Information for employees during covid-19
News
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is a great resource to keep up on the latest throughout the state of Colorado. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Stay on top of public health information by visiting the Centers for Disease Control CDC Website
Governor Polis' "Stay at Home" Order - Issued March 25, 2020
Stay in touch with Teller County, Woodland Park, Victor, Cripple Creek
Federal Information
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide by USDA (see page 4 – Individuals and Households)
The National Unemployment Law Project created a fact sheet on the Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
Colorado State Information
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for gig workers, independent contractors, and self employed opens up in Colorado on April 20, 2020.
The Salvation Army is providing rental assistance as part of Eviction Prevention relief, but only to clients who need the assistance directly due to COVID. Contact the Salvation Army Divisional Call Center at – 303.295.3366 or 855.768.7977
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment unemployment information for employers and workers
COVID-19 recovery resources from Colorado Resiliency Office
Easy to understand Flow Chart for filing for unemployment.
Pandemic Scenarios & Benefits Available - Easy to Understand Worksheet
To file an unemployment claim due to COVID-19 file here:
https://www.colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment
If you are looking for a job…
Search Colorado’s job portal: connectingcolorado.com
State of Colorado Activates 2-1-1 Colorado to Connect Coloradans with Human Services Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) resource page for employers and job seekers
Pikes Peak Region Information
Pikes Peak Workforce Center – A valuable source for Teller County job seekers.
Local Information/Support
Teller County Department of Human Services - The safest way to apply for benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic is to apply ON-LINE at Colorado.gov/PEAK. Walk-in applicants will be asked to complete paperwork and given an appointment letter for a phone interview. Woodland Park Office – 719-686-5518 Cripple Creek Office – 719-689-3584, Ext. 109
Community of Caring / Aspen Mine Center (719) 689-3584 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Food assistance including food pantry and Commodities Program
Unemployment information and support with Pikes Peak Workforce Center and Community Partnership
Emergency financial assistance available on case by case basis
Ongoing community outreach and case management including senior advocacy and reassurance calling
Community Partnership Family Resource Center (719) 686-0705 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Serves as a clearing house, connecting family needs with resources; and resources for parents and early childhood
Food boxes can be scheduled for delivery or pick up
Ongoing community outreach and case management for families
Emergency financial assistance available on case by case basis
Volunteer coordination
Storehouse Ministries 719-229-4512 Mon-Thurs 9am-12noon
Emergency financial assistance
Firewood delivery
Household goods
Medical lending closet
Emergency food bags
Faith-based volunteer coordination
Teller Senior Coalition 719-687-3330 Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm
Case management for seniors
Delivery of meals to the homebound senior population
Neighbors helping neighbors program
Wellness calls
Woodland Park Senior Organization (719) 687-3877 Calls Taken Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
5 Frozen meals can be picked up Mondays 11:45am-1:00pm. Suggested donation of $11.25 for the 5 meals. You must order by the preceding Tuesday in order to receive the week’s meals. Delivery can be available on a case by case basis.
Little Chapel Food Pantry (719) 322-7610 2nd and 4th Monday 4:30-6:00pm
Food distribution drive through 2 X/month only
Business Listings for Teller County residents during COVID-19
Teller County Restaurants open for take out