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Local offices in Bayfield
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Bayfield Utility Billing Department
1199 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield, CO 81122
Help here
- Utility billsPay town utility bills or get help with water, sewer, stormwater, mosquito control, and trash charges.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bayfieldgov.org
Older adults · City office
Pine River Senior Center
111 W. South Street, Bayfield, CO 81122
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsOlder adults can visit for activities, social time, and meals on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bayfieldgov.org
Library · Regional office
Pine River Library
395 Bayfield Center Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its other library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on prlibrary.org
Local office · City office
Town of Bayfield Town Hall
1199 Bayfield Parkway, Bayfield, CO 81122
Help here
- Town services and informationContact Town Hall for help with town services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bayfieldgov.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bayfield
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
Job help near Bayfield
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bayfield. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Workforce Colorado ~ Rural Alliance ~ Durango
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
160 Rock Point Dr, Suite A, Durango, CO 81301
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m; Tues/Friday - by appointment.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026
American Job Center
Cortez Workforce Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
55 miles away
22 W North St., Cortez, CO 81321
Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Monte Vista Workforce Center
84 miles away
2079 Sherman Avenue, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Hours: Mon - Thu 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00 pm; Fridays, By Appointment.
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Colorado
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Rural Workforce Development Board
1045 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Workforce board
Colorado Workforce Development Council
633 17th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of La Plata County
Bayfield is in La Plata County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked 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
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lpcgov.org
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.
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