Poncha Springs

Local offices in Poncha Springs

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

• Local office · City office

  Poncha Springs Town Hall

  333 Burnett Avenue, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

  Help here

  • Town servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
  • Water utility billsPay your town water bill online or contact Town Hall for billing help.
  Call 719-539-6882DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ponchasprings.us

• Library · Regional office

  Salida Regional Library

  405 E Street, Salida, CO 81201

  Help here

  • Library materials and Poncha Springs lockersGet a library card and use the Poncha Springs lockers to pick up items placed on hold.Read more
  Call 719-539-4826DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on salidalibrary.org

Town of Poncha Springs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Poncha Springs

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

Offices for all of Chaffee County

Poncha Springs is in Chaffee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Chaffee County Human Services

  448 East First Street, Room 166, Salida, CO 81201

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceGet help applying for food, medical, and cash assistance.
  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county human services office.
  Call 719-530-2500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments Community Service Block Grant

  3224-A Independence Road, Cañon City, CO 81212

  Help here

  • Emergency financial assistanceIncome-qualified households may apply for one-time help with costs such as rent, utilities, medical bills, or child care.
  Call 719-269-7687DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uaacog.com

• State office · Regional office

  Chaffee County - Buena Vista WIC Clinic

  707 US Hwy 24 North, Buena Vista, CO 81211

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceGet information about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 719-458-9928DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uaacog.com

• State office · Regional office

  Salida WIC Clinic

  6266 Cleora Road, Salida, CO 81201

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceGet information about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 719-539-3341DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uaacog.com

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Chaffee Housing Authority

  230 W 16th Street, Suite C, Salida, CO 81201

  Help here

  • Affordable rental housingFind available affordable rentals and get help with the application process.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing supportGet help finding housing resources if you are struggling with housing costs or housing insecurity.Read more
  Call 719-920-3497DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Chaffee County

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