Branson

Local offices in Branson

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

• Utilities · City office

  Branson Water and Trash Billing

  Help here

  • Water and trash billsPay water and trash bills or ask about payment plans, leaks, shut-offs, and account changes.
  Call 719-353-1686Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bransoncolorado.com

• Local office · City office

  Town of Branson Town Hall

  Help here

  • Town services and questionsContact the Town Council with questions about town services, roads, or local concerns.
  Call 719-946-5656Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bransoncolorado.com

• Library · Nonprofit

  Louden Community Library

  Help here

  • Library and community gathering spaceVisit the community library for books, local history, and community events; call to arrange an off-season visit.
  Call 719-946-5656Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bransoncolorado.com

Town of Branson, Colorado website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Branson

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

Offices for all of Las Animas County

Branson is in Las Animas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Las Animas County Department of Human Services

  219 S. Chestnut Street, Trinidad, CO 81082

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food, cash, medical, child care, and utility assistance.Apply online
  Call 719-846-2276DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Trinidad WIC Clinic

  412 Benedicta Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 719-846-2213DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Las Animas County Child Support Services

  219 S. Chestnut Street, Trinidad, CO 81082

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, collecting, or enforcing child support.Apply online
  Call 719-941-9196DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department

  412 Benedicta Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the district health department for local public health services.
  Call 719-846-2213DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on la-h-health.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Las Animas County Combined Court

  200 E. 1st Street, Room 304, Trinidad, CO 81082

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesGet court information and find resources for handling a case.
  Call 719-846-3316DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging

  300 S. Bonaventure Avenue, Trinidad, CO 81082

  Help here

  • Older adult and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get help with meals, transportation, in-home support, and other aging services.
  Call 719-845-1133DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Las Animas 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