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Bent County Resources

Aging Services
Community Services
County Departments
Early Childhood/Childcare
Education
Health
Legal

Area Agency on Aging

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging 13 W. Third St., Rm. 110 La Junta, CO 81050	(719) 383-3166	Serves caregivers - Those who are caring for persons 60 years and older; and Relative caregivers who are 55 and older and the primary caregiver for grandchildren or other related children eighteen(18) and under living in their home

Emergency Assistance
Family Resource Center
Housing
Other
PSSF Site

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Arkansas Valley Resource Center La Junta, CO	(719) 384-7764 crisis and administration	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Bent County Food Endeavor 1724 Ambassador Thompson Rd., Rm. A Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-2802 http://www.bentcountyfoodendeavor.org	Food bank open Mon 10:00am-2:00pm; Wed 10:00am-3:00pm; and Fri 11:00am-2:00pm
Domestic Violence Assistance Search	www.colorado.gov/apps/cdhs/dva	Information about domestic violence crisis centers by city, zip code, or county.
Las Animas Helping Hands P.O. Box 576 Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-2997 http://www.lasanimashelpinghands.org/index.html	Assistance with food, rent, utilities, prescription medications, clothing, household items, gas, and propane

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Tri-County Family Care Center 512 1/2 N. Main St. Rocky Ford, CO 81067	(719) 254-7776 www.tricountyfamilycarecenter.org	Services to promote health, social, educational and economic outcomes for families.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Las Animas Housing Authority 417 6th St. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-2748	Housing assistance for residents of Las Animas County

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Pueblo Child Advocacy Center 301 W. 13th St. Pueblo, CO 81003 (Child Advocacy Center)	(719) 583-6332 www.pueblocac.com	Supportive services, forensic interviews, and a coordinated response to allegations of abuse in a child-focused environment.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Bent County DSS 215 2nd St. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-2620	Family preservation and family support services such as parenting assistance, family advocacy and basic needs assistance. Services vary by county.

Adult Protection
Child Welfare
Workforce Centers

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Department of Social Services 215 2nd St. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-2620 www.bentcounty.org/services/socialservices.htm	Adult Protection Program provides services to adults age 18 and older who are susceptible to mistreatment such as abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Department of Social Services 215 2nd St. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-2620 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm www.bentcounty.org/services/socialservices.htm After hours call (719) 456-1363 Kinship Contact: Claudia Budd (719) 456-2620 x 114 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Provides safety and protection of the children through individualized and family focused services.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Rocky Ford Workforce Center 801 Chestnut Ave. Rocky Ford, CO 81067	(719) 254-3397 www.yourworkforcecenter.com/WFCDir/Default.aspx	Workforce centers provide a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers. These include: job listings, computer and internet access, career counseling and training for job seekers; recruitment of workers, pre-screening and referral services, tax credits, and training reimbursement for employers.

Early Childhood Resource
Childcare Resource and Referral
Early Childhood Councils

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Catholic Charities Diocese of Pueblo 429 W. 10th St., Ste. 101 Pueblo, CO 81003	(719) 544-4233 www.pueblocharities.org	Information about brain development, normal developmental milestones, relationship building, nutrition, safety and child care resources (Free services: available to any person caring for a child age three (3) years or younger, regardless of income).

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Children First Resource and Referral 900 W. Orman Ave. AB-154 E Pueblo, CO 81004	(719) 549-3411 or (877) 338-2273 www.pueblocc.edu/communityoutreach/childrenfirst	Listings for local licensed child care providers.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Bent, Otero & Crowley Early Childhood Council 315 E. Sixth St. Ordway, CO 81063	(719) 267-3640	Connects children, families, and resources to quality services for early child care and education, health, mental health and family support in Bent County.

School District

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Las Animas RE-1 1021 Second St. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-0161 www.lasanimas.k12.co.us	Serves City of Las Animas
Mc Clave RE-2 308 Lincoln St. Mc Clave, CO 81057	(719) 829-4517	Serves Town of Mc Clave

Dental
Developmental Delays and Disabilities
Medical
Mental Health

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
High Plains Dental Clinic 200 Kendall Dr. Lamar, CO 81052	(719) 336-8445	Low cost dental care.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
WEST: Inspiration Field 1500 San Juan Ave. La Junta, CO 81050 ( Community Centered Board )	(719) 384-8741 www.inspirationfield.org	Serves as the entry point in Bent County into the long-term service and support system for persons with developmental disabilities.
EAST: Southern Developmental Services 1111 S. Fourth St. Lamar, CO 81052 ( Community Centered Board )	(719) 336-3244 www.sdsccb.com	Serves as the entry point in Bent County into the long-term service and support system for persons with developmental disabilities.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Otero County Health Department 13 W. 3rd St. La Junta, CO 81050 ( Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Outreach Coordinator )	(719) 456-0517 x 112	Information about a Medicaid benefit for children with comprehensive services including: medical exams, vision and hearing tests, dental care, immunizations, lead poisoning screening, mental health services, and transportation cost for medical appointments.
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing 1570 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203 ( Medicaid provider locator )	(303) 866-3513 https://sp0.hcpf.state.co.us	State agency administers the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus programs for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Las Animas Family Practice 304 Carson Ave. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 456-6000 www.prowersmedical.com/getpage.php?name=LAFP	Routine medical care. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
Valley Wide Health Systems 245 Vine Ave. Las Animas, CO 81054 (Medical services)	(719) 456-2653	Routine medical care for families with low to moderate income. Sliding scale fee is available.
Prowers County Public Health 1001 S. Main St. Lamar, CO 81052 (Nurse-Family Partnership)	(719) 336-8721 www.nursefamilypartnership.org	Home visitation program for low-income, first-time mothers that provides support throughout pregnancy and until the baby is two (2) years of age. Services are voluntary and there is no fee.
Bent County Public Health 701 Park Ave. Las Animas, CO 81054 ( WIC office )	(719) 456-0517	Food assistance to low income pregnant women, breastfeeding women up to one (1) year after the birth of the child, non-breastfeeding women up to six (6) months after the birth of the child, low income women with infants and children under the age of five (5) who are nutritionally at risk, and children in out-of-home care whose birth family is eligible.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Colorado Health Networks 7150 Campus Dr., Ste. 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80920	(800) 804-5008 toll free www.chnpartnerships.com	Behavioral Health Organization that manages mental health services to Medicaid-eligible individuals in Bent County
Southeast Mental Health Services- Las Animas Clinic 623 Carson Ave. Las Animas, CO 81054	(719) 384-5446 www.semhs.org	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of Bent County. Medicaid is accepted.
Southeast Mental Health Services 711 Barnes Ave. La Junta, CO 81050	(719) 384-5446 www.semhs.org	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of Bent County. Medicaid is accepted.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Colorado Legal Services 207 ½ Colorado Ave. La Junta, CO 81050	(888) 805-5152 www.coloradolegalservices.org	Provides legal assistance to low-income families for family, debt, housing, senior, civil, and immigration issues.

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