La Plata County
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Local offices in La Plata County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
La Plata County Department of Human Services
10 Burnett Court, Durango, CO 81301
Help here
- Medical, food, cash, and child care assistanceApply for or get help with food, medical, cash, and child care assistance programs.Apply online
- Child supportGet help setting up or changing child support and collecting support payments.Apply online
- Child and family servicesGet support and protection services for children and families.
- Veterans benefits helpGet help finding veterans benefits, medical assistance, pensions, and home loans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lpcgov.org
Public health · County office
La Plata County Public Health Department
150 Mercury Village Drive, Suite 115, Durango, CO 81301
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health services and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lpcgov.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Colorado, Region 7 Team Up
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services and community resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Courts and legal help · State office
La Plata County Courthouse
1060 East Second Avenue, Suite 106, Durango, CO 81301
Help here
- Court self-help resourcesFind Colorado court self-help resources and forms through the Judicial Branch.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging
10 Burnett Court, Durango, CO 81301
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and understanding their options.
- Medicare counselingOlder adults can get one-on-one help understanding Medicare coverage and choices.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjbaaa.org
Older adults · County office
La Plata County Senior Services
Help here
- Senior servicesContact Senior Services for help and referrals for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lpcgov.org
Veterans · County office
La Plata County Veterans Service Office
1970 East 3rd Avenue, Suite 102, Durango, CO 81301
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, medical assistance, pension awards, and home loans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lpcgov.org
Emergency help · County office
La Plata County Office of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessSign up for county emergency alerts and find information to prepare for local emergencies.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lpcgov.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Southern Colorado Community Action Agency
535 Candelaria Drive, Ignacio, CO 81137
Help here
- Community action servicesAsk the agency about its programs serving Ignacio and transportation across La Plata County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sococaa.org
Jobs and training · State office
Durango Workforce Center
160 Rock Point Drive, Durango, CO 81301
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, training, and education, or improving your resume and interview skills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office · State office
La Plata County Motor Vehicle Office, Bayfield
1199 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield, CO 81122
Help here
- Vehicle registrationComplete motor vehicle registration services at the county office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
State office · State office
La Plata County Motor Vehicle Office, Durango
679 Turner Drive, Suite C, Durango, CO 81303
Help here
- Vehicle registrationComplete motor vehicle registration services at the county office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Plata 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
Housing Solutions for the Southwest
295 Girard St., Durango, CO 81301
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in La Plata 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 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988