Sheridan Lake

Local offices in Sheridan Lake

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Sheridan Lake

  PO Box 1254, Sheridan Lake, CO 81071-1254

  Help here

  • Town governmentCall the town to ask about local government services and meetings.
  Call 719-729-3583DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sheridan Lake

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

Job help near Sheridan Lake

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 Sheridan Lake. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lamar Workforce Center

  31 miles away

  405 East Olive Street, Lamar, CO 81052

  Hours: Mon -Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (by appointment only)

  Call 719-336-2256DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Burlington Workforce Center - Eastern Region

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  58 miles away

  1457 Martin Ave., Burlington, CO 80807

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

  Call 719-346-5331DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  La Junta Workforce Center

  Also helps young people

  76 miles away

  17 W 4th St, La Junta, CO 81050

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment, Closed for lunch 12-1 (effect 11/30/21 walk in Tues. 8-5)

  Call 719-383-3191DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 6, 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 Kiowa County

Sheridan Lake is in Kiowa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Kiowa County Human Services

  1307 Maine Street, Eads, CO 81036

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, TANF, and other help with basic needs.
  • Health coverage and long-term careGet help with Medicaid and long-term care services.
  • Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care through CCCAP.
  • Energy assistanceAsk about help paying heating bills through LEAP.
  • Child and adult protectionContact the department about concerns for a child or at-risk adult.
  Call 719-438-5541DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kiowacounty.colorado.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Southeast Colorado Regional Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the regional housing authority to ask about housing help in Crowley County.
  Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Kiowa County Public Health

  1309 Maine Street, Eads, CO 81036

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health office for local public health services and information.
  Call 719-438-5782DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kiowacounty-colorado.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Kiowa County Combined Court

  1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the combined court for information about court services in Kiowa County.
  Call 719-438-5558DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kiowacounty.colorado.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

  13 West 3rd Street, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and their caregivers in Baca County.
  Call 719-383-3166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Kiowa County Emergency Management

  1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036

  Help here

  • Emergency alertsSign up for county emergency alerts and get local emergency information.
  Call 719-438-2288DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kiowacounty.colorado.gov

Everything in Kiowa 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