Disability Services in Bent County, Colorado
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Bent County, Colorado. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Bent County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Bent County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Bent County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- The Arc of Colorado. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Partnership for Progress (800-511-5446, Las Animas)
- Fort Lyon Health Center (719-662-1142, Las Animas)
- Las Animas Clinic and Las Animas Dental Clinic (719-456-2653, Las Animas)
- Bent County Memorial Nursing Home (719-456-1340, LAS ANIMAS). Respite care
- Bent County Public Health (719-456-0517, LAS ANIMAS). Case management / support coordination
- Inspiration Field (719-384-8741, LAS ANIMAS). Day program / habilitation
- Region Six Alcohol & Drug Abuse Inc. (719-456-2600, LAS ANIMAS). Behavioral health agency
- Arkansas Valley Community Center (719-384-8741, Las Animas)
Statewide programs serving Bent County
These serve every county in Colorado, including Bent County.
- JFK Partners. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Justice (Colorado P&A) (800-288-1376). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council ((720) 941-0176). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Assistive Technology Program of Colorado ((303) 315-1283). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- PEAK Parent Center (719-531-9400). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Colorado
- Boulder County
- Baca County
- Broomfield County
- Archuleta County
- Costilla County
- Eagle County
- Gunnison County
- La Plata County
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