Health Services - Buena Vista School District Online

Chaffee County Resources
Provided by Chaffee County Public Health
Family Health Coordinator 539-7290
http://www.chaffee-hhs.org
Updated 02/10/12
Food, Clothing, Equipment
American Legion Durable Medical Equipment-Loan Program 395-8062
338 N. Railroad Ave. / P. O. Box. 848. Buena Vista, Co 81211
Contact Ed Lambert in Buena Vista
Services offered: Loan wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, canes etc.
No fee or eligibility requirements.
Angel Food Ministries
To Place an Order: www.angelfoodministries.com or
Salida
Contact: First Presbyterian Church 7 Poncha Blvd. Salida
www.salidapresbyterian.org
Host Site Director: Norma Hulen 221-0100
Buena Vista
Contact: Cornerstone Church 205 South San Juan. Buena Vista 395-8178
www.Cornerstonchurchbv.com
Host Site Director: Karen Armstrong 395-5841
Arkansas Valley Christian Mission
122 Cottonwood Ave, Buena Vista, Co 81211 395-9321
P. O. Box 4646 Buena Vista, Co 81211
Directors: Barbie McAllister & Peggy Johnson
Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Wed-Friday. 11-2
Dinners as scheduled once a month
http://coloradochristianmissionstations.org/
Firewood Program thru vouchers for Buena Vista residents only
mccmission@buenavistaco.com
Buena Vista Farmers Market-829 W. Main Sundays EBT cards accepted Summer Season
Central Colorado Food Shed Alliance 520 D. St. Salida 539-8523
Products and Services: The Central Colorado Food Shed Alliance (CCFA) exist to unite
producers and consumers through education, production and consumption in the value of
local foods and a vibrant local economy while promoting open space and sustainability
www.salida.com/salida-business-services/CO-OP.html
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New Caring & Sharing 539-3686
4 th and G. St., Salida
Director: Mickey Engelman
Tues.-Sat. 12:30-4:00 p.m.
Donations accepted Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Various clothing and equipment. Emergency food rations available.
Antique Boutique located inside the Restore Building in Hwy 50.
Commodities Distribution/Emergency Food Program 539-3341
Contact: Erlin Trekell at Area Agency on Aging
Salida 9:00 a.m. – 10:30a.m. Buena Vista 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Non-Perishable food distributed in October & April at Chaffee County
Fairgrounds, for income eligible families and seniors. To get a card and
sign up, come to distribution. Please call for information and income
requirements, EBT card clients automatically qualify.
Also in Buena Vista at the Community Center.
Emergency Assistance Funds 539-6627
448 E. 1 st . St. #166 / P. O. Box 1007 Salida, Co 81201
Contact: Theresa Saucke; Public Assistance Supervisor of Health and
Human Services
The Salvation Army-Funds available for assistance on: rent, vision, some medical,
utilities and transportation.
1 st Presbyterian Church 539-6422
7 Poncha Blvd.
Minister: Mike Orrill
Services: Food Pantry, utility assistance EOC-Energy Outreach Colorado, Angelfood
Ministries, Stone Soup Café, SOS Emergency Assistance, Parenting Plus Classes.
GED Mentoring, GED Testing.
GED: Monday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Stone Soup Café; Monday 12:00-1:00 p.m.
SOS Assistance: Thursday by appointment
EOC- Thursday by Appointment requires living in Chaffee County
Food Pantry: Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Parenting Plus Classes and Dinner- Fourth Monday of every month @ 5:30 Please
Contact Jane Whitmer at 530-2579 or janewhitmer@gmail.com
E-mail fpcoffice@qwestoffice.net
www.salidapresbyterian.org
Farmers Market 5 th & E St. EBT cards accepted Saturdays Summer Season
Grainery Ministries 530-9050
1348 E. St., Salida
Directors: Sharon & Larry Surdez
Food Ministries on Fri. 10 – 5 EMERGENCY # 539-7432
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Hunger Free Hotline
Helps those in need of food assistance-People can get information on food assistance in
Colorado. Callers can receive guidance in English or Spanish and hotline operators,
called Resource Navigators. Recourse Navigators can help callers find the answers to
questions such as: Am I eligible for food stamps (SNAP) and how do I apply? How do I
sign my kids up for free school lunch? Is there a food pantry near me?
Hotline Information:
Hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F (hours to be expanded in the spring)
Metro Denver Number: 720-382-2920
Statewide Toll-Free Number: 855-855-4626
Nature’s Pantry 545 N. Hwy 24 Buena Vista EBT cards accepted 395-2649
Neighborhood Natural Goods 320 W. 7 th St. EBT cards accepted 539-7409
New Bees Thrift Shop 395-6295
624 E. Main St. / P. O. Box 139 Buena Vista, Co 81211
Manager: Pat Bouters
Clothing, home appliance and furniture, baby items, bedding, kitchenware
Available for a small fee: Non-Profit organization-volunteer staff
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Salida Pregnancy & Family Center 539-7436
215 E. 3 rd St. / P. O. Box 1363 Salida, Co 81201
Contact: Cynthia Hoynoski
Assistance with pregnancy test, baby and maternity clothes, equipment,
food, formula, diapers. Classes on pregnancy and parenting for moms and dads.
Free limited ultrasounds, please call for an appointment.
Monday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.;
Thursday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
E-mail cchoynoski@yahoo.com
www.salidapregnancycenter.com
Buena Vista Pregnancy Center 395-6703
Buffalo Peak Center Unit #12 (by Valley Home Furnishings)
P. O. Box 4355 Buena Vista, Co 81211
Contact: Karol Flowers
Assistance with pregnancy test, baby and maternity clothes, equipment,
food, formula, diapers. Classes on pregnancy and parenting for moms and dads.
Monday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
www.bvpregnancycenter.com
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Salida Christian Vineyard Church 539-3359
1201 E. Hwy 50 / P. O. Box 724 Salida, Co 81201
Housing, Food, Medical
Compassion Ministry: Monday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Call to make an appointment
E-mail office@salidavineyard.org
www.salidavineyard.org
Simple Foods Accepts EBT cards 1547 G. St. Salida 539-7144
St. Joseph Catholic Church 539-6419
320 E. 5 th St.
Office Manager-Mary Glasson
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
E-mail stjosephsalida@q.com
www.stjosephsalida.org
Salida Community Center 539-3351
305 F. St. Salida
Contact: Mary
Tuesday; Thursday and Friday 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program for people 60 years of age and older-
Congregate meals, please call for reservations by 9:30 a.m.
Strong Bones/Strong People Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
AARP meets the fourth Wednesday of the month 12:00 p.m.
Bingo Thursday 1-3 p.m.
e-mail salidacommunitycenter@salida.net
www.salidaseniorcenter.org
WIC
139 E. 3 rd St. Salida
Contact: Lorraine Redmond
Hours: Tues.-Wed. 8-4:30 Fri. 8-2:30 (Salida) 539-7413
Thurs.9-3:30 (Buena Vista) 395-0344 ext. 203
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) wic@uaacog.com (719)275-1589
Contact: Laurie Mendon Canon City
WIC provides nutritional counseling and education, supplemental food packages and
infant height and weight monitoring for low income women, infants and children.
Contact Laurie Mendon.
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Services Offered
UAACOG-Area Agency on Aging 539-3341
139 E. 3 rd St. Salida
Director: Steve Holland
Senior Services Coordinator: Sherry Holman
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For people 60 years of age and older: Senior employment program, home delivered
meals, congregate meal program at the community center, In Home Homemaking and
Personal Care assistance for 6 weeks while recovering from an illness, accident, surgery,
etc. (the client must have an expected recovery by their physician to qualify for the
assistance), eyeglasses, dental assistance, care giver support group, caregiver respite
relief to caregivers providing 24/7 to someone. Each fall the agency offers a furnace start
up program. A contractor checks the furnace for safety, turns it on, cleans it and changes
the filter if needed. Those qualifying also receive a carbon monoxide monitor and smoke
detector installed free of charge.
Support Group Meetings: 1 st Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
aaareg13@qwestoffice.net
Ark Valley Humane Society 395-2737
701 Gregg Dr. / P. O. Box 1335 Buena Vista
Contact: Michelle Wayland – Shelter Manager
Seven Days a Week 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
House and shelter for unwanted or lost animals
Low income Spy/Neuter Program; Pet cremation service: lost and Found
www.ark-valley.org
Buena Vista and Salida Public Libraries
Salida 539-4826
Buena Vista 395-8417
Provides parenting books, DVDs, pamphlets, and publications. They also offer story
time and summer reading programs for children.
Chaffee County Department of Health and Human Services
Director: Phil Maes 448 E. 1 st . St. Suite. 166/ P. O. Box 1007 Salida 539-6627
114 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista 395-0344
Salida: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Buena Vista: Monday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 (Closed 12-1)
The Chaffee County Public Assistance Unit determines financial and medical assistance
to low-income families, adults and disabled persons, by using Federal and Colorado State
Rules and Regulations and Agency Letters.
Public Assistance: Medicaid, CHP+, Aid to Needy & Disabled, Food Stamps,
LEAP (Energy Assistance), Child and Adult Case Management/Counseling for abuse
and neglect issues, Child Welfare Services(referral, assessment, intervention and
Foster care services), Child Support, Adult financial assistance, Adult medical
assistance, Child Care Assistance.
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Chaffee County Veterans Service Office 539-5015
Contact: David Groover
448 E. 1 st . St. Suite 216 Salida
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Assist Veterans, Widows or Orphans of Veterans with Division of Veterans
affairs benefits and application process. Volunteer Shuttle/Transportation service to
statewide Veteran clinics.
Chaffee County Family and Youth Initiatives 530-2511
448 E. 1 st St. Suite 183/P. O. Box 1007 Salida
Manager: Monica Haskell mhaskell@chaffeecounty.org
Build a Generation 530-2583
Coordinator: Nancy Mallett nmallett@chaffeecounty.org
A community board to oversee what is available or missing in the community
for children and youth to keep them safe. Grant funded.
Build a Generation-Buena Vista
Contact: Rebecca Rice bvbag@chaffeecounty.org 395-0344x102
Chaffee County Mentors www.chaffeementors.org Salida 530-2581
Buena Vista 395-0344 x 204
Program Manager: Tara Skubella tskubella@chaffeecounty.org
Mentors Plus Coordinator: Juli Waters jwaters@chaffeecounty.org 530-2580
Chaffee County Mentors/ Youth in Action Program Coordinator:
Natalie Moore nmoore@chaffeecounty.org Salida 530-2582
Cell 719-239-0716
Buena Vista 395-0344 x 204
Committed to providing youth guidance, support and friendship through positive
mentoring relationships; Serving youth ages 7-15; Mentors over the age of 21.
Nurturing Parenting 530-2579
Program Manager: Jane Whitmer janewhitmer@gmail.com
Program offers: A 12-16 week class; Parent education and support groups for families
who have children 0-5 years, 6-10 and 11-18. Home visiting program; Parent/child play
groups; Support for healthy family relationships.
Youth @ Crossroads 530-2575
Program Manager: Kelly Keith kkeith@chaffeecounty.org
Kayla Maddox kmaddox@chaffeecounty.org 530-2577
A prevention and intervention program that emphasizes education and positive
decision making skills for teens growing up in at risk or high-risk environments and/or
engaging in a risk or high-risk behaviors in Chaffee County and neighboring areas
(ages 13-18). Program offers: Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use reduction
curriculum; health classes; Team community service project; Alternate recreational
activities.
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Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 539-9670
141 E. 3 rd Salida.
SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) 905 D St., Salida 530-5448
Salida Program Coordinator: Amy Lapes email: alapes@salida.k12.co.us
Buena Vista Coordinator: Robyn Erler at 613 E. Main St. 207-1063
E-mail: robyne@buena-vista.k12.co.us
employment support for those ages 16-25 in assisting in becoming competitively
employed. Must be eligible for services from Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
DVR Counselor: Doug Sanderson 539-9670
www.dvrcolorado.com
Colorado Legal Services, Inc. 539-4251
Chaffee and Park Counties
1604 H. Street Suite #201, Salida
Attorney Jeanna Baitlon
Walk-In Hours: Most Fri. 9-11 at Combined Courts in Salida. 3 rd Tuesday
of every month @ Fairplay Library.
Provides free legal services to low income individuals and seniors in civil cases
including but not limited to; Restraining orders, Divorce, Custody, Domestic Violence
and Representation for public benefits.
www.coadvocatesforum.org
High Fidelity Wraparound-House Bill 1451
Director: Elaine Arnold elainearnold@chaffeecounty.org 1-719-239-1836
Kathy McFarland mackdo1@msn.com 239-0626
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
High Fidelity Wraparound is a process which provides integrated services to children and
their families who need assistance from multiple agencies. Families and children are
referred to High Fidelity Wraparound by community agencies and services.
elainearnold@chaffeecounty.org
Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteers 530-0223
54 Jones, Salida
Director: Connie Cole Mon.-Fri. 8-12
Organizes and coordinates Volunteer activity: Respite care, meal preparation, household
chores, minor repair, general assistance and Chaffee Shuttle.
Chaffee Shuttle Salida 530-8980
Shuttle Hours; 8-3 Mon.-Fri. Buena Vista 395-6231
Our largest and newest program, provides local public transportation for everyone, both
temporarily and long-term. In partnership with Black Hills State Lines, NTNV is proud
to be a link to provide transportation to destinations outside the Chaffee County daily.
Daily transportation is provided to: Alamosa, Gunnison, Buena Vista & Denver. The
intercity bus departs to Denver from our office, 54 Jones Ave. At 7:55 a.m. 7 days a
week. For a complete schedule of time, destinations, rates and information, please stop
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y our office or call, 719-530-8980 or call Black Hills Stage Lines toll free at 1-800-672-
8302, Tickets may be purchased at our office or online at www.blackhillsstagelines.com
Planned Parenthood 539-7291
233 E. 2 nd Street, Salida
Services for men and women
All birth control methods, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy testing, Annual Exams,
Pap Smears, Testing and Treatment of STI’s, HIV & Cholesterol Testing.
Tues. 9-5 Fri. 9-4, other days phone # rings in call center. Sliding Scale fees based upon
income.
www.pprm.org
Social Security 1-800-772-1213
405 E. St. Salida (at Salida Regional Library) 1-719-275-7848
115 N. 10 th St. Canon City 9-4 Mon.-Fri.
Hours: 2 nd Tuesday of every other month 9-12 & 1-4
www.ssa.gov
STARPOINT 539-2577
203 E. St. Salida
P. O. Box 687. Salida
Director: Bill Davis
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7-5:30
Services and support for individuals 18 years and older with developmental disabilities,
residential 24 hour services in a variety of settings, employment assistance, socialization,
recreational outings, volunteer opportunities, case management. Government Funded:
Medicaid, Medicare and Private Pay.
Family Support Services: Support families age birth-18 with developmental disabilities.
Part C/Early Childhood Connections (speech/occupational therapy) services for birthage
3 with developmental delays/disabilities.
Contact:Melodie Head mhead@starpointco.com 1-719-369-2011
Email: bdavis@starpointco.com www.starpointco.com
Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments 539-2502
Community Resource Navigator
139 E. 3 rd St., Salida,
Contact: Sarah Green
An incentivized goal-based program that assists families who are committed to attaining
self-sufficiency. Also assists community and families in finding needed support and
resource. Clients work with Sarah to set up goals. Once goals are complete, incentives
are paid directly to client. Goal amounts range from $25-$300 per goal achieve. Very
limited immediate needs dollars are available, but only to current clients enrolled in the
program. Families can apply for services if they make under $75,000.00/year, have some
care control over a dependent child (up to 18 yrs), and have a lawful presence.
sgnavigator@gmail.com
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UAACOG-WIC
139 E. 3 rd St. Salida
Contact: Lorraine Redmond
Hours: Tues.-Wed. 8-4:30 Fri. 8-2:30 (Salida) 539-7413
Thurs.9-3:30 (Buena Vista) 395-0344 ext. 203
WIC Provides: Personalized nutrition consultations-including meal planning, maintaining
a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby and shopping on a budget.
Breastfeeding support and a free pump loan program. Checks to buy free, healthy food.
Referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing and fuel
assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family.
You can participate in WIC if you: Live in Colorado. Are pregnant or breastfeeding, and
have a child under 5. Have a family income less than WIC guidelines (example
household size of 3, monthly income less than $2,823). If you currently get TANF, Food
Stamps or Medicaid, you are automatically income eligible. Foster kids under 5 are
automatically eligible for WIC. Call salida office to apply.
wic@amigo.net
Housing
Chaffee Habitat for Humanity 395-0482
213 ½ Tabor St. / P. O. Box 4936 Buena Vista
Applications for families based on income and wiliness to participate in
building a home. Offering weatherization and repair to home owners in
Chaffee County. Stores offer low cost building supplies and home goods.
Buena Vista Store. 301 E. Main St.Suite 21 Wed.-Sat. 9-4 966-6004
Salida Store. 224 W. Rainbow Blvd. Tue. - Sat. 10-5 207-4697
www.chaffeehabitat.org
Chaffee Housing Trust 719-207-4348
448 E. First St. #134 (Touber Building)
Contact: Read McCulloch
Affordable housing services including ownership, rentals, financial education &
counseling, targeting low-income households.
www.chaffeehousingtrust.org
De Anza Vista Apartments 303-887-0986
1001 Poncha Springs
Owner: Bill Simpson
Affordable Housing
wsimpson53@msn.com
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Mt. Shavano Manor 539-6243
525 W. 16 th St, Salida
Manager: Billie Jean Valdez
Hours: 9-4
HUD subsidized housing for low income, young disabled on SSI or Seniors 62
or older; Eligibility based on income. Wait list
salidaha@bresnan.net
Riverbend Apartments 539-1950
1500 Holman Ave, Salida
Manager: Roxanne Merton
Family Housing Complex based on low income annual range.
Accepts Section 8; Wait list.
riverbend@qwestoffice.net
Salida Apartments 539-2444
530 Teller ST. Salida FAX# 539-3766
Manager: Betty Adams TTY# (800)659-2656
Private ownership, Salida Apartments is comprised of 48 elderly units with rental
assistance available for seniors, disabled and handicapped; to apply pick up application;
wait list
Sunrise Manor 395-2862
301 Alsina, Buena Vista
Manager: Dee Wheaton
HUD subsidized housing for low income, handicapped, disabled, seniors 62 or older;
section 8; Wait list
sunrise@kiermanagement.com
UAACOG (Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments) 539-6862
3224-A Independence Rd., Caňon City
Hours: Mon.-Fri 8-4:30
www.upperarkansasareaagencyonaging.org
Home Buyer Counsel/Credit Counseling; Laura Yost
Section 8 Housing; Autumn Dever
Low income families, elderly, handicapped/disabled adults; Wait list
Mutual Self-Help Housing Program
6-8 families work together to build their own homes. The Rural Development office will
determine applicant eligibility, provide funding/loans, and conduct partnering session.
