MEDICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH
Need help finding a primary care provider, dentist or counselor in Archuleta County for you or your child? See a listing of our local facilities below. Children who are healthy – medically, developmentally, social-emotionally and orally – are more likely to be ready for kindergarten and able to focus on their learning. Below are a number of agencies that can support your child’s health. Click on each box to see the list of local resources.
Alpine Medical Specialty Practices (PRIMARY CARE), 117 Navajo Trail Drive, Suite Z, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 – 970-507-3030
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Aspire Medical Services & Education (PRENATAL CARE), 602 S. 8th Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 – 970-265-5963
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Axis Health System Archuleta Integrated Health Care (PRIMARY CARE +), 52 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 – 970-264-2104
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Pagosa Medical Group (URGENT CARE, PEDIATRICS, PRIMARY CARE), 27B Talisman Drive, Suite 3, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 – 970-372-0456
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Pagosa Springs Medical Center (HOSPITAL & PRIMARY CARE CLINIC), 95 S. Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, 970-731-3700
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OTHER RESOURCES
Kids Health – Parent section with access to numerous articles on children’s health and development. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent
HealthyChildren.org – Parenting site backed by pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. http://www.healthychildren.org/english/pages/default.aspx
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – From birth to 5 years your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern. http://www.cdc.gov/actearly
Healthy Child Care Colorado – Focuses on early childhood obesity prevention by creating and delivering innovative professional development experiences to raise awareness, develop skills, and support the integration of best practices and policies. https://healthychildcareco.org/
Children 0 – 3 Years Old
For children birth-3 years of age: if you have concerns about your child’s development, you may choose to have him or her evaluated by a professional. If your child has a delay that is considered “significant,” he or she might be eligible for Early Intervention services. In Archuleta County, Early Intervention is located at Community Connections.
If you are interested in having your child (birth-3 years of age) evaluated for a possible developmental delay or concern, you can:
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Talk to your child’s doctor regarding your concerns and he or she can make a referral to have your child evaluated
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Contact Community Connections, your local entity that handles evaluations – Visit Website or call 970-385-3498
Children 3-5 Years Old
For children 3-5 years of age: if you have concerns about your child’s development, you may choose to have him or her evaluated by a professional. If your child has a delay that is considered “significant” and it affects the way that they learn, he or she might be eligible for Preschool Special Education Services. Evaluations for this take place at your school district’s “Child Find” office.
If you are interested in having your child (3-5 years of age) evaluated for a possible developmental delay or concern, you can:
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Talk to your child’s doctor regarding your concerns and he or she can make a referral to have your child evaluated
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Contact your area’s Child Find office:
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San Juan BOCES, 701 Camino Del Rio, Suite 221, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-3261, Ext 360 – Visit Website
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