Central

Local offices in Central

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

• 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.
  Call 303-582-5251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralcity.colorado.gov

• 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.
  Call 303-582-5251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centralcity.colorado.gov

City of Central City website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Central

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

Offices for all of Gilpin County

Central is in Gilpin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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.
  Call 303-582-5803DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilpincounty.colorado.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Gilpin County Public Health Building

  15193 Highway 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesResidents can make an appointment for mental health services at the Gilpin County location.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jcmh.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
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov

• 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.
  Call 303-582-5444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gilpincounty.colorado.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, in-home care and other services.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on drcog.org

• 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.
  Call 303-515-4297DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov

Everything in Gilpin 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