COVID-19 HHRC Update: County’s Human Services, Rural Health Network, Mountain Family Center, and Economic Impact Stimulus Payment
April 16, 2020 6:30 pm
Information shared from Grand Country Public Health https://www.co.grand.co.us/COVID19
The COVID-19 Response Team’s Community Mitigation Branch, composed of governmental and nonprofit human service organizations, is hard at work responding to community needs. We encourage people to access assistance now in order to set your family up for future months. Please visit www.healthygrandcounty.org for current COVID-19 resources and access to all of the following organizations.
Grand County Human Services (970-725-3331) co.grand.co.us/260/Human-Services
The Grand County Department of Human Services (GCDHS) works to enhance the capacity of families to care for themselves and to protect vulnerable populations. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides money to families in need to purchase food at local grocery stores. You may enroll online at coloradopeak.secure.force.com/mhome, but PLEASE make sure you include accurate contact information, such as phone and mailing address, so GCDHS can process your application.
Grand County Rural Health Network (970-725-3477) www.gcruralhealth.com
The Grand County Rural Health Network is committed to advocating for, and supporting, the health of all people living in Grand County, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, immigration status, age, disability, national origin, marital, military, or financial status. They believe everyone has the right to healthcare and to understand how to access that care. Many people may have lost their insurance coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you now have little or no income, please apply for Medicaid at coloradopeak.secure.force.com/mhome. Please note – you can apply for Medicaid and SNAP at the same time. Call with any questions!
Mountain Family Center (970-557-3186) www.mountainfamilycenter.org
Mountain Family Center is the community’s go-to resource for food, housing, and utility assistance. MFC has expanded its food bank hours in Granby (Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm) and in Kremmling (Monday-Friday, 10am to 2pm). MFC is providing drive-through food pick-up in compliance with social distancing practices. Please call MFC if you are unable to pick up food pantry items, as they may be able to deliver. You can also call for housing, utility and SNAP assistance.
Economic Impact Stimulus Payment
Economic stimulus payments have started to arrive for people who filed taxes in 2018 or 2019. If you have filed taxes, but do not have direct deposit, you should receive a check in the mail. If you do not file taxes because your income does not require it, visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments to file your information and get your stimulus payment. Visit getaheadcolorado.org/2020/04/07/economic-impact-stimulus-payment-faq for additional information.
