Who do I call first for disability services in La Plata 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 La Plata County.

Is help available in Spanish in La Plata County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in La Plata 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 La Plata County, Colorado

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in La Plata 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 La Plata 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

Key contacts in La Plata County

La Plata County, your CCB/CMA (Community Centered Board) — Your front door for developmental-disability services in La Plata County is your regional Community Centered Board / Case Management Agency (CCB/CMA). Contact: Find your CCB/CMA: hcpf.colorado.gov/case-management-agency-directory or 2-1-1.
Southwest Center for Independence (SWCI) — Center for Independent Living serving La Plata County and nearby areas: independent-living skills, peer support, benefits and housing advocacy, assistive techn… Contact: 970-259-1672.
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging — La Plata County's Area Agency on Aging: information and assistance, options counseling, Medicaid HCBS in-home care, family-caregiver support, meals, and connec… Contact: 970-264-0501.
La Plata County, Colorado Crisis Services (24/7) — Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for La Plata County: Colorado Crisis Services provides phone and text counseling, dispatches mobile crisis, and connects… Contact: 1-844-493-8255 · 24/7.
Find your CCB/CMA (Case Management Agency Directory) — Your access point for developmental-disability waivers and case management in Colorado. Contact: hcpf.colorado.gov/case-management-agency-directory · or 2-1-1.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
Early Intervention Colorado — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and services. Contact: 1-833-733-3734 · cdec.colorado.gov.
Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: 866-870-4595 · dvr.colorado.gov.
Disability Law Colorado — Colorado's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 800-531-2105 · disabilitylawco.org.
Colorado 2-1-1 — Free, confidential information and referral to local health and human services across Colorado, your CCB/CMA, Early Intervention, Health First Colorado, aging … Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · 211colorado.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive La Plata County directory on this page lists 10 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

See more Colorado disability resources or browse other counties from the Colorado portal.