Bent County Department of Human Services

Child & Family Services in Las Animas, Colorado. County department of human/social services, part of Colorado's state-supervised, county-administered system. Provides SNAP, Colorado Works (TANF), Medicaid eligibility, child welfare/foster care, child support, child care assistance, LEAP energy assistance, and adult protective services to Bent County residents.

Phone: (719) 456-2620

Address: 138 6th St., Las Animas, Colorado, 81054

Website: http://www.bentcounty.net/contact_us/#.YAieMMVKhQ4

Good to know: Source: CO CDHS county directory (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/contact-your-county) | Harvested: 2026-04-28

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Frequently asked questions about Bent County Department of Human Services

How do I contact Bent County Department of Human Services?

You can call Bent County Department of Human Services at (719) 456-2620 or visit 138 6th St. in Las Animas, Colorado. Their website is http://www.bentcounty.net/contact_us/#.YAieMMVKhQ4.

What services does Bent County Department of Human Services offer?

County department of human/social services, part of Colorado's state-supervised, county-administered system. Provides SNAP, Colorado Works (TANF), Medicaid eligibility, child welfare/foster care, child support, child care assistance, LEAP energy assistance, and adult protective services to Bent County residents.

Are services at Bent County Department of Human Services free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Bent County Department of Human Services at (719) 456-2620 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Bent County Department of Human Services offer services in other languages?

Call Bent County Department of Human Services at (719) 456-2620 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.