Black Hawk

Local offices in Black Hawk

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

• Local office · City office

  Black Hawk City Hall

  201 Selak St, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • City servicesVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Utility billingContact the city about utility bills and billing questions.
  Call 303-582-2221DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Gilpin County Senior Services

  250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Senior meals and servicesOlder adults can visit for senior services and weekday meals.
  Call 303-582-5444DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Gilpin County Public Library

  15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library for books, Wi-Fi, computer access, and other library services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gilpincounty.colorado.gov

City of Black Hawk website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Black Hawk first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Denver Community Fridges at Re:Vision

  Denver Community Fridges

  25 miles from the center of Black Hawk

  3800 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Stop by anytime.

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Denver Community Fridges at Seventh Circle Music Collective

  Denver Community Fridges

  25 miles from the center of Black Hawk

  2935 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Stop by anytime.

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Bienvenidos Food Bank

  26 miles from the center of Black Hawk

  3810 Pecos Street, Denver, CO 80211

  Hours

  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  Call 303-433-6328DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on bienvenidosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Denver Inner City Parish Food Pantry

  Denver Inner City Parish

  26 miles from the center of Black Hawk

  1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204

  Hours

  • Tue11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu1 PM to 4 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM (1st of the month)
  Call 303-629-0636DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on dicp.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Bank

  Community Ministry of Southwest Denver

  27 miles from the center of Black Hawk

  1755 S. Zuni, Denver, CO 80223

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue1 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM; 5:30 PM to 7 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 303-935-3428DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on comministry-denver.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Denver Community Fridges at Denver Dream Center

  Denver Community Fridges

  28 miles from the center of Black Hawk

  2758 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Stop by anytime.

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Black Hawk

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

Job help near Black Hawk

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Black Hawk. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Workforce Colorado, Serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 miles away

  3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1600, Golden, CO 80401

  Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Virtual only on Friday

  Call 303-271-4755 Jefferson CountyDirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  Workforce Boulder County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  1333 Iris Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304

  Hours: 8:00-4:30PM Monday-Friday

  Call 770-776-0822DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Broomfield Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  100 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020

  Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

  Call 303-464-5855DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Gilpin County

Black Hawk is in Gilpin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Gilpin County Public Health

  15193 CO-119, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Public health informationResidents can contact the county about local health concerns and public health guidance.
  Call 303-582-5803DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Gilpin County Public Health Building

  15193 Highway 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesResidents can make an appointment for mental health services at the Gilpin County location.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Gilpin Combined Court

  2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 200, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Court self-help and formsPeople representing themselves can find court forms and self-help information.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Gilpin County Human Services

  2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 100, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Child care assistanceEligible families can apply for help paying for child care.Apply online
  • Food and benefits assistanceStaff can help residents apply for food and other public benefits.
  Call 303-582-5444DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, in-home care and other services.
  Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Gilpin County Veterans Service Office

  Gilpin Public Health Building, 15193 CO-119, Suite 100, Black Hawk, CO 80422

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help with VA claims, applications, and appeals.
  Call 303-515-4297DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Gilpin 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