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HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE AND COMPANIONSHIP PROGRAMS

 

Comfort Keepers

691 CR 233, Suite A6

Durango, CO 81301

970-515-7055

 

Guardian Angels

555 S. Camino del Rio, #C2B

Durango, CO 81303

970-385-8414 

 

Home Instead

160 Rock Point Drive, Suite C

Durango, CO 81301

970-828-6701

 

La Plata County Public Health

281 Sawyer Dr. #300

Durango, CO 81302

970-247-5702 

 

Mercy Home Health, Hospice of Mercy, and Mercy Palliative Care

175 Mercado St. #131

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-2000

 

Nurturing Hearts Care Services

970-585-5031

PASCO/Southwest

2208 E Main St.

Cortez, CO 81321

970-247-1211 

 

Shining Star Caregivers

2855 Main Ave #A106

Durango, CO 81301

970-946-2932

 

Visiting Angels

610 E. 8th Ave

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-247-2292

 

TRANSPORTATION

 

City of Durango- Opportunity Bus

250 W. 8th St.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-3577

 

Durango Transit (trolley & opportunity bus)

250 W. 8th St.

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-5438

 

Animas Transportation (private/cab service)

2023 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-1315

 

La Plata County Senior Services

2424 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6445

 

Road Runner Transit

6699 CR 521

Bayfield, CO 81122

970-563-4545

 

Southwest Rides

www.southwestrides.org

970-946-0232

 

INFORMATION REFERRAL

 

211 / Western Slope 211

 WC211.org

 

AARP   

AARP.org

 

Alzheimer’s Association

www.alz.org

970-259-0122

Helpline 24 hrs  

800-272-3900

 

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383

 

American Heart Association

1777 S. Harrison St., #500

Denver, CO 80210

303-369-5433

 

American Red Cross

1911 Main Ave. #282

Durango, CO 81301

970-242-4851

24 Hour Hotline

800-733-2767

 

Arthritis Foundation Info Line

800-283-7800

 

Cancer Resource Center of Durango

65 Mercado St. #233

Durango, CO 81301

970-403-0086

 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Healthy Aging for Older Adults

www.cdc.gov/aging

800-232-4636

Colorado Center for Aging      

ColoradoCenterforAging.org                  

 

Colorado Commissions on Aging    

cdhs.colorado.gov/ccoa  

 

Eldercare Locator Nationwide

 

800-677-1116

 

La Plata County and City of Durango Info Line

970-385-4636

MEDLINEplus

www.medlineplus.gov

National Consumer Insurance Information Institute

www.iii.org

National Institute on Aging

www.nia.nih.gov

National Institute of Mental Health

Senior Health Depression and Suicide Facts

www.nimh.nih.gov

 

VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

DurangoVita.org

 

SENIOR CENTERS / VETERANS SERVICES, ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES

 

American Legion Post

28 878 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-422-5209

 

Community Connections, Inc

Resources for the Developmentally Disabled Individuals

281 Sawyer Dr., #200

Durango, CO

970-259-2464

 

Durango~La Plata Senior Center

We provide nutritional lunches, home chore services, transportation, recreation activities, family caregiver support, and senior outreach services.

2424 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-382-6445

 

Ignacio Senior Center

Nutritional lunches, Recreation activities, and transportation

15345 Hwy. 172

Ignacio, CO 81137

 

970-563-4561

 

La Plata County Public Health

Home Health Care/Homemaker, Personal Care/Skilled Nursing Care

281 Sawyer Dr. #300

Durango, CO 81302

970-247-5702

 

La Plata Veterans Services

1970 E. 3rd Ave., #102  

Durango, CO 81301  

970-759-0117

 

For Appointments 

 

970-382-6150

 

Pine River Senior Center

Nutritional lunches are available on Tuesday & Wednesday. Recreation Activities

111 W. South St.

Bayfield, CO 81122

 

970-884-5415

 

SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)

Commons Building, Ste 318

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-0831

 

San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging (SJBAAA)

