MEDICAID OFFICE 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: (719) 636-0000

Services: Medicaid provides health care for low-income individuals. (SNAP) helps low-income families buy food. (TANF), give assistance to those who have little or no income.

Services at Colorado Springs CO Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office

The Colorado Springs, CO Medicaid, Food Stamp, and Welfare Office offers a range of assistance programs to support individuals and families in need. Here are the key services available:

Medicaid

• The office administers the local Medicaid program under Colorado State guidelines, providing health care for low-income individuals, including families, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Residents can contact the Health First Colorado/Medicaid Customer Service Line at (719) 444-8200 for assistance. Applications for assistance may be submitted online through the Colorado PEAK website, in-person at the DHS lobby or other DHS sites, or mailed to El Paso County Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 2692, Colorado Springs, CO 80901.

Food Stamp Program (SNAP)

• The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income families buy food, providing nutritional food assistance for income-eligible households. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food items in supermarkets, convenience stores, and farmers markets.

Welfare Programs (TANF)

• Welfare programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), give assistance to those who have little or no income, aiming to strengthen the economic and social stability of families.

Residents can reach out to the El Paso County Department of Human Services at 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, or call (719) 636-0000 for general information. Additionally, there is a 24/7 hotline for reports of Child Abuse or Neglect at (719) 444-5700 (Option #1).

The office also provides information about additional resources such as the Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and the availability of matching food benefits for Colorado-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets or select retailers.

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El Paso – Department of Human Services
Phone: (719) 636-0000
24/7 Hotline for reports of Child Abuse or Neglect ONLY: (719) 444-5700 (Option #1)
1675 Garden of the Gods Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907