Alamosa County

Local offices in Alamosa County

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

• Human services · County office

  Alamosa County Department of Human Services

  8900-C Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health care, energy, and other assistance programs through the county.
  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.Read more
  Call 719-589-2581DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org

• Public health · County office

  Alamosa WIC Clinic

  128 Market Street, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 719-589-5860DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Alamosa Housing Authority

  213 Murphy Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher through the Housing Authority.Apply online
  Call 719-589-6694DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Alamosa County Public Health

  8900 Independence Way, Suite B, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 719-589-6639DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Alamosa Combined Court Self-Help

  8955 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Self-help court assistanceGet information about court forms and the steps in a case if you represent yourself.
  Call 719-589-7621DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.co.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc.

  1116 3rd Street, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and help living independently.
  Call 719-589-4511DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slvaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Alamosa County Veterans Service Office

  8900 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, applying for, and following up on veterans benefits.
  • Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can request rides to medical and VA appointments in the San Luis Valley.
  Call 719-589-1109DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Alamosa County Emergency Management

  8900-A Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsFind emergency planning information and sign up for county emergency alerts.
  Call 719-589-1131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Alamosa Workforce Center

  305 Murphy Drive, Unit B, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, training, and education, or improving your resume and interview skills.
  Call 719-589-5118DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.nxt-dev.colorado.gov

• State office

  Alamosa County Motor Vehicle Office

  402 Edison Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Motor vehicle servicesVisit the county motor vehicle office for vehicle registration and related services.
  Call 719-589-6681DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.test.colorado.gov

• Library · City office

  Alamosa Public Library

  300 Hunt Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, information resources, and library programs.
  Call 719-589-6592DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosalibrary.org

Alamosa County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alamosa County

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

Cities and towns in Alamosa County

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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