Archuleta County
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Local offices in Archuleta County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Archuleta County Department of Human Services
550 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Public benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, medical, child care, and energy assistance, and get help with child support and family services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on archuletacounty.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Housing authority · County office
Archuleta County Housing Authority
450 Hot Springs Blvd., Building A, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Affordable housingThe Housing Authority offers affordable rental homes for eligible households and seniors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on achousingauthority.org
Public health · County office
Archuleta County Public Health Department
502 S. 8th Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet public health and clinic services, including family health support and WIC.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)WIC provides nutrition support and resources for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.archuletacounty.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Axis Health System Pagosa Springs
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet help with mental health and substance use care, including a 24-hour care line.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on axishealthsystem.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Archuleta County Court Self-Help
46 Eaton Drive, Suite 1, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Court self-helpGet information about court forms and the steps in a case if you represent yourself.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging serving Archuleta County
Help here
- Aging servicesFind support and services for older adults and caregivers in Archuleta County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sjbaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Archuleta County Veterans Services
451 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans health care, compensation, pension, and burial benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on archuletacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Archuleta County Emergency Management
777 County Road 600, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet local emergency information and help preparing for or recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sheriff.archuletacounty.gov
State office · State office
Archuleta County Motor Vehicle Office
449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Vehicle registrationRegister a vehicle and get help with other motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Upper San Juan Library District (Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library)
811 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials and use the library’s public resources and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pagosalibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Archuleta 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 Archuleta 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
- 2-1-1 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