PO Box 3412

Durango, CO 81302

www.sjbaa.org

970-264-0501

 

Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC) Dental, Legal and Ombudsman Services

970-382-6444

Southwest Center for Independence

Older Individuals who are Blind (OIB) Program Housing Choice Voucher Program, Independent Living Service

9 Burnett Court Ste C

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-1672

 

VA Durango Clinic

1970 E. 3rd Ave. #102

Durango, CO  

 

970-247-2214

 

NURSING HOMES / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

 

Cottonwood Inn Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center

450 Prospector Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-828-1414

 

Evening’s Porch Assisted Living

42811 Hwy. 160

Bayfield, CO 81122

 

970-884-0101

 

Junction Creek Health Care & Rehab Center

Skilled nursing, extended care, and rehabilitation

2911 Junction St.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-2215

 

Madison House

120 S. Madison 

Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-2047

 

Mesa View

24760 CR G 

Cortez, CO 81321

970-564-0716

Ombudsman - Advocate for Residents in Region 9 Long-Term Care Facilities

970-264-0501

Pine Ridge Extended Care

119 Bastille Dr.

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

970-731-4330

 

Pine River Valley Manor

251 S. Clover Ln. 

Bayfield, CO 81122

970-884-7773

 

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community

25 Sunshine Ct.

Durango, CO 81301

www.sgwseniors.com

 

970-385-4090

 

The Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

211 3rd Ave. 

Mancos, CO 81328

970-533-9031

 

Vista Mesa Assisted Living

1206 N. Mildred Rd.

Cortez, CO 81321

 

970-564-1888

 

Vista Grande Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

680 Hospital Drive 

Cortez, CO 81321

970-564-1122

 

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT GROUPS

 

24/7 Crisis Care Line/Axis Health Systems

1125 Three Springs Blvd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-5245

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

 aa-westerncolorado.com

970-245-9649

Al-Anon/ Alateen

For friends & families of Alcoholics

970-259-2982

Alcohol/Drug Treatment Referrals-Nationwide

800-996-3784

Alternative Horizons 

PO Box 503 

Durango, CO 81302

970-247-4374

Alzheimer’s Association

www.alz.org

Helpline 24 HR

800-272-3900

American Heart Association

1777 S. Harrison St.Ste 500

Denver, CO 80210

303-801-4630

Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights

www.ccerap.org

Domestic Violence Hotline 24 Hr. (Alt. Horizons)

970-247-9619

Gamblers Anonymous

855-222-5542

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Southwest Colorado

10 Town Plaza, #320

Durango, CO 81301

www.nami.org  

State Office

888-566-6264

 

National Cancer Institute

www.cancer.gov

800-422-6237

 

Southern Ute Victim’s Services

149 CR 517 

Ignacio, CO 81137

 

970-563-0245

 

CRIME PREVENTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES

 

Adult Protective Services

10 Burnett Ct. 

Durango, CO 81301

Elder Abuse/neglect/exploitation

970-382-6150 Ext. 2

 

Alternative Horizons

PO Box 503

Durango, CO 81302

970-247-4374

 

Domestic Violence Hotline 24 Hours 

970-247-9619

 

Bayfield Fire, Police, and Medical Emergency 911

 

Crime Stoppers

949 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

Dispatch: 970-385-2900

 

Colorado Legal Services

679 E. 2nd Ave. Ste B

Durango, CO 81301

www.ColoradoLegalServices.org

970-247-0266

 

Colorado State Patrol

20591 Hwy. 160

Durango, CO 81301

970-385-1675

Dispatch 24 Hr. 970-249-4392

Durango Fire & Rescue Authority (non-emergency)

142 Sheppard Dr.

Durango, CO 81303

970-382-6000

Non-Emergency Emergency 24 Hr.

