Senior Support
- Need healthcare?
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 the providers for insurance or payment options.
Local medical providers include:
High Country Remote Healthcare
(970-329-2810)
David Brown, MD Internal MedicineMonday
3PM - 7PMWednesday
9AM - 3PMSaturday
9AM - 11AM- Need a vaccine?
Vaccine Clinics (walk-in) are typically held Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 970-387-0242 for different times as needed.
San Juan County Public Health Service has Flu, COVID, RSV, Shingles, Tdap and other vaccines to provide by appointment only, Monday-Friday. Call 970-387-0242 or email info@sjcph.org.
San Juan County Public Health can also offer many of the routine and travel vaccinations you need to stay healthy.
We accept many different insurance plans. Contact us at 970-387-0242 to see if we accept your insurance provider.
- Need a ride?
Southwest Rides offers door-to-door transportation for San Juan County residents who have Medicaid. Call 970-946-0232 to schedule.
- Need to talk?
All San Juan County residents can get 10 FREE sessions with a local behavioral health provider. We will accept insurance if possible, including Medicaid.
Choose from any of the therapists below:
Bruce Haring
Licensed Professional CounselorRob Roof
Licensed Professional CounselorMegan Brosh
Licensed Professional Counselor CandidateLee Copenhagen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Credentialed School Social Worker
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Local Programs
- Exercise Classes
Weekly yoga, exercise and dance classes are offered at the Silverton Senior Center at 302 E 17th Street. Open gym for adults 55+ is also available through Silverton School. View the calendar here.
Contact Keri Metzler for open gym and dance and Cassandra Roof for yoga and light weights information. Sponsored by Area Agency on Aging, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, Silverton Senior Center, and San Juan County Public Health.
- Senior Lunches
Join friends and neighbors at the Silverton Senior Center for a hot lunch!
Wednesdays, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, January-April
Bring yourself, a friend or a dish to share
Check the calendar for any updates.
Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging, San Juan County Public Health, and the El Pomar Foundation.
- Grow Dome
The Silverton Senior Center sponsors a grow dome for community garden plots. Adults age 55+ can contact Keri Metzler for plot information.
Supported by the Area Agency on Aging, the Town of Silverton, and the Good Food Collective.
- LEAP/Snow Shoveling
The San Juan County Social Services office offers multiple programs for qualifying older adults. Contact San Juan County Social Services for more information.
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- This program is run by Discover Goodwill
- The season is November 1 through April 30
- Apply by phone at 866-432-8435 or at the Colorado Peak website
Energy Outreach Colorado
- Payment assistance with energy bills
- Must apply for LEAP first if you qualify for LEAP
- Required: Completed application, Photo ID, and the bills that need to be paid
- Return to the Social Services Office
- Veteran's Affairs
Contact Gary Davis, Veterans Service Officer for veterans services in San Juan County.
veteranservices@sanjuancolorado.us
970.764.8470
1315 Snowden Street #306, Silverton, CO 81433
Regional Resources
- Area Agency on Aging
The San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging has a variety of resources that my support San Juan County residents. Examples include:
- Vouchers for eye glass and dental work
- Vouchers for food or transportation
- Information on care-givers and Medicare
Contact Keri Metzler for more information or visit the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging website
- Senior Reach
Need support finding resources, hospice or health care for older adults? Axis Health Systems can provide some care coordination through their Senior Reach program. Contact 970-335-2217 or visit SeniorReach.org for more information.
Or contact Anne DiZenzo with Axis Health System for more details:
Anne DiZenzo, LCSW | Therapist
adizenzo@axishealthsystem.org
Main: 970-259-2162
- Community Connections
Community Connections can provide case management services for adults with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities in San Juan County. Contact the intake case manager for more information.
intake@communityconnectionsco.org
970-335-2071
- In-Home Care
More information on in-home care options and financing can be found through Caring.com. You can also contact Contact Anne DiZenzo with Axis Health System for the Senior Reach Program and care coordination support.
Anne DiZenzo, LCSW | Therapist
adizenzo@axishealthsystem.org
Main: 970-259-2162Senior Reach:
- Hospice
Need support finding hospice or health care for older adults? Axis Health Systems can provide some care coordination. Contact Anne DiZenzo for details:
Anne DiZenzo, LCSW | Therapist
adizenzo@axishealthsystem.org
Main: 970-259-2162