COVID-19 Response

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is even more clear that we are an interconnected region from Aspen to Parachute. This site is designed to be an overview of resources that exist for individuals and families anywhere in the region. Information will be updated regularly. There is a second site in Spanish located here.

STATE UPDATES: https://covid19.colorado.gov/
Pitkin County Public Health Orders
Eagle County Public Health Orders
Garfield County Roadmap to Reopening

Government funding for emergency assistance, schools, healthcare and housing is dependent on accurate census data, whether during a pandemic or not.
Please fill out your census today!

If someone needs funding for housing, utilities, food, or healthcare

Pitkin County
Pitkin County is suspending the Covid Relief program in July. More information HERE.
Other Pitkin County Resources
Senior Services - Chad Federwitz 970.920.5432

Eagle County
Eagle County Economic Services Information and Resources
Senior Services - Mandi Dicamillo 970.379.0020

Garfield County
Garfield County COVID-19 Economic Impact Information and Resources
Apply for financial assistance call 970-625-5282 (Rifle) or 970-945-9191 (Glenwood Springs)
Senior Services - Judy Martin 970.665.0041 ext. 3061

If a Spanish speaking person needs help connecting to resources

Voces Unidas de las Montanas is a new organization made up of Latino leaders connecting the Latino community to available resources in the valleys from Aspen to Parachute.
Text AYUDA to 77948 and a volunteer will help connect the person to resources.

If a person does not qualify for county relief and needs financial assistance

See the table below to understand what communities the organizations are serving during this response.

Individuals and families
Catholic Charities 970.384.2060
River Center of New Castle 970.984.4333

Latino immigrants
Valley Settlement
Catholic Charities 970.384.2060
LaMedichi 970.510.0411

Families with children
Aspen Family Connections 970.205.7025
Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools 970.384.9500
Garfield 16 Family Resource Center (FRC)
Coalition for Families 970.414.0054

Youth 10-21
Stepping Stones 970.340.2100

PITKIN			WESTERN EAGLE	GARFIELD
Aspen / Snowmass	Basalt	Basalt/ El Jebel	Carbondale	Glenwood Springs	New Castle	Silt	Rifle	Parachute
			Valley Settlement
Aspen Family Connections			Family Resource Center of the Roaring Fork Schools					River Center of New Castle	Garfield 16 FRC
Catholic Charities
			Coalition for Families
LaMedichi

If someone needs legal support

Alpine Legal Services
Free mediation for tenants and landlords regarding housing disputes
970-239-3935
Free Wednesday hotline for general legal questions (15-minute consultation)
Wednesdays, 5pm-7pm 970-368-2246
Legal matters for vulnerable residents (crime victims, seniors, children)
Weekdays 8:30 - 5 pm 970-945-8858

Check website for updates regarding mediation program for housing (coming soon):

If someone needs mental health support

Aspen Strong
The directory connects individuals or referrals sources to direct mental health or addiction service providers.

Mind Springs Health
Virtual Therapy and Psychiatry - 970.945.2583
Mental Health Support Line 1.877.519.7505
Facebook Live Series Schedule

Aspen Hope Center
24 Hour Hotline
Aspen (970) 925-5858
Eagle River Valley (970) 306-4673

Statewide
Day or night, wherever you are, help is available to get you through a mental health crisis.
If you or a loved one experience a crisis, please call.
24/7/365 Statewide Hotline: 844.493.8255
Text Talk to 38255

If someone is an essential worker

Childcare Resources
The Colorado Emergency Child Care Collaborative has made available emergency childcare for essential workers identified in the Updated Public Health Order 20-24 issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This 100% tuition credit will provide child care to all essential workers until May 17.

GARFIELD
Contact Rebecca Romeyn rromeyn@garfield-county.com
EAGLE
Contact Sandy Jennings sandra.jennings@state.co.us
PITKIN
Contact Kids First at emergencychildcare@cityofaspen.com

Community-based volunteer and help networks

Good Neighbor Network - Aspen to Parachute
Allows users to volunteer or request aid in categories such as medical, errands, food bank, financial, legal consultation, and more. Click on the link here and then click on the "Good Neighbor" button where
you can create an account and post a need or respond to a request. email goodneighboraspen@gmail.com or call 970.618.6123

Carbondale Mutual Aid Group
This site contains sign-up forms for requesting help and for volunteering, an extensive list of local resources, and occasional posts and updates about Carbondale’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Facebook group is a platform for discussion and support.

