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Local offices in Hotchkiss
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · Nonprofit
Hotchkiss Senior Citizen Center
276 W Main St, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Help here
- Senior mealsOlder adults can arrange to pick up pre-packaged meals on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on voans.org
Utilities · City office
Town of Hotchkiss Town Hall
276 W Main St, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Help here
- Utility billingGet help with town water, sewer, and trash bills or pay them online.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofhotchkiss.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Hotchkiss Library
149 E Main St, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Help here
- Library servicesUse library books, public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deltalibraries.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hotchkiss
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
Delta County Health Department
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Hotchkiss
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 Hotchkiss. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Colorado Workforce Center at Delta
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
20 miles away
206 Ute Avenue, Delta, CO 81416
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center
Workforce Colorado ~ Rural Alliance
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
25 miles away
1551 Ogden Rd, Montrose, CO 81401
Hours: 8-5 Monday - Thursday, Friday by Appointment
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Colorado Workforce Center at Gunnison
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
46 miles away
109 East Georgia Avenue, Workforce Center Access Point, Gunnison, CO 81230
Hours: Monday- Thursday- 8:30 to 4:30
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026
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
Rural Workforce Development Board
1045 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Workforce board
Colorado Workforce Development Council
633 17th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
Offices for all of Delta County
Hotchkiss is in Delta County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Delta County Human Services
320 W. 5th St., Delta, CO 81416
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and medical benefitsApply in person for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on deltacountyco.gov
Public health · County office
Delta County WIC Clinic
255 W. 6th St., Delta, CO 81416
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountyco.gov
Child support · County office
Delta County Child Support Services
320 W. 5th St., Delta, CO 81416
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountyco.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Delta Housing Authority
501 14th St., Delta, CO 81416
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for available affordable housing and housing voucher programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deltahousingauthority.org
Public health · County office
Delta County Public Health
255 W. 6th St., Delta, CO 81416
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, and environmental health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on deltacountyco.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Delta County Combined Court Self-Help
501 Palmer St., Delta, CO 81416
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information about court forms and procedures from the court self-help resource center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.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
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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