Department of Social Services (DSS) – Rio Grande County and Mineral County

We serve both Rio Grande and Mineral counties. To apply for any of our programs you may come into our office and pick up an application or fill-out and print an application online:

  • Pick-up an application at the Department of Human Services office.
  • Or, Complete an application online. http://colorado.gov/PEAK
  • Or have an application mailed to you by calling the office.

Apply for food assistance, Medicaid, long-term care, Children’s Health Plan (CHP), financial services — Colorado Works, State Aid to the Needy and Disabled and transition to Social Security Income; Old Age Pension (OAP). We may be able to help with Child Support. Se habla espanol. Some programs require citizenship. See our website for more information.
We are in Mineral County on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Public Health office in Creede at 802 Rio Grande Ave. If you want to make an appointment to visit when staff is in Creede please call 719-658-3381.

U.S. Citizenship Required?
No
Referral Required?
No
Languages Spoken:
Spanish, English
Counties Served
Rio Grande County, Mineral County
Hours of Operation
Closed on federal holidays. In Del Norte we are open Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm. We are in Mineral County on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Public Health office at 802 Rio Grande Ave in Creede. If you want to make an appointment to visit when staff is in Creede please call 719-657-3381.

Contact Information

Contact Title: Receptionist
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Phone: (719) 657-3381
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Email: sherryl.slane@state.co.us
Mailing Address
PO Box 40
Del Norte, CO, 81132
Physical Address
Department of Social Services (DSS) - Rio Grande County and Mineral County
1015 6th St.
Del Norte, CO, 81132

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