COVID-19 Resources
We are all doing our best to pull together as a community and overcome this pandemic --- these resources should be helpful in navigating the responses from federal, state, and local government, and includes other resources from non-profit organizations and business groups. If you have additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to Representative Sirota.
Public Health Information
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Tri-County Health Department (Adams, Arapahoe & Douglas Counties)
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State of Colorado COVID hub page – https://covid19.colorado.gov
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COVID-19 testing (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
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For other, general questions about COVID-19 call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911, for answers in many languages, or email COHELP@RMPDC.org for answers in English.
Information for employers, employees & businesses
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Unemployment insurance FAQs (Colorado Department of Labor & Employment)
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Connecting Colorado – Colorado Workforce Center – resource for job seekers
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COVID-19 business resource center (Office of Economic Development & International Trade)
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Economic Injury Hotline – 303-860-5881. (Assistance available in Spanish and Somali as well)
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Contact Small Business Navigator – oedit_sbnavigator@state.co.us
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Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for small businesses. See https://disasterloan.sba.gov for more
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Denver Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Business Resource Center
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Guidance about insurance policies & claims during COVID (Colorado Division of Insurance)
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Insurance information in FAQ format (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies)
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Information for holders of professional licensees and consumers (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies)
City of Denver Resources
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Denver Public Schools: COVID-19 has closed down K-12 schools in Denver, Colorado, and across the nation, putting students in a remote participation situation. DPS has worked hard to continue providing meals to those who need breakfast, lunch or dinner. Breakfast and lunch are available from 11 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday - Friday, and dinner is available from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. For students who need access to laptops at home, email Board@dpsk12.org and DPS will provide your student with a Chromebook. Other resources for DPS families and students can be found here.
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Domestic Violence: Tip sheet that outlines key steps in advocating for survivors' continued access to mental health and substance use services and medication, from the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health. If you or someone you know is in an unsafe living arrangement, call Safe Shelter at (303) 772-0432, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
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2-1-1: Anyone needing access to shelter or anyone who encounters someone who needs shelter access between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday can call 2-1-1 to be connected to available resources, including transportation assistance for those who are homeless and have disabilities.
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How you can help individuals experiencing homelessness: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Arapahoe County Local Information
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Arapahoe County – Comprehensive list of available resources here. Status of county offices/services here.
Other Assistance
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Child Care Assistance – Referrals via Colorado Shines (project of Mile High United Way)
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Early Childhood and the CARES Act - Colorado Children's Campaign
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Food resources – Hunger Free Colorado. Apply for SNAP (food assistance) benefits here
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Philanthropic Assistance – Philanthropy Colorado has an extensive and frequently updated list of opportunities here.
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Internet Connectivity – With most in-person activities being moved online (if even possible), internet access is even more important than before. Some companies have low cost options available for certain customers – here is one – https://internetessentials.com
Federal Government Agency Information
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U.S. Treasury information on CARES Act (relief bill) implementation
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IRS – information on economic impact payments and tax filing deadlines
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Small Business Administration disaster assistance
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Small Business Administration COVID-19 small business guidance and loan resources