Ouray County
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Local offices in Ouray County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
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
Checked on 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ouraycountyco.gov
Emergency help · County office
Ouray County Emergency Management
421 6th Avenue, Ouray, CO 81427
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet information about county emergency plans, evacuation preparation, and disaster recovery resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ouraycountyco.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Montrose Workforce Center
1551 Ogden Road, Montrose, CO 81401
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, building job skills, and accessing workforce services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Ouray Library District
320 6th Avenue, Ouray, CO 81427
Help here
- Library resourcesBorrow books and other materials, use e-resources, and access public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ouray.colibraries.org
Library · Regional office
Ridgway Library District
300 Charles St., Ridgway, CO 81432
Help here
- Library resourcesBorrow library materials and use public library programs and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ridgwaylibrary.specialdistrict.org
Ouray County, Colorado website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Ouray County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of the Rockies
20600 East 38th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Colorado Community Action Association
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Western Colorado 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988