COVID-19 Info and Resources

COVID-19 Information and Resources

Monthly COVID-19 Update

Continuum of Colorado is continuing to follow CDPHE, the CDC, and local ordinances for guidance in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. All CoC staff that previously worked out of our Inverness Office location either continues to work remotely or has moved to our Jewell Office location. We are currently open at the Jewell Office location. 

If you need to contact us, please call the mainline at 303-214-3370.

COVID-19 Resources

Marketing, Training, and Communications

  • In-person training for CPR and Mandt classes has resumed to normal scheduling.

Contact Info: 

Leane Kramer, Communications and Marketing Manager
l.kramer@continuumcolo.org

Home and Community Support – Colorado Springs Area

Accommodations:

  • Live-in caregivers continue working per normal without restrictions
  • PPE continues to be available should non-live-in HCSPs decide to wear PPE or if a family requests it
  • In-home massage and movement/music therapy have resumed and are being provided

Contact Info: 

Tom Knost, Director
t.knost@continuumcolo.org

Josabeth Way, Regional Manager
j.way@continuumcolo.org

Home and Community Support – Aurora/Denver Area

Accommodations:

  • Live-in caregivers continue working per normal without restrictions
  • PPE continues to be available should non-live-in HCSPs decide to wear PPE or if a family requests it
  • In-home massage and movement/music therapy have resumed and are being provided

Contact Info: 

Tom Knost, Director
t.knost@continuumcolo.org

Shelly Wilson, Regional Manager
s.wilson@continuumcolo.org

Employment

Accommodations: 

  • Individual employment supports are being provided in person when possible, based on individuals’ and employers’ preferences
  • PPE continues to be available to staff and staff are screened before each visit to prevent the spread of the virus

Contact Info: 

Tom Knost, Director
t.knost@continuumcolo.org

Brianna Gmeinder, Regional Manager
b.gmeinder@continuumcolo.org

Day Programs

Accommodations: 

  • Community-based services are being provided throughout the Aurora and Littleton areas.
  • Senior Services have resumed onsite at our main Jewell Office Location.
  • Telehealth/Virtual activities continue to be offered 5 days per week for individuals not ready to return to in-person services or to supplement other day program services

Contact Info: 

Tom Knost, Director
t.knost@continuumcolo.org

Amy Manceaux, Regional Manager
a.manceaux@continuumcolo.org

Residential

Accommodations: 

  • Services at all residential sites continue
  • Individuals in GRSS settings may attend external day programs or go into the community. They are individually assessed to ensure they meet current CDPHE regulations
  • Staff and individuals in services are screened daily to prevent the spread of the virus, as well as wearing required PPE (as applicable)
  • Group Home visitors are welcome
  • Residential sites continue to be thoroughly cleaned daily
  • In-person training for CPR and Mandt has resumed

Contact Info: 

Cindy Dutton, Director
c.dutton@continuumcolo.org

Nickell Jennings, Associate Director
n.jennings@continuumcolo.org

Administrative Department

Accommodations: 

  • Staff is working remotely
  • Staff will come into the office to get mail as needed to process, forward, etc.

Contact Info: 

Cindy Dutton, Director
c.dutton@continuumcolo.org

External Resources

Colorado COVID-19 Info Line303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911

Public Health Information:

I/DD Specific:

Catchment Area Resources

Douglas County: https://www.douglas.co.us/douglascovid19/

Arapahoe County: https://www.arapahoegov.com/covid19

Adams County: http://www.adcogov.org/coronavirus-community-resources