Walsh

Local offices in Walsh

We have not checked Walsh on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Walsh

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

Offices for all of Baca County

Walsh is in Baca County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Baca County Department of Human Services

  772 Colorado Street, Suite 1, Springfield, CO 81073

  Help here

  • Food, cash, medical, and child care assistanceApply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance in person or through Colorado PEAK.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county human services office.
  Call 719-523-4131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Baca County Court Self-Help

  741 Main Street, Suite 5, Springfield, CO 81073

  Help here

  • Court self-helpGet information about court forms and case steps from the self-help coordinator.Read more
  Call 719-336-8929DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lower Arkansas Valley Area Agency on Aging

  13 West 3rd Street, La Junta, CO 81050

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about services and support for older adults and their caregivers in Baca County.
  Call 719-383-3166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Baca County Emergency Management

  29400 US Highway 287, Springfield, CO 81073

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency preparedness information, shelter details, and local alert information.
  Call 719-523-6796DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Springfield Driver License Office

  741 Main Street, Springfield, CO 81073

  Help here

  • Driver license servicesApply for or renew a driver license and ask about driving test appointments.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Baca County Library

  1260 Main Street, Springfield, CO 81073

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the county library and its virtual workforce station to connect with a Colorado Workforce Center.
  Call 719-523-6962DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Baca 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