Community Resource List - COVID-19
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Updated January 26, 2021
HOTLINES
Covid-19 Vaccine Information 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926)
The vaccine call center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beginning Feb. 1, hours will extend to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can also text your zip code to 898-211 for assistance or visit the 211 Colorado website
Free mental health support - Colorado Crisis Services
Call 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255
The Disaster Distress Helpline offers help and support for any distress you or someone you care about may be feeling related to a disaster. Free crisis counseling available through text or phone. English and Spanish speaking counselors are available.
Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families
Tips for healthy coping
Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support
Call 1-800-985-5990
Text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746
TTY for Deaf / Hard of Hearing: 1-800-846-8517
Spanish-speakers: Text “Hablanos” to 66746
Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public (CO-HELP) at 1-877-462-2911
COVID-19 Response Call Center number is 303-692-2700 open 24/7
Colorado Department of Public health response line staffed by epidemiology and health professionals, state lab and clinical consultants available.
Aging and Disability Resources Information and Assistance line - Denver Regional Council of Governments: 303-480-6700
Provides information, assistance, and advocacy over the phone or email to understand your benefits and connect you with local providers.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Textline: Text TALK to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
Physician Support Line: Call 1-888-409-0141
EMPLOYMENT
OnwardCO - a one-stop resource for Coloradans impacted by job loss during the Covid-19 pandemic
RENT AND MORTGAGE RELIEF
Emergency rental assistance for residents and landlords available to all Coloradans
Apply for Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance
For Denver residents only living in the following Zip Codes:
80203, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80218, 80238, 80239, 80247, 80249
Call 211 if you do not live in these zip codes
Denver housing resource page for renters, homeowners and unhoused residents
Affordable home ownership assistance
Urban Peak food, clothing, laundry, showers and overnight shelter to youth aged 15 - 20
FOOD
Food pantries in the Denver metro area
Denver Community Fridge Map - free produce, pre-made items, dairy and more
Apply for SNAP food assistance
Emergency food resource list - Hunger Free Colorado (English/Spanish)
Request food assistance and other support via Rocky Mountain Mutual Aid
HEALTHCARE
Free community testing sites for Covid-19 - Denver metro area
Telehealth/Telesalud appointments for $10 (video or phone call) for primary care and counseling (English/Español)
DIY face masks available to healthcare, caregiving and other essential professions
Medicaid health care enrollment - applications accepted year-round
MENTAL HEALTH + WELLNESS
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
CHOW - Colorado Hospitality and Outreach Group offers mental health and wellness resources to restaurant and hospitality workers
Children's mental health resource list via Children's Hospital and University of Colorado
Tips for Coping with Covid-19 via Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Anxiety and Depression Association of America's Tips and Resources for COVID-19
This resource page provides helpful tips and strategies from mental health professionals to help those struggling with anxiety around the coronavirus or with general health anxiety concerns.
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
City of Denver recommendations and resources for household preparation, cleaning, masks, and more
WI-FI + TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
Free and low cost technology resources via Denver Public Library
Helpful tips for accessing wi-fi, email, and telehealth resources
Affordable internet from ComcastFree hotspots by Xfinity available to the public - no sign-up required
FREE and Low-Cost ONLINE ACTIVITIES
ART
Activity videos by RedLine Contemporary Art Center staff
Free online courses in modern art, photography, fashion design
Free downloadable coloring book from Latino Cultural Arts Center
ENTERTAINMENT
Watch free movies, documentaries and cartoons on Kanopy with your public library card
Free entertainment, and library services online
Online storytime for kids, book clubs, music lessons and more
Denver Film offers movies to stream, starting at .99 and up
TeachRock - free PBS series on music history
READING
Register for a Denver Public Library card to access books, movies, music, and more
Free audiobooks, e-books, and more from Denver Public Library
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Free practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Includes math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, as well as K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content.
Career Online High School (COHS)
an online high school diploma and career certification program funded by the Denver Public Library. Residents of the City and County of Denver who have completed eighth grade and are 19-years-old or older are eligible to apply.
Resources for parents and guardians during COVID-19 - Tattered Cover Bookstore
Great options for remote learning including drawing lessons, author readings, and more
COVID-19 Resources for Teaching Artists by Teaching Artists Guild
Coronavirus resources: Media literacy, information, and articles via National Association for Media Literacy Education
FOR YOUTH
COVID-19 resources for students from Colorado Department of Health and Environment"Distant Socializing" - How a high school senior is adapting to life and staying at home
Includes regional mental health resources for Colorado
Urban Peak offers services to youth aged 15 - 20
Offering food, clothing, laundry, showers and overnight shelter
Podcasts, tutorials, online resources for teens via Denver Public Library
Playing, Learning, and reading resources for kids of all ages
Youth services resources - Colorado Dept. of Education
Includes free food sites, storytime, library resources, media literacy, activities and more
National grant and funding opportunities for youth-led initiatives
HIGHER EDUCATION
Financial aid and college guidance for Colorado students
Career Online High School (COHS) - high school diploma and career certification program
Funded by the Denver Public Library. Residents of the City and County of Denver who have completed eighth grade and are 19-years-old or older are eligible to apply.
NEW >> Navigating student debt during COVID-19 list of resources from New Era Colorado
FOR IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES
Local and national COVID-19 resources for undocumented, refugee, and immigrant communities
Share your stimulus check with your undocumented neighbors
Relief funds for undocumented workers [mutliple languages]Immigrant Resource Guide
Detailed information with attention toward undocumented and mixed status households by Center for Health Progress - updated frequently
COVID-19 Resources for Immigrants and their families- Colorado Center on Law & Policy
[Lea en Español: Recursos para familias immigrantes]
Resource list for Immigrants (local/national)
COVID-19 Noticias y recursos - Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
OPPORTUNITIES for ARTISTS + ARTS SUPPORTERS in COLORADO
Submit your music or performance to #WeAreDenver, a new, artist-operated 24/7 streaming platform
Artists will have the option to list their Venmo or other payment method during their segment
Resources to support the arts during the coronavirus
Colorado Business Committee for the Arts compiled this list of resources for Colorado-based artists, creative professionals, businesses, and cultural organizations
How to Hire Colorado Artists Put Out of Work by Covid-19
ARTIST RELIEF FUNDS + SUPPORT
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Relief Fund - microgrants of $200 available
Artist Recovery and Covid-19 Recovery grants available for individuals and organizations serving the Pikes Peak region of Colorado via Bee Vrandenberg Foundation
Colorado Cross-Disability Coaltion list of resources, opportunities and information
RESOURCE HUBS FOR ARTISTS + ARTS SUPPORTERS
Black Arts and Cultural Funding and Justice Resource Hub via Grantmakers in the Arts
Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Sector & Support Hub
Built by artists and for artists, hire artists is a new website connecting buyers and supporters with experienced practitioners possessing decades of experience, for the purposes of online instruction or to help with creative and non-creative tasks.
Resource list by Bonfils-Stanton FoundationResources for freelance artists (local/national)
CERF+ Artists Safety Net - specific for artists working in crafts such as woodworking, jewelry, etc
Creative Capital list of arts resources
Fractured Atlas emergency resource list for artists
Statement and emergency fund for artists and arts administrators of color via Arts Administrators of Color Network
Resources for the Artist Organization Field via Common Field
National Performance Network information for venues and performing arts workers/professionals
Information from emergency preparedness service by ArtsReady
Association of Performing Arts Professionals resource page
Resources & Information for the Museum Field via The American Alliance of Museums
COVID-19 Preparedness for Artist Residencies via Alliance of Artists Communities
DONATING + VOLUNTEERING
Denver Metro Emergency Food Network
Volunteer to deliver and cook food for essential workers, elderly and others in need
Volunteer to make fabric masks for essential workers - Colorado Mask Project
Help Colorado Now - large list of organizations providing direct support for basic needs
Image reads: Kindness is Contagious
Artist Credit: Margaret To - submitted for United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives - help stop the spread of COVID-19.
