Public Assistance – Economic Security

Attention households who receive SNAP, after February of 2023, your SNAP benefits will decrease due to recent Congressional action. The temporary increase to SNAP benefits is ending; February 2023 will be the last month that temporary increased SNAP benefits (emergency allotments) will be paid. For more information, please visit https://cdhs.colorado.gov/snap

Apply for public assistance online

PEAK
LEAP

MOBILE APPS:
MyCO Benefits Google app | Apple app
Health First Colorado Google app | Apple app
PEAK is Colorado’s place to apply for and manage your benefits online.


Apply for Public Assistance in person

• 195 W 14th St Rifle or 108 8th St, 300 Glenwood Springs
• Office Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday through Friday
• You can print an application in English or Spanish from the Colorado Department of Human Services for all programs (SNAP/Cash/Medical) OR Health Care Policy & Financing for medical assistance only. This can then be sent directly to the office.
• For questions/inquiries contact via phone 970-625-5282 x7500 or by email.


SNAP, commonly known as Food Assistance to help households buy food.



Health First Colorado (Medicaid and CHP+) Medical Assistance. For individuals, children, families,
some qualified adults, and seniors.

 

Colorado Works/Temporarry Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), cash assistance for very low-income families



 

Low-Income Child Care Assistance, for families who need help reaching self-sufficiency


 

Adult Financial, cash assistance such as Aid to the Needy Disabled, Burial Assistance, Old Age Pension, Home Care Allowance and Personal Needs Allowance programs


 

Employment First, preparing SNAP recipients for employment


Report public assistance fraud

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