Center

Local offices in Center

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Town Utility Billing

  294 S. Worth Street, Center, CO 81125

  Help here

  • Utility billsPay water, sewer, electric, or gas bills at Town Hall or online.Apply online
  • Utility service questionsContact Town Public Works about town electric, gas, water, or sanitation services.Read more
  Call 719-754-3497DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centerco.gov

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall Office

  294 S. Worth Street, Center, CO 81125

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact Town Hall with questions about town government services.
  Call 719-754-3497DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centerco.gov

Town of Center, CO website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Center

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Saguache County

Center is in Saguache County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Saguache County Department of Social Services

  605 Christy Ave., Saguache, CO 81149

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Colorado Works cash assistance, and related family support.
  • Health coverage assistanceGet information about applying for Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus.
  Call 719-655-2537DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saguachecounty.colorado.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Colorado

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 866-760-6489Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org

• Housing authority · County office

  Saguache County Housing Authority

  630 1/2 Pitkin Ave., Saguache, CO 81149

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental applications.
  Call 719-655-2804DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saguachecounty.colorado.gov

• Public health · County office

  Saguache County Public Health

  405 Denver Ave., Saguache, CO 81149

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services and programs.
  Call 719-655-2533DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on slvphp.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc.

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportFind support services, wellness programs, meals, and Medicare counseling for older adults and eligible people with disabilities.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on slvaaa.org

• State office · State office

  Saguache Driver License Office

  501 4th St., Saguache, CO 81149

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card at this office.
  Call 719-655-2512DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on saguachecoclerk.colorado.gov

Everything in Saguache County

Colorado programs by kind of help

These are run by Colorado and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026