Ouray

Local offices in Ouray

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Ouray Utilities

  320 6th Ave, Ouray, CO 81427

  Help here

  • Utility billingGet information about city utility service and pay a utility bill online.Apply online
  Call 970-325-7211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Ouray Public Library

  320 6th Avenue, Ouray, CO 81427

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and library programs.
  Call 970-325-4616DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  320 6th Ave, Ouray, CO 81427

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 970-325-7211DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ouray Conference & Community Center

  320 6th Ave, Ouray, CO 81427

  Help here

  • Community room reservationsAsk about reserving rooms for meetings, gatherings, and community events.Apply online
  Call 970-325-7065DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Ouray website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ouray

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

Offices for all of Ouray County

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

• Human services · County office

  Ouray County Department of Human Services

  177 Sherman St., Suite 104, Ridgway, CO 81432

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for food, cash, child care, health, and energy assistance, or ask for help with child and adult safety.Apply online
  Call 970-626-2299DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Ouray County Public Health

  177 Sherman St., Suite 103, Ridgway, CO 81432

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, health programs, and public health services.
  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition education and food benefits to eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 970-325-4670DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Western Colorado 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local food, housing, health, and other community services.
  Call 970-244-8400Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wc211.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ouray Combined Court Self-Help Center

  541 S. 5th St., Ouray, CO 81427

  Help here

  • Court forms and process helpCourt self-help staff can explain forms and court processes but cannot give legal advice.Read more
  Call 970-252-4312DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Region 10 Area Agency on Aging

  300 N. Cascade Ave., Suite 1, Montrose, CO 81401

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with support for meals, transportation, in-home help, and other needs.
  Call 970-249-2436DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on region10.net

• Veterans · County office

  Ouray County Veterans Service Office

  541 4th Street, Ouray, CO 81427

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpA county veterans service officer can help veterans and their families prepare and appeal claims for VA benefits.
  Call 970-708-8757DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ouray 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