970-385-2900

Emergency 24 Hr 911

 

Durango Police Department

990 E. 2nd Ave. 

Durango, CO 81301

970-375-4700

Non-Emergency Dispatch 24 Hour 

 

970-385-2900

Emergency 24 Hr 911

 

Durango Public Defender

175 Mercado St. #250

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-247-9284

 

Ignacio Police Department

540 Goddard Ave.

Ignacio, CO 81137

 

Emergency 24 Hr

 

970-563-4206  

 

Emergency 24 Hr 911

 

La Plata County District Attorney’s Office

1060 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango. CO 81301

970-247-8850

 

La Plata County Sheriff’s Department

742 Turner Dr.

Durango CO 81303

970-247-1157

 

Emergency 24 Hr  911

 

La Plata County Courthouse/Information for County Offices

1101 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-382-6200

 

Southern Ute Police Department

149 CR 517 

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-0246

Dispatch 24  970-563-4401

 

Southern Ute Victim’s Services

149 CR 517 

Ignacio, CO 81137

 

970-563-0245

 

Upper Pine River Fire Protection District (Bayfield)

515 Sower Dr.

Bayfield, CO 81122  

 

970-884-9508  

 

CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES  

 

AmeriGas Propane

2282 Bayfield Pkwy 

Bayfield, CO 81122

970-884-2629

 

Atmos Energy

801 Florida Rd.

Durango, CO 81301

888-286-6700

Gas leak, immediately leave your home & call 866 322-8667 or 911

 

Bayfield City Offices Town Hall

1199 Bayfield Parkway

Bayfield, CO 81122

 

Bayfield Library

970-884-2222

Bayfield Marshall’s Office

 

970-884-9636

 

Bayfield Motor Vehicle Dept.

 

970-382-7078

 

Bayfield Parks and Recreation

 

970-884-9544

 

Bayfield Town Hall

 

970-884-9544

 

Driver’s Licenses

 

970-247-4591

 

Motor Vehicle Registrations

Handicap Parking Permits/Titles

679 Turner Drive, Suite C

970-382-7075

Voter Registration  

 

970-382-6296

 

Durango Chamber of Commerce

2301 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81303

970-247-0312

 

DURANGO CITY OFFICES 

 

Animal Control Dispatch

 

970-385-2900

 

City Hall

949 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO

970-375-5000

Library

1900 E.3rd Ave.

Durango, CO

 

970-375-3380

 

Municipal Court

949 E. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO

 

970-375-5020

 

Durango Fire & Rescue Authority

142 Sheppard Dr.

Durango, CO 81303

(non-emergency)

970-382-6000

 

Emergency 24 Hr. 911

 

Ferrell Gas

39738 Hwy 160

Bayfield, CO 81122

 

970-247-0933

 

Gas leak, immediately leave your home & call 911

 

Ignacio Animal Control (Pound)

 

970-563-4382

 

Animal Control Offices

970-563-0133

Ignacio Library

470 Goddard Ave.

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-9287

 

Ignacio Municipal Court

570 Goddard Ave.

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-9494

 

Ignacio Town Hall

540 Goddard Ave.

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-9494

 

La Plata County Administration

1101 E Second Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6200

 

La Plata County Airport Administrative Offices

970-382-6050

 

La Plata County Assessor

1101 E. Second Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6221

 

La Plata County Clerk and Recorder

679 Turner Drive, Suite C

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6280

 

La Plata Electric

45 Stewart St.

Durango, CO 81303

970-247-5786

 

Medicare

 

800-633-4227

Social Security Office

103 Sheppard Ave. #120

Durango, CO 81301

800-772-1213

 

US POST OFFICES

 

Durango-

222 West 8th St.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-3434

 

Bayfield-

145 W. Park

Bayfield, CO 81122

970-884-9618

 

Ignacio-

1001 Williams Ave.

Ignacio, CO 81137 

 

970-563-4322

 

HUMAN SERVICES, INCOME ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS

 

Adult Protective Services (Human Services)

10 Burnett Ct.

Durango, CO 81303

970-382-6150

Fax

970-382-6151

Abuse/neglect/exploitation Hot Line, CPS, APS Calls

 

844-264-5437 (Reporting)

 

Hot Line, CPS, APS Calls

844-264-5437 (Reporting)

Better Business Bureau

www.bbb.org

703-276-0100

 

Connect for Health Colorado

Health Insurance Marketplace

Connectforhealthco.com

855-752-6749

Crossroads at Grandview /Axis Health System

Crisis Assessment Center, Acute Treatment Unit (ATU), Detox Unit

1125 Three Springs Blvd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-403-0180

 

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

Emergency Homeless Prevention, Rental Assistance, Housing Counseling, Transitional Housing, Housing Developments, Weatherization Applications for Community Emergency Assistance Coalition (CEAC)

295 Girard St.

Durango, CO 81303

 

970-259-1086

 

Internal Revenue Service

800-829-1040

 

La Plata Family Center Coalition

495 Florida Rd

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-385-4747

 

 La Plata County Dept of Human Services

Supplement to SSI, Home Care Allowance, Medicare Savings, Food Assistance, Long Term Care

10 Burnett Ct.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6150

 

La Plata County Senior Services

Meals, Transportation, Home Chore Services, Senior Outreach & Caregiver Support

2424 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6445

 

Medicaid (Human Services)

Aid to Needy & Disabled, Old Age Pension

970-382-6150

 

Medicare

Medicare.gov

800-633-4227

 

San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging

P.O. Box 3412

Durango, CO 81302

970-264-0501

 

Social Security Office

103 Sheppard Ave. #123

Durango, CO 81301

800-772-1213

 

Southern Ute Social Services

970-563-0209

 

United Way

1315 Main Ave, #121

Durango, CO 81301  

970-247-9444

 

Veterans Services

1970 E. 3rd Ave. #102

Durango, CO 81301

970-759-0117

 

For Appointments

970-382-6150

 

Women’s Resource Center

679 E. 2nd Ave. #6

Durango, CO 81301    

 

970-247-1242  

 

HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE

 

Animas Village Apartments

34237 Hwy. 550 North,

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-2071

 

Cedar View Apartments

3160 E. Animas Village Dr.

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-7600

 

Durango Housing Corporation

650 Valentine Dr.

Durango CO 81301

970-247-2788

 

Espero

1051 Avenida del Sol

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-1086

 

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County

50 Design Center Rd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-9931

 

Heritage Village Apartments

1920 Florida Rd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-7735

 

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

Emergency Homeless Prevention, Rental Assistance, Housing Counseling, Transitional Housing, Housing Developments, Weatherization CEAC, EOC

295 Girard St.

Durango, CO 81303

970-259-1086

 

Island Cove Mobile Park

485 Florida Rd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-8973

 

Lumien Apartments

3190 E. Animas Village Dr.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-7912

 

Miramonte

584 Wilson Dr.

Durango CO 81301

970-923-8840

 

Merced de Las Animas

3701 W. 2nd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-9066

 

Mountain Oaks Apartments

1759 Florida Rd.

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-247-1544

 

Mountain Vista Apartments

1580 Florida Rd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-9341

 

Pine River Valley Manor of Bayfield

251 Clover Dr.

Bayfield, CO 81122

970-884-7773

 

Pinon Terrace Apartments in Three Springs

20 Primrose Cir. #2007

Durango, CO 81301

970-385-8618

 

Southern Ute Housing Authority

760 Shoshone Ave.

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-4575

 

Springtree Village Apartments

950 E. 32nd St.

Durango, CO 81301

970-375-2445

 

Tamarin Square

1401 E. 3rd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-8622

 

Westwood Apartments

60 Westwood Pl.

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-5399

 

Valle De Merced

800 Geoglein Gulch Rd. #D1

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-1118

 

Volunteers of America

Southwest Safehouse

970-259-5443

 

FOOD, CLOTHING, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

 

Crisis Hotline 24 Hr Mental Health

970-247-5245

 

Crime Stoppers 24 Hr

970-375-4712

 

Durango Urgent Care

2577 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-8382

 

Durango Food Bank

194-C Bodo Dr.

