Routt County

Local offices in Routt County

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

• 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

• Emergency help · County office

  Routt County Office of Emergency Management

  2025 Shield Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Help here

  • Emergency alerts and preparednessGet help signing up for local emergency alerts and find information about hazards and evacuation zones.
  Call 970-870-5551DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Steamboat Springs Workforce Center

  425 Anglers Drive, Suite D-2, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpVisit or call the center for help with job searches and workforce services.
  Call 970-879-3075DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Steamboat Springs Driver License Office

  425 Anglers Drive, Suite C, Building H, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the office to apply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Routt County, Colorado website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Routt County

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

Cities and towns in Routt County

• Hayden
• Oak Creek
• Steamboat Springs
• Yampa

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