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Help in Akron
6 service locations
Family and youth
Akron Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
902 E 1st St, Akron · 970-345-2695
Head Start early childhood program — 37 funded slots; operated by AKRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
126 W. 5th, Akron · 970-345-2238
LIHEAP intake office serving Washington County
Food assistance
Akron WIC Clinic
Food assistanceFamily support services
77 Main Avenue, Akron · 970-345-6562
WIC clinic — Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children: healthy food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and postpartum parents and children under 5. Operated by Northeast Colorado Health Department. (Wednesday 9:00 am-4:00 pm)
Dept of Human Services
Food assistanceOlder adult services
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) administering agency — coordinates monthly USDA food packages for low-income adults 60 and older.
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
871 East 1st Street, Akron · 970-345-2254
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
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