Lake County
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Local offices in Lake County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Lake County Human Services
735 Highway 24, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for food, cash, health coverage, child care, and heating help.Read more
- Child supportGet help with child support services and enforcement.
- Child and adult protectionReport concerns about the safety or care of a child or adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyco.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Cloud City Conservation Center
130 W 5th St, Suite 119, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Energy assistanceAsk about help with energy bills and home energy improvements.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on c4leadville.org
Housing help · Regional office
Leadville and Lake County Regional Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing resourcesFind information about affordable housing and housing resources in Leadville and Lake County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on housinglake.org
Public health · County office
Lake County Public Health
735 U.S. Highway 24, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, immunization services, and help finding health resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyco.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
6266 Cleora Rd, Salida, CO 81201
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about in-home help, meals, transportation, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uaacog.com
Veterans · County office
Lake County Veterans Services
901 U.S. Highway 24, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Veterans servicesGet help finding services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyco.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lake County Office of Emergency Management
700 E 10th St, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for emergency alerts and find local preparedness and disaster recovery information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyco.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Leadville Workforce Center
901 S. Highway 24, New Discovery Building, Room 219, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help finding a job, training for work, and using workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office · County office
Lake County Department of Motor Vehicles
505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the driver licensing office for driver license services.
- Motor vehicle servicesGet help with motor vehicle services at the county office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyco.gov
Library · County office
Lake County Public Library
1115 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use library resources, and take part in learning programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lcplco.specialdistrict.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lake 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
Food Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
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
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lake 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 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988