Glenwood Springs Helping Hands for Vulnerable People
Good Shepherd Lutheran in conjunction with other churches and organizations in Glenwood Springs and surrounding areas are searching for people who may be needing help with weekly grocery pick up, daily dog walking, or any additional help. Additionally, we are seeking volunteers to provide these services to our more vulnerable community members.

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Food - Rifle
August 4, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Food - Glenwood Springs
August 4, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co.
August 5, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Extended Table - Glenwood Springs
August 5, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Food - Parachute
August 6, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Food - Rifle
August 7, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Food - Carbondale
August 10, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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3 Extended Table - Glenwood Springs Extended Table - Glenwood Springs August 3, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA Grab and go meals GWS - First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA ANYONE IN NEED CAN HAVE A GOOD MEAL The Extended Table (soup kitchen) has been a vital part of LIFT-UP’s programs for the past 23 years. After its launch in 1995 by members of The Glenwood Mennonite Church, with support from other area churches,The Extended Table was brought under the umbrella of LIFT-UP right from the beginning to make it a community service that would not be associated with with any particular church or individual, and to provide a channel for people to donate to the outreach. See more details •	4 Food - Rifle Food - Rifle August 4, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm Rifle Middle School, 753 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details Food - Glenwood Springs Food - Glenwood Springs August 4, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm Glenwood Springs Middle School, 120 Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details • •	5 Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. August 5, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm Aspen Middle School, 235 High School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611, USA "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency foodbag. Provided by Food Bank of the Rockies, Aspen Family Connections and Lift Up For more information, check here. pitkincounty.com See more details Extended Table - Glenwood Springs Extended Table - Glenwood Springs August 5, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA Grab and go meals GWS - First United Methodist Church, 824 Cooper Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA ANYONE IN NEED CAN HAVE A GOOD MEAL The Extended Table (soup kitchen) has been a vital part of LIFT-UP’s programs for the past 23 years. After its launch in 1995 by members of The Glenwood Mennonite Church, with support from other area churches,The Extended Table was brought under the umbrella of LIFT-UP right from the beginning to make it a community service that would not be associated with with any particular church or individual, and to provide a channel for people to donate to the outreach. See more details • •	6 Food - Parachute Food - Parachute August 6, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm 201 E. First Street, Parachute, Colorado "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency foodbag. Provided by Lift UP, https://www.liftup.org/ See more details •	7 Food - Rifle Food - Rifle August 7, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm Rifle Middle School, 753 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650, USA "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency foodbag. Provided by Lift UP, https://www.liftup.org/ See more details •	8	9
10 Food - Carbondale Food - Carbondale August 10, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm Third Street Center, 520 S 3rd St, Carbondale, CO 81623, USA "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency food bag. Provided by Lift Up See more details •	11 Cross sector community meeting Cross sector community meeting August 11, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm Zoom call - must register Please sign up here to be included See more details Food - Rifle Food - Rifle August 11, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm Rifle Middle School, 753 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details Food - Glenwood Springs Food - Glenwood Springs August 11, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm Glenwood Springs Middle School, 120 Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details • • •	12 Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. August 12, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm Aspen Middle School, 235 High School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611, USA "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency foodbag. Provided by Food Bank of the Rockies, Aspen Family Connections and Lift Up For more information, check here. pitkincounty.com See more details •	13	14	15	16
17	18 Food - Rifle Food - Rifle August 18, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm Rifle Middle School, 753 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details Food - Glenwood Springs Food - Glenwood Springs August 18, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm Glenwood Springs Middle School, 120 Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details • •	19 Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. August 19, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm Aspen Middle School, 235 High School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611, USA "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency foodbag. Provided by Food Bank of the Rockies, Aspen Family Connections and Lift Up For more information, check here. pitkincounty.com See more details •	20	21	22	23
24	25 Food - Rifle Food - Rifle August 25, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm Rifle Middle School, 753 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details Food - Glenwood Springs Food - Glenwood Springs August 25, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm Glenwood Springs Middle School, 120 Soccer Field Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA Voces Unidas, con la ayuda de AJUA, una organización local de jóvenes latinos, distribuirá despensas todos los martes. Voces Unidas, with the help of AJUA, a local Latino youth organization, will distribute groceries every Tuesday. See more details • •	26 Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. Food - Aspen/Pitkin Co. August 26, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm Aspen Middle School, 235 High School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611, USA "Drive-through” format to receive pre-packed emergency foodbag. Provided by Food Bank of the Rockies, Aspen Family Connections and Lift Up For more information, check here. pitkincounty.com See more details •	27	28	29	30
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$8.4M in financial assistance has been distributed so far.
Drive through food distribution serves 1,000 families each week
Assistance from nonprofits is between $500 and $1,000.