Disability Services in Rio Grande County, Colorado
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Rio Grande 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 Grande 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 Grande County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Rio Grande 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
- San Luis Valley — Behavioral Health Group (719-589-3671, Del Norte)
- Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic (719-852-2512, Monte Vista)
- Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit (719-589-5161, Monte Vista)
- Blue Peaks Developmental Services Inc. (719-589-5135, MONTE VISTA). Group home / residential (I/DD)
- Children'S Specialty Clinic Of San Luis Valley (719-852-3742, MONTE VISTA). Behavioral health agency
- Luis Alvarez Llc (719-852-9697, MONTE VISTA). Residential mental-health
- Rio Grande Oltc (719-657-4208, DEL NORTE). Case management / support coordination
- Familia Transportation Llc (719-850-4129, MONTE VISTA). Medical & accessible transport
- Casas De Rio Grande (719-657-9332, Del Norte)
Statewide programs serving Rio Grande County
These serve every county in Colorado, including Rio Grande 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
- Routt County
- Rio Blanco County
- Saguache County
- Pueblo County
- Teller County
- Archuleta County
- Clear Creek County
- Dolores County
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