Every county in Colorado has a Department of Human Services office. This is where you can apply for services and benefits such as Medicaid insurance, TANF food help, child care help, utility help, child support technicians, and more.
Some human service offices have behavioral health navigators who will help you find mental health services. Others may have community resource navigators. Always ask for help if you need it. Just be aware that not every county office is exactly alike, and they don’t all provide the exact same services.
Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP food assistance
8725 West 14th Avenue, Suite 12, Lakewood CO 80215
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Frustrated and need help applying for benefits? Benefits in Action is a nonprofit that helps people apply for Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance in locations throughout Colorado. Call 720-221-8354 for appointment or click on their website and click on Book a Navigator.
More InfoCO Child Care Assistance Program, Financial Assistance programs, Medicaid (Health First CO), TANF food assistance
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You can apply for Department of Human Services benefits and services online on the Colorado PEAK website. If you're not yet computer savvy, it may be easier to visit your county's office in person. See the listing on remerg.com for Department of Human Services and follow the directions to find your county's DHS office.
More InfoChild Support Services, CO Child Care Assistance Program, Community Support Services, Financial Assistance programs, Medicaid (Health First CO), TANF, utility help, Veterans Services, Workforce Center
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Click on the website link for a list of every county's Department of Human Services (DHS) office. You can then click on the website for the county where you live. Hours, addresses, and additional information you need will be on the website. Sometimes it can be easier to apply in person for benefits, so you might want to call and ask for a screening interview appointment as well as the documents you need to bring to the interview. Not every DHS office throughout Colorado provides the same services.
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