Members will work necessary hours to complete all homes. Home Improvement Loan
Program; Erlin Trekell (719)275-4191
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Adult Day Care
Valley to Valley Senior Care Center 539-4396
348 G. St. / P. O. Box 769, Salida
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-5
Director: Yvonne Braden
Able to care for 20 seniors; Socialization and recreational activities for seniors and
caregiver respite; Meals; Medication monitoring, Wheel chair accessible; Staffed by
Certified Nurses Assistants and others; State certified and approved; Private Pay.
valleytovalley@wildblue.net www.valleytovalley.org
Assisted Living
Mountain Haven Senior Living 395-6198
32201 County Road 371, Buena Vista 1-866-376-7077
Owners/Caretakers: Kathy & Larry McElroy
Licensed for 7 people; Private Pay; Private and semi private rooms provided: cooking,
cleaning, laundry, transportation, activities, arts and crafts, planned outings; Protective
over site with showers, dressing, setting out clothes, give medication; Can care for lower
stages of dementia; Not a locked facility; No smoking on premise; Skilled nursing
provided through Home Health Care; Inspection by State Health Department
www.mtnhaven.com
Safe Haven Manor 539-6328
1441 J. St. / 401 R. 3 rd St., Salida
Owners/Caretakers: Norma and Darrell Donahoo
For independent, memory impaired female residents; Private Pay and semi private rooms
provided: Cooking, cleaning laundry, transportation, activities, arts and crafts, planned
outings; Protective over site with showers, dressing, setting out clothes, give medications;
Not a locked facility; No smoking on premise; Skilled nursing provided through Home
Health Care; Inspection by State Health Department
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Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center
Columbine Manor (Life Care Center) 539-6112
530 West 16 th St. Salida
Director: Delwin Lester
24 hour Skilled Nursing Facility provides: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational
Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Recreation Department; Respite Care (temporary
to give home caregivers a break), end of life care, certified wound care and certified
lymphedema treatment, as well as out-patient therapy services; Rehabilitation as well as
long term residents; Alzheimer’s locked unit; No smoking; assists with RN training
program; Have one transport Shuttle for medical appointments, van rides, shopping,
community events within Chaffee County.
www.lcca.com/columbine
Childcare, Education Services
UAACOG-Area Agency on Aging 539-3341
139 E. 3 rd St. Salida 1-877-6103341
Childcare available to grandparents and relative caregivers of children under 18(need to
only be 55 or older to receive support for themselves and the children in their care).
Aaareg13@qwestoffice.net
BOCES 719-486-2603
1713 Mt. Lincoln Dr. W, Leadville
Supervising Special Education Director: Kim Bundgaard
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8-5 Fri. 8-4
Administrator for CO Dept of Education for IEP’s (Individual Education Plan) for
children with special needs. Provides testing and then the services needed for the
child in school.
www.mtnboces.org
Boys & Girls Club
CPO/Executive Director: Brett Haydin
Unit Director: Tammy Cannedy 340 E. 5 th St, Salida 539-9500
Unit Director: Adam St. John Buena Vista 395-5715
Hours: Salida Mon. – Fri. 3-7
Buena Vista Mon. – Fri. 3-7
After School & Summer Youth Development Program, $25 membership fee per annual
year, Membership forms and handbooks available, Scholarships.
Schools Out hours: Open 8-5:30 when school is out (breaks, holidays, etc).
www.bgcchaffee.org
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Buena Vista Public Schools District No. R31
P. O. Box 2027, Buena Vista
Avery-Parsons Elementary 516 E. Main Street 395-7020
McGinnis Middle School Railroad Marquette 395-7060
Chaffee High/Alternative School 613 E. Main St. 395-4064
Buena Vista High School Railroad Marquette 395-7100
Buena Vista On-line Academy 966-9378
Superintendent’s Office 395-7000
Counselor’s Office 395-7104
Athletic Office 395-7102
Chaffee County Early Childhood Council 530-5374
Director: Janine Pryor 221-5114
Monday Thru Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend programs for
parents and service providers
516 Teller-Salida/P. O.Box 176-Salida, Co 81201
Services: Chaffee County Early Childhood Council (CCECC) co-sponsors activities and
workshops designed to meet the needs of families with young children (prenatal to age
eight). CCECC also co-sponsors professional development opportunities for local
service providers.
The CCECC website features:
� A listing of licensed child care providers and a guide for choosing quality care
� A Calendar of local events and workshops for families with young children and
service providers
� The Raising Children Made Easier brochure with realistic tips and strategies for
parents with young children (birth to five). Hard copies available at local public
libraries.
Eligibility Requirements: CCECC is a group of parents and professionals who work
together to improve the quality of life for all young children (birth to age eight) in our
communities.
jpryor@ccecc.org
www.ccecc.org
Early Childhood resources and services listed by county. Helpful tips on health,
nutrition, and lifestyle.
www.earlychildhoodcolorado.org
Chaffee County Montessori 1040 I St. Salida 539-4887
Child Find
Services for children with developmental delays/disabilities
Contact: Dawn Accettulla for children birth – 3 years of age 539-1184
Salida Schools for ages 3-21 in Salida 539-5434
Lyndsay Pulsipher in Buena Vista ages 3-21 395-7029
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Colorado Mountain College
27900 County road 319, Buena Vista 395-8419
901 S. Hwy 24, Leadville 486-2015
General Educational Training – 2 yr. Degree Program; Computer, Math
etc.; GED, High school classes – free; test
www.coloradomtn.edu
Colorado Preschool Program
Financial preschool assistance for families that qualify.
Salida Public Schools. 905 D St. (High School) 539-1184
Buena Vista Schools 395-7029
Lyndsay Pulsipher 516 E. Main St. (Avery Parsons Elementary)
Darren Paterson Christian Academy
518 South San Juan St., Buena Vista
Busy Bee Preschool 395-2661
DPCA Office 395-6046
Developmental Office 1-877-395-DPCA
www.dpcaweb.org
Daycare Licensing, Outreach Specialist
Day Care Licensing-State; Katie Garritson 395-2980
Day care Provider List-State
CCAP (Colorado Childcare Assistance Program) 1-800-799-5876
Child care assistance for low income families
Colorado Workforce Center 539-6523
141 E. 3 rd St. Salida
Job Service Center for training & employment
CSU/Extension 539-6447
10165 County Road 120, Salida
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-12 & 1-5
Located at Chaffee County Fairgrounds
Newsletter, Consumer circuit
Extension Agents: Kurt Jone, Karin Niedfeldt
Contact for 4-H, County Fair, Strong women strong bones program
karin.niedfeldt@colostate.edu
Regional Resource & Referral Agency 719-549-3411
Provides local child care referrals and early childhood resources and information.
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Salida Early Childhood Center 539-1184
516 Teller St / P. O. Box 827, Salida
Director: Ilona Witty
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8-3 (September-May)
Early Head Start for children ages 0-3 (is an in-center & home based educational
service). Federally funded, private funded, and a Colorado Preschool Program. Offering
Education, Health, Dental & Disability services, Nutrition, Parent involvement & Family
Services.
www.salida.k12.co.us
Avery-Parsons Early Chilhood Program 395-7029
516 E. Main St. / P. O. Box 2027 Buena Vista
Director: Lyndsay Pulsipher
Parents as teachers (home based) Early Head Start, Toddlers and 2’s program; Child find
(for developmental testing), Colorado application assistance for Colorado Health Care
Coverage
www.bvschools.org
Peak Parent Center 1-719-531-9400
611 N. Webber. Ste 200, Colorado Springs, Co 80903
Federally funded to provide training, information and technical assistance to equip
families of children birth-26; including all disability conditions with strategies to
advocate successfully for their children: Includes referrals for local, state and nationwide
through parent advisors.
info@peakparent.org www.peakparent.org
Salida Public Schools District No R32J
Longfellow Elementary 350 W. 8 th St. 530-5260
Principal: Dan Estell
Salida Middle School 520 Milford 530-5300
Principal: Rose Ley
Salida High School 905 D. St. 530-5400
Principal: Tami Thompson
Administration Office 530-5200
Counselor: Rob Tressler Grades 9-12 530-5407
Strawberry Door 539-2154
1712 Holman Ave., Salida
Directors: Gail Kahan, Andrew Kahan, Amy Johnson
Special needs preschool and Toy Lending Library
Colorado Preschool Program-Preschool and Kindergarten for children ages 2 1/2-7
Preschool Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7:45-11:30 or 12:50-4:00
Kindergarten Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:45-11:30
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Salida Christian School 539-2412
509 F. St, Salida
Administrator: Linda Holden
Kindergarten – 6 th Grade: Mon.-Fri. 8:20-3:20
Some financial assistance available, one hot meal/week
Son Shine Inn Preschool and Day Care 539-3882
530 D. St., Salida
Director: Karen Swaro
Preschool/Daycare Ages: 2 ½ - 5 years: Mon.-Fri. 6:00 am- 5:30 p.m.
Five hot meals/week
Support Groups/Services
AA Alcoholics Anonymous 24 hour hot line 1-888-333-9649
For meetings in County contact Hot Line or www.AA-WesternColorado.org
All meetings are non-smoking (state law)
C=Closed (Alcoholics Only)
O=Open
WS/MS=Women/Men Stag
D=Discussion meeting
BB=Big Book meeting
SS=Step Study meeting
Salida 221-4364
Sunday 5:30 p.m. (C, D) “Kill Barney Group” First Christian Church 4 th & D St. (lower
level in back) 2 nd Sunday- Open, Speaker, Potluck
Contact: Linda M. 719-221-5157
Monday 7:15 a.m. (O) “Open Discussion” Sacred Ground Coffee Shop. 216 W. Rainbow
Blvd. (back room)
Contact: Al 719-221-0285
Monday 7:00 p.m. (O, SS) “Book study” Ascension Episcopal Church 349 E. Street
(Lower Level, back)
Contact: Melissa 719-539-4112
Tuesday 7:15 a.m. (C) “Let go and Let God” Salida Café-300 W. Sackett St. (downstairs)
Contact: Al 719-221-0285
Tuesday 7:30 p.m. (C.M) “As Bill Sees it Men’s Stag” First Christian Church (across
from Post Office) 306 E. 4 th & D (Lower level, back) 1 st Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Chili Dog
Potluck
Contact: Chris L. 719-239-1377
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Wednesday 7:15 a.m. (C) “Let Go and Let God” Sacred Ground Coffee Shop. 216 W.
Rainbow Blvd. (back room).
Contact: Al 719-2210285
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. (O, D/BB) “Wednesday Night Discussion” Ascension Episcopal
Church- 349 E. Street. (Lower level back). Last Wednesday Open Birthday
Contact: Melissa 719-539-4112
Thursday 7:15 a.m. (C. BB). “Book Study Group” Sacred Ground Coffee Shop. 216 W.
Rainbow Blvd. (back room)
Contact: Al 719-221-2085
Thursday 5:30 p.m. (C, W). “Women in Sobriety”. Ascension Episcopal Church. 349 E.
Street (upper room, 4 th St. Entrance)
Contact: Helen 719-655-2419
Friday Noon (O, D) “Friday Noon Discussion Group” Salida Café-300 W. Sackett St.
(downstairs) Monthly Birthday celebration last Friday of the Month
Contact: Tom M. 719-221-1021
Friday 7:30 p.m. (O). “Keep it Simple Group”. First Presbyterian Church-7 Poncha
Blvd.
Contact: Linda M. – 719-221-5157
Saturday 6:00 p.m. (O, Beginner, Newcomer). First Christian church (across from post
office) 306 E. 4 th & D (lower level, back)
Contact: John F. 719-539-6522
Buena Vista 221-4364
Monday 7:00 a.m. (O). “Monday Morning Mediation”. Clearview community Church.
457 Rodeo Drive.
Contact: Stuart A. 719-395-2248
Monday 6:00 p.m. (W). “Serenity Sisters”. Clearview Community Church. 457 Rodeo Dr
Contact: Rebecca 719-838-0734
Monday 7:00 p.m. (C, M, BB)-Smoking Break “Men’s Stag Book Study”.
Congregational United Church of Christ. 217 Crossman Avenue
Contact: Keith 719-486-0956
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. (O, BG) “Beginners Group”. Clearview Community Church. 457
Rodeo Drive.
Contact: Ellen 719-395-8953
Wednesday Noon (O) “Mid-Day Miracles”. Congregational United Church of Christ.
217 Crossman Avenue.
Contact: Ellen 719-395-8953
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. (O). “Living Sober Book Study”. Clearview Community Church.
457 Rodeo Drive. From the “Living Sober” book.
Contact: Stuart A. 719-395-2248
Thursday 7:00 p.m. (O). “New Horizon” Congregational United Church of Christ.
217 Crossman Avenue.
Contact: Stuart A. 719-395-2248
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Friday 7:00 p.m. (O). “180 Degree Turnaround”. Clearview Community Church.
457 Rodeo Drive
Contact: Ellen 719-395-8953
Saturday 9:00 a.m. (C, BB). “Promises Group”. Congregational United Church of
Christ
217 Crossman Avenue
Contact: Stuart A. 719-395-2248
Saturday 7:00 p.m. (O). “Courage to Change”. Mountain Heights Baptist Church.
28390 County Road 317(large church, big lot, north side). Last Saturday-6 p.m. - Open
Speaker, Potluck.
Contact: Ellen 719-395-8953
Salida Narcotics Anonymous www.drugstrategies.org
220 G. St. Salida Thursday-Saturday 7:30 1-800-559-9503
Al-Anon (for friends and families of alcoholics).
Monday: Crestone @ 5:00 p.m. Crestone/Moffat AFG, Link Building, Golf Course and
Country Road T. Step 1 st Monday, Tradition 3 rd Monday. Contact: Leslie 719-588-5280
Tuesday: Salida @ 12:00 p.m. Courage to Change, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha
Blvd. Park in the upper parking lot and enter through the glass double door (not the blue
doors). We are in the Sun Room. Contact: Lorraine. 719-539-3087
Friday: Salida @ 5:30 p.m. Salida Serenity Seekers, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha
Blvd. Enter meeting from upper parking lot through side door.
Contact: Jim or Marigay, 719-539-4411
Friday: Leadville @ 7:00 p.m. Leadville AFG, Bastante, 201 W. 6 th Street.
Contact: Jo Anne 719-486-0140
Saturday: Buena Vista @ 9:00 a.m. Buena Vista AFG, Buena Vista Congregational
United Church, 217 Crossman Ave. Contact: Beth. 719-207-0956
http://al-anon-co.org/meeting_home.php
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/meetings/meeting.htm
Alliance Against Domestic Abuse 24 hour crisis line 539-7347
1539 G. St. Salida
Director: Mandy Trollip
Free Support Group for women & children: Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Salidaalliance@qwestoffice.net
Alzheimer’s Association (Area Agency on Aging) 24 hour support line 1-800-272-3900
Coordinator: Dafhne Rice-Allen
Contact: Sherry Holman/ Rachel Gilpen
Hours: 8:00-4:30 Caregiver information, Dementia Support Group
Caregiver Support Group. 3 rd Thursday of the month at 10:30 at Area Agency on Aging.
Contact Area Agency on Agency for information 139 E. 3 rd . St. 539-3341
www.alz.org www.upperarkansasareaagencyonaging.org
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American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org 1-800-227-2345
American Red Cross 4104 Outlook Blvd. Suite 135 D, Pueblo 719-561-2614
Community Resource Manager: Judy Navarro
Emergency response to disasters: assistance with food, shelter, clothes www.redcross.org
Local Contact: Liz Northcott 395-9165
Arkansas Valley Low Vision Center 395-2854
123 S. Gunnison (in rear of grey building), Buena Vista
Hours: Friday 10-3, Assist visually impaired with life skills; Braille; dog guides;
computers with scanner and reader; counseling; and transportation. Free loan of visual
aids. Up to $200 for purchase of visual aids for those receiving public assistance.
avlvc@buenavistaco.com
Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1-303-831-9632
www.ccadv.org 1-888-778-7091
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
www.ccasa.org 1-303-839-9999
Colorado Workforce Center 539-6523
Director: John Martinez
141 E. 3 rd St., Salida Monday-Friday 8-12 &1-5
Provides a variety of free services for job seekers (16+) and employers. Labor market
info, job listings, training options for job seekers; recruitment of workers, prescreening
and referral services, tax credits information, and training reimbursements for employers.
Disability Program Navigator and local Veteran’s Employment Representative are
available for extra assistance as appropriate, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Services.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
141 East 3 rd Street/P. B. Box 149, Salida 539-9675
Rehabilitation Counselor, MS, CRC: Douglas Sanderson 539-9670
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assists individuals whose disabilities result in
barriers to employment to succeed at work and live independently
Voc.rehab@state.co.us www.dvrcolorado.com
La Leche League of Salida
Contact: Lorraine Redmond rainredmond05@hotmail.com 539-3087
Megan Juba meganjuba@yahoo.com 539-9242
Wendy Mckenna wendytrafford@msn.com 539-4394
For Breastfeeding - Mother to Mother Support. Monthly meetings for breastfeeding
mothers are held regularly on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 for coffee/tea at
Salida Café (downstairs). 300 W. Sacket St.
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Victim’s Advocate 539-2814 ext 162
132 Crestone Ave/P. O. Box 699 Salida
Coordinator: Darla Desusha Emergency 911
24 hour Assistance 539-2596
victimsunit@chaffeecountysheriff.org
In case of an emergency call 911
Health Services
American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center 1-800-227-2345
24 Hours a day, 7 days a week*Accurate, detailed information related to diagnosis,
treatment, support, and community resources.
Call for information and publications in English, Spanish, and Asian and Pacific Island
languages. www.cancer.org
Chaffee County Public Health http://www.chaffee-hhs.org
448 E. 1 st St., Ste 137, Salida Hours by appointment: Tues. 9-11 & Thurs. 3-6 539-4510
Director of Public Health: Susan Ellis sellis@chaffeecounty.org
Family Health Coordinator: Cheryl Walker cwalker@chaffeecounty.org 539-7290
Outreach Coordinator: Stacey Anderegg staceybgccc@gmail.com 530-2500/
530-2570
Services: Health Care for Children with Special Medical Needs (HCP); Communicable
Disease follow-up; Nurse Home Visitation; Family Health Coordination for children &
pregnant women (Medicare & CHP+); Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program Assistance &
support for public health insurance enrollment.