Durango, CO 81303

970-375-2672

Emergency/Fire Department 24 Hr 911

 

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

Emergency Homeless Prevention, Rental Assistance, Housing Counseling, Transitional Housing, Housing Developments, Weatherization Application for Community Emergency Assistance Coalition (CEAC) Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC)

295 Girard St.

Durango, CO 81303

970-259-1086

 

Manna Soup Kitchen

1100 Avenida del Sol

Durango, CO 81301

970-385-5095

 

Meals on Wheels-

La Plata County Senior Services

2424 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6441

 

Mercy Regional Medical Center

CommonSpirit Health

1010 Three Springs Blvd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-4311

 

Pine River Shares

658 South East Street

Bayfield, CO 81122  

970-884-6090

 

Salvation Army of La Plata County

Salvation Army Emergency Funds

10 Burnett Court 

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-422-4221 (message only)

 

Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO)

 970-259-3074

Hotline 24 Hr 970-247-5400

 

Southern Ute Victim’s Services

149 CR 517

Ignacio, CO 81137

 

970-563-0245

 

Volunteers of America Durango

Community Shelter

970-259-1021

1055 Avenida del Sol

Durango, CO 81301

970-259-1255

 Volunteers of America Southwest Safehouse

 

970-259-5443            

 

MEDICAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE  

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

970-245-9649

or

888-333-9649

 

Al-Anon/Alateen

For friends & families of Alcoholics

970-259-2982

Animas Surgical Hospital

575 Rivergate Ln.

Durango, CO 81301  

970-247-3537

 

Axis Health Systems / Durango Integrated Healthcare

150 Mercy Village Dr.

Durango, CO 81303  

970-335-2422

 

Center for Disease Control Info

 

800-232-4636  

 

The Recovery Center

35 N. Ash

Cortez, CO 81321  

970-565-4109

 

Crossroads at Grandview /Axis Health System

Crisis Assessment Center, Acute Treatment Unit (ATU), Detox Unit

1125 Three Springs Blvd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-403-0180

 

Mercy Family Medicine Horse Gulch

810 E. 3rd St. #201

Durango, CO 81301

970-764-1790

 

Mercy Regional Home Health and Hospice

175 Mercado St. #131

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-2000

 

Mercy Regional Medical Center

1010 Three Springs Blvd.

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-4311

 

Peaceful Spirit - Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center

296 Mouache Dr.

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-4555

 

Senior Reach/Axis Health System

seniorreach.org

970-335-2217

 

Southern Ute Health Center

69 Capote Drive Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-4581

 

VA Durango Clinic

1970 E. 3rd Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-247-2214

EDUCATION  

 

Adult Education Center

GED, ESOL, Community Education Classes

701 Camino del Rio #301

Durango, CO 81301

970-385-4354

 

Colorado Apprenticeship

apprenticeship.colorado.gov  

 

Fort Lewis College

1000 Rim Dr.

Durango, CO 81301  

 

970 247-7010

OR

877-352-2656

Pine River Community Learning Center

535 Candelaria Dr.

Durango, CO 81137

970-563-0681

 

Pueblo Community College Southwest

33057 US-160

Mancos, CO 81328  

 

970-564-6200

RECREATION

 

Durango Community Recreation Center

2700 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

rec@ci.durango

970-375-7300

 

La Plata County Senior Services

2424 Main Ave.

Durango, CO 81301

970-382-6445

 

Pine River Senior Center

111 W. South St.

Bayfield, CO 81122

970-884-5415

 

Southern Ute Recreation Center

290 Mouache Cir.

Ignacio, CO 81137

970-563-0214

 

Seniors Outdoors

Hiking & Skiing

www.seniorsoutdoors.org

970-259-8870

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

Colorado Workforce Center

331 Camino del Rio, #C

Durango, CO 81301

 

970-247-0308

 

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Colorado

160 Rock Point Drive, #A 

Durango, CO 81301

970-247-3161

 

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

 

877-872-5627 

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