Kit Carson

Local offices in Kit Carson

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Kit Carson

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact the town about local government services and town matters.Read more
  • Water and wastewater utility billsUse the town's utility payment service to pay water or wastewater bills.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofkitcarson.com

Town of Kit Carson website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kit Carson

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

Offices for all of Cheyenne County

Kit Carson is in Cheyenne County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Cheyenne County Department of Human Services

  560 W 6th St N, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceContact the department for help with county human services programs.
  Call 719-767-5629DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cheyenne.co.us

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Colorado

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
  Call 866-760-6489Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org

• Public health · County office

  Cheyenne County Public Health Agency

  560 W 6th St N, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, well-child exams, health education, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk the health agency about its WIC program for eligible families.
  Call 719-767-5616DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cheyenne.co.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Central Area Agency on Aging

  128 Colorado Avenue, Stratton, CO 80836

  Help here

  • Aging support and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can ask about advocacy, in-home help, legal services, meals, and transportation.Read more
  Call 719-348-5562DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eccog.com

• Veterans · County office

  Cheyenne County Veteran's Officer

  51 S 1st Street, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 719-691-5445DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cheyenne.co.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Cheyenne County Emergency Management

  51 S 1st St E, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about emergency preparedness and county response efforts.
  Call 719-767-5616DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.cheyenne.co.us

Everything in Cheyenne 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