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Local offices in Montrose
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Montrose Utility Billing
400 E Main Street, Montrose, CO 81402
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsGet help with your city utility bill, pay it, or ask about payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmontrose.org
Local office · City office
Montrose City Hall
400 E Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- City services and public recordsVisit City Hall for city services or contact the City Clerk to request public records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmontrose.org
Older adults · Regional office
Montrose Pavilion Senior Center
1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Senior activities and programsJoin activities, classes, meals, games, and trips at the Senior Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montrosepavilion.org
Jobs and training · State office
Montrose Workforce Center
1551 Ogden Road, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
Montrose Driver License Office
2305 S Townsend Avenue, Unit C, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card in person.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Montrose Regional Library
320 S 2nd Street, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Library materials and learning resourcesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use learning and research resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montroselibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Montrose Community Recreation Center
16350 Woodgate Road, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesUse the recreation center’s pools, fitness areas, courts, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on montroserec.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Montrose
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
Colorado Community Action Association
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montrose County
Montrose is in Montrose County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Montrose County Human Services
1845 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, child care, heating, and other assistance programs.
- Child welfare and adult servicesGet help with child welfare concerns, adult protection, and in-home support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montrosecounty.net
Human services · County office
West End Human Services and Public Health
851 Main Street, Nucla, CO 81424
Help here
- West End assistance applicationsGet help applying for food, health coverage, child care, heating, and other assistance.
- West End public health and WICContact the Nucla office about public health services and WIC nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montrosecounty.net
Public health · County office
Montrose County WIC Clinic
1845 S. Townsend, West Wing, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montrosecounty.net
Child support · County office
Montrose County Child Support Services
1845 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Child support case helpGet help establishing parentage, setting or changing support orders, and collecting payments for children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montrosecounty.net
Housing help · County office
Montrose County Housing Authority
222 Hap Court, Olathe, CO 81425
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher helpAsk about the Housing Choice Voucher program and help with its paperwork.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montrosehousingauthority.com
Public health · County office
Montrose County Public Health
1845 S. Townsend Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information and help with immunizations, disease prevention, health records, and local health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montrosecounty.net
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 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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