COVID-19 Resources

Business Resources

Business Loans

Small Business Disaster Preparedness: Governor Jared Polis just announced that Colorado's application for federal disaster area designation has been approved. The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan application is now open to business owners in all of Colorado’s 64 counties. 

The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.

The Colorado SBDC Network is here to help businesses who have been affected by recent disasters in Colorado including response to the current health crisis. Our consultants and partners including the SBA provide services to assist with disaster loan applications, long term planning, insurance navigation, physical and economic loss estimations, business preparedness and more.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Application Form

  

Informational 

Returning to Work: Employer Guidance

Colorado COVID-19 Business Resource Center

Colorado SBDC COVID-19 Website

COVID-19 Small Business Response Resources

U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Loan Guide to Help Small Businesses

Colorado SBDC Full List of Webinars

Disaster Recovery and Continuity Guide for Colorado Businesses: Planning for your long-term recovery.

The Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act: The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA. 

Locable.com: Free newsletter and free resources for small businesses

Weekly Commercial District + COVID calls: DCI will convene weekly calls for commercial districts to discuss responses and resources to identify the items we can do right now as the crisis is unfolding. DCI is writing up the conversation and will begin recording the webinars for your convenience.

UCHEALTH

Symptoms to never ignore – even during a pandemic

When will the coronavirus distancing end? It depends

The people on the front lines of the novel coronavirus: In the spirit of teamwork and commitment, UCHealth’s employees celebrate each time a patient who has been treated for COVID-19 is released from the hospital. So far, more than 500 people have been treated and later released from the hospital.

 

Communication 

Slack.com (app): “Slack” is an app that allows for real-time collaboration and communication. It’s a tool that you can use on your computer and your mobile device to stay in touch with a group, and keep everyone up to date with important news and goings-on.  Users can receive pop up notices when there are urgent messages posted by other members of their “Slack Channel” (topic-specific virtual chat room).

Conference Calls/Video Chat Platforms

 

Community Member Resources

Moffat County Resources

Community Food- Drive Through & Delivery

Food /Cash/Other Assistance

  • SNAP-Food/Cash Assistance: 970-824-8282 ext. 2046 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • SNAP-Food/Cash/Medical Enrollment: apply online: www.colorado.gov/PEAK

  • WIC: Northwest Colorado Health (pregnant & breastfeeding women/families with kids under age 5) 745 Russell St. 970-871-7653

  • LEAP: Low Energy Assistance Program- apply online: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Community Budget Center: 555 Yampa St, 970-824-7898

  • Love INC./Salvation Army: Phone calls only 970-826-4400

  • Care Coordination: The Health Partnership 970-875-3630 Memorial Regional Health: 970-826-8012
    Offers: Emergency/ Food/ Medical assistance, and Transportation/Mental Health resources.

Mental Health

  • Mind Springs Health: Offers help with Anxiety, Depression, or other Mental Health, 970-824-6541, 439 Breeze St. 
    Crisis services 1-844-493-8255, texting TALK to 38255, website: https://coloradocrisisservices.org/.

  • Northwest Colorado Health- Community Health Center: 745 Russell St., 970-824-8233 or northwestcoloradohealth.org
    Medical & Behavioral Health Services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. Help with applying for Medical benefits also available.

  • MRH Community Connect: 970-826-2400 to RSVP and for call-in/log-on instructions.
    Moffat County community support group, Wednesdays at 4 pm. Facilitated by Lyric Wood, MSW.

  • Steve Walls, LPC.: www.ascounsel.com to schedule an appointment
    Counselling services (online/telehealth appointments only at this time.) Accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and cash payment.

  • Lyric Wood, LCSW.: 970-826-2400 
    Counselling services (in-person and online/telehealth appointments; patient health screening required for in-person sessions). Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and cash payment.

     

Internet Services

 

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Resources

File for Unemployment

Unemployment for self-employed, gig workers: The application is open for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, the program that allows self-employed, contract workers, those whose claims have expired or benefits have been exhausted, and those who don't qualify for traditional benefits to receive unemployment benefits for COVID-related employment disruptions.

Job Attached Unemployment: “Job Attached” means that the employee is expected to return to their most recent employer after a separation of up to 16 weeks. Restaurant employees may be entitled to this benefit should their employer decide an extended closure is necessary.

Colorado Chamber of Commerce Families First Coronavirus Response Act Updates: Provides unemployment compensation to workers impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). The bill provides relief to workers and businesses as the pandemic impacts operations.

 

Response Fund

COVID-19 Emergency Fund Grant Criteria and Application Process: A coalition of philanthropy, government, and community partners has joined together to create a COVID-19 Response Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in the Yampa Valley region.

All donations to the Yampa Valley COVID-19 Response Fund are considered a charitable contribution and 100% of donated funds will go directly to support vulnerable populations in Routt and Moffat Counties who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis. There are no administrative fees for this fund, so 100% of every dollar donated will go to serve those in need.

 

Help Colorado Now

 State of Colorado COVID-19 Volunteer Response: Looking for volunteers to help at-risk individuals across our state get through the COVID-19 crisis.

 

Executive Action

COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants and Food Services

Statewide Stay-at-Home Order: Effective beginning at 6:00 am Thursday, March 26 through April 11, 2020.

Public Health Order

The Governor's letter to President Donald Trump: Asking to declare a Major Disaster for the State of Colorado.  This will make available additional federal resources. 

The Governor issued Guidance to local law enforcement and detention centers: The guidance is meant to improve safety for all law enforcement officers and the Coloradans they interact with as well as detention center staff and individuals in custody.  

 

Actions Around Colorado

 

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 How you can help:

 Food Donations: The Interfaith Food Bank (970) 824-7355 and Love INC (970) 826-4400

Volunteers:  Moffat County United Way (970) 824-6222

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970.824.5689 • 970.824.3046

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