Clinic: Immunizations, TB & Pregnancy Testing.
Stepp Program (State Tobacco Education & Prevention Program)
Contact: Don Breece, Chaffee County Public Health, 448 E. 1 st . St, Salida 539-4510
114 Linderman, Buena Vista 395-0344 ext. 201
Need Help to Quit Smoking? Try
Quit line: www.coquitline.org 1-800-784-8669
Quit net: www.co.quitnet.com 1-800-639-7848
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Chaffee County Mammography Fund
www.ccmfund.org
Chaffee County Mammography Fund provides funds to pay for or defer the cost of a
mammogram or alternative diagnostic procedure for the medically underserved,
uninsurable, and underinsured people of Chaffee, Lake, Northern Fremont and Saguache
Counties. Appointments for eligibility can be made with Patient financial Services, (719)
539-6661. The applicant must have a prescription for the mammogram, which may be
obtained from a physician or Chaffee People’s Clinic in Salida (719)539-4144 or in
Buena Vista (719)395-3238. Once the requirements have been met, a CCMF voucher is
issued and a mammogram can be done at the HRRMC.
Chaffee People’s Clinic
Executive Director: Cara Russell
Salida: Monday 1:00-5:00, Tuesday 1:00-4:00, Thursday 8:00-Noon 539-4144
448 E. 1 st St. Suite 148
Buena Vista: Monday 9:00-11:00, Wednesday 1:00-6:00 395-3238
114 Linderman Ave.
www.chaffeepeoplesclinic.org
Family Nurse Practitioner: Jane Gilden, ANP-C
Eligibility: No insurance; based on income and family size; Live or work in Chaffee
County
Services: Minor acute illness; chronic diseases; not injuries or illnesses requiring
immediate X-ray or stitches
Costs: Office visits $10-$50 Sliding Scale; additional charges for medication and lab
work; payment requested at time of service, but no one will be turned away.
Hospitals
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
1000 Rush Drive/P. O. Box 429, Salida 530-2200
24/7 Physician-staffed Emergency Department, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Respiratory
Support, Chemotherapy, Family Birthing Center, General Surgery, Internal Medicine,
Laboratory/Pathology, Full-service Medical Imaging Department(including CAT Scan,
Digital Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine), Orthopedic Center of Excellence,
Rehabilitation Services ( Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy), Sleep Studies,
Skilled Care Program, Sports Medicine Center.
HRRMC’s Patient Financial Services offers financial counseling and provides
information about programs available to eligible underinsured and uninsured patients.
www.hrrmc.com
E-mail info@hrrmc.net
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Children’s Hospital 720-777-1234
Haven Behavioral Senior Care 719-565-4000
1008 Minnequa Avenue Suite 6100, Pueblo, Co
Business Development Director: Pam Scoville
A licensed psychiatric facility at St. Mary Corwin Medical Center-The only hospital
dedicated to the specific and unique behavioral needs of the elderly
Pam.scoville@havenbehavioral.com
www.havenbehavioral.com
Family Practice
Salida Family Medicine 320 E. 1 st St. Salida 539-3583
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00, Sat. 8:30-Noon Medicaid & CHP+
First Street Family Health 910 Rush Drive Salida 539-6637
Mon.-Thurs. 8-7:30, Fri. 8:30-5:00, Sat. 8:30-Noon Medicaid & CHP+
Buena Vista Family Practice Clinic 28374 CR 317 Buena Vista 395-9048
Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6:00 Medicaid & CHP+
Mountain Medical Center 36 Oak Street Buena Vista 395-8632
Mon. Thurs.8:00-6:00, Fri. 8:00-5:00 Medicaid & CHP+ (not for pregnant women)
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains 233 E. 2 nd St. Salida 539-7291
Mon 11-2, Tues 9-5, Fri. 9-4 Medicaid & CHP+
Medicaid Specialist Providers
Medical Clinics:
Ear, Nose & Throat-Dr. Payton 719-539-9300
Dermatology-Anthony Timko 719-539-4600
Podiatry-Ralph Wentz 719-539-6600
Gastroenterology-Michael Barkett 719-539-2000
General Surgery- 719-539-2000
Internal Medicine-John Ellis 719-539-2000
Internal Medicine-Laura Donigan 719-539-2000
Oncology-Adam Myers 719-539-2000
Neurology-John Glatz 719-530-2204
Veterans Tele-Clinic 719-539-8666
Physical Therapy:
Buena Vista Family Practice Medicaid & CHP+ 395-9048
Columbine Rehab Services/out-patient clinics: 530 W. 16 th St. Salida 539-9080
36 Oak Street at Mountain Medical Buena Vista 395-8632
21580 Highway 50, pleasant Valley Health Clinic Cotopaxi 539-9080
Elizabeth Watts Medicaid & CHP+ *Specializes in pediatric care 207-1055
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HRRMC Rehab Services Medicaid & CHP+ Salida 530-2040
HRRMC Rehab Services Medicaid & CHP+ Buena Vista 395-5782
Rebound Physical Therapy 539-6144
Dental:
Jenny Filter, DDS CHP+ only 539-6142
Salida Family Dentistry Medicaid & CHP+ 539-2587
Only accepts Salida Children 4-16 & pregnant women ↑ to 21
Salida Dental Hygiene, P. C. Medicaid & CHP+ 20 ↓ 539-2224
Dental Surgery Medicaid & CHP+ 20 years ↓ 1-888-351-6058
Buena Vista Dental Care 395-2240
Dr. Kimra Hall & Associates Med 18 ↓ & CHP+ 276-0128
Health Family Dental Med & CHP+ 18 ↓ 719-285-4784
Health Family Dental Med & CHP+ 18 ↓ 719-924-8623
Best Care Dental Med & CHP+ 719-528-8292
Shadow Hills Dental Med & CHP+ 719-275-7740
Small Smiles Colorado Springs Med & CHP+ 719-442-0071
Small Smiles Pueblo Med & CHP+ 719-545-5778
Southern Cross Dental CHP+ ONLY 18 ↓ 719-471-1717
Park West Dental for Youth 3470 Parker Blvd Pueblo 719-543-4022
Most Insurance Accepted Including Medicaid, CHP+, and Delta-Cash Patients Welcome,
Immediate Appointments. Hablamos Espańol.
Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Center www.rmpdc.org 1-800-222-1222
Our contact centers provide services related to public health information, poison control,
medical information, adverse event, product quality and nurse triage and are completely
devoted to maintaining both compliance with federal regulatory agencies and the
standards of public health.
Southern Colorado AIDS project
Colorado Springs *1301 S. 8 th St. Suite 200 719-578-9092
Pueblo *15 Calhoun Rd, Rio Sacramento Apartments #5/P. O. Box 11451 719-924-8925
Case Manager: Linda Loraine
Medical Case Management Services are a range of client centered services which link
clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services
www.s-cap.org
Vision
Rocky Mountain Eye Center 515 E. 1 st . St Salida 539-3581
Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 Medicaid & CHP+
Edmund Herb Optometrist 115 N. Tabor St. Buena Vista 395-6356
Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5:00 Closed Wed
CHP+ routine eye exams & glasses MED emergencies only
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Women’s Wellness Connection 1-866-951-9355
www.womenswelnessconnection.org.
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening-If you’re a woman between the ages of 40-64
call today to see if you qualify for a free screening.
To schedule an appointment in your area call Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC)
Se Habla Espańol
Home Health Care
Premier Home Care 301 N. Hwy 24/P. O. Box 5007, Buena Vista 395-3124
CEO: Lawanna Best Fax: 395-3128 Phone Pager 395-1885
Mon.-Fri 8-5; On-call nurse 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
Skilled Care: Nursing, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Medical Social Worker, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pediatric Nurse, Medical Director.
Service Area: Chaffee County and parts of Lake, Freemont and Park Counties (60 mile
radius of Buena Vista). Need Physicians order to be covered under Medicare, Medicaid,
and Private insurance.
St. Vincent Home Health 395-0282
28374 County Road 317/P. O. Box 775, Buena Vista
Director: Carolyn Dietz
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 On-call nurse 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
Skilled Care: Nursing, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Director
Service Area: Chaffee and Lake Counties
Need Physicians order to be covered under Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance.
Upper Arkansas Home Health Services 539-7638
301 Oak St. Suite E/P. O. Box 1168, Salida
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 On-call nurse 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
Home Care Administrator: Lura Mckinley
Skilled Care: Nursing, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Medical Social Worker, Dietitian, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Director
Service Area: Chaffee County and parts of Fremont and Custer Counties
Need Physicians order to be covered under Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance.
Angel of Shavano Hospice 539-2467
8044 W. Hwy 50. Suite 202, Salida
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Director: Judi McDonough
Volunteer Coordinator: Dibby Olson
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Skilled Care: Nursing, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist,
Medial Social Worker, Dietitian, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Director
Service Area: Chaffee County and parts of Fremont and Custer Counties
Need Physicians order to be covered under Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance
Homemaker Services
Beo Personal Care 139 E. 3 rd . St. Salida 539-7343
Colorado Springs Marie 1-719-385-0200
General Manager: Ann Mueller
Services provided for 2-24 hours/day: call for appointment
Non-Medical Assistance to help people in their own home or facility remain comfortable
and independent: Companionship, assist with bathing and dressing, meal Planning and
preparation, monitoring medications, transportation, grocery shop, laundry, respite care
Service Area: Chaffee County
Private Pay and accepts Long Term Care Insurance
www.Beopersonalcare.com
Touch of Care 7405 W. Hwy 50 #123 Salida 539-4090
Agency Administrator: Tracy Martinez
Services provided for 1-24 hours/day: call for appointment
Non-Medical Assistance to help people in their own home or facility remain comfortable
and independent: Companionship, assist with bathing and dressing, meal planning and
preparation, monitoring medications, grocery shopping, laundry, respite care and
housekeeping
Service Area: Chaffee, Fremont, Gunnison, Montrose, Park, Delta and Lake Counties
Medicaid, Private pay and Long term health insurance accepted
www.touchofcarepcp.com
Savannah Christiansen LMT 5390-1670
Stress relief in the comfort of your own home. Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Hot Stone
Therapy. Please call for an appointment Mon.-Sat.
Medical Supply
All Care/Aero care 1046 ½ Hwy 50, Salida 539-3406
Medical Equipment, O2, Respiratory Services, Columbine Manor respiratory care
Hospice Contract: Equipment and Respiratory Care
Lincare Inc. 115 E. Arkansas, Buena Vista 395-2535
Medical Equipment, O2, Respiratory Services.
Pediatric Specialist (PS Home Care) 28350 C. R. 317 Suite #7 B.V. 395-8613
Medical Equipment, O2, Ventilation Services
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Salida Medical Supply 1535 G. St. Salida 539-2704
Medical Equipment, O2, Respiratory Therapist
Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00
City/County Agency List
Animal Control – Chaffee County Police Department 539-2596
Buena Vista City Hall, 210 East Main St. 395-8643
Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E. Main (to reserve, call) 395-8643 x 14
Buena Vista Correctional Facility, 15125 Hwy 24 & 285 395-2404
Buena Vista Police Department, 123 Linderman Ave. 395-8654
Chaffee County Combined Courts, 142 Creston Ave., Salida 539-6031
Probation Entrance on 3 rd St. 539-2855
Probation Victim’s Advocate-Lisa Rowe 269-0140
Chaffee County Sheriff-Pete Palmer, 142 Crestone Ave. Dispatch 539-2596
Administration539-2814
Jail 530-5702
Victims Assistance Office 530-5732
4 hour page call dispatch 539-2596
Chaffee Treasurer’s Office, 142 Crestone Ave 539-6808
Chamber of Commerce, 406 W. US Hwy 50, Salida Mon.-Fri. 9-5 539-2068
City of Salida 448 E. 1 st . St. Salida Clerk 539-2311
Administrator 539-4555
Colorado Legal Services, Inc., 1604 J St., Suite 201, Salida 539-4251
Colorado State Patrol, 7405 W. US Hwy 50 #2, Salida 539-4816
District Attorney, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida 539-3563
Public Defender 8044 W. Hwy 50 Suite 100 Salida Mon.,-Fri. 8-5 539-3521
Salida Police Department, 448 E. 1 st St. Salida 539-6880
Road Information 1-877-315-7623 or 539-6688
***If Law Enforcement is needed within the City limits, contact your local Police
Department, if needed outside the City limits contact the County Sheriff’s Office.
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