Merino

Local offices in Merino

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Merino Town Hall

  206 Colorado Ave, Merino, CO 80741

  Help here

  • Town services and water and sewer billsAsk about town services and pay water and sewer bills.
  Call 970-522-1036DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofmerino.colorado.gov

Town of Merino website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Merino

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

Job help near Merino

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 Merino. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Sterling Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  111 N. 3rd Street, Sterling, CO 80751

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Call 970-522-3940DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Fort Morgan Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  29 miles away

  426 Ensign St, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

  Hours: 8-5 M-F Closed 12-1 for Lunch M-W and F Thurs-12-2

  Call 970-867-9401DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Yuma Workforce Center - Eastern Region

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  529 N Albany Street, Suite 1210, Yuma, CO 80759

  Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 12:00 and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm remote

  Call 970-867-9401DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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 Logan County

Merino is in Logan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Logan County Department of Human Services

  508 S. 10th Ave., Sterling, CO 80751

  Help here

  • Public assistance and benefitsAsk about county assistance programs and how to apply.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county department.
  Call 970-522-2194DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Sterling WIC Clinic

  700 Columbine Street, Sterling, CO 80751

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.
  Call 970-522-3741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of Sterling

  1200 N. 5th Street, Sterling, CO 80751

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for public housing and check the status of a housing application.Apply online
  Call 970-522-0869DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.sterlingpha.com

• Public health · Regional office

  Northeast Colorado Health Department, Logan County Office

  700 Columbine Street, Sterling, CO 80751

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health programs and services.
  Call 970-522-3741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Logan County Combined Court Self-Help Center

  110 N. Riverview Road, Sterling, CO 80751

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information about court forms and case steps if you are representing yourself.
  Call 970-526-3978DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Logan County Heritage Center

  821 N. Division Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751

  Help here

  • Older adult programs and informationOlder adults can visit for social activities, education, and information about aging services.
  Call 970-522-1237DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Logan 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