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La Plata County Resources

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

Area Agency on Aging

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Durango/La Plata Senior Center 2424 Main St. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 382-6445 www.co.laplata.co.us/departments_officials/ human_services/senior_services	Provides information, advocacy, meals, transportation, activities, home chore assistance, and senior outreach nurses.
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging 701 Camino Del Rio, Ste. 312 Durango, CO 81301	(970) 259-1967	Serves 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
Alternative Horizons, Inc. Durango, CO	(970) 247-9619 crisis (970) 247-4374 administration	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Assistance Search	www.colorado.gov/apps/cdhs/dva	Information about domestic violence crisis centers by city, zip code, or county.
Durango Food Bank 989 S. Camino Del Rio Durango, CO 81303	(970) 375-2672	Food bank
Manna Soup Kitchen 100 Avenida del Sol Durango, CO 81301	(970) 385-5095	Serves free lunch Monday through Friday and breakfast on Saturday.
Old Sister's Keeper Coalition Durango, CO	(970) 247-7888 crisis and administration	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Southern Ute Victim Services Ignacio, CO	(970) 563-0245 or after hours (970) 563-4401	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse Durango, CO	(970) 259-5443 crisis (970) 259-1021 administration	Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Advocacy for La Plata 146 Sawyer Dr. Durango, CO 81303	(970) 375-1433 www.wrcdurango.org/Advocacy.htm	Advocacy and support through referrals for counseling, education, financial management, job training, legal assistance, mentors, skills training and substance abuse treatment.
La Plata Family Centers Coalition 489 ½ Florida Rd. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 385-4747 www.lpfcc.org	Services to promote health, social, educational and economic outcomes for families.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Durango Community Shelter 1055 Avenida del Sol Durango, CO 81301	(970) 259-1255	Emergency shelter and transitional housing.
Durango Housing Corporation 650 Valentine Dr. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 247-2788 www.durangohousing.org	Housing programs for low-income families.
Housing Solutions for the Southwest 295 Girard St. Durango, CO 81303	(970) 259-1086	Housing programs for low-income families.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Advocacy for La Plata/Women’s Resource Center 146 Sawyer Dr. Durango, CO 81301 (Fatherhood Program)	(970) 375-1433	Provides parenting education, advocacy and support groups. Also provides parenting education to incarcerated fathers.
La Plata 489 ½ Florida Rd. Durango, CO 81301 (Fatherhood Program)	(970) 385-4747	Provides supervised visitation and parenting education.
Southern Ute Montessori Head Start 279 Capote Dr. Ignacio, CO 81137 (Fatherhood Program)	(970) 563-4566 x 27	Offers parenting education.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
La Plata DHS 1060 E. Second Ave. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 382-0585	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
Human Services 1060 E. Second Ave. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 382-6150 www.co.laplata.co.us	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
Human Services 1060 E. Second Ave. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 382-6150 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm www.co.laplata.co.us After hours call (970) 385-2900 Kinship Contact: Kris Kemp (970) 382-6147 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 and responds to child abuse and neglect reports.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Durango Workforce Center 331 S. Camino Del Rio #C Durango, CO 81303	(970) 247-0308 www.360durango.com/Employment/ColoradoWorkforceCenter.html	Workforce centers provide a variety of free services to assist employers and job seekers including: job listings, computer and internet access, career counseling and training for job seekers; and, 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
La Plata Family Centers Coalition 489 ½ Florida Rd. Durango, CO 81302	(970) 385-4747 www.lpfcc.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
Southwest Office of Resource and Referral 1315 Main Ave., #121 Durango, CO 81302	(970) 247-5960 www.ecclaplata.org	Listings for local licensed child care providers.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Early Childhood Council of La Plata County PO Box 259 Durango, CO 81302	(719) 247-5960 www.eclaplata.org	Connects children, families, and resources to quality services for early child care and education, health, mental health and family support in La Plata County.

School District

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Bayfield 10 JT-R 24 Clover Dr. Bayfield, CO 81122	(970) 884-2496 www.bayfield.k12.co.us	Serves Town of Bayfield
Durango 9-R 201 E. 12th Ave. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 247-5411 x. 1400 www.durango.k12.co.us	Serves City of Durango and Town of Hesperus
Ignacio 11 JT 315 Ignacio St. Ignacio, CO 81137	(970) 563-0500 www.ignacioschools.org	Serves Town of Ignacio
San Juan BOCES 201 E. 12th St. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 247-3261 www.sjboces.org	Provides special education services

Dental
Developmental Delays and Disabilities
Medical
Mental Health

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Southwest Smile Makers Commons Building 701 Camino del Rio Durango, CO 81301	(970) 385-4480	Dental care for children ages 0-21. Medicaid accepted and sliding scale fee available.
Valley Wide Dental 1800 E. 3rd Ave., Ste. 110 Durango, CO 81301	(970) 385-5930	Dental care with sliding scale fees.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Community Connections 281 Sawyer Dr., Ste. 200 Durango, CO 81303 ( Community Centered Board )	(970) 385-3498 www.cci-colorado.org/sjk	Serve as the entry point in La Plata County for services for persons with developmental disabilities.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
San Juan Basin Health Department 281 Sawyer Dr. Durango, CO 81303 ( Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Outreach Coordinator )	(970) 247-5702 x 208	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.
Mercy Health Services Clinic 1800 E. 3rd Ave., #109 Durango, CO 81301 (Medical services)	(970) 764-1790	Routine medical care. Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
San Juan Basin Health Department 281 Sawyer Dr. Durango, CO 81302 (Nurse-Family Partnership)	(970) 247-5702 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.
Durango San Juan Basin Health Department 281 Sawyer Dr., Ste. 300 Durango, CO 81302 ( WIC office )	(970) 247-5702	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.
Ignacio 279 Capote Dr. Ignacio, CO 81137 ( WIC office )	(970) 563-4566	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 La Plata County.
Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center 281 Sawyer Dr. Durango, CO 81303	(970) 259-2162 www.swcmhc.org	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of La Plata County. Medicaid is accepted.
Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center- Crossroads 1125 Three Springs Blvd. Durango, CO 81301	(970) 403-0180 www.swcmhc.org	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of La Plata County. Medicaid is accepted.
Southwest Colorado Mental Health Center- New Day 1474 N. Main St., Ste. 211 Durango, CO 81301	(970) 259-5820 www.swcmhc.org	Comprehensive mental health services for the residents of La Plata County. Medicaid is accepted.
Pathfinders 3473 Main Ave. #23 Durango, CO 81301	(970) 259-6588	Substance abuse information and treatment.
Peaceful Spirit 296 Mouache Dr. Ignacio, CO 81137	(970) 563-4517	Substance abuse information and treatment.

Agency Information	Telephone and Website	Description
Colorado Legal Services 1474 Main Ave., Ste. 200 Durango, CO 81301	(888) 298-8483 www.coloradolegalservices.org	Provides legal assistance to low-income families for family, debt, housing, senior, civil, and immigration issues.

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