Blanca

Local offices in Blanca

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Blanca

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact the town office for help with town government services.
  • Utility bill paymentsPay town utility bills online or contact the town office for help with a bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 719-379-3461Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofblanca.colorado.gov

Town of Blanca website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Blanca

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

Job help near Blanca

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 Blanca. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Alamosa Workforce Center

  21 miles away

  305 Murphy Drive, Unit B, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  Call 719-589-5118DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Monte Vista Workforce Center

  35 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.

  Call 719-852-5171DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center

  Walsenburg Workforce Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  42 miles away

  201 E. 5th Street, Suite 19, Walsenburg, CO 81089

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5pm Mon - Wed, Walkins, Thur - Fri, by appointment only. Closed 12-1 for Lunch.

  Call 719-738-2372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 29, 2026

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 Costilla County

Blanca is in Costilla County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Costilla County Department of Social Services

  233 Main Street, Suite A, San Luis, CO 81152

  Help here

  • Food, cash, health, and energy benefitsApply for SNAP, Colorado Works, LEAP, CHP+, and other public benefits.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and questions.
  • Child and adult protectionContact the department about child or adult protection concerns.
  Call 719-672-4131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  San Luis Health Center WIC Clinic

  233 Main Street, Suite B, San Luis, CO 81152

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsAsk about nutrition benefits for pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
  Call 719-589-5860DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valley-widehealth.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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  San Luis Valley Community Action Agency

  610 State Avenue, Suite 200, Alamosa, CO 81101

  Help here

  • Community action resourcesFind local programs and community partners that assist people facing poverty and related needs.
  Call 719-589-6099DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  2-1-1 Colorado

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with housing, food, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 866-760-6489Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Costilla County Public Health Agency

  352 Main Street, San Luis, CO 81152

  Help here

  • ImmunizationsGet routine vaccinations for children and ask about available adult vaccines.Read more
  • Community health supportGet help finding health care and completing CHP+ applications for children.Read more
  • Food commoditiesCheck the county schedule for food commodity distribution sites and times.Read more
  Call 719-672-3332DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Costilla 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