Pitkin

Local offices in Pitkin

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Pitkin

  Help here

  • Town government helpContact the town clerk about town records, public meetings, or other town government questions.
  Call 970-787-0031Website

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

Town of Pitkin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pitkin

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

Job help near Pitkin

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 Pitkin. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Colorado Workforce Center at Gunnison

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  23 miles away

  109 East Georgia Avenue, Workforce Center Access Point, Gunnison, CO 81230

  Hours: Monday- Thursday- 8:30 to 4:30

  Call 970-641-0031DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Salida Workforce Center

  28 miles away

  7405 Hwy. 50 Suite #122, Salida, CO 81201

  Hours: Monday and Friday-remote working/Open to public Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00-5:00pm Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch

  Call 720-515-9759DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Leadville Workforce Center

  46 miles away

  901 S. Hwy 24, Room 219, Leadville, CO 80461

  Hours: 8:00 a.m -12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. M | W | F

  Call 719-486-2428DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 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 Gunnison County

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

• Public health · County office

  Gunnison WIC Clinic

  220 N. Spruce Street, Gunnison, CO 81230

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC nutrition support and how to apply.
  Call 970-641-7911DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · County office

  Gunnison County Housing Authority

  307 N. Wisconsin Street, Gunnison, CO 81230

  Help here

  • Affordable housingFind information about affordable rentals, homeownership programs, and energy assistance.
  Call 970-641-7900DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Axis Health System Gunnison

  710 N. Taylor Street, Gunnison, CO 81230

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careContact the clinic about behavioral health care and same-day walk-in services.
  Call 970-252-3203DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Gunnison County Senior Resource Office

  220 N. Spruce Street, Gunnison, CO 81230

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resourcesGet information about services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
  • In-home and long-term care supportAsk about in-home services, caregiver support, and long-term care options.
  Call 970-641-3244DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Gunnison County Veterans' Service Officer

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding local, state, and federal veterans benefits.
  Call 970-641-7919Website

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

Everything in Gunnison 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