La Veta

Local offices in La Veta

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Colorado

  Help here

  • Local help and resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, or jobs.
  Call 800-762-6169Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org

• Local office · City office

  La Veta Town Hall

  209 S. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055

  Help here

  • Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help with town services, records, and questions.
  • Water and sewer serviceContact Town Hall about water or sewer service and billing.Read more
  Call 719-742-3631DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflaveta-co.gov

• Library · Regional office

  La Veta Public Library

  310 S. Main St., La Veta, CO 81055

  Help here

  • Library resources and public programsBorrow books and other items, use library resources, or attend public programs.Read more
  • Technology helpAsk the library about technology help, available by appointment.Read more
  Call 719-742-3572DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lvpl.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  La Veta Community Center

  131 E. Ryus Ave., La Veta, CO

  Help here

  • Community center reservationsAsk Town Hall how to reserve the community center for a gathering or event.
  Call 719-742-3631DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townoflaveta-co.gov

Town of La Veta website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve La Veta

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Huerfano County

La Veta is in Huerfano County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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
  Call 719-738-2810DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Website

  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.
  Call 719-738-2650DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 719-738-2650DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 719-793-7113DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 719-483-1225DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on huerfano.us

Everything 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