About Us

The Mesa County Department of Human Services Values

Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion, and Teamwork

Contact Us: (970) 241-8480

 

The Mesa County Department of Human Services, established in 1936, provides multiple services to the citizens of Mesa County. The Department is administered by the Mesa County Commissioners, acting as the County Board of Human Services. DHS employs and/or contracts approximately 280 employees, providing supportive or direct services to clients with a $30 million budget. Of the $30 million, 17-19% is county share, the rest being state/federal funds.

Colorado is one of 13 state-supervised, county-administered states, which means that the MCDHS administers state and federal programs locally to Mesa County residents.  These programs are administered pursuant to state and federal statutes and guidelines.

The Department is structured into various divisions and provides services for:

• Adult Services 
• Child  Welfare
• Assistance Programs 
• Workforce Center

Mission:

The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stability and opportunity for meaningful employment.

Values:

Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork