Important Resources:

***If you, or someone you care about, needs immediate or crisis support please refer to these resources***

Safe2Tell: 1-877-542-7233

Colorado Crisis Line: 1-844-493-8255

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Community supports (UPDATED 4/22):

Here is your updated list of community supports and helpful information. Stay healthy and happy!

• Connecting talent with Opportunity. Website for Job Seekers. https://www.connectingcolorado.com/

• STRIDE Community Health Center now offering Teledentistry to both NEW and established patients! Visit https://stridechc.org/telehealth for more information.

• Do you need materials for learning? Things like paper, crayons, markers, pens, pencils, etc) if so, please reply to me directly and I will follow up accordingly.

• Stay at Home Colorado Guide is an evolving resource page, released by the Governers office designed to provide free support, resources, and activities for Coloradans who are staying at home. It comprises wellness classes, education and entertainment for your family along with other relevant resources.

• Updated feeding sites for free breakfast and lunch provided by DCSD. https://dcsd.nutrislice.com/menu

• How to file for unemployment online go to www.https//www.colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment

• There are many options available to you to apply for Food Assistance benefits. Try to provide as much information as you can on the application to make the process faster.

  • • By Phone: Call Hunger Free Colorado Hotline at 1-855-855-4626

    • Online: Visit the Colorado PEAK website at https://colorado.gov/PEAK from a computer or tablet to complete an application online.

*The IRS just launched a second web tool to expedite stimulus payments. Get My Payment tool will allow taxpayers to give the IRS with direct deposit information, ( if they didn’t include it on their 2018 or 2019 returns) thereby expediting the issuance. More details can be found here.

Quick Links:

• Safe2Tell

• Douglas County Youth and Family Resource Guide

• Counseling Resources

• All Health Network

• Local Resources for Families during COVID-19 Closures

• • This page provided by DCSD has extensive resources if you are struggling with anything from childcare to feeding your children to medical services. Start here before moving on to other listed resources.

• The Help & Hope Center

• • The Help and Hope Center through the Douglas/Elbert Task Force helps families with food, housing, utilities, unemployment help, clothing, and connections with other community resources.

• Free or Low-Cost Internet

• • If you don't have internet and need a way to gain access for remote learning, check here!

• Colorado Crisis Services--Professional, confidential, and free services if you or a family member needs emotional support during this trying time.

• Children Home alone

• Manna Care at Cherry Hills Community Church will be open to families who are in need to receive drive by food between 10-12 on Tuesdays. This is for families who live in Highland Ranch and who may need this support. Please disseminate to the appropriate folks.

• Local Resources for Families during COVID-19 Closures

  • This page provided by DCSD has extensive resources if you are struggling with anything from childcare to feeding your children to medical services. Start here before moving on to other listed resources.

• Grief Resources

• Judi's House

• Starfish Program

• Top 7 Things To Know About Grief