 25 years, providing safe and affordable housing for people we serve when their treatment needs call for it.
Our housing programs are built around the belief that people can and do recover when they have the right support. For some people, that support may include residential treatment. For others, it may include permanent supportive housing that allows them to live independently while staying connected to care.
Across our housing services, clinical and supportive care are connected to the same goal: helping people move toward stability, recovery, and well-being in ways that are meaningful to them.
Permanent supportive housing and community resources
Permanent supportive housing is nationally recognized as a proven solution to end homelessness because it combines housing and services so people can live stably and independently in their communities. At WellPower, permanent supportive housing gives residents the opportunity to have their own homes while accessing treatment and support services that can improve mental health and overall well-being. WellPower’s two main permanent supportive housing facilities are Sheridan on 10th and Sanderson Apartments, both of which provide 60 one-bedroom apartments with supportive services for people who have experienced chronic homelessness.
WellPower’s permanent supportive housing sites are designed to feel safe, open, and welcoming. Trauma-informed design helps reduce environmental stressors, creates clear sight lines, and supports a sense of safety for people who may have spent years living in survival mode.
When people feel secure in their homes, they are often better able to attend appointments, build routines, connect with others, and take the next step in their recovery.
Sheridan on 10th
Sheridan on 10th is WellPower’s newest permanent supportive housing apartment building in Denver’s Villa Park neighborhood. Opened in 2025, the three-story building includes 60 one-bedroom and one-bath units for chronically unhoused individuals.
The building was created with trauma-informed design principles, including light-filled spaces, wider hallways, access to the outdoors, and places where residents can gather, talk, or find a quieter corner when they need it. WellPower provides supportive services on-site, and residents can also access the broader array of clinical services available through WellPower.
Sheridan on 10th builds on WellPower’s long-standing housing work, including Sanderson Apartments, and reflects our belief that housing can be part of a person’s mental health care and recovery.
Sanderson Apartments
Sanderson Apartments is WellPower’s established permanent supportive housing community on South Federal Boulevard. Built as part of Denver’s Social Impact Bond initiative, Sanderson Apartments provides 60 one-bedroom, furnished apartments with on-site staff and amenities for people who have experienced chronic homelessness and need support to live stably and independently.
Sanderson Apartments was one of the first buildings in the nation designed around trauma-informed care principles. Its open, light-filled layout, clear sight lines, safe courtyard, wellness center, library, art room, and community spaces were created to help residents feel secure while supporting connection, healing, and recovery.
How to access housing services with WellPower?
Housing through WellPower is one type of support that can help people who are already in mental health services. Please note that housing is not a stand-alone service, and contacting WellPower does not guarantee housing, placement in a residential program, or access to a housing voucher. For more information about mental health and behavioral health services with WellPower, call (303) 504-7700 or visit wellpower.org/mental-health-services/.
If you are already receiving services with WellPower and want to find out more about housing-related support, talk with your case manager, clinician, or treatment team. They can help you understand what support may be available, including community resources, Coordinated Entry assessments, or referrals related to residential treatment when appropriate.
What does supportive housing make possible for individuals?
Supportive housing is about more than a roof overhead. It can help people build routines, stay connected to care, work toward employment or education goals, manage health needs, reconnect with family and community, and experience the security that comes from having a home.
For people navigating mental health recovery, that stability can be life-changing. A home can create space for rest, choice, dignity, and hope. It can also make it easier to focus on treatment and take meaningful steps toward long-term well-being.
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