Weekly Resource Blog – October 19th

COVID-19 Updates

For the latest COVID-19 updates please see the Larimer County COVID-19 website from the Department of Health and Environment. 

• Larimer County Public Health Officials Issue Public Health Order Requiring Masks in All Public Indoor Spaces, Effective October 20 at 12:00 PM

• Larimer County Health Department Offering COVID-19 Boosters to Those Eligible

• COVID-19 Vaccine Information 

  • Booster Doses

• Larimer County COVID-19 Data Dashboard 

The Larimer County Department of Health & Environment and other local vaccine providers are now offering COVID-19 booster shots to eligible residents. CDC has issued new recommendations for the use of a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine to be given as a booster to those who completed an initial series (2 doses) of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months ago.

FREE Drive- Thru COVID-19 Testing is available Monday-Friday in Fort Collins, Loveland & Estes Park:

Testing is available for those who are ages 2 and older, with or without symptoms, on a drive-up basis only. Appointments are not needed as the sites will have large capacity to offer testing. Testing is FREE and health insurance is not required.

• Loveland (8:00-6:00 pm) Foundations Church, 1380 N. Denver Avenue, Loveland
  • Parking lot area on the east/back side of the building
  • Pre-register for Loveland

• Fort Collins (8:00-6:00 pm) Timberline Church, 2908 South Timberline Road
  • Parking lot area on the southeast side
  • Pre-register for Fort Collins

• Estes Park (8:00-5:00 pm) Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way
  • Pre-register for Estes Park

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

Opportunity to Request COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at your Organization 

If your organization (or business) has not yet had the opportunity to have a mobile vaccine clinic (LCDHE/Health District/other) and you feel like it would be a good fit to offer a clinic to your clientele/event/families/etc, please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/211374714104042

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COVID-19 Recovery Resources

Community Support Resources

We know times are tough, and you may need a little bit of extra help. . .

In Larimer County, there are many agencies working hard to provide food and financial assistance and emotional support. We have put together some links to help make your search for assistance a little bit easier.

• Link to Larimer County Human Services COVID-19 
• Link to Individual & Family Assistance resource

Emergency Broadband Benefit:

The Federal Communications Commission is proving the Emergency Broadband Benefit as a program for families and households who are having a difficult time affording internet service due to COVID-19.

• Discount up to $50 per month for internet service or a one time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop or tablet.

• Eligible households must apply at https://getemergencybroadband.org/ and contact a participating internet service provider (Full list of internet service providers in Colorado).

• Other local internet service providers: Xfinity, CenturyLink, Loveland Pulse.

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Rent & Mortgage Assistance

Emergency Rent Assistance Program:

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many people in our community are facing uncertainty with paying rent.

Neighbor to Neighbor is here to help. English and Spanish Flyer. 

Link to Emotional Support & Mental Health resource page.

Connect to Mental Health Resources

COVID-19 has added stress and anxiety to all our lives. Connect with mental health resources that can help you and those you care about weather the storm. 

SummitStone Health Partners

For more than 60 years, SummitStone Health Partners has been transforming lives through recovery, renewal and respect by providing unsurpassed behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment services in Larimer County. SummitStone provides more than 50 services dedicated to treating mental health and addiction disorders for people of all ages. Get connected today. 

Colorado Spirit 

The Colorado Spirit Crisis Counseling Program supports people who have been impacted by the challenges of COVID-19. Trained crisis counselors are people from the community, just like you and they understand the challenges you’re facing. The Colorado Spirit program provides emotional support around the feelings that life during the pandemic may bring up, such as worry, sadness, hopelessness, or anger. Get connected to free and anonymous support. 

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

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FEMA Funeral Support

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Click here for more details. 

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Business & Workforce Support

Business Q/A with the Department of Health: Our Next Session will be on October 28.  

There are currently no local public health orders related to COVID-19, however, our community is experiencing an increased number of COVID-19 cases. Join us for the next 1 hour session on Thursday, October 28 at  2 p.m for an update on COVID-19 in Larimer County and to learn how these changes impact your business. 

Q/A session Zoom Link

If you have questions between sessions:

• Call: 970-498-5500
• Text: 970-999-1770
• Email: PublicHealth@larimer.org
• Larimer County Guidance

SBA Disaster Loans Available to CO Businesses

• • U.S. Small Business Administration is providing funding programs for COVID-19 relief options. For more COVID-19 relief options.

Colorado’s Economic Recovery Programs for Businesses

The Colorado legislature passed 12 bills that appropriated $228 million in funding to support economic recovery efforts. As program details are finalized you can access updates at the COVID-19 Business and Nonprofit Resources page.

• • Programs with open applications:
    • CLIMBER Loan Fund

    Applications are open.

    The Colorado Loans for Increasing Mainstreet Business and Economic Recovery (CLIMBER) fund provides $250 million to small businesses with working capital loans between $30,000 and $500,000. Below-market interest rates and a 1-year deferred payment option make the program a secure recovery option for small businesses.

    • Colorado Revolving Loan Fund

    Applications are open.

    This fund provides loans that help small to medium-sized Colorado businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These loans range from $5,000 to $750,000. The loans are intended to provide startup and working capital that will help create and retain jobs across Colorado.

    • Colorado Community Revitalization Grant

    Applications are open.

    This program provides $65 million in gap funding for mixed use projects in creative districts, historic districts, main streets or neighborhood commercial centers.

    • Rural Jump-Start Zone Grants

    Applications are open.

    Businesses that establish new operations in specified Rural Jump-Start communities will be eligible to receive up to $40,000, or up to $5,000 per new hire.

    • Colorado Arts Relief Grant

    Closes October 15, 2021.

    This program provides $15.5 million in a second round of funding to support arts, cultural and entertainment artists, crew members, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program already provided $7.5 million in early 2021 in its first round of funding.

  • For Programs with Upcoming Applications please visit: Colorado’s COVID-19 Business and Nonprofit Resources page.

Municipal Recovery Resources:

• Town of Berthoud 
• Town of Estes Park 
• City of Fort Collins 
• Town of Johnstown 
• City of Loveland 
• Town of Timnath
• Town of Wellington
• Town of Windsor

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2020 Wildfires Recovery Resources

Get Assistance:

Larimer County – Long-Term Recovery Group: Formed and working with Larimer County officials to rebuild, recover, and repair utilizing skilled case managers, identifies and assists fire survivors who do not have adequate personal resources for basic needs and recovery.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Arapahoe & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland 

• Fire Recovery Information