Oak Creek

Local offices in Oak Creek

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Oak Creek Town Hall

  129 Nancy Crawford Blvd, Oak Creek, CO 80467

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billingContact the town office for town services, electric service applications, and utility bill questions.
  Call 970-736-2422DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Colorado

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Oak Creek Library

  117 Main Street, Oak Creek, CO

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
  Call 970-736-8371DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southroutt.colibraries.org

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  South Routt Community Center

  227 Dodge Avenue, Oak Creek, CO 80467

  Help here

  • Community meeting spaceCommunity groups can contact the center about using its meeting space.
  Call 970-846-4582DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on southrouttcc.org

Town of Oak Creek website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oak Creek

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

Job help near Oak Creek

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 Oak Creek. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Steamboat Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  425 Anglers Drive, PO Box 774844, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Hours: Mon - Thu 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, Fri by appointment mornings

  Call 970-879-3075DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Colorado Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  35 miles away

  480 Barclay Street, Craig, CO 81625

  Hours: M-F 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm

  Call 970-824-3246DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  Edwards Workforce Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  48 miles away

  00069 Edwards Access Road, SUITE #7; PO Box 1355, Edwards, CO 81632

  Hours: Temporarily Closed, Please call 970-945-8638 or 970-668-5360 to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.

  Call 970-926-4440DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 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 Routt County

Oak Creek is in Routt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Routt County Department of Human Services

  135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Help here

  • Food, cash, health, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, health coverage, heating, and child care assistance through the county.Read more
  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and applications.
  Call 970-870-5533DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  LiftUp of Routt County

  Help here

  • Food and financial assistanceApply for food, basic needs, and emergency utility bill help if you meet income guidelines.
  Call 970-875-3443Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Serving Older Adults in Routt (SOAR)

  1605 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Help here

  • Meals and nutritionGet home delivered meals or join a community meal for older adults.Read more
  • Older adult transportationArrange rides to meals, medical visits, and other essential places.Read more
  • Helping Hands home careAsk about non-medical home care and companion services.Read more
  Call 970-879-0633DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of the Yampa Valley 211

  Help here

  • Health and human services referralsCall or use the online resource directory to find local help with basic needs and services.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Routt County Public Health

  135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Help here

  • ImmunizationsSchedule or walk in for immunizations during the department's clinic hours.
  • Health services and suppliesAsk about blood lead testing, free harm reduction kits, and short term radon test kits.
  Call 970-870-5341DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Routt County Veterans Services Office

  135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help checking eligibility and preparing claims for veterans benefits.
  Call 970-870-5469DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Routt 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