Vaccine Calendar, click here CDC isolation quarantine protocols, click here CDPHE Emergency Preparedness guidelines, click here If you are interested in seeing the COVID-19 DDPHE Dashboard for Denver here. DDPHE Positive Test COVID-19 Resource Line for food delivery and resources 720-865-5767 Community Based Organization Spotlight
The Refugee Immigrant Migrant (RIM) team involves a team of outreach professionals who connect with families to provide a refugee health screening that may include testing, evaluation, and education, depending on risk assessment performed by a trained clinician. Patients are also provided information on community resources available, including support groups. Clients receiving a screening through the Refugee Medical Screening Program will be referred to a primary care clinic, based on where they live, for ongoing healthcare needs.
The RIM team is housed out of the Denver Health Lowry Clinic at 1001 Yosemite Street Denver 80230 and can be reached at 303- 602-4545
November COVID-19 Updates
Timing your Flu and COVID shot? Many people are trying to factor in latest COVID infection, upcoming traveling, and big gatherings indoors. The Quick Answer – now is the time to get the bivalent booster and flu vaccination. Pharmacies cover most health insurance providers and can get you both flu and COVID-19 shots for free. Check out the Vaccine calendar to find free events coming up near you .CDPHE link here. Vaccine Calendar, click here
Need a ride to your vaccine appointment? Mile High United Way’s Ride United program provides access to free rides (up to 25 miles each way) to vaccination sites across Colorado. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211colorado.org to learn more.
RSV Update – Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptom. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in children younger than 1 year of age in the US. This had led to a dramatic increase in respiratory related admissions and strain on hospital facilities.
All Denver community members can do their part to help protect those who are immuno-compromised and young children. Stay vigilant this winter season and take as many preventative measures as possible to avoid transmission, sickness, and hospital visits. CDPHE has issued recommendations for enhanced respiratory infection control practices. This includes;
· Making sure you know how to reach your healthcare team if you have insurance. Consider a Health Insurance
plan if you don’t have one. Some plans are completely subsidized! www.connectforhealthco.com
· Get a flu vaccine and staying up to date on COVID vaccinations
Consider masking again. When travelling indoors, around big crowds, or childcare centers, wear a mask
· Increased hand washing and increased cleaning and disinfection of common surfaces
LEAP has started
Applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be available starting tomorrow, Nov. 1, online or for customer pick up at the Denver Human Services Welcome Center (2929 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204), Denver Human Services East Office and the Arie P. Taylor Municipal Building. LEAP helps families by paying a portion of their heating costs. For information on how to apply for LEAP on PEAK, review the Peak Outreach Initiatives Presentations. Those interested can apply for the benefit every year and as many times as they'd like.
To return an application, applicants can:
Mail the application in a stamped and addressed envelope to LEAP, PO Box 39200, Colorado Springs, CO 80949
Fax the application to 855-830-3483
Email the application to LeapHelp@DiscoverMyGoodwill.org
Please contact Dang Nguyen or Michele Crippen if you have any additional questions.
SNAP Allotment - Only 60% of Eligible Denver Residents are enrolled in SNAP
The maximum allotment for SNAP has been approved again by the Federal and State governments. The SNAP emergency allotments went out between Oct. 6-12. Stay tuned for updates about November allotments.
View new income guidelines
View the updated quick guide
As a reminder, new applications are available for assistance at the following websites:
Health Care Policy and Financing
Colorado Department of Human Services - SNAP
Discount info - Colorado SNAP recipients receive discounted admission to many different museums and cultural centers by showing their EBT card at the time of purchase. Learn more here
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAP)
Tenants who have been unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for rental assistance. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) can help cover rent as far back as April 2020. Help can include past due, current, and two additional months of rent up to a maximum of 18 months of assistance. If you are in need of free eviction legal assistance, visit this page and scroll down to free eviction legal services.
Emergency Rental Assistance Funding is still available, however, as of November 1, 2022, new limits on Additional Funding Requests (AFR) will be implemented.
ERAP funding is not guaranteed and is based on availability of funds.
Apply online here . The site states that “After November 15th , they will not be accepting new applications” This is an error. You can also call 720-913-1534