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Nurse Family Partnership, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a free program for low-income, first-time mothers. Nurse Home Visitors serves mothers and their children throughout all six counties of the San Luis Valley (plus Fremont... Read More

SafeCare Program for New Parents- San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG)

Being a parent is exciting, but it can also be stressful. No one has to do it alone! SafeCare® Colorado helps parents and caregivers by giving them tools, information, and... Read More

SLV Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG) General Information

The San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG) offers many mental and behavioral health services across the San Luis Valley. Individual and group counseling is available, as well as Medicated... Read More

Love and Logic Parenting Class – SLV Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG)

The Love and Logic Institute is a six-week program that helps make parenting and teaching fun and enjoyable instead of stressful and confusing. We share helpful tools and ideas that... Read More

Brave Spaces for GLBTIQ Youth

Brave Spaces is a partnership program between SLVAHEC (Area Health Education) and SLV Pride. It is a program for youth ages 11-high school graduation to cultivate community and friendship in... Read More

Valley Educational Gardens Initiative (VEGI) – La Puente

The Valley Educational Gardens Initiative (VEGI) team partners with PALS, Alamosa Elementary School, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley to bring nutrition education to youth... Read More

Community Shelter – La Puente

The La Puente homeless shelter has been one of the few organizations in southern Colorado to provide emergency shelter services. Since its founding in 1982, it has been an open... Read More

Rainbow’s End Thrift Stores – La Puente

Please shop at Rainbow’s End Thrift stores to support La Puente. The Rainbow’s End Stores earn revenue through the resale of second-hand goods. 100% of net profit at our 3... Read More

Seedling Training for Families – Early Childhood Council

Seedlings is a hands-on learning relationship-building and social connections curriculum. This science-based curriculum blends principles from neuroscience around brain growth and development. The ten-week in-person courses explain how stress impacts... Read More

Family Friend and Neighbor – Early Childhood Council

A “Family, Friend and Neighbor” is a person who watches children who is not a licensed child care provider. We support you to get licensed or we can help with... Read More

Tu Casa – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

If you think you or your child has been assaulted call us. Learn about the legal options, rights and resources available to you. Our advocates are ready 24/7/365 to answer... Read More

Family First in Colorado

Anyone witnessing a child in a life-threatening situation should call 911 immediately. Family First is an online tool for case workers who help children and youth. The Family First Prevention... Read More

Blue Peaks

Blue Peaks supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the San Luis Valley. Adult Programs provide 24-hour supervision, health care, recreational activities and programming that addresses individualized needs. Early... Read More

Migrant Education Program (MEP) – Immigrant Resource Center

We provide resources so all migrant children and youth, age 21 and younger, are empowered to succeed at school. Supplemental Instructional Services include books, college trips, instructional support, bi-national programs,... Read More

Alpine Achievers Initiative

Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) inspires, connects, and nurtures youth, families, and communities in rural Colorado. Our programs include structured academic interventions offered during the school day and a more formalized... Read More

Sweet Tooth Dental and Braces

For children and adults. At Sweet Tooth we offer a full range of dental services from comprehensive exams to preventative/sealants/fluoride, fillings and crowns. We offer a variety of payment options... Read More

Family Child Care Home Navigator (FCCH)

Are you opening a day care? The Family Child Care Home Navigator program support those who have established or want to establish a child care facility out of their home.... Read More

Universal Preschool (UPK)

The Universal Preschool Program (UPK) provides families in Colorado with at least 15 hours per week of free voluntary preschool for 4-year olds and for 3-year olds with qualifying factors... Read More

Therapy and Psychiatric Services – SLV Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG)

Behavioral Health Group offers various therapeutic techniques for individuals, couples, children, families, and groups. Our staff utilizes services such as EMDR, AcuDetox, DBT, play therapy, and more. Psychiatric consultation and... Read More

Youth and Family Counseling – SLV Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG)

We offer many early childhood and adolescent programs that help support youth and families to stay safe and healthy. Additionally, we have in-school services throughout most school districts in the... Read More

PALS Childrens Program (Positive Activities Lead to Success) – La Puente

The Positive Activities Lead to Success (PALS) Children’s Program is a licensed after-school and summer program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade who have high social-emotional needs. We provide... Read More

Rio Grande Hospital & Clinics

We are more than an emergency room – we are also a hospital with health-care providers. Our specialties include Dermatology, Physical Therapy, Wound Care, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Addiction Recovery Clinic,... Read More

High Valley Community Center (HVCC)

High Valley Community Center offers a safe environment in Rio Grande County where our youth develop and strengthen positive values and behaviors through responsive programming, community service learning, and meaningful... Read More

ReThreads Free Community Resource Center – La Puente

ReThreads is a free community resource offering everyone access to clothes, shoes, home-goods, toiletries and other necessities. ReThreads especially works to ensure those living on limited incomes have access to... Read More

Therapy and Counseling

Many therapists in the San Luis Valley area are listed here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. Some use virtual computer meetings so you can stay at your home and get help. There is also... Read More

Women Infants and Children Program (WIC), Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and food assistance program that provides nutritious groceries, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and other services free... Read More

Adelante Family Resource Center – La Puente

Adelante Family Resource Center promotes the empowerment and stabilization of families. Adelante supported families are offered individualized assistance in the navigation of resources that will help families set and reach... Read More

Saguache County Public Health

Saguache County Public health offers all childhood vaccines for children 0-18 years of age who are either on Medicaid, are underinsured, uninsured or American Indian or Eskimo native. Vaccines are... Read More

Center Viking Youth Club

We promote the health, social, educational, vocational and character development of youth. The Center Viking Youth Club is committed to the overall well-being of the youth we serve. Our mission... Read More

Department of Social Services (DSS) – Rio Grande County and Mineral County

We serve both Rio Grande and Mineral counties. To apply for any of our programs you may come into our office and pick up an application or fill-out and print... Read More

Department of Human Services (DSS, DHS) – Alamosa County

Contact Alamosa County Department of Social Services / Human Services to apply for food assistance (SNAP), medicaid, long-term care, Children’s Health Plan (CHP), financial services (Colorado Works), State Aid to... Read More

Immunizations – Costilla County Public Health Agency

Costilla County Public Health Agency offers immunizations/ vaccinations/ shots for babies, children and adults, including school shots, Vaccines for Children (VFC) and private vaccines. We accept most insurance including Medicaid... Read More

Valley-Wide Outreach Mobile Units, Valley Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health System’s mobile units have an exam room where services can be provided. The mobile units create a mobile single point of entry to address service needs outside of... Read More

Moffat Family Health Center, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide offers medical, dental, behavioral health, physical therapy, and pharmacy services to support whole-person health care to you and your family. We are committed to providing services throughout Southern Colorado.... Read More

Convenient Care Community Clinic in Alamosa, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health and Wellness Campus in Alamosa

Guadalupe Health Center in Antonito, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Cesar Chavez Family Medical Center in Center, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic in Monte Vista, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

San Luis Health Center, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Mineral County Public Health/ Silver Thread Public Health District

Mineral County Public Health offers immunizations/ vaccinations, tuberculosis tests, health education and prevention services, well-baby checks, vital signs/ blood pressure checks and vital records (birth and death certificates) for Mineral... Read More

Parents As Teachers Home Visiting Program (ECC)

Parents as Teachers promotes the early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. We provide high-quality services for families through a comprehensive... Read More

Youth Prevention Services in Rio Grande County

We provide prevention of youth substance use and behavioral health activities including youth engagement in community events, functions and internships that promote positive opportunities through collaboration with community partners.

San Luis Valley Early Head Start Program (EHS)

Early Head Start (EHS) programs serve infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and pregnant women. EHS programs provide child development and family support services to infants and toddlers... Read More

Early Childhood Workforce and Professional Development Program

Scholarships for Professional Development/Qualifications for staff in licensed child care centers and family child care homes to increase the number of early childhood staff pursuing Teacher Qualifications, Director Qualifications, college... Read More

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMH)

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMH) can help caregivers support social-emotional development and address challenging behaviors. ECMH is available at no cost to professionals and caregivers caring for children up... Read More

Child Care Resource and Referral Program – ECC

We provide free Child Care resources and referrals to families with young children. This is a program of the Early Childhood Council San Luis Valley.

Childrens Specialty Clinic of The San Luis Valley

We serve children with complex medical needs. We also serve children with neurodiversity including autism, intellectual disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, and in utero substance exposure.... Read More