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Local offices in Central
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Central City Hall
141 Nevada St., Central City, CO 80427
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centralcity.colorado.gov
Utilities · City office
Central City Utilities
141 Nevada St., Central City, CO 80427
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsThe city handles electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash accounts and bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centralcity.colorado.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Gilpin County
Central is in Gilpin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Gilpin County Human Services
2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 100, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Help here
- Child care assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying for child care.Apply online
- Food and benefits assistanceStaff can help residents apply for food and other public benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gilpincounty.colorado.gov
Public health · County office
Gilpin County Public Health
15193 CO-119, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Help here
- Public health informationResidents can contact the county about local health concerns and public health guidance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gilpincounty.colorado.gov
Veterans · County office
Gilpin County Veterans Service Office
Gilpin Public Health Building, 15193 CO-119, Suite 100, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with VA claims, applications, and appeals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov
Library · County office
Gilpin County Public Library
15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and access library programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gilpinlibrary.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Gilpin Combined Court
2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 200, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Help here
- Court self-help and formsPeople representing themselves can find court forms and self-help information.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Local office · County office
Gilpin County Motor Vehicle Office
203 Eureka Street, Central City, CO 80427
Help here
- Vehicle registration and titleResidents can handle vehicle registration, title, and license plate transactions here.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988