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Hinsdale County Resources

Aging Services
Community Services
County Departments
Early Childhood/Childcare
Education
Health
Legal

Area Agency on Aging

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Region 10 Area Agency on Aging 300 N. Cascade Ave. Drawer 849 Montrose, CO 81402	(970) 249-2436 www.region10.net	Serves those who are: Caring for persons 60 years and older; and Relative caregivers who are 55 and older and the primary caregiver for grandchildren or other related children eighteen (18) and under living in their home.
Senior Resource Office 225 N. Pine St. Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-7984 or (970) 642-4664 www.gunnisoncounty.org/ health_human_services_senior_resources.html

Emergency Assistance
Housing
Other

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Archuleta County Victim Assistance Pagosa Springs, CO	(970) 264-2131 crisis (970) 264-9075 administration	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Assistance Search	www.colorado.gov/apps/cdhs/dva	Information about domestic violence crisis centers by city, zip code, or county.
Hinsdale County Public Health 304 E. 3rd St. Box 277 Lake City, CO 81235	(970) 944-0321	Food bank open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
Jubilee House Gunnison, CO	(970) 275-0445 crisis (970) 641-2712 administration	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Hindsdale County Housing Info Coming Soon

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Dolphin House 735 S. 1st St. (Physical) 236 S. Third St., #311 (Mailing) Montrose, CO 81401 (Child Advocacy Center)	(970) 240-8655 www.montrose-child-advocacy.org	Supportive services, forensic interviews, and a coordinated response to allegations of abuse in a child-focused environment.

Adult Protection
Child Welfare
Workforce Centers

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Health and Human Services 225 N. Pine St., Ste. A Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-3244 www.gunnisoncounty.org	Services are provided through Gunnison Human Services. Adult Protection Program provides services to adults age 18 and older who are susceptible to mistreatment such as abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Health and Human Services 225 N. Pine St., Ste. A Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-3244 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.gunnisoncounty.org After hours call 911 Kinship Contact: Joan Grant (970) 641-7978 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Services are provided through Gunnison Human Services. Provides safety and protection of the children through individualized and family focused services.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Gunnison Workforce Center 109 E. Georgia Ave. Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-0031 www.yourworkforcecenter.com/WFCDir/Default.aspx	Workforce centers provide a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers including: job listings, computer and internet access, career counseling and training for job seekers; and, recruitment of workers, pre-screening and referral services, tax credits, and training reimbursement for employers.

Early Childhood Resource
Childcare Resource and Referral
Early Childhood Councils

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Chaffee County Early Childhood Council 517 Teller St. Salida, CO 81201	(877) 927-6935 www.ccecc.org	Information about brain development, normal developmental milestones, relationship building, nutrition, safety and child care resources (Free services: available to any person caring for a child age three (3) years or younger, regardless of income).

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Bright Futures for Early Childhood and Families 657 W. Colorado Ave. Telluride, CO 81435	(877) 338-2273 www.brightfuturesforchildren.org	Listings for local licensed child care providers.
Colorado State University Extension Gunnison County	www.gunnison.colostate.edu/ecc/ecc.shtml	Listings for local licensed child care providers.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Gunnison-Hinsdale Early Childhood Council 225 N. Pine St. Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-7913	Connects children, families, and resources to quality services for early child care and education, health, mental health and family support in Hinsdale County.

School District

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Hinsdale County RE-1 614 N. Silver St. PO Box 39 Lake City, CO 81235	970-944-2314 www.lakecityschool.org	Serves Town of Lake City

Developmental Delays and Disabilities
Medical
Mental Health

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Community Options 800 North Blvd. Gunnison, CO 81230 ( Community Centered Board )	(970) 765-9026	Serve as the entry point in Hinsdale County for services for persons with developmental disabilities.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Mesa County Health Department 510 29 ½ Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81506 ( Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Outreach Coordinator )	(970) 248-6930	Information about a Medicaid benefit for children with comprehensive services including: medical exams, vision and hearing tests, dental care, immunizations, lead poisoning screening, mental health services, and transportation cost for medical appointments.
Gunnison Valley Health 711 N. Taylor St. Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-1456	Comprehensive medical services.
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing 1570 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203 ( Medicaid provider locator )	(303) 866-3513 https://sp0.hcpf.state.co.us	State agency administers the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus programs for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Lake City Area Medical Center 700 N. Henson St. Lake City, CO 81235 (Medical services)	(970) 944-2331 www.lcamc.org	Routine medical care. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
Hinsdale County Public Health 311 N. Henson St. Lake City, CO 81235 (Nurse-Family Partnership)	(970) 944-0321	Home visitation program for low-income, first-time mothers that provides support throughout pregnancy and until the baby is two (2) years of age. Services are voluntary and there is no fee.
Gunnison County Public Health 225 N. Pine, Ste. E Gunnison, CO 81230 ( WIC office )	(970) 641-0209	Food assistance to low income pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one (1) year after the birth of the child, non-breastfeeding women up to six (6) months after the birth of the child, low income women with infants and children under the age of five (5) who are nutritionally at risk, and children in out-of-home care whose birth family is eligible.
Lake City 304 W 3rd St. Lake City, CO 81235 ( WIC office )	(970) 944-0321	Food assistance to low income pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one (1) year after the birth of the child, non-breastfeeding women up to six (6) months after the birth of the child, low income women with infants and children under the age of five (5) who are nutritionally at risk, and children in out-of-home care whose birth family is eligible.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Colorado Health Networks 7150 Campus Dr., Ste. 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80920	(800) 804-5008 toll free www.chnpartnerships.com	Behavioral Health Organization that manages mental health services to Medicaid-eligible individuals in Hinsdale County.
Gunnison Midwestern 710 N. Taylor St. Gunnison, CO 81230	(970) 641-0229	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of Hinsdale County. Medicaid is accepted.
The Center for Mental Health 2130 E. Main St. Montrose, CO 81401	(970) 252-3200 www.centermh.org	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of Hinsdale County. Medicaid is accepted.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Colorado Legal Services 1474 Main Ave., Ste. 200 Durango, CO 81301	(888) 298-8483 www.coloradolegalservices.org	Provides legal assistance to low-income families for family, debt, housing, senior, civil, and immigration issues.

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