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Housing for Employees in Summit County, CO
As employees of small businesses in Summit County, Colorado, you have a wealth of resources to enhance your well-being and address various needs. Explore mental health services and wellness programs to support your emotional health. Access quality health care through clinics and programs provided by the Summit Community Care Clinic. For working parents, discover child care options and assistance programs tailored to your needs. Navigate the unique challenges of the local housing market with the support of the Summit Combined Housing Authority. Find legal resources specific to Summit County to guide you through local regulations and legal considerations. Together, these resources create a supportive environment, ensuring your holistic well-being in Summit County.
Housing
Workforce Housing
Summit County Housing Department developed multiple programs specifically geared toward creating and maintaining workforce Housing.
Resources for Renters
Resources for Buying a Home
The Summit Combined Housing Authority plays a crucial role in enhancing Summit County by assisting individuals who shape our community in securing safe, long-term housing solutions and fostering a thriving community. To delve deeper into specific aspects, click on the following links:
Mental Health Resources
Recovery Resources
Recovery Resources empowers people to overcome adversity by creating a New Story of recovery and resilience. Their programs are designed to support you through transition or recovery with a path that is right for you.
Building Hope
Building Hope in Summit County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness within the Summit County community in Colorado. Their mission revolves around providing comprehensive mental health services, resources, and education to individuals of all ages. Through collaborative efforts, Building Hope works to reduce stigma, increase access to mental health care, and foster a supportive community environment. The organization offers a range of programs, including counseling services, community education initiatives, and support for mental health professionals. By prioritizing mental health awareness and support, Building Hope strives to create a resilient and thriving community where individuals can seek help, find hope, and build resilience in the face of mental health challenges.
Health Care
In Summit County, Colorado, your health is a priority, and as employees of small businesses, you have a spectrum of healthcare resources at your fingertips. From comprehensive medical services to tailored wellness programs, the healthcare landscape here is designed to ensure you have access to quality care. Explore the available healthcare resources specific to Summit County, empowering you to prioritize your well-being and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment is to provide you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
Health Clinics
A full-service hospital located in Frisco, offering emergency care and a range of medical services. Provides inpatient and outpatient services, surgery, imaging, and laboratory services.
Dillon Health Center/Dillon Urgent Care services encompass primary care, preventive health screenings, cancer center, and the management of chronic conditions, providing comprehensive and personalized care for patients. In addition, the center specializes in urgent care services, efficiently addressing non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries on a walk-in basis.
Walk-in service welcomed. Please do not call prior to your arrival.
Patients will be seen based on the severity of the illness or injury, not based on the time they arrived. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Peaks Medical and Urgent Care provides primary care services, preventive screenings, and management of chronic conditions. Additionally, the facility offers prompt and efficient urgent care services, ensuring timely attention to non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Summit Community Care Clinic serves as a safety net care provider, delivering a comprehensive suite of integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services across Summit, Lake, and Park Counties.
There are various clinics throughout Summit County, offering primary care, specialty care, and wellness services. Provides access to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
Health Insurance Options
If you don’t have insurance through your employer, here are some options for you.
Summit Choice HEALTHCARE Program
In collaboration with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), the Summit Chamber introduces the Summit Choice Healthcare Program, an exclusive benefit for Chamber members. This program, designed as a cost-effective alternative to conventional insurance plans, empowers businesses that may be unable to provide group health insurance to offer their employees access to affordable and high-quality healthcare. While not intended to replace traditional group insurance, the Summit Choice Healthcare Program serves as an accessible option for those without insurance or with prohibitively expensive individual plans.
This initiative, in partnership with SALA, addresses the challenges of high healthcare costs in the mountain region.
Shop for Health Care
To shop for health insurance on the marketplace, please visit our Business Directory for our many members that sell Health insurance. Also, check out Connect for Health Colorado for other marketplace plans.Â
Childcare
Early Childhood Options (ECO) serves as the central hub for early childhood services, offering valuable resources for both professionals and caretakers seeking childcare solutions. As a nonprofit organization, ECO provides a platform to explore childcare openings in Summit County, join waitlists for childcare services, access information on the tuition assistance program, and gather details about childcare licensing. This comprehensive resource aims to support and guide individuals in navigating the various aspects of early childhood care and education.
The CTC is a tax credit — an amount of money that taxpayers are able to subtract from their taxes — to help families afford the cost of raising children. Previously, qualifying individuals could receive up to $2,000 per child.
Legal
Navigating legal matters can be complex, but as employees of small businesses in Summit County, Colorado, you have access to a range of legal resources to guide you. From understanding local regulations to addressing specific legal considerations, our community is committed to providing you with the support you need. Explore the legal resources available in Summit County and the broader Colorado context, ensuring that you can make informed decisions and navigate legal complexities with confidence. Your professional well-being is important, and these resources are here to assist you in addressing legal matters effectively.
General Summit County Resources
Beyond the workplace, our community provides access to various essential services that contribute to your overall well-being. Explore local food banks for assistance with nutritional needs, utilize libraries for educational and recreational resources, and discover other community services designed to enrich your daily life. As part of our commitment to your holistic well-being, these general resources are here to support you in various