Calhan

Local offices in Calhan

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

• Utilities · City office

  Calhan Water and Sewer

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceContact the town about water and sewer service or an urgent water or sewer problem.
  • Utility bill paymentPay a town utility bill through the town's utility payment service.Apply online
  Call 719-726-0902Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on calhan.co

• Local office · City office

  Calhan Town Hall

  556 Colorado Avenue, Calhan, CO 80808

  Help here

  • Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services, forms, records, and local government questions.
  Call 719-347-2586DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on calhan.co

• Local office · Nonprofit

  The Independence Center Calhan Satellite Office

  Community Outreach Center, 328 10th Street, Calhan, CO 80808

  Help here

  • Independent living supportContact The Independence Center for support with living independently when you have a disability.
  Call 719-471-8181DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Calhan Library

  600 Bank Street, Calhan, CO 80808

  Help here

  • Library materials and computersBorrow library materials, use computers, or place holds on items from the library district.
  Call 719-531-6333DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Calhan website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Fresh Start Center Food Pantry

  Fresh Start Center

  22 miles from the center of Calhan

  7375 Adventure Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed4 PM to 6 PM (1st of the month). First Wednesday of the month
  • Thu10 AM to 4 PM

  What to bring: Bring your own grocery bags or a reusable container. For a first visit, arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. The center may provide one-time service outside its designated ZIP code area.

  Call 719-495-3123DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  True Life Community Church Food Pantry

  True Life Community Church

  25 miles from the center of Calhan

  1857 Peterson Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80915

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 4 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free grocery market

  Crossfire Ministries

  26 miles from the center of Calhan

  3975 N. Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 3 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 3 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 3 PM
  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  What to bring: Pre-register before receiving services. Bring bags for groceries. Arrive at least one hour before closing.

  Call 719-447-1806DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Holy Cross Lutheran Church Food Pantry

  Holy Cross Lutheran Church

  27 miles from the center of Calhan

  4125 Constitution Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909

  Hours

  • Mon11 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Sat9 AM to 12 PM

  What to bring: Call when you arrive to be added to the waitlist. Stay in your vehicle until staff call you, or go to the east door if you do not have a phone or vehicle.

  Call 719-401-8459DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Silver Key Food Pantry

  Silver Key Senior Services

  29 miles from the center of Calhan

  1605 S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Tue9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Wed9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Thu9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food
  • Fri9 AM to 4 PM. Closed the first 7 days of each month, except emergency food

  Who can come: Qualifying Silver Key members. Emergency food is available to all ages by phone.

  What to bring: Call to register as a Silver Key member. Bring household income information for all household members.

  Call 719-884-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Springs SDA Community Services

  29 miles from the center of Calhan

  1305 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Sat1:30 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: El Paso County

  Call 719-634-1682Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Calhan

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

Job help near Calhan

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 Calhan. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  High Prairie Library

  18 miles away

  7035 Meridian Road, First Floor of the Library, Peyton, CO 80831

  Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

  Call (719) 667-3700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on December 15, 2025

• American Job Center

  Elbert County Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  75 Ute Avenue, PO Box 186, Kiowa, CO 80117

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 720-639-5859DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Pikes Peak Workforce Center Main

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1118; Citizens Service Center, First Floor, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closes 2nd Friday of Each Month at noon)

  Call 719-667-3700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 2, 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 El Paso County

Calhan is in El Paso County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  El Paso County Department of Human Services

  1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash assistance and submit documents for benefits.Apply online
  • EBT card servicesGet help with EBT card services at the main office.
  Call 719-636-0000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.elpasoco.com

• Public health · County office

  El Paso County Public Health WIC

  1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
  Call 719-578-3199DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  El Paso County Housing Authority

  9 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

  Help here

  • Affordable housing resourcesLearn about county housing programs and affordable housing resources at the Housing Authority office.
  Call 719-520-6484DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on admin.elpasoco.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  El Paso County Court Self-Help Center

  El Paso County Judicial Building, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

  Help here

  • Court forms and procedure helpGet help understanding court forms, procedures, and possible next steps in a case.
  Call 719-452-5100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging

  14 S. Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver resourcesOlder adults and caregivers can find help with meals, transportation, health coverage, and in-home support.
  Call 719-471-2096DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  El Paso County Veterans Services Office

  5850 Championship View #130, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and filing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 719-520-7750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.elpasoco.com

Everything in El Paso 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