DENVER (July 16, 2020) — The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) released the following statement responding to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote today to establish 988 as the nationwide number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
DENVER (July 14, 2020) - The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) has awarded $885,776 to 38 community-based domestic violence programs, which have continued to provide essential services to domestic violence survivors during the coronavirus pandemic. This funding - $568,399 from the federal CARES Act and $317,377 appropriated in the state budget by the Colorado general assembly - will provide for needs specific to the pandemic and supplement the ongoing support CDHS provides annually through its Domestic Violence Program.
DENVER (May 28, 2020) - The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is pleased to announce the launch of an online purchasing program for families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and support programs such as Colorado Works and Old Age Pension.
This option will be available for SNAP, also known as Food Assistance, as well as Colorado Works and Old Age Pension participants on Friday, May 29, to make online food delivery purchases on their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.