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Huerfano County and Area Community Resources 

Housing

Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance -CARE

Daily random selection

313 Sherman St. Denver, CO

303-838-1200

 

Walsenburg Housing Authority -income-based

220 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089

719-738-2720

Fill out the application, and if you qualify, go on the waiting list

 

Aguilar Housing Authority

income-based waiting list

719-941-4357

301 W Main St., Aguilar, CO 81020

 

Trinidad Housing Authority

Application required with a waiting list

719-846-7204

422 E. 1st St. Trinidad, CO 81082

 

Pleasant View Apartments

income based

304 Pinkerton Rd. La Veta, CO 81055

719-742-3436 Fill out the application, and if you qualify, go on the waiting list. It has 42 apartments.

 

Sands Motel & Apartments

(1 bedroom) Not income-based

533 W. 7th St. Walsenburg, CO 81089

719-738-3827 Contact: Chris 719-248-1918

 

Spanish Peaks Apartments

income based

900 E Indiana Ave. Walsenburg, CO 81089

Contact: Amanda 719-888-5120.  Applications are also on the door.  Fill out the application, and if you qualify, go on the waiting list.

 

Pueblo Rescue Mission

Pueblo Shelter -Meals at 4:30 PM.  Opens at 9 AM

728 W 4th St. Pueblo, CO 81003

719-544-4000 719-924-8413

 

Posada

Emergency Family Shelter

501 Belmont Ave. Pueblo, CO

M-F 9 AM – 1 PM 719-545-8776

 

Domestic Violence Shelters -YMCA

801 N. Santa Fe Pueblo, CO

719-542-6904

Hotline: 719-545-8195 (24/7)

 

La Puente Home

Shelter, Crisis Prevention, Food Bank

913 State Ave. Alamosa, 81101

719-589-5909

 

Advocates Against Domestic Assault

Emergency Shelter & Support. Shelter location is confidential

Support classes one day/wk. In the Walsenburg office.  Main office in Trinidad

719-846-6665 (24/7)

Care Services

211 Colorado

Non-emergency health and human service resources

800-762-6169

Text: 898211

Email: 211@srda.org

 

Huerfano County Dept of Human Services

https://huerfano.us/departments/human-services/

121 W. 6th St.

Walsenburg, CO 81089

719-738-2810

 

Las Animas Department of Human Services

https://lasanimascounty.colorado.gov/department-of-human-services

201 S Walnut St., Trinidad

719-846-2276

 

South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) Care Services Program

Licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to provide non-medical, in-home support in Huerfano County, Las Animas County, and limited areas of Southern Pueblo County.  719-845-1133

 

Area Agency on Aging:

Primarily provides nutrition services (Meals on Wheels), transportation, and short-term home care. Residents 60& over. Must fill out the application. Call for more information. Veronica 719-738-2205 ext. 225

 

Las Animas & Huerfano Counties District Health Department

Las Animas: 719-846-4472

Huerfano: 719-738-2650

Behavioral Health and substance use prevention, early childhood, emergency preparedness and response, environmental health, healthy communities, public health, STD’s, Women/Infants/Children.

https://la-h-health.colorado.gov

Colorado Legal Services

•Free legal support for non-criminal issues
•Support: Housing issues, family/child safety, benefits, identification documents, etc
•Mon-Fri; 8:30am-12pm & 1-5pm

1000 W. 6th St. STE I Pueblo, CO. 81003

719-545-6708

 

Sangre de Cristo Community Care

719-542-0032

Hospice, Home Health, and Palliative care.

 

La Veta Library DME equipment rental program

Free with an account. Two months' rental(renewable).

310 S Main St, La Veta, CO 81055 M-Sat 10 am – 5:30 pm

719-742-3572

Diabetes Education

Email: mzanolini@la-h-health.org  Phone: 719-846-2213 Ext. 617

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY

412 Benedicta Avenue

Trinidad, CO 81082

Phone: 719-846-2213

 

HUERFANO COUNTY

119 E 5th Street

Walsenburg, CO 81089

Phone: 719-738-2650

SE Workforce Center

719-738-2372

Free employment services. Providing job listings, computer/internet access, career counseling/training, and referral support

201 East 5th Street, Suite 19, Walsenburg, CO 81089

cdle_walsenburg_wfc@state.co.us

Energy Assistance

Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap

Applications open Nov 1- April 30

1-866-432-8435

Food Assistance: 211 Colorado

WIC Services

Huerfano County

Monday - Thursday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone:(719) 738-2650

119 E. Fifth Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089

Las Animas County

Monday – Friday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(719) 846-2213

412 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad, CO 81082

 

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

1-800-816-4451

Commodities (60 & over)

Huerfano Community Center

928 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089

2nd Wed of the month 1-3 PM

719-738-2810

 

Care and Share: La Veta Village Food Services

Free Food box Pickup is once per month on the first Saturday after the first Thursday. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM behind La Veta Town Hall.

