This crisis is showing us all how much work we have to do as a country to endow Americans with the resources we need to address our health challenges — Healthier Colorado won’t stop striving in support of this goal. Please use the resources below to help get you through this challenging time. If you’re in an emergency, please call 9-1-1. We understand that we may have missed an important resource and if you have anything to add, email Chelsea at CStallings@healthiercolorado.org.
COVID-19 Updates
- For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 and Colorado, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Centers for Disease Control
- World Health Organization
- For information in other languages than English, visit HERE.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- For a comprehensive breakdown of the CARES Act, check out this guide from the National Conference of State Legislators
- A general guide to the CARES Act can be found at Forbes
- For information for small businesses, check out the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Brownstein Group updates
- A guide for nonprofits can be found at the National Council for Nonprofits
- Information from the Colorado Nonprofit Association
- Information about federally-backed student loans can be found HERE
- For local governments, look at the National Association of Counties
Employee and Employer Resources
- For paid sick leave and unemployment insurance, visit the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
- Support for employers including funding opportunities, visit Colorado Office of Economic Development and Trade.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- File an Unemployment Claim
- Resources for undocumented residents
- Bar and restaurant employees can apply for financial assistance HERE.
Job Opportunities for Job Seekers
Mental Health Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services OR call 1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255
- Mental Health Colorado
- Free therapy for healthcare workers and employees affected by the pandemic is offered at Talkspace and Khesed Wellness
- Adam Flyer, LPC, MT-BC, MA is offering virtual therapy sessions with flexible pricing based on income.
- To manage stress and anxiety, check out Center for Disease Control (CDC) Support Services
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- For meditation and calming exercises, check out Headspace or Calmfree
- For substance abuse supports and services, visit CeDAR and Mountain Springs Recovery
- Online group meetings to support people experiencing substance abuse are hosted by We Face it together
- If you are experiencing abuse, please reach out to Violence Free Colorado
- Mental health and substance abuse resources for LGBTQ+ community from Envision: You
Health Insurance Options
- Connect 4 Health Colorado has opened up enrollment until April 30, 2020. Explore health insurance options and potential subsidies HERE
- For telehealth nursing services, click HERE
- For undocumented individuals and families, please see resources HERE
- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative put together a guide for finding coverage during this pandemic HERE
Food Assistance
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps individuals and families buy food that is healthy and nutritious
- Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) in Boulder offers grab-and-go food bags for pick up at their main office on Yarmouth during regular business hours for Boulder and southern mountain residents.
- Food Bank of the Rockies
- Hunger Free Colorado
- Food resources (Español)
- Community Food Share (Boulder and Broomfield Counties)
- Adams12 School District
- Pueblo Food Project
- Meal sites for students can be found at the Colorado Department of Education and a map can be viewed HERE.
- For undocumented individuals and families, click HERE
Support for Utilities
- For free or reduced internet, visit Internet Assistance
- Xcel Utility Support
- Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Southern Colorado utility companies, click HERE
- Rent/eviction assistance
- Rent/utility assistance for Denver Metro residents, check out the City of Denver and Catholic Charities
- Support through the United Way, click HERE or call 2-1-1
- For undocumented individuals and families, click HERE
Resources for Older Adults
- A complete list of resources for older adults in Colorado provided by Innovations in Aging Collaborative
Census 2020
- Don’t go uncounted! Census information can be found at the Department of Local Affairs
Education and Resources for Working from Home with Kids
- Free childcare is avialable for essential workforce. Click HERE to apply.
- Colorado Department of Education resources & updates
- Tips for working from home with kids
- Take a virtual tour of Colorado’s beautiful natural parks at 360-Degree Tour of National Parks
- For online education resources, click HERE
- Who says you can’t take field trips at home? Check out these virtual field trip opportunities.
- Free digital classes can be found at Scholastic
- Free online education subscriptions can found HERE
- Free tutoring for K-12 students
- Keep em moving with workouts for kids
- Cardboard crafts
- For undocumented individuals and families, click HERE
Workout from Home and Support Mental and Physical Health
- Endorphin Gym home workouts
- Orange Theory
- Planet Fitness
- YMCA
- Zumba
- CorePower Yoga
- Peloton
- YogaWorks
Volunteer
- Sign-up to volunteer with the State of Colorado
- Denver Metro Emergency Food Network
- Food Bank for Larimer County
- Jewish Family Service
- The House
- The Action Center
- The American Red Cross
- Vitalant
- Colorado Coalition for the Homeless