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970-944-0321

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If you live in or are visiting Lake City/Hinsdale County or Creede/Mineral County, our dedicated team is here to help you get the support, guidance, and access to the services you need.

Hinsdale County
Public Health Office

970-944-0321  

Mineral County
Public Health Office

719-658-2416  
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Hinsdale County Office

304 W. Third Street
P.O. Box 277
Lake City, CO 81235
Phone 970-944-0321
Fax 970-944-1122
Open Monday through Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
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Mineral County Office

802 Rio Grande Avenue
P.O. Box 425
Creede, CO 81130
Phone 719-658-2416
Fax 719-658-3001
Open Monday through Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm
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Senior Lunch Program

Everyone enjoys a hot, home-cooked meal now and then!


If you are 60+ years of age, join us Monday – Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm in the Virginia Christensen Multi-Use Facility (AKA The Old Gym) in Creede to see what culinary goodness Julie Meiser has cooked up!


The discounted lunch price for those who can pay is $3 and Ladies Aid pays for any others.


During COVID-19, all meals are delivered.

Contact Janet Reynolds at the MCPH for more details: 719-658-2416.


This is a year-round program and everyone is welcome.


The Hinsdale County office is starting a lunch delivery program for seniors in Lake City that will begin in January. Details to be determined.

Homemaker Program

If you are 60 years or older and need a little help around your home, we can help. Let one of our homemakers assist you two hours a week with general cleaning, light housekeeping, light cooking, and chores. There are no income verifications required to avail of this service - assessments are completed based on mobility and health needs.


Hinsdale County:
For more information email Jodi Linsey: jodi@silverthreadphd.org or call 970-944-0321.


Mineral County:
For more information email Janet Reynolds at MCOffice@silverthreadphd.org or call 719-658-2416.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

For those over the age of 60 plus, there is a monthly supplemental food box available on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.


In order to receive this benefit, you will need to meet income requirements and verification.

Hinsdale County Senior Resources

Services available include:
- Counseling for older adults and adults with disabilities over 18 years of age
- Homemaker services
- Chronic disease prevention and management classes
- Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counseling
- Assistive devices available for loan

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HCSR operates in conjunction with Region 10 Area Agency on Aging‍

Respite Care

Our respite service provides caregivers with two hours per week of respite care relief. Assessments are completed on both the caregiver and the one receiving the care. Duties can include light cooking, or spending time with the person being cared for, in order to give respite relief to the primary caregiver.