All San Juan County residents can get 10 FREE sessions with a local behavioral health provider. We will accept insurance if possible, including Medicaid. If the cost of your co-pay prevent you from seeking services, please speak with your therapist about FREE sessions through the SJCPH Behavioral Health Program.
Choose from any of the therapists below:
Bruce Haring
Licensed Professional Counselor
970-799-2760
Rob Roof
Licensed Professional Counselor
970-749-5401
Megan Brosh
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
970-387-8889
Lee Copenhagen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Credentialed School Social Worker
510-520-7299
Chris Blakenship
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
970-553-4359
If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, please call 911.
You can get preventive, urgent, and walk-in healthcare in Silverton at the Miner's Hospital. Check with each provider for insurance or payment options.
Local medical providers include:
High Mountain Remote Healthcare (970-329-2810)
David Brown, MD Internal Medicine; Yvonne Naughton, MD Pediatrics
Monday (all ages)
3PM - 7PM
Wednesday (All Ages)
9AM - 3PM
Friday (Pediatrics)
9AM - 3PM
Saturday (Adults)
9AM - 11AM
Innovation Medical Group (970-659-9850)
Kathy Langmuir – Nurse Practitioner
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Silverton Clinic (970-387-5114)
Kathy Langmuir – Nurse Practitioner
Lab draws on Tuesday mornings
Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
La Plata County Public Health provides insurance enrollment help for San Juan County residents. Their website provides information on enrollment dates, programs and services.
Southwest Rides offers door-to-door transportation for San Juan County residents who have Medicaid. Call 970-946-0232 to schedule.
STEPP resources
The Silverton Grocery Store and the Silverton Farmer's Market both accept SNAP/EBT. Visit San Juan County Social Services to apply for SNAP.
Silverton residents can visit the following food pantries for extra grocery items:
| Public Library | St. Patrick's Catholic Church | Social Services |
Silverton Public Library Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm | County Courthouse Hours vary by season | County Courthouse Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (income restrictions apply) |
The Care and Share Mobile Market usually comes to Silverton once a month in May-October. Dates will be announced on Facebook and posted in town.
Contact the following organizations for possible support with rental or housing assistance:
Manna Soup Kitchen in Durango offers a Resource Coordinator who may be able to connect you with rental assistance. Call 970-759-4050 for help
Housing Solutions for the Southwest offers a variety of housing programs and support.
Silverton Housing Authority offers a resources page for rental and homeownership support.
Cultural Broker contact info
Link Manna or form to request
Clinics
Lunches
Senior Reach
Southwest Rides
Onsite Wastewater (Septic) Inspections
Do you have a septic tank or onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS)? Contact La Plata County Public Health for an inspection application or more information.
Mobile DMV
Need DMV services in San Juan County? The Mobile DMV comes to the Silverton Public Library several times a year and offers a variety of services:
- First time: Colorado Driver License or ID card
- Out-of-State Transfers
- Renew: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card,
- Issue New: Driver License, Permit, Identification Card
- Motor Vehicle Records
- Reinstatements
- Colorado Roads and Community Safety Act services
Check out their website with their latest calendar.
Environmental Health
San Juan County Public Health works with the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to share information about the environmental impacts in our area.
Some of projects have included:
- Gold King Mine spill monitoring
- Air quality monitoring
- Radon monitoring and referral
- Assistance and alerts during emergencies or natural disasters
For more information on these projects, please contact: director@sjcph.org.
To opt in to emergency alerts on your mobile phone, TEXT YOUR ZIP CODE 81433 to 888777
Tax Credit and Filing Support
You could qualify for tax credits or get help filing your taxes. Visit Get Ahead Colorado for more information.
Health Assessments and Plans
View the most recent Public Health Improvement Plan or Community Health Assessment for San Juan County
For Families
La Plata Family Centers Coalition offers many resources for San Juan County Residents. Visit their website for more information.