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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information

What is COVID-19, the newest strain of coronavirus? The following resources explore the facts, responses, and impacts of coronavirus.

Key Definitions (from the World Health Organization)

Coronavirus – A large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.
COVID-19 – The infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
Outbreak – The occurrence of disease cases in excess of normal expectancy.
Pandemic – The worldwide spread of a new disease.

If you have general questions about COVID-19, please call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish (Español), Mandarin (普通话), and more.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Latest facts and information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the CDC. What you should know, situation updates, and community information about the impact of COVID-19 on a national level.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - Coronavirus resources
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has a variety of resources for workers and resources for employers who are impacted by the Coronavirus.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its presence and impact in the state of Colorado. Includes a link to a fact sheet about COVID-19.
El Paso County Department of Health
Information and resources about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the El Paso County health agency, including links and up-to-date information.
Medline Plus - Coronavirus
MedlinePlus offers up-to-date information in language you can understand. MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
World Health Organization (WHO)
Information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019 including a situational map and frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Fact sheet for Coloradans - CDPHE
Coronavirus fact sheet in English from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Fact sheet for Coloradans - CDPHE (Spanish)
Coronavirus fact sheet in Spanish from Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Fact sheet for Coloradans - CDPHE (Simplified Chinese)
Coronavirus fact sheet in Simplified Chinese from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Library Databases

Consumer Health Complete
Full text database for consumer-oriented health content. Covers all areas of health & wellness.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Covers topics on emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Includes full text for more than 560 journals.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.

Emergencies

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
1-888-426-4435
Colorado Crisis Services
Helpline: 1-844-493-8255
Text Line: Text "Talk" to 38255
Confidential support for mental health and substance abuse
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals
Nurse Advice Line
1-800-283-3221
Available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Nurses will answer your medical questions, provide care advice and help you determine if you should be see a doctor right away. From the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
ParentSmart Healthline
1-855-KID-INFO (543-4636)
Pediatric nurses provide telephone triage, health care advice and in-depth information on over 290 pediatric topics. From Children's Hospital Colorado
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention
719-573-7447
The mission of Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership is to unite the community in addressing suicide in the Pikes Peak Region through education, intervention, and postvention.

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704 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Poison Control Center
1-800-222-1222
A free and confidential service that can assist with poison, alcohol or drug overdose situations. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Services (SAMSHA) National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth