Alamosa
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Local offices in Alamosa
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Alamosa Housing Authority
213 Murphy Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher through the Housing Authority.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alamosaha.org
Utilities · City office
City of Alamosa Utility Billing
300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Utility billsPay a city utility bill or contact the Finance Office about your account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alamosaco.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · Regional office
Pikes Peak United Way 211
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 to get referrals for food, housing, utility, health, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ppunitedway.org
Local office · City office
City of Alamosa City Hall
300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and contacting city staff.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alamosa.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Alamosa Senior Citizens Center
Help here
- Meals, activities, and programs for older adultsAdults age 50 and older can join activities, fitness classes, and weekday lunch programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alamosaseniorcitizens.org
Jobs and training · State office
Alamosa Workforce Center
305 Murphy Drive, Unit B, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help finding jobs, training, and education, or improving your resume and interview skills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cdle.nxt-dev.colorado.gov
Library · City office
Alamosa Public Library
300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Library materials and informationUse library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and learning programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alamosalibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alamosa
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
SLV Community Solutions
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Alamosa County
Alamosa is in Alamosa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Alamosa County Department of Human Services
8900-C Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Benefits and family supportApply for food, cash, health care, energy, and other assistance programs through the county.
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the county office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org
Public health · County office
Alamosa WIC Clinic
128 Market Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coloradowic.gov
Public health · County office
Alamosa County Public Health
8900 Independence Way, Suite B, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Alamosa Combined Court Self-Help
8955 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Self-help court assistanceGet information about court forms and the steps in a case if you represent yourself.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.co.us
Older adults · Regional office
South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc.
1116 3rd Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Older adult and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and help living independently.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slvaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Alamosa County Veterans Service Office
8900 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding, applying for, and following up on veterans benefits.
- Veterans medical transportationEligible veterans can request rides to medical and VA appointments in the San Luis Valley.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on alamosacounty.org
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
- Pikes Peak United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988