Elbert County
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Local offices in Elbert County
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Human services · County office
Elbert County Human Services
75 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for food, cash, or medical assistance programs.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Public health · County office
Elbert County Public Health
75 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117
Help here
- Public health clinic and servicesGet public health services and make an appointment at the county clinic.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Veterans · County office
Elbert County Veteran Services
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceContact the county veterans service officer for help with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Emergency help · County office
Elbert County Office of Emergency Management
751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117
Help here
- Emergency preparednessFind guidance and resources to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Public health · Regional office
Douglas County Health Department WIC at Elizabeth Library
651 Beverly Street, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on elbertcounty-co.gov
Library · Regional office
Pines & Plains Libraries
651 Beverly Street, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, programs, meeting rooms, and learning support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pplibraries.org
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
128 Colorado Avenue, Stratton, CO 80836
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other services for older adults.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewisecolorado.org
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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Elbert County, Colorado website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Elbert 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988