Who do I call first for disability services in El Paso County, Colorado?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Colorado vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for El Paso County.

Is help available in Spanish in El Paso County?

Yes. This El Paso County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Colorado agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in El Paso County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in El Paso County, Colorado

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in El Paso County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

The Independence Center ((719) 471-8181, Colorado Springs)
Project SEARCH — UCHealth Memorial Hospital (Colorado Springs). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Colorado. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Achieve Whole Recovery (719-373-9703, Colorado Springs)
AspenPointe — Ruskin (719-572-6100, Colorado Springs)
AspenPointe Health Services (719-572-6100, Colorado Springs)
CO Springs Community Program — Griffith Centers (719-344-9482, Colorado Springs)
Behavioral Health at Inside Out Youth Services (719-632-5700, Colorado Springs)
Convenient Care Center (719-632-5700, Colorado Springs)
Dental Health Center (719-475-0738, Colorado Springs)
Developmental Disabilities Health Center (719-632-5700, Colorado Springs)
Colorado Literacy & Learning Center (COLORADO SPGS)
Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (COLORADO SPRINGS)
Forever Learning On Wheels Inc (COLORADO SPGS)
Freedom Elementary School (COLORADO SPRINGS)
1 For All Home Healthcare (626-388-3260, COLORADO SPRINGS). In-home support
4145 Briargate Parkway Ops, Llc (855-950-5035, COLORADO SPRINGS). Substance-use treatment
5 Gold Star Care (719-419-7977, COLORADO SPRINGS). Day program / habilitation
5 Star Gold Care (719-419-7977, COLORADO SPRINGS). Day program / habilitation
1st Voyager Home Health Care (719-400-2222, COLORADO SPRINGS)
A Physicians Home Health (719-434-2585, COLORADO SPRINGS)
Ahc Home Health & Hospice Of Colorado Springs (720-213-1773, COLORADO SPRINGS)
Aveanna Healthcare (719-548-5052, COLORADO SPRINGS)
3e Express Llc (719-291-2200, COLORADO SPRINGS). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving El Paso County

These serve every county in Colorado, including El Paso 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

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