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Health & Human Services - Senior Resources



Senior Resources

The Senior Resources Office is here to help older adults get connected with services and resources that will help maintain or improve quality of life.

If you are 60+ years,  or have a loved one that is, AND:
  • You need services in your home.
  • You need assistance making appointments.
  • You need help finding services to meet your needs.
  • You need information on aging topics, local social opportunities, housing, transportation, health care.
Medicare Part D:
For personalized assistance in selecting a plan that's right for you, call us today for an appointment.  For more information go to www.medicare.gov.


Advocacy & Assistance:

Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Phone: (970) 249-2436

Social Opportunities:

  • Young At Heart Luncheon
    (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 11am -1pm)
    641-2107, Community Center
  • Bridge Games
    (Mondays, 2-3:30pm)
    641-8060, Community Center
  • Senior Get-Together Time
    (Weekdays, 10am-12 noon)
    641-8060, Community Center
Fitness & Exercise:
  • Walking
    (Weekdays, 10am - 12 noon)
    641-8060, Community Center
Home-Delivered Meals:
  • Young At Heart
    (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at noon)
    641-2107, Community Center
Veteran's Services:
  • By appointment, 641-6147
Housing:
  • Gunnison Housing Authority: 641-7900
  • The Health Care Center at Gunnison Living Community (skilled nursing, rehab): 641-0704
  • Mountain View Apartments (independent living): 641-4389
  • The Willows (Assisted Living): 641-3031
Transportation:
  • Senior Chariot (Gunnison): 641-2107
  • Two Buttes Senior Van (Crested Butte): 349-5607
Contact Karin Stewart at (970) 641-7984 for more information on Senior Resources.


Office Staff

Health & Human Services Director
Renee Brown
970-641-7940
Email Renee

Programs Manager
Randy Morgan
970-641-7907
Email Randy

Immunizations/Children's Health
Carol Worrall, RN
970-641-7912
Email Carol

Women's Health
Laura McLoughlin, RN
970-641-7910
Email Laura

WIC Coordinator
Kim Bemis
970-641-7911
Email Kim

Health Educator
Margaret Wacker
970-641-7913
Email Margaret

Vital Records
Jill Stahlnecker
970-641-7637
Email Jill

Nurse Family Partnership
Jean Kelley, RN
970-641-7681
Email Jean

Senior Resources Coordinator
Karin Stewart
970-641-7984
Email Karin

Multi-Cultural Resources Coordinator
Ellen Pedersen
970-641-7999
Email Ellen


Senior Resources Specialist
Geri Howard
970-642-4664
Email Geri


Office Hours

Monday - Friday (except for holidays)
8:00 am - noon & 1:00 - 5:00 


Contact Information

Gunnison County Department of Health & Human Services
225 N. Pine Street
Gunnison, CO  81230

Human Services
Phone:  (970) 641-3244
Public Health Phone: (970) 641-0209
Human Services Fax: (970) 641-3738
Hinsdale County Public Health & Community Services
304 W. 3rd Street
Lake City, CO 81235

Phone: (970) 944-0321
Fax: (970) 944-1122