Contact: Courtney Wise 719-989-8113 or Huerfano County Dept of Human Services: 719-738-2810

 

Care and Share Dorcas Circle Food Pantry

911 South Main St. Walsenburg, O 81089

719-738-2291

Tues. & Fri 10-3. (12 boxes yearly)

 

Care & Share Huerfano County

Huerfano Community Center (TEFAP)

928 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089

1st Thursday of month starts at 10:30 a.m.

719.738.2810 Ext. 110

 

Care & Share Gardner

25457 CO-69

First and fourth Thursday of the month.

11-2 PM

 

Care & Share Mobile Market Gardner

2nd Thursday of the month 10-11 AM

Huerfano Dept. of Human Services: 719-2810 ext:110

 

Southern Central Council of Governments: Las Animas County Fairgrounds

 2200 N Linden Ave, Trinidad, CO

The Wednesday after the third Tuesday. 10 AM- 1 PM.  First-come, first-served

Contact: Brenda Poe – 719-845-1133 Ext 213

 

Food Bank Network of San Luis Valley:  15 Food Pantries located throughout SLV

https://lapuentehome.org/food-bank/

719-589-4567

 

Cuchara Valley Christian Community Services (CVCCS)

Emergency Assistance in times of crisis: car repairs, temporary lodging, or other essentials.  Holiday gift and food support ($25 gift card).

Pastor Lisa 757-513-0496

Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders:

Call or text 988 or Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. Learn more at 988Colorado.com

AA Meetings

United Methodist Church of La Veta

416 S Main Street, La Veta, CO

Carlton 719-696-5434.

Sundays at 6 pm

 

Health Solutions

Walsenburg Main office:   926 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089 719-545-2746

Comprehensive, non-profit community medical and behavioral health treatment provider.

 

Las Animas-Huerfano Mental Health Program

Free Counseling Services, Complete a participant enrollment form at:

 https://la-h-health.colorado.gov/free-counseling-services

 

Crossroads’ Turning Points, Inc.

Southern Colorado's largest alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, and substance use disorder treatment agency.

CTP specializes in heroin and opioid addiction treatment with a full continuum of care, including withdrawal management and residential and outpatient services.  Medication-Assisted Treatment is also available.  Pivot Program: Behavioral health treatment for justice-involved individuals.

Phone: 800-304-3758

 

Local Crossroads office:  615 Russell St., Walsenburg. CO 81089 719-738-2076

Offers outpatient services: Provides resources and assistance during and after your recovery, including support from a peer recovery specialist. Please contact them to schedule services. The Walsenburg location does not provide medication prescribing services. 

 

Pueblo Office:  509 E 13 St, Pueblo, CO 719-546-6666.  Provides Withdrawal Management, DUI, Inpatient treatment, Offender Services, Methadone (MAT)

 

Porch Light Health/Front Range Clinic Walsenburg

928 Russell St. Walsenburg, CO 81089.  866-628-7828

Personalized Treatment Program, Advanced Medical Interventions (MAT), Counseling and Therapy, Telehealth Services, Dual Diagnosis Care.

Please call within one business day to confirm your appointment. Business hours are limited to Monday and Wednesday, 9:30-2:30

 

Rehab/Purposes Recovery

Private pay/Private insurance inpatient and outpatient drug rehab and mental health services

719-405-0524

 

Huerfano/Las Animas Family Resource Center

615 Russel St., Walsenburg, CO 81089 719-738-2378

Parenting education and advocacy, financial and budgeting, play groups, case management, and youth development programs

 

Keep Trinidad Safe   403 East First St, Trinidad, CO 81082 719-846-3310

Keeptrinidadsafe.com

Connect clients with resources in Trinidad, including food, mental health, application assistance, peer support, and support groups.

 

Healing The Being Counseling

104 E 6th St, Walsenburg, CO 303-847-9683

Healingthebeingcounseling.com

Counseling for Adults, Teens, and Children

Transportation

SCCOG Transportation for Huerfano and Las Animas Counties

719-845-1127

Local Trips: $2 Each way within the city of Walsenburg

Trinidad to Walsenburg: $4 Each way     

La Veta to Walsenburg: $3 Each way       

Medicaid pays for approved trips

MEDRIDE

719-545-3333

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) company based in Colorado. NEMT transportation is rides to and from covered medical appointments or services. Offers Medicaid rides, private pay, and facility/provider transportation for both ambulatory and wheelchair patients.

Golden Gate Manor

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) based out of Pueblo. NEMT transportation provides rides to and from covered medical appointments or services. Medicaid rides only with a minimum of 25 miles.

Mon-Fri 8 am -4 pm

719-544-3231

City Cab LLC

Non-medical rides between Pueblo and Walsenburg.

719-543-2525

Met Transport

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) based out of Colorado Springs. NEMT transportation provides rides to and from covered medical appointments or services. Also provides secure transportation for individuals with behavioral health needs.

719-666-2618

Maguy Medical Transport LLC

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) company based out of Pueblo. NEMT transportation provides rides to and from covered medical appointments or services. Medicaid rides only. Local and long-distance rides (over 25 miles require a form). 24 to 48 hr. notice preferred.

720-789-3777