Crowley County

Local offices in Crowley County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · County office

  Crowley County Department of Human Services

  631 Main St., Suite 100, Ordway, CO 81063

  Help here

  • Human services assistanceAsk about county human services programs and how to apply for help.
  Call 719-267-3546DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdhs.nxt-dev.colorado.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Southeast Colorado Regional Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the regional housing authority to ask about housing help in Crowley County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on secrha.net

• Public health · County office

  Crowley County Public Health

  603 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health office for local public health services.
  Call 719-267-4750DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crowleycounty.colorado.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 for Southeast Colorado

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for free help finding local services and support in Southeast Colorado.
  Call 800-762-6169Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on srda.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Crowley Combined Court

  110 East 6th Street, Room 303, Ordway, CO 81063

  Help here

  • Court self-helpContact the court's self-help service for information about court forms and legal processes.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradojudicial.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

  13 W. 3rd Street, Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and applying for benefits.
  • Meals and legal services for older adultsCall to ask about home delivered meals, community meals, or legal help for older adults.
  Call 719-383-3166DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  La Junta Workforce Center

  308 Santa Fe Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, training, and employment services for Crowley County residents.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Combined Community Library

  1007 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital books and audiobooks, or request an item from another library.
  Call 719-267-3823DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on combinedcommunity.colibraries.org

Crowley County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Crowley County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Crowley County

• Crowleynot checked yet
• Olney Springsnot checked yet
• Ordway
• Sugar Citynot checked yet

Colorado programs by kind of help

These are run by Colorado and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026