El Paso County’s Department of Community Resources brings together Environmental Services, Justice Services, and Veteran Services into one team, working to improve collaboration, boost efficiency, and deliver important services to our residents.

Vernon Stewart in a black suit and green tie

Executive Director,

Vernon Stewart

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Office Closed Legal Holidays

Location:

5850 Championship View #130

Colorado Springs, CO 80922

Veteran giving a salute

The Division of Veterans Services is a premier resource for Veterans seeking assistance with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits claims. Services include filing compensation claims, assisting surviving family members with claims and burial benefits, and assisting active-duty service members file claims via the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program.

The El Paso County Division of Justice Services supports and improves the functions of the criminal legal system through alternative sentencing and providing innovative, cost-effective services such as the pretrial services program and the facilitation of useful public service for community service sentences.

The El Paso County Division of Environmental Services monitors the natural health of El Paso County through environmental compliance, including household hazardous waste and recycling programs, and natural resources programs, including the management of conservation easements and noxious weed management.

Popular Pages

We are open, honest, and respectful in our work and communication. We build trust by transparently publishing data and analytics on our finances, the condition of our infrastructure, and our progress toward our strategic objectives.

Veteran Education Benefits & Services

Learn about the education benefits and services available to Veterans, providing support and opportunities for your future.

Veteran of the Year

Find out more about the Veteran of the Year.

Veteran 2025 Federal Benefits

Explore the 2025 federal benefits available to help support you and your family with various resources and assistance programs.

Pretrial Services

Find out more about Pretrial Services, bond types for defendants, and how defendants on Personal Recognizance Bonds can reach their case manager.

Community Corrections

Find an overview of Community Corrections and eligibility requirements, Community Corrections Board review procedures, and information about the community corrections facilities.

Useful Public Service

El Paso County courts sometimes impose public service in lieu of, or in addition to, fines, restitution, and jail terms, or as a condition of parole.

Household Hazardous Waste

Explore where and how to dispose of paints, chemicals, electronics, and recyclables.

Clean Sweep Events

Find out when the next Clean Sweep event—your opportunity to safely dispose of hard-to-recycle household items—will take place in El Paso County.

OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

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OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.