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Montezuma County DSS was opened to the public starting on May 4th from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Due to COVID-19 and the impact this may have in our community, we ask that all documents be dropped in our secure DROPBOX outside the main entrance door. We are requesting that our customers include their name and date of birth on all documents. All original documents will be mailed back to the customer. MCDSS is accepting all applications for Food Assistance, Medicaid, Child Care, Old Age Pension, Aid to the Needy and Disabled, and Medicare Savings Programs.
Montezuma County Department of Social Services will collaborate and advocate to help children, families, and individuals work towards stability through the utilization of programs and resources.
Community members will receive services to promote self-sufficiency, independence, safety, and well-being.
Individuals can apply for LEAP by picking up an application at MCDSS which comes with a pre-paid return envelope. Individuals can apply through www.colorado.gov/PEAK, or they can visit Discover Goodwill at www.discovermygoodwill.org and apply.
If an individual has an emergency and shut off notice, they can bring their application and shut-off notice to the MCDSS office and their application will be faxed to Goodwill the same day to prevent their heat source being shut off.
The LEAP eligibility requirements can be found at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/leap under “program eligibility”
109 West Main Street, Room #170 Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-3769
Fax: 970-565-8526
(for current customers only) Email: benefits@co.montezuma.co.us
Phone: 970-564-4128
Phone: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)