Gunnison County DHS - Department of Health and Human Services

Website: http://www.gunnisoncounty.org/149/Health-Human-Services

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Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 8am - 12noon, 1pm - 5pm.

Self-Sufficiency & Public Assistance
Colorado Works - Temporary Aid to Needy Families
Colorado Works provides financial, medical, and other assistance to needy families. This is a time-limited program tied to self sufficiency efforts by the family. The goal is to help families attain employment through skills development, education, job placement, supportive counseling, case management, and service linkage.

Food Assistance Program
This program entitles eligible persons to purchase food using an Electronic Benefit Card (EBT). Eligibility is determined by our office.

Adult & Family Medical Coverage
This program helps individuals, families, and children apply for various state and federal medical insurance programs. Application may be made at our office. Qualification is generally based on certain income and resource guidelines. Special programs currently exist for pregnant women. Begin your application online.

Old Age Pension (OAP)
Old Age Pension (OAP) provides medical and financial assistance to individuals who have limited resources and who have reached age 60.

Aid to the Needy & Disabled (AND)
This program financially assists those individuals who have been, or expect to be, disabled for six months or more and have applied for Supplemental Security Income.

Energy Assistance Programs
The department can assist families and individuals with financial assistance and referral to weatherization programs for management of their utility costs. Some programs are time limited and income based. Call our office for additional information at 970-641-0209.

Grants
A variety of grants are available for special circumstances and needs. Contact us for more information.

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