Buena Vista
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Local offices in Buena Vista
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Public Works Water Department
755 Gregg Drive, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Help here
- Water serviceGet help with town water service, water quality, and water emergencies.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buenavistaco.gov
Local office · City office
Town Hall
210 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Help here
- Town services and water billingVisit Town Hall for town services or to pay your water bill.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buenavistaco.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Library · Regional office
Buena Vista Public Library
131 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Help here
- Library and technology helpUse library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and free help with everyday technology.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buenavistalibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Buena Vista Recreation Department and Community Center
715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Help here
- Community center and recreation programsAsk about town recreation programs or reserve a room at the community center.
- Public showersUse the community center's public showers during posted open hours.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on buenavistarec.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Buena Vista
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
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chaffee County
Buena Vista 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chaffeehousingauthority.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
- 211 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-760-6489 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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