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
