Bent County
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Local offices in Bent County
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Human services · County office
Bent County Department of Social Services
138 6th St, Las Animas, CO 81054
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesAsk about food, cash, medical, and family support programs and how to apply.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhs.test.colorado.gov
Public health · County office
Bent County Public Health
701 S Park Ave, Las Animas, CO 81054
Help here
- Public health and home healthGet public health information and ask about home health services.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families with young children can get healthy foods, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bentcph.org
Veterans · County office
Bent County Veterans Service Office
1214 Ambassador Thompson Blvd, Room 213, Las Animas, CO 81054
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with VA claims, applications, and appeals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Las Animas-Bent County Library District
306 5th St, Las Animas, CO 81054
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and other library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on labclibrary.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Bent County Combined Court
725 Bent Ave, Las Animas, CO 81054
Help here
- Court self-help informationContact the court for self-help information and family court facilitator assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Jobs and training · State office
La Junta Workforce Center
17 W. 4th St., La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, training, education, or funding for job seekers.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging
13 W 3rd St, Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, legal help, and other local support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewisecolorado.org
Local office · Regional office
211 for Southeast Colorado
230 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with basic needs, health, housing, and other services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Bent County
Colorado programs by kind of help
These are run by Colorado and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 for Southeast Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-762-6169 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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