Palisade

Local offices in Palisade

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  175 E. 3rd Street, Palisade, CO 81526

  Help here

  • Town government and utility billingContact Town Hall with questions for the town or to pay water, sewer, and refuse bills; the town can make payment arrangements with customers who cannot pay a past-due bill in full.
  Call 970-464-5602DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on palisade.colorado.gov

• Library · County office

  Palisade Branch, Mesa County Libraries

  119 W. 3rd Street, Palisade, CO 81526

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, and meeting rooms.
  Call 970-464-7557DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mesacountylibraries.org

Town of Palisade website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Palisade

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

Offices for all of Mesa County

Palisade is in Mesa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mesa County Department of Human Services

  510 29-1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, and other family support benefits.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county human services office.
  Call 970-241-8480DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhs.nxt-dev.colorado.gov

• Public health · County office

  Grand Junction WIC Clinic

  510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 970-248-6914DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Grand Junction Housing Authority

  8 Foresight Circle, Grand Junction, CO 81505

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 970-245-0388DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Western Colorado 211

  1129 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wc211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Mesa County Justice Center

  125 N. Spruce St., Grand Junction, CO 81501

  Help here

  • Court self-help and process informationAsk general questions about court forms, filing steps, and court processes.
  Call 970-257-3640DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado

  510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding in-home support, meals, transportation, and other services.
  Call 970-248-2717DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.mesacounty.us

Everything in Mesa 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