Resources for Families

General Resources

• Archuleta County Department of Human Services
  Specific programs supported through DHS include:

• • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
  • Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

• La Plata Family Centers Coalition (an office within Archuleta DHS)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Housing Solutions of the Southwest
• Universal Preschool
• Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County
• Archuleta County Public Health

Child Care Resources

• Early Childhood Council of La Plata County (serves Pagosa Springs)

Family Support Resources

• Archuleta County Food Coalition and Pantry Network
• Free Car Seat Inspections

Disability Resources

• Community Connections, Inc. (children 0–3 years old)
• San Juan BOCES (children 3–5 years old)

Health Resources

• Archuleta County Public Health
  Your local health department provides assistance in areas like:

• • Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Getting health insurance
  • Finding a local doctor or dentist
  • Dental care support
  • Immunizations

• Axis Health System

General Resources

• La Plata County Department of Human Services
  Specific programs supported through DHS include:

• • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
  • Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

• La Plata Family Centers Coalition
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Housing Solutions of the Southwest
• Universal Preschool

Child Care Resources

• Early Childhood Council of La Plata County

Family Support Resources

• Los Compañeros
• Alternative Horizons – Information, referrals, legal support and counseling available 24/7 at 970-247-9619
• Southwest Safehouse – Call the 24/7 Crisis Line at 970-259-5443
• Durango Community Shelter – 1055 Avenida Del Sol Durango, CO 81301. For short-term housing. Call them 24/7 at 970-259-1255
• Manna Resource Center – 1100 Avenida Del Sol Durango, Colorado 81301. Their Resource Navigators can refer to emergency and longer-term housing options, help with food, and help with a job search and applying for benefits. Call to make an appointment. 970-385-5095 or go in to make an appointment. Open 9am-1pm Tuesday/Thursday/Friday and 3-7pm Wednesday
• SW Housing Solutions – 295 Girard St, Durango CO. They offer tenant advocacy, emergency housing assistance/referrals AND longer term permanent housing placement and financial counseling. Open 8:30am-4pm Mon-Thurs. Call 970-259-1086 x10 to make an appointment
• The CO Workforce Center – is a good resource for job searches
• Durango Food Bank – offer food programs with groceries and prepared meals
• Durango Trolley – has a Low-Income Pass program
• Durango Pregnancy Center and La Plata Family Center Coalition – have diapers and clothes closets
• Free Car Seat Inspections

Disability Resources

• Community Connections, Inc. (children 0–3 years old)
• 9-R Child Find (children 3–5 years old in the 9-R school district)

Health Resources

• La Plata County Public Heath Department
  Your local health department provides assistance in areas like:

• • Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Getting health insurance
  • Finding a local doctor or dentist
  • Dental care support
  • Immunizations

• Axis Health System

General Resources

• Montezuma County Department of Human Services (DHS)
  Specific programs supported through DHS include:

• • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
  • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
  • Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

• The Pinon Project Family Resource Center
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Housing Solutions of the Southwest
• Universal Preschool

Child Care Resources

• Montelores Early Childhood Council
• Free Car Seat Inspections

Family Support Resources

• The Bridge Shelter & Good Samaritan Pantry

Disability Resources

• Community Connections, Inc. (children 0–3 years old)
• San Juan BOCES (children 3–5 years old)

Health Resources

• Montezuma County Public Health
  Your local health department provides assistance in areas like:

• • Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Bright by Three program
  • Immunization services
  • Dental care

• Axis Health System