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Colorado Pandemic Resources

An easy to use list of COVID-19 information and available assistance for Coloradans

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni Kid Lakewood-Littleton & Macaroni Kid Denver Editor and Publisher March 19, 2021

Colorado offers many resources for those affected by the pandemic, but sometimes they can be difficult to track down. Or, maybe you didn't realize that help was available for your particular need. 

With the help of the Governor's office, we have gathered a list of resources and websites where you can find more information on assistance available for things such as unemployment benefits, food assistance, housing, and education. Check back often -- we will update as information becomes available.


COVID-19

πŸ“± CO Exposure Notifications: https://www.addyourphone.com/ 

😷 COVID-19 testing information: https://covid19.colorado.gov/testing 

πŸ“Š COVID-19 Data Dashboard: https://covid19.colorado.gov/data 

ℹ️ Public health guidance: https://covid19.colorado.gov/guidance-resources 

🚩 Public health enforcement: https://covid19.colorado.gov/enforcement-public-health-orders?fbclid=IwAR0qUiqndPEMPaa-d8mpzK5uP88xWWC3ThSNqU5ROmN_1W99sGi3GdGFL9o 

➑️ COVID-19 resources from 211: https://www.211colorado.org/covid-19/  


COVID-19 VACCINE

πŸ’» Vaccine Info: https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine     

πŸ“ Where to get vaccinated: https://covid19.colorado.gov/where-can-i-get-vaccinated  

❓ Frequently asked questions: https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine-faq  

πŸ“ˆ Vaccine data dashboard: https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine-data-dashboard 

πŸ”΅ Phases and distribution: https://covid19.colorado.gov/for-coloradans/vaccine/vaccine-for-coloradans?fbclid=IwAR0TOp_e1hDfeTua8dyYUub7y-inF-8ESKrQ1xTQDXAligyG1HL0CzOkRoI 


HEALTH CARE

πŸ₯ General health care resources: https://cdle.colorado.gov/health-assistance-programs  

🧠 Mental health resources: https://cdhs.colorado.gov/behavioral-health 

βš•οΈ Medicaid: https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/ 


SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

πŸ’΅ General resources and PPP loan info: https://oedit.colorado.gov/covid19  

πŸ›οΈ Small Business Relief Program info: https://cdola.colorado.gov/small-business-relief  

πŸ’² Small Business Administration funding: sba.gov/coronavirusrelief 

πŸ“Ή Watch our Small Business Webinar: https://fb.watch/3hr1IV7Qmh/ 


SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

HOUSING/UTILITIES

🏠 Rental and mortgage support: https://cdola.colorado.gov/rental-mortgage-assistance  

πŸ’‘ Utility assistance: https://www.energyoutreach.org 

FOOD

🍴 Food assistance: https://cdle.colorado.gov/food-assistance  

🍎 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://cdhs.colorado.gov/snap 

EDUCATION

🏫 Education resources: http://www.cde.state.co.us/learningathome 


UNEMPLOYMENT 

πŸ’Ό Unemployment insurance: https://cdle.colorado.gov/unemployment 

πŸ›‘ Unemployment fraud: https://cdle.colorado.gov/fraud-prevention