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Human Services
Locations

Citizens Service Center 
1675 W. Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs, CO  80907
(719) 636-0000
Hours: 8-5 Weekdays
Except Holidays

Lorraine Center
301 E. Iowa Ave.
Fountain, CO  80817
(719) 444-8303
Hours: 8-4:30 Weekdays
Except Holidays

Important Information

To Report Child Abuse or Neglect:

 719-444-5700 or e-mail

childabusereport@elpasoco.com

 

To Report Adult Abuse or Neglect:

719-444-5755 or e-mail

DHS-APS@elpasoco.com

 

Apply and Check

Your Benefits Online (PEAK)

 

 Food Stamps & Family Medical Ongoing Customer Service Line 719-444-5124

Community Partners Information

Effective 3/15/10, DHS will replace only one EBT/Quest card for clients every six-month period. Any further card replacements need to be requested through J.P. Morgan at 1.888.328.2656.

Assistance Programs

Welcome to the Assistance Programs Information page of the El Paso County Department of Human Services. Our assistance programs are broken down into two major areas - Family Programs and Adult Programs. Though many of the programs are common to  both areas the rules governing eligibility, services provided and the application process vary. We will attempt to provide information that will help you.

Apply and Check Your Benefits Online (PEAK)

 Age, Citizenship, Colorado Residency, Income, SSN, Resources, Expenses, Disability (if applicable), Application for SSI (if applicable)

Food Assistance
Family Medical
Adult Financial & Long Term Care

 

 

Temp Assist for Needy Families (TANF)

Adult Medical Programs
Child Care
Burial Assistance