Moffat County Public Health Office - 970-629-4001
COVID-19 Hotline 970-629-4002
Mission Statement
Moffat County Public Health addresses unique obstacles in Colorado’s Great Northwest, through the promotion and improvement of the health, wellbeing, safety and opportunity for every resident.
Vision Statement
Moffat County Public Health serves a diverse frontier population. Physical and mental health, social wellbeing, and the preservation of the pioneer spirit are valued and are accessible to all.
Guiding Principles
Monitor health status of the residents, recognize and address health disparities
Offer comprehensive and evidence-based services that promote positive health behaviors and outcomes
Form lasting community-based partnerships that incorporate the diversity of individuals and their differing approach to health
Focus on supporting high-risk populations including families, youth and children and early intervention, in addition to child fatality prevention systems
Assure access for prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol services
The practice of balancing science with the beliefs and wisdom of the residents in Moffat County
Core Values
Encourage and promote healthy behaviors
Prevent and manage epidemics and the spread of disease
Vow accessibility and quality of healthcare services
Community Engagement efforts with community partners and stakeholders
Public accountability and transparency with citizens
Respond and assist to disasters and aid in recovery
Promote and advance leadership, and empower our community members to reach their fullest potential
What Is Public Health:
Public Health has been defined as "the science and art of preventing disease”, prolonging life and improving quality of life through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations (public and private), communities and individuals.[1] Analyzing the determinants of health of a population and the threats it faces is the basis for public health.[2] The public can be as small as a handful of people or as large as a village or an entire city; in the case of a pandemic it may encompass several continents. The concept of health takes into account physical, psychological, and social well-being.
What is Contact Tracing?
Contact Tracing slows the spread of COVID-19, it helps to protect you, your family and your community by:
- Letting people know they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and should monitor their health for sign and symptoms of COVID-19 (symptoms link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html )
- Helping people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 get tested.
- Asking people to self-isolate (Isolation link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/isolation.html ) if they have COVID-19 or self-quarantine (quarantine link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html ) if they are a close contact (close contact definition: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html ) (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020).
- Link to PDF Contact Tracing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/Contact-Tracing-Infographic-FINAL.pdf ----If we want to include:
- Spanish Version Contact Tracing: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/Contact-Tracing-Infographic-FINAL-Spanish.pdf
COVID-19 Risk Index:
Where to get Tested for COVID-19
The following Moffat County clinical facilities also provide COVID-19 tests:
- Memorial Regional Health www.memorialregionalhealth.com
- UC Health Craig www.uchealth.org
- Northwest Colorado Health Craig www.northwestcoloradohealth.org
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
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Type of Service |
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Point of Contact |
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LANGUAGE |
Integrated Community Assisting limited English-speaking clients in accessing resources. 24/7 on call emergency interpretation. The Referral Program helps connect clients with human services such as SNAP and WIC and community resources such as food banks. |
Nelly Navarro, Director (970) 871-4599
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 443 Oak Street
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ASSISTS IN ACCESSING SERVICES
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United Way Helps connect people to food services. Will also help with applying for public assistance. |
Genevieve Coordinator for Community Impact CRAIG (970) 326-62222 552 Breeze Street |
http://www.unitedwaymoffat.org/covid19resources
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Community Budget Center - Has a community food bank and provides transportation to food banks and for food shopping. Will also help with applying for public assistance. |
CRAIG (970) 824-7898 555 Yampa Ave |
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Love INC of the Yampa Valley- Has a food bank and extra supplies. Will also deliver food to shut-in families and caters to special diets. |
CRAIG (970) 826-4400 656 School St.
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Hours: Monday 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm; Tuesday 9am-12pm; Wednesday & Thursday 2pm-5pm; Friday 9am-12pm & 2-5pm
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Lift Up Directs and refers clients to additional services in their area, assists with public assistance forms, food banks, financial assistance, housing support, etc. |
Lift Up Routt County STEAMBOAT SPRINGS (970) 870-0727 2125 Curve Court
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Lift Up Routt County: https://liftuprc.org/
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FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES |
Interfaith Food Bank |
CRAIG (970) 824-7355 517 Breeze St. (back part of Elks/American Legion building) |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30am-12pm
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St. Michael’s Community Kitchen If you're in need of a good meal the Community kitchen is open to anyone at no charge twice a week. Tuesday for lunch and Thursday for dinner. |
Robin - (cell) 970-629-8042 CRAIG 678 School St. |
nwtriparish.com/bulletins/ or Facebook for updates Tuesday 11am-1pm, Thursday 4-6pm
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Church of Destiny Providing fresh food & some basics.
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CRAIG 970-824-4486 2218 Baker Dr. |
Monday 11:30am-12pm
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Dinosaur Food Pantry
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Paul at 303-829-9060 (can call him 24/7)
Dinosaur Fire Station |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12-3pm (Weds may stay open until 5pm)
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Food Bank of the Rockies
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Fairgrounds Pavilion |
https://www.foodbankrockies.org/find-food/3/?per_page=10&form=1
2nd Tues each month year-round 11am-12pm |
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MEAL DELIVERY |
Meals on Wheels - Moffat County Housing Authority Home Delivered Meals. Provides hot, low-cost, nutritional meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are homebound. |
CRAIG (970) 824-3911 633 Ledford St |
www.colorado.gov/pacific/moffatcounty/housing-authority
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INFANT AND TODDLER FOOD |
Hope Pregnancy Center of the Yampa Valley |
CRAIG (970) 824-5204 538 Breeze St |
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE |
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Agency and Description |
Point of Contact |
Website |
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ELIGIBILITY AND SIGN |
COLORADO PEAK |
To see if you qualify FOR ANY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS use this eligibility tool: |
Apply online at Colorado.gov/PEAK or download and print a paper application from Colorado Dept. of Human Services: www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap |
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
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TEFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program-Commodities) |
Moffat Dept. of Human Services CRAIG (970) 824-8282 595 Breeze St. (Southeast-side back entrance of building)
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https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/moffatcounty/department-human-services-0
3rd Tues of each month 10am-12pm & 3rd Thurs each month 3-5pm Moffat County resident households may receive assistance on one date only, not for both.
Households residing in Dinosaur & Maybell call 970-826-4400 for delivery before the second Friday of each month. |
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Moffat Dept. of Human Services – (970) 824-8282 CRAIG 595 Breeze St. (Southeast-side back entrance of building)
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To see if you qualify, complete an eligibility tool: coloradopeak.secure.force.com/AC_Welcome?Language=EN
Apply online at Colorado.gov/PEAK or download and print a paper application from CDHS
www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap If you need assistance completing the application, contact support below:
Moffat County DHS call (970) 824-8282 ext. 2046 or email: eligibility.moffatcounty@state.co.us
Memorial Regional Health Care Coordinators at (970) 826-8012
The Health Partnership Integrated Care Coordinators at (970) 875-3630 |
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WIC (Women, Children and Infants) at Northwest Colorado Health |
CRAIG (970) 871-7653 745 Russell St
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For more information: https://northwestcoloradohealth.org/what_we_do/prevention-services/programs-for-moms-and-families/women-infants-and-children-wic.html
To sign up: https://www.healthinformatics.dphe.state.co.us/WICSignUp |
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COVID |
Routt County:
For COVID-19 updates and guidance: |
CO-HELP Line at 303-389-1687 or 877-462-2911
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