Huerfano County, Colorado

Walsenburg · multi-county

Huerfano Medical Center — Developmental Referrals

Huerfano Medical Center in Walsenburg serves this historic coal and ranching county along I-25 between Pueblo and Trinidad. For autism evaluations, families access Pueblo (~60 miles north) or Colorado Springs. Spanish-speaking families are common in Walsenburg — bilingual support is important here.

Pueblo (UCHealth Memorial, ~60 miles north) and Colorado Springs are the nearest major autism specialist hubs.

Trinidad · multi-county

Mount San Rafael Hospital — Developmental Referrals

Mount San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad is the primary hospital for Las Animas County — Colorado's southernmost county on the New Mexico border. For autism evaluations, families access Pueblo (~85 miles north) or Raton, NM. Trinidad is the commercial hub for southeast Colorado, and many families are bilingual Spanish speakers.

Pueblo (UCHealth Memorial, ~85 miles north) is the nearest major autism resource hub. Children's Colorado telehealth is recommended as a first step.

Walsenburg

Huerfano County Early Intervention

Huerfano County's IDEA Part C early intervention for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and home-based services in Walsenburg and across this I-25 corridor county. Bilingual English/Spanish services available.

FREE under IDEA Part C. Bilingual Spanish services available.

Walsenburg · multi-county

Centria Autism — Huerfano County / Walsenburg

In-home ABA therapy serving Huerfano County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Walsenburg's I-25 corridor location gives some access to Pueblo providers, but in-home delivery remains the practical first option for most families.

Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA. Many Huerfano County families qualify for Medicaid.

Trinidad · multi-county

Centria Autism — Las Animas County / Trinidad

In-home ABA therapy serving Las Animas County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Trinidad families are approximately 85 miles from Pueblo ABA centers, making in-home delivery the practical first option.

Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA. Many Las Animas County families qualify for Medicaid.

Trinidad · multi-county

Autism Society of Colorado — Southern Border / Las Animas County

Las Animas County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Colorado's statewide network. Given Trinidad's border location, virtual peer support and connection to Pueblo-area programming are the most accessible resources.

Walsenburg · multi-county

Autism Society of Colorado — Southern I-25 Corridor / Huerfano County

Huerfano County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Colorado's statewide network and Pueblo-area programming. The I-25 corridor gives Walsenburg families periodic access to Pueblo support events.

Walsenburg · multi-county

PEAK Parent Center — Huerfano County Families

Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Huerfano County. Free IEP advocacy for families in Huerfano RE-1 schools. Spanish-language services available — important for Walsenburg's substantial Hispanic community. Pueblo-area PEAK outreach supplements remote phone support.

FREE. Bilingual Spanish services available — critical for Walsenburg's Spanish-speaking families.

Trinidad · multi-county

PEAK Parent Center — Las Animas County / Trinidad

Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Las Animas County. Free IEP advocacy for families in Trinidad and other Las Animas County school districts. Spanish-language support is important for this historically Hispanic community near the New Mexico border.

FREE. Bilingual Spanish services available — important for Trinidad's predominantly Hispanic community.