Covid-19 Updates

Variety of links to information and resources for financial assistance

During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you can get help from Social Security without visiting an office at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices, which links some popular online services. You can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision, and do much more.

According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 can have a wide range of symptoms — ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: •Cough •Muscle pain •Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing •Sore throat •Fever •New loss of taste or smell •Chills This list is not all inclusive. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea - See the CDC website for more information.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) partnered to launch a mortgage and housing assistance website to help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 2020 Calendar of Education Opportunities from the Alzheimer's Association

Resources from Dr. Sara Qualls - UCCS Aging Center

El Paso County Public Health website page with behavioral health resources.

Provides important resources for community members in general to access (vetted information sheets, referral information, Resilience VideoCasts, and a portal to receive training as a community Resilience Support Coach)

Presentation from Premise Health that validates the impact of longer-term stress on our minds and bodies, and provides 5 proven techniques that anyone can do to reduce stress and improve health and wellbeing.

Thank you for your being part of The Independence Center family. We look forward to helping you through these times and beyond. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and will adjust accordingly.