Dolores County

Local offices in Dolores County

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

• Human services · County office

  Dolores County Department of Social Services

  409 N. Main Street, Dove Creek, CO 81324

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportGet help with Medicaid, food assistance, child support, and child care referrals.Read more
  Call 970-677-2250DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Dolores County Senior Services

  8540 Road 7.2, Dove Creek, CO 81324

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder adults can get meals, transportation, help at home, and caregiver support.Read more
  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their dependents can get help understanding and applying for VA benefits.Read more
  Call 970-677-2787DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · Regional office

  2-1-1 Colorado

  Help here

  • Help finding local resourcesCall or search online to find local help with basic needs, housing, food, health care, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Montezuma County

  121 E. 1st Street, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Affordable housingResidents of Dolores County can apply for public housing and housing choice vouchers through the authority.Apply online
  Call 970-565-3831DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mc-ha.org

• Public health · County office

  Dolores County Public Health

  497 W. 4th Street, Dove Creek, CO 81324

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, environmental health help, and referrals for dental and medical care.Read more
  • WICWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 970-677-2387DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging

  10 Burnett Court, Durango, CO 81301

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and understanding their options.
  • Medicare counselingOlder adults can get one-on-one help understanding Medicare coverage and choices.Read more
  Call 970-264-0501DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Colorado Workforce Center - Durango

  331 S. Camino del Rio, Suite C, Durango, CO 81301

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help with finding work, career services, and employment resources.
  Call 970-247-0308DirectionsWebsite

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

Dolores County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dolores County

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

Cities and towns in Dolores County

• Dove Creeknot checked yet
• Riconot checked yet

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