La Junta
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Local offices in La Junta
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Housing help · Regional office
La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority
315 E. 5th Street, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and applications at the Housing Authority.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lajuntahousing.org
Utilities · City office
La Junta Finance Department
601 Colorado, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsGet help with city utility billing and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lajuntacolorado.org
Older adults · City office
La Junta Senior Center
102 East 2nd Street, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Meals, activities, and community programsFind meals, social activities, classes, and Meals on Wheels through the Senior Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lajuntacolorado.org
Jobs and training · State office
La Junta Workforce Center
17 W. 4th St., La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding work, training, education, or funding for job seekers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.colorado.gov
State office
La Junta Driver License Office
13 W. Third St., Suite 101, Otero County Courthouse, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or identification card at this office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Woodruff Memorial Library
522 Colorado, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use information services, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lajuntacolorado.org
Local office · City office
La Junta Municipal Building
601 Colorado, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call the city office for help with city services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lajuntacolorado.org
City of La Junta, Colorado website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Junta
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Care and Share Food Bank
2605 Preamble Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Otero County Department of Human Services
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Otero County
La Junta is in Otero County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · Regional office
2-1-1 Colorado
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall or search online to find local help with basic needs, housing, food, health care, and other services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Housing help · Regional office
La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for affordable housing or ask about rental assistance and Section 8 vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lajuntahousing.org
Older adults · County office
Otero County DHS Adult Services
13 W. 3rd Street, Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Aging and disability resourcesGet help finding long-term care, disability resources, and applications for support programs.
- Adult protective servicesContact the office to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or at-risk adult.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov
Veterans · County office
Otero County Veterans Service Office
Otero County Courthouse, 13 W. 3rd St., Room 110, La Junta, CO 81050
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet free help with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.colorado.gov
Public health · County office
Otero County Health Department
13 W. 3rd St., Suite 111, La Junta, CO 81050
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oterocounty.colorado.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988