Del Norte
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Local offices in Del Norte
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · County office
Rio Grande County Department of Social Services
1015 6th Street, Del Norte, CO 81132
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, health, cash, and energy assistance in person.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on riograndecounty.org
Utilities · City office
Del Norte Public Works
150 Oak Street, Del Norte, CO
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceReport water or sewer problems and get help with service emergencies.
- Street and snow maintenanceReport a problem with town streets, drainage, or snow removal.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on delnortecolorado.com
Local office · City office
Del Norte Town Hall
140 Spruce Street, Del Norte, CO 81132
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town clerk or administrator with questions and concerns about town services.Read more
- Utility billingPay your town water and sewer bill or ask about utility rates.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on delnortecolorado.com
Library · Regional office
Del Norte Public Library
790 Grand Ave, Del Norte, CO 81132
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and take part in library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dnpl.colibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Del Norte
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
SLV Community Solutions
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Rio Grande County
Del Norte is in Rio Grande County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Rio Grande County Department of Social Services
1015 6th St., Del Norte, CO 81132
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help applying for food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riograndecounty.colorado.gov
Local office · Regional office
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
Public health · County office
Rio Grande County Public Health
925 6th St., Room 101, Del Norte, CO 81132
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on riograndecounty.colorado.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group
8745 County Road 9 South, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health and substance use care for people living in the San Luis Valley, including Rio Grande County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slvbhg.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Rio Grande Combined Court
925 6th St., Room 204, Del Norte, CO 81132
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information and help finding resources for representing yourself in court.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc.
Help here
- Aging and disability supportFind support services, wellness programs, meals, and Medicare counseling for older adults and eligible people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slvaaa.org
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