Otero County Department of Human Services

Child & Family Services in La Junta, 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 Otero County residents.

Phone: (719) 383-3100

Address: 13 W. Third St., La Junta, Colorado, 81050

Website: https://oterocounty.colorado.gov/departments/human-services

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Frequently asked questions about Otero County Department of Human Services

How do I contact Otero County Department of Human Services?

You can call Otero County Department of Human Services at (719) 383-3100 or visit 13 W. Third St. in La Junta, Colorado. Their website is https://oterocounty.colorado.gov/departments/human-services.

What services does Otero 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 Otero County residents.

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

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Otero County Department of Human Services at (719) 383-3100 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

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

Call Otero County Department of Human Services at (719) 383-3100 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.