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Local offices in Lakewood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Metro West Housing Solutions
575 Union Blvd., Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80228
Help here
- Affordable housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about affordable homes, housing choice vouchers, and resident support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mwhs.org
Utilities · City office
Lakewood Utility Billing
480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with your Lakewood water or sewer bill and utility account.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on upay.lakewoodco.gov
Older adults · City office
Active Adult Services at Clements Community Center
1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood, CO 80214
Help here
- Older adult programs and supportFind programs, activities, transportation, lunch, and community resource referrals for older adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodco.gov
State office
Denver VA Regional Benefit Office
155 Van Gordon St., Lakewood, CO 80228
Help here
- Veterans benefitsGet help with VA disability, education, pension, life insurance, and home loan benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on va.gov
Local office · City office
Request Lakewood Customer Service
Help here
- City questions and service requestsReport a concern or ask the city for help with a local service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodco.gov
State office
Lakewood Driver License Office
1881 Pierce St., Lakewood, CO 80214
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew an eligible driver license or identification card in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
State office
Lakewood Westgate Driver License Office
3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 3A, Lakewood, CO 80227
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew an eligible driver license or identification card in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · County office
Jefferson County Public Library, Lakewood Library
10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers, and attend library programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffcolibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Arts, Parks and Recreation Community Resources Department
480 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, classes, sports, pools, parks, and outdoor activities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakewoodco.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lakewood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Re:Vision
Denver Community Fridges
4.3 miles from the center of Lakewood3800 Morrison Rd., Denver, CO 80219
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Community Fridges at Seventh Circle Music Collective
Denver Community Fridges
5.4 miles from the center of Lakewood2935 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Stop by anytime.
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on denvercommunityfridges.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver Food Bank
Community Ministry of Southwest Denver
5.5 miles from the center of Lakewood1755 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
Listed on comministry-denver.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Denver Inner City Parish Food Pantry
Denver Inner City Parish
6.6 miles from the center of Lakewood1212 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)
Listed on dicp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Cafe 180
7.5 miles from the center of Lakewood3315 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 2 PM
- Tue8 AM to 11 AM
- Wed8 AM to 11 AM
- Thu8 AM to 11 AM
- Fri8 AM to 2 PM. Fall, winter, and spring.; 8 AM to 11 AM. Summer.
Who can come: Anyone experiencing food insecurity or needing extra support
What to bring: No questions asked. Guests can pay it forward with an act of kindness.
Listed on cafe180.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Bienvenidos Food Bank
7.7 miles from the center of Lakewood3810 Pecos Street, Denver, CO 80211
Hours
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Listed on bienvenidosfoodbank.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lakewood
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
Jefferson County
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Lakewood
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.
Youth program
Colorado Christian Universities
1.5 miles away
8787 W. Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
Youth and reentry program
Colorado Judicial Branch - Jefferson County Probation
For young people
1.9 miles away
10125 W. 6th Ave, 2nd floor, Lakewood, CO 80304
Youth program
Jeffco Public Schools - Warren Tech Central
2 miles away
13300 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228
Youth and reentry program
Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood Campus
For young people
3 miles away
13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228
Youth and reentry program
Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood
For young people
3 miles away
13300 W. 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228
Youth and reentry program
The Action Center - Program Services - Grocery Drive Thru & Resources
For young people
3 miles away
8745 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
These are the closest to Lakewood.
American Job Center
Workforce Colorado, Serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
5.5 miles away
3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1600, Golden, CO 80401
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Virtual only on Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 13, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Denver Workforce Services Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
7.4 miles away
201 W. Colfax Avenue, Wellington Webb Bldg. Ground Floor, Denver, CO 80202
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026
American Job Center
Denver Webb Workforce Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
7.4 miles away
201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Hours: Virtual services provided M-F 9AM 4PM / In-Person services walk-in M-Th 9AM-4PM 720-337-WORK.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 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
Tri-County Workforce Development Board
3500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401
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 Jefferson County
Lakewood is in Jefferson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jefferson County Human Services
900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, child care, energy, and health benefits, and get help with child support and family services.Apply online
- Housing and homelessness resourcesFind county housing assistance and homelessness resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.us
Community action · Nonprofit
The Action Center
8755 West 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Help here
- Basic needs and stability supportGet help with food, clothing, utility bills, housing resources, and family support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on theactioncenter.org
Public health · County office
Jefferson County WIC
645 Parfet Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.us
Child support · County office
Jefferson County Child Support Services
3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1300, Golden, CO 80401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up or changing support orders, establishing parentage, and enforcing support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jeffco.us
Housing help · Regional office
Jefferson County Housing Authority
7490 West 45th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Help here
- Affordable housing and rent assistanceGet information about affordable housing and rent assistance in Jefferson County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on foothillsrh.org
Local office · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
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
- Mile High United Way 211 Help Center
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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