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AtlantisCommunityInc
@AtlantisCommInc
Seven people with disabilities share a glimpse into their everyday lives
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Annie Tulkin (Accessible College)
@AcssCollege
Resource tip: I often use this fantastic guide by @NewMobilityMag &
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Tri-County Health
@TCHDHealth
It is always best to check the facts on a reliable source of information like
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How to Get Your $1,400 Stimulus If You
Are Experiencing Homelessness Right
Now
People experiencing homelessness may receive
stimulus payments via Economic Impact Payment (EIP)
cards if the IRS does not have any bank account
information.
Read more
Join MSU Denver Access Center for a
Two-Part Virtual Workshop Series
Join the MSU Denver Access Center for a two-part virtual
workshop series for high school juniors and seniors with
disabilities, addressing services and accommodations in
college.
Parents, guardians, and educators are also encouraged to
attend:
Tuesday, April 6, 6:00-7:00 pm
Transition for Students with Disabilities: How to Access
Disability Support Services & Technology:
Wednesday, April 14, 6:00-7:00 pm. Access Center Students &
MSU Denver Faculty Panel
Register Here
Snow Removal Complaint Resources
Inaccessible areas near where you live because of the snow?
Click the link below for your county to let your city know.
Contact us at 303-733-9324 for advocacy support!
Adams
Arapahoe
Clear Creek
Denver
Douglas
Elbert
Je erson
Food Resources
Food Resource Hotline
Call the bilingual Food Resource
Hotline toll-free at (855) 855-
4626, or in
Metro Denver at (720) 382-2920.
It’s open Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Messages
left after-hours or on a weekend
will be returned the next business
day.
(If you need TTY, call at
7-1-1 or 1-800-659-2656)
Food Boxes and Hot Meal: DAVID CLIFTON
MINISTRIES
Offers free food boxes and hot meals for those experiencing
homelessness.
Area Served: Statewide
Address: 1533 Glen Ayr Dr, Lakewood, CO, 80215
Phone: (303) 893-8363
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Food Boxes)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Hot Meals)
Saturday, 10 a.m. (Hot Meal)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
ID required, but will not be required for the first visit.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Walk-in and sign up at the front desk.
LANGUAGES OFFERED
English and Spanish
Mental Health Resources
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS
IN A SUICIDAL CRISIS CALL THE
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION
HOTLINE:
ENGLISH: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-
784-2433)
EN ESPANOL: 1-877-SUICIDA (1-
877-784-2432)
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
HOTLINE:
1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Counseling Services: NEW DIRECTION
COUNSELING CENTER
Offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy for:
Survivors of domestic violence
Child and adolescent victims of sexual abuse
Adult survivors of sexual abuse
Individuals in need of grief counseling
Individuals experiencing anxiety or depression
Step-parenting or blended family counseling
Area Served:
Statewide
Address:
8471 Turnpike Dr., Ste 110, Westminster, CO, 80031
Phone:
(303) 430-0512
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Call for more information
Housing Resources
State of Colorado Eviction Prevention
Programs
The State of Colorado offers emergency rent
and mortgage assistance throughout the state
through several non-profit organizations. The
provision of assistance may be delayed due to
high demand.
Type your address into the search bar on
the website, or click a point on the map,
to view the services that are available in
a given location.
Shelter for Youth: URBAN PEAK
Provides a licensed shelter that is open 365 days a year and
serves youth aged 15 - 20 who are experiencing
homelessness.
Youth aged 15 - 17 can stay for up to 21 days as long as
they are following their case plan and working toward
reunification with family or guardian.
No time limit for youth aged 18 - 20 if they are
participating in a case plan and making progress towards
self-sufficiency.
ELIGIBILITY: Available to youth aged 15 - 20 years old.
Gender is determined by self-identification, LGBTQ+
youth are welcome.
Youth under 18 must obtain guardian permission within
24 hours of accessing the shelter.
Area Served: Statewide
Address: 1630 S Acoma St, Denver, CO, 80223
Phone: (303) 974-2900
Hours:
24 hours/7 days a week (Shelter Hours)
Current Events by Maryann C.
As of 03/16/2020: 444,712 cases
6,048 deaths among cases
(6,126 due to COVID-19)
COLORADO COVID-19
Adams, Denver, and Douglas, counties are all at LEVEL
YELLOW. Jefferson, Arapahoe, Elbert, and Clear Creek counties
are at LEVEL BLUE. To read more about what that means click
here.
Gov. Jared Polis has extended the mandatory statewide mask
order through April 4, 2021. It may continue to be extended if
necessary.
CDC: List of COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-
precautions/people-with-disabilities/list-of-resources.html
To read more use this website:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-data
COVID 19 Vaccination Info
To see if you are currently eligible AND find a location to
schedule a vaccine click on
https://www.vaccinespotter.org/CO/ or call 1-877-CO VAX CO
(1-877-268-2926).
Watch This Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX-
LCJ6Dd0o&feature=youtu.beVaccinating beginning March 19
People age 50 and older.
Frontline essential workers.*
People with high-risk conditions.
Continuation of operations for state government and
continuity of local government.*
Watch This Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Facts Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX-
LCJ6Dd0o&feature=youtu.be
American Sign Language (ASL) Videos are now
available https://cidi.gatech.edu/covid/...
If you have questions or concerns about whether or not to get
vaccinated because of health concerns talk to your health
care provider.
Vaccines can save lives and so can YOU!
Until the vaccines are widely available, Coloradans
should continue to avoid in-person interactions,
physical distance, and wear a mask.
COVID-19 testing located near you
Click this link to find a testing center closest
to your neighborhood.
If you experience an accessibility issue while
trying to get a COVID-19 test, please email
our Associate Director, Anaya Robinson at
anaya@atlantiscommunity.org.
This map shows the current level of protection of each county
in Colorado according to the Status Dial. Find out moreinformation here
https://covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid-19-dial-
dashboard
*Status as of March 16, 2020The Chronicles Peer Support:
First and third Thursdays of
the month from 11:00am -
12:00pm (MT). **December
3rd & 17th 2020**
Self-Empowerment Peer
Group:
Every Thursday, from 12:00pm
- 1:00pm (MT).
Youth Connect Call:
Every Friday, from 2:00-
3:00pm (MT).
RSVP to Peer Support
groups by emailing Mollie at
mollie@atlantiscommunity.o
rg
or call (303) 733-9324STAY ENTERTAINED
Sled Hockey Games
Come introduce yourself to the sport of Sled Hockey! Games will be
held at Big Bear, 8580 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, Colorado
80230.
Friday March 19th:Game 1: Las Vegas Golden Knights Vs vs Warriors: 5pm-6:15pm
Game 2: Colorado Avs vs Las Vegas Golden Knights: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Saturday March 20th:
Game 3: Colorado Avs vs. Warriors: 1:30pm-2:45pm
Game 4: Colorado Avs Youth vs Aces Hockey Academy: 2:30pm-
3:45pm
Game 5: Loser one vs. Loser two: 7pm-8:15pm
Game 6: Winner two vs. Winner one: 8:30pm-9:45pm
Sunday March 21st:
Game 7: Consolation: 7:30am-8:45am
Game 8: Championship: 9:15am-10:30am
Make a donation directly to ACI on our
website.
Donate Here
Atlantis Community, Inc.
201 S Cherokee St, Unit 100, Denver
CO 80223 United States
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