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Local offices in Grand Junction
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Mesa County Department of Human Services
510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for or get help with public benefits through the county human services office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.mesacounty.us
Housing help · City office
City of Grand Junction Housing Division
250 N 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Housing and homelessness resourcesContact the city for information about its housing work and local housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gjcity.org
Housing help · Regional office
Grand Junction Housing Authority
8 Foresight Circle, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gjha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Grand Junction Utility Billing
910 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Water, sewer, trash, and irrigation billingStart or manage city utility service, ask billing questions, or arrange payment with the city.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gjcity.org
Older adults · City office
Senior Recreation Center
550 Ouray Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Senior recreationContact the center about recreation activities and programs for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gjcity.org
Local office · City office
Grand Junction City Hall
250 N 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- City customer serviceCall or visit City Hall to get help finding the right city department or reporting a concern.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gjcity.org
Jobs and training · State office
Mesa County Workforce Center
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and other employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
Grand Junction State Driver License Office
222 S 6th Street, Suite 111, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license, permit, or identification card at this state office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Central Library, Mesa County Libraries
443 N 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library for books, public computers, printing, research, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mesacountylibraries.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Grand Junction Parks and Recreation
2836 Recreation Way, Grand Junction, CO 81506
Help here
- Recreation programsFind and sign up for city recreation classes, activities, and programs for all ages.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gjcity.org
City of Grand Junction website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Grand Junction
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
Mesa County Public Health
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Grand Junction
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.
American Job Center
Mesa County Workforce Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
3.4 miles away
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 5:00pm Friday 7:30am - 12:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026
Youth and reentry program
American Red Cross of Colorado - Western Colorado
For young people
1.1 miles away
506 Gunnison Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Youth program
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - Grand Junction
1.6 miles away
222 South 6th Street, Suite 215, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Apprenticeship office
Western Colorado Electrical JATC
4.8 miles away
786 Valley Court, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Unemployment benefits in Colorado
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Mesa County Workforce Development Board
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Workforce board
Colorado Workforce Development Council
633 17th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
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 Mesa County
Grand Junction is in Mesa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Mesa County Department of Human Services
510 29-1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, and other family support benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county human services office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhs.nxt-dev.colorado.gov
Public health · County office
Grand Junction WIC Clinic
510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Western Colorado 211
1129 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wc211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Mesa County Justice Center
125 N. Spruce St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
Help here
- Court self-help and process informationAsk general questions about court forms, filing steps, and court processes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado
510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding in-home support, meals, transportation, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.mesacounty.us
Veterans · County office
Mesa County Veterans Service Office
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov
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
- Western Colorado 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 970-244-8400 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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