Who do I call first for disability services in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County.

Is help available in Spanish in Rio Blanco County?

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

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County, Colorado

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Rio Blanco 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
Mountain Family Health Centers Rifle (970-945-2840, Rifle)
Aspen Hope Center (970-945-3728, RIFLE). Behavioral health agency
Cairn Connections (970-781-9041, RIFLE). Day program / habilitation
Colorado West Regional Mental Health, Inc. (970-665-2220, RIFLE). Behavioral health agency
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (970-878-5047, MEEKER). Respite care
Colobri Logistics Llc (512-755-2598, RIFLE). Medical & accessible transport
Garfield County (970-625-5282, RIFLE). Medical & accessible transport
Lilly Logistics Llc (512-521-8399, RIFLE). Medical & accessible transport
Dillon Companies Llc (970-625-9420, RIFLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Reg. Nichols Sales Llc (970-878-5883, MEEKER). Medical equipment & supplies
Rifle Smiles Pc (970-625-1696, RIFLE). Medical equipment & supplies
Walmart Inc. (970-625-8931, RIFLE). Medical equipment & supplies

Statewide programs serving Rio Blanco County

These serve every county in Colorado, including Rio Blanco 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

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