Currently, Chaffee County is in the ORANGE Level on the State’s COVID-19 Dial Dashboard.
Click the link below to view our county and
all counties in Colorado:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dial-dashboard
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Clinics
Monday, January 18 UPDATE
We recently launched our new online scheduler for our COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
Currently our schedule is full. Please be patient and check back frequently.
We will offer new appointment slots, as vaccine inventory becomes available.
The scheduler for your second dose will be open the day after you receive your first dose. Please schedule your second dose using the electronic scheduler.
If you know of someone who has barriers to accessing the online scheduler, please help them get registered.
We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE:
Our clinics are for Chaffee County residents only.
Currently, CCPH clinics are drive-through clinics held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.
Phase 2 is estimated to begin later this winter, and we are hopeful that with additional vaccination provider support.
Phase 3 might be able to begin as early as spring (If CDPHE permits and if there is a steady stream of vaccine and supplies.). However, the current state phasing is anticipating a summer rollout for Phase 3.
We encourage family, friends, service providers, and other support systems to help those who do not have the means to register themselves.
We continue to pursue a phone registration option, which will most likely involve a phone bank. More details coming soon!
We are working with CDPHE to coordinate special weekend clinics as well.
Plans are underway to collaborate with the Chaffee County Shuttle for transportation alternatives and with other service providers to offer those who are homebound with vaccination services.
COVID-19 Community Testing Clinics--Free!
To learn more about the testing clinics, go here.
To schedule an appointment through our new online system, go here.
No eating, drinking (including water), smoking, vaping or chewing gum 20 minutes prior to your appointment time.
Chaffee’s Got HEART Campaign
CCPH encourages all residents in the “Heart of the Rockies” to continue to take HEART:
H - Hang at Home if Sick.
E - Excel at Handwashing.
A - Always Wear a Mask Properly in Public.
R - Respect Social Distancing.
T - Test If You Have Symptoms.
Take the Chaffee’s Got HEART pledge today!
All videos related to the Chaffee's Got HEART campaign are available on our YouTube channel.
Together, let's all show our HEART, Chaffee County! It's time to flatten the curve once again. We can do this!
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from Businesses about COVID's Impact
Chaffee County COVID-19 Dashboard (daily updates on COVID-19 metrics in our county)
Chaffee County’s COVID-19 Facebook page (daily updates provided)
Current Public Health Orders
CCPH’s public health order (Jan. 11, 2021).
Spanish Speaking COVID-19 Facts
Resolution 2020-68 Ratification & Extension/Amendment #9 of Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency.
Masks are required indoors, per the State of Colorado's Order.
State Executive Order Cloth Mask Request Form Personal Protection Request Form
CHAFFEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT HUMAN SERVICES (DHS)
Call the DHS Benefits Team at 719-530-2500. If you are suffering a sudden job loss and haven’t already applied for benefits, you should do so ASAP. While their doors are locked, they can arrange for applications to go out as needed. There are drop boxes at both the north and south offices for you to leave paperwork for the application process. They will be checked regularly to ensure the process is as streamlined as possible.
If you are wanting to make a donation, please call 719-530-2500, so the team can ensure donations are in line with the actual needs.
DHS and Chaffee County Community Foundation have updated its process for Chaffee County community members seeking financial assistance due to the impact of COVID-19. Please fill out this Google form:
Chaffee County Emergency Assistance Request Form.
How we follow up with you:
*Your assistance request form will be screened for financial assistance eligibility criteria available in Chaffee County.
* If you are eligible to receive assistance through the Department of Human Services, the DHS office will contact you and request for you to submit an application for the programs you may qualify for. Once you have submitted an application, you may be scheduled for an interview with a Chaffee Benefits Team member to review your application. Please note, you may be asked to provide verification of income and expenses that you are needing assistance with.
* If you are not eligible for assistance through the Department of Human Services, your assistance request form will be sent to the Chaffee County Community Foundation who will submit an application for assistance for you and follow up with you about assistance that you may qualify for through their program.
CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Community Resources
CHAFFEE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Job Site Registration
CHAFFEE COUNTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES LISThttps://chaffeeresources.com/ CHAFFEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION https://www.chaffeecommunity.org/CCCF is taking donations for a newly established EMERGENCY FUND. Community members looking to give locally in response the coronavirus please contact this group.
STATE OF COLORADO RESOURCESThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is providing a phone line to answer questions from the public about COVID-19. Call CO-Help at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email cohelp@rmpdc.org for answers in English, Spanish, Mandarin and more
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN SMALL BUSINESS DEVEOPMENT CENTER
A great resource for loans, and support funding.
* Helping business in Colorado respond
Please click to download FREE COVID-19 Small Business Response Resources Guide.
* If your small business or non-profit still has questions unanswered
Click here for the most current daily updates and links to program assistance.
* SBDC offers free confidential consulting to further answer small business questions, help with application forms, loans, other financial support and unemployment questions. We have ten local consultants,
click here to request an appointment.
FEDERAL RESOURCES
- Please call City of Salida at 719-539-4555. Their phone will be staffed from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.
- Please call BV Town Hall at 719-395-8643. Their phone will be staffed from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday - Friday.
EDUCATION, CHILDCARE AND SUPPORTING CHILDREN
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESSol Vista Health:
https://solvistahealth.org
All new client referrals should be directed through our call center at 719-275-2351 to coordinate virtual enrollment into care.
- Behavioral Health services will be provided via phone or telehealth beginning March 17th.
- If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the Statewide Crisis Line at?1-844-493-TALK (8255)?or call?Sol Vista?Health crisis directly at?719-275-2531.?Or, text?"TALK” to?38255.
DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT-CRISIS INTERVENTIONThe Alliance
https://alliancechaffee.org provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional and long term housing, legal advocacy, women and youth support group, community education and prevention activities for women, men and youth suffering from domestic and sexual violence in Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM UTILITY COMPANIES