Silt

Local offices in Silt

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

• Utilities · City office

  Town of Silt Utility Billing

  231 N. 7th Street, Silt, CO 81652

  Help here

  • Utility bills and paymentsGet help with water, sewer, trash, and irrigation bills or pay a town utility bill.Apply online
  Call 970-876-7975DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Silt Town Center

  600 Home Avenue, Silt, CO 81652

  Help here

  • Meet 'n Eat senior mealAdults can reserve a community lunch served at the Town Center on Wednesdays.
  Call 970-665-0041DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on garfieldcountyco.gov

• Library · County office

  Silt Branch Library

  680 Home Avenue, Silt, CO 81652

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or access study and meeting rooms.
  Call 970-876-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Silt Town Hall

  231 N. 7th Street, Silt, CO 81652

  Help here

  • Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services and general questions.
  Call 970-876-2353DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Silt website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Silt

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

Offices for all of Garfield County

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

• Human services · County office

  Garfield County Human Services

  195 W. 14th St., Rifle, CO 81650; 108 8th St., Suite 300, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance.Read more
  • Child supportGet help setting up and enforcing child support orders.
  • Older adult programsFind meals, caregiver support, and programs for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 970-625-5282DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Garfield County Housing Authority

  1430 Railroad Ave., Unit F, Rifle, CO 81650

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for rental assistance and affordable housing if you meet the program rules.Apply online
  Call 970-625-3589DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on garfieldhousing.com

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Garfield County Public Health

  195 W. 14th St., Rifle, CO 81650; 2014 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, disease testing, and other public health services.
  • WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 970-625-5200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Health Solutions West

  2802 S. Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careGet help with counseling, psychiatry, and substance use treatment.Read more
  Call 877-603-7045DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Ninth Judicial District Self-Help Center

  109 8th St., Suite 104, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information and help finding resources for common court matters.
  Call 970-928-3061DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Garfield 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