Department of Human Services (DHS)

The Archuleta County Department of Human Services strives to protect our most vulnerable citizens while providing efficient access to the services provided by local, state and federal governments.

We work closely with community organizations to stretch this safety net provided and help create the path that individuals and families need to become self-sufficient again.

This is the outcome we celebrate!

Archuleta County Civil Rights Plan

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FAQs

Child or Adult Abuse and Neglect:

To report abuse or neglect of a child or adult, call the Hotline at 844-264-5437.

General Information:

Leave a message at 970-264-2182.

Be sure to leave a detailed message including your name and contact information. Due to the high call volume, please be patient; we will call you back as soon as possible.

Public Assistance:

Have questions about your SNAP benefits or case status? There’s a new statewide hotline! Call 800-816-4451.

To check your EBT balance:

Call 888-328-2656

Accessibility at the Colorado Department of Human Services

Complaints alleging any action prohibited by ADA Title II must follow the grievance procedure. The grievance can be initiated by submitting a grievance form online or printing the form and mailing a completed form per the CDHS ADA Title II grievance procedure. Please note, CDHS will only respond to emails in which relevant parties are copied. If nonessential staff to the ADA process are copied, we will not respond.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal. If you need help filing a federal civil rights complaint, email OCRMail@hhs.gov or call 800.368.1019. OCR provides alternative formats (such as Braille and large print), auxiliary aids and services (such as a relay service), and language assistance.

Free Food Resource Hotline (855-855-4626)

open Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm.
Provided by Hunger Free Colorado.

What happens when I call?
Our food assistance navigators will ask you high-level screening questions and provide resources based on your unique situation and location. We’ll also help you apply for and access federal nutrition assistance programs like SNAP, also known as food stamps.

How to apply for public assistance:

Colorado Application for Public Assistance includes Medical, Food (SNAP), TANF – Cash Assistance for Families and Dependent Children, Adult Financial for disabled or individuals over the age of 60. Pick-up a hard-copy application at the Archuleta County DHS office.

Print out the PDF Application (English) / Solicitud En PDF (Español).

Apply online through PEAK.