This summer, the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line celebrated its first anniversary and officially combined forces with Colorado Crisis Services. Established in July 2024, 988 Colorado is an additional resource for people struggling with emotional, mental health and substance use issues. The simple three-digit number confidentially connects people with trained professionals 24 hours a day […]
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SNAP benefits return to pre-pandemic allowances
As of March 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were rolled back to pre-pandemic allotments. “At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress authorized emergency allotments to help meet food needs caused by record-setting unemployment,” reads a February press release from Pitkin County. “These emergency allotments were meant to be temporary…” “All Coloradans who […]