Huerfano County
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Local offices in Huerfano County
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Human services · County office
Huerfano County Department of Human Services
121 W. 6th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for benefits and get help with child care, employment, and family services.Apply online
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and county child support cases.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huerfano.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Colorado Community Action Association, Community Services Block Grant Balance of State
Help here
- Community services supportThe association coordinates community service support for residents in Huerfano County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradocommunityaction.org
Public health · State office
Walsenburg WIC Clinic
119 E. Fifth St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Public health · Regional office
Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department
119 E. 5th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services, including health education and preventive care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on la-h-health.colorado.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Huerfano County Court Self-Help
Huerfano County Combined Court, 200 W. 5th St., Suite 107, Walsenburg, CO 81080
Help here
- Court self-helpGet help finding court forms and information for handling a case without a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Human services · County office
Huerfano/Las Animas Family Resource Center
401 Main St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Family resourcesConnect with local support services for families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huerfano.us
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Older adult servicesFind senior services and support for adults age 60 and older.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccog.colorado.gov
Veterans · County office
Huerfano County Veterans Service Office
401 Main St., Suite 303, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceCall for an appointment to get help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov
Emergency help · County office
Huerfano County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and wildfire mitigationGet information about local hazards, emergency alerts, and ways to reduce wildfire risks at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huerfano.us
Jobs and training · State office
Walsenburg Workforce Center
201 E. 5th St., Suite 19, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help with job listings, career counseling, training, and résumés.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
Huerfano County Motor Vehicle Office
401 Main St., Suite 204, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Vehicle title and registrationHandle vehicle title and registration services at the county motor vehicle office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Spanish Peaks Library District
415 Walsen Ave., Walsenburg, CO 81089
Help here
- Library cards and materialsGet a library card to borrow books and use digital and other library resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on spld.org
Huerfano County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Huerfano County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Care and Share Food Bank
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Colorado Community Action Association
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Huerfano 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988