Resources & Links

Helpful Resources and Links

You can find the information you’re looking for here.

We believe you should have access to the resources you need for you and your family to live a healthy life. If you live in Hinsdale County or Mineral County, our dedicated team is here to help you get the support, guidance, and access to the services you need.
If you need help finding what you are looking for, please fill out the contact form below to connect with the office closest to you.

Medical Services Providers

Lake City Area Medical Center
‍Rio Grande Hospital
‍San Luis Valley Health
‍Mercy Regional Medical Center
‍Gunnison Valley Health System
‍Hospice and Palliative Care of the Gunnison Valley
‍American Cancer Society

County Resources

Hinsdale County
Mineral County
Town of Lake City
Town of Creede
Lake City/Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce
Hinsdale County Sheriff
Mineral County Fire Marshal
FAQs for K12
Mineral County Building Dept.
Hinsdale County/Town of Lake City Building Official
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Lake City Resources Guide

Social Services

Colorado Workforce Center
DSS
Social Security
Medicare
Medicaid Application
Creede Community Services
Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
Mineral County Community Center
Colorado LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program)
Colorado Works (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF])
Colorado SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Adult and Family Medical Coverage (Medicaid and CHP+)
List of programs providing financial assistance to Colorado adults
Find Child Care In Your Area
Child Care Health Regulations

Substance Abuse Prevention & Harm Reduction

Colorado Crisis Services
One Colorado - Crisis & Support Lines
Colorado Quitline - 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Responsibility Grows Here
Rise Above Colorado
Take Meds Seriously
Find A Service Provider
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcan

Mental Health

Tourism Resources

Lake City Visitors Guide
‍Colorado Tourism
‍Lake City Guide
‍Silver Thread Scenic Byway
‍Creede Guide

Immunization

Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
‍Immunization Action Coalition
‍Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
‍CDPHE Vaccines
‍Vaccines for Good
‍Travel Vaccines

Health Equity

Medicare
‍Health Disparities Grant Program
‍Glossary of Equity Terms
‍Health Equity Learning Series
‍Health Equity Grants
‍One Colorado - LGBTQ Health Equity

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Silver Thread Public Health District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

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Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

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Compliance Procedures

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Accessible Documents Policy

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