Gunnison County
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Local offices in Gunnison County
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Public health · County office
Gunnison WIC Clinic
220 N. Spruce Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC nutrition support and how to apply.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Housing help · County office
Gunnison County Housing Authority
307 N. Wisconsin Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Affordable housingFind information about affordable rentals, homeownership programs, and energy assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gunnisoncounty.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Axis Health System Gunnison
710 N. Taylor Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Behavioral health careContact the clinic about behavioral health care and same-day walk-in services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on axishealthsystem.org
Older adults · County office
Gunnison County Senior Resource Office
220 N. Spruce Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Aging and disability resourcesGet information about services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
- In-home and long-term care supportAsk about in-home services, caregiver support, and long-term care options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gunnisoncounty.org
Veterans · County office
Gunnison County Veterans' Service Officer
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding local, state, and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gunnisoncounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Gunnison County Emergency Management
510 W. Bidwell Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet preparedness information and sign up for local emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emergency.gunnisoncounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
Gunnison Workforce Center
109 E. Georgia Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career counseling, and workforce services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
Colorado DMV Gunnison Driver License Office
302 N. Main Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Gunnison County Libraries
1 Quartz Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, Wi-Fi, and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gunnisoncountylibraries.org
Gunnison County, Colorado website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Gunnison County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Care and Share Food Bank
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Gunnison County Department of Health and Human Services
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Gunnison 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- 211 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988