Mancos

Local offices in Mancos

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Mancos Town Hall

  117 N Main, Mancos, CO 81328

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit town hall for help with town services and questions.
  • Utility billsPay town utility bills online or contact town hall for help with billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 970-533-7725DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mancoscolorado.com

• Older adults · County office

  Montezuma County Senior Services, Mancos

  141 East Montezuma, Mancos, CO 81328

  Help here

  • Meals and senior servicesOlder adults can get meals, senior activities, and information about other support services.
  Call 970-533-7721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montezumacounty.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Mancos Public Library

  211 W 1st St., Mancos, CO 81328

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use the library's learning, technology, and community resources.
  • Free legal helpThe library offers monthly video appointments with a lawyer by advance sign-up.
  Call 970-533-7600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mancoslibrary.org

Town of Mancos website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Mancos

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

Offices for all of Montezuma County

Mancos is in Montezuma County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Montezuma County Department of Social Services

  109 West Main Street, Room 170, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and energy assistance, and get help with child support.Apply online
  Call 970-565-3769DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Montezuma County

  121 East 1st Street, Building A, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or a voucher to help pay rent if you qualify.
  Call 970-565-3831DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Montezuma County Public Health Department

  106 West North Street, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health and safety services, and help with communicable diseases.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children can get nutrition advice and food benefits.Read more
  Call 970-565-3056DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Montezuma Combined Courts Self-Help

  865 North Park Street, Suite 100, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Court self-helpPeople without a lawyer can get help finding court forms and understanding court procedures.
  Call 970-565-1355DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Montezuma County Senior Services

  107 North Chestnut Street, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Senior servicesOlder adults can get resource referrals, senior health insurance help, meals, and activities.
  Call 970-565-4166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging

  103 North Chestnut Street, Suite 1, Cortez, CO 81321

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information, referrals, meals, transportation, and support at home.
  Call 970-564-2774DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Montezuma 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