Serving Veterans in Southwestern Colorado
Office Location and Hours:
Vets4Vets Office Hours: 0800-1600 • Community United Methodist Church 434 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
We usually have someone at the office on Mondays, however you should call 970-880-8387 first, or see one of the board members at one of our regularly scheduled meetings to ensure someone will be at the office.
Meetings
Community and Vets4Vets Members Meetings:
These meetings welcome all Vets and their families, community members and supporters.
First Tuesday of Each Month: 0900 Vets4Vets Breakfast
Every Tuesday: 1000 Vets4Vets Weekly Meeting
Pagosa Bible Church 209 Harman Park Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Board Meetings:
First and Third Mondays of Each Month
Community United Methodist Church 434 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Veterans Service Officer
The Veterans Service Officer, while not officially affiliated with Veterans for Veterans of Archuleta County, is a great resource for any and all veterans in need of assistance. Our VSO is Raymond Taylor. The office is located at 502 S 8th St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
Office Phone: 970-264-4013 Email: RayTaylor@ArchuletaCounty.org
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Speak with someone today — on your cell phone, call:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you are experiencing a medical emergency: CALL 911.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
Confidential National Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1 )
Languages: English, Spanish
Hours: Available 24 hours
If you are a veteran and are in need of assistance of any kind:
Veterans for Veterans Hotline: 970-799-8387
Veterans Resources
Vets4Vets Local Resources
Veterans’ Outreach from Dorothy Matthews: Wellness check-ins and more for our local veterans.
If you would like to have a daily check-in call or text from Dorothy just to know that someone cares about you and how you’re doing, please let her know by email, dandf.matthews@gmail.com or a call or text to her phone with your name, 303-910-3414. She also does her best to provide rides to appointments or get them arranged if she is unable to do this herself.
Outreach Form Download
Financial Assistance and Documents
Vets 4 Vets Scholarship Application
Financial Assistance Release Form
Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs Resources
Websites:
Archuleta County: ArchuletaCounty.org
Town of Pagosa Springs: https://www.pagosasprings.co.gov
Sheriff’s Department: 970-264-8340
County Dispatch: 970-731-2160
Victim’s Assistance: 970-264-9075
VA Numbers & Resources
Durango, CO VA 970-247-2214 Address: 1970 E 3rd Ave STE 102, Durango, CO 81301
Farmington, NM VA 505-326-4383 Address: 3605 English Rd, Farmington, NM 87402
For full in-depth information, go to the Albuquerque VA Website
Address: 1501 San Pedro Drive, SoutheastAlbuquerque, NM 87108-5153
Dial 1-(505)-265-1711, then listen to the directions given or select one of the following:
- “1” if you know your party’s extension
- “2” for Pharmacy
- “3” to make/change/cancel an appointment, or to speak with your Primary Care or Specialty Care Provider
- “4” to speak to a Nurse about a medical condition or problem you are having
- “5” for questions about Benefits
- “6” for questions about Billing
- “0” for other questions (Operator)
Medical Resources
Have you signed up for MYHEALTHEVET ?
If you are a Veteran using the VA health care system, then MYHEALTHEVET is for you.
You can renew your prescription, get your wellness reminders, view information on your allergies and adverse reactions, view your appointments just to name a few…
What are you waiting for? It’s easy and here’s how! Go to www.myhealth.va.gov then look for the ‘Register Today’ button.
Senior Veteran Care Assistance
Visiting Angels
301 N. Pagosa Blvd, Suite B10
Pagosa Springs, CO. 81147
970.264.5991 Office
970.398.1077 Cell
pagosaccm@visitingangels.com email
Senior Veteran Care Facilities
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Monte Vista Veterans Living Center
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
End of Life Resources
Food Assistance
Archuleta Seniors Meal Assistance Program
Food Assistance Application Forms and Info
Help the Seniors by Linking Your City Market Card
Friends and Partners
K9s For Warriors Website
K9s For Warriors is a Florida-based service dog facility ‘dedicated to providing service canines to warriors suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post 9/11.’
Support Our Soldiers Foundation by Cathy Meskel
Offering meaningful support for Veterans and soldiers in Western Colorado and beyond through the Veteran’s Monuments and community events.
Hometown Heroes
Hometown Heroes Honors past and present members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members by becoming a Hometown Heroes Community today!
Hometown Heroes Banner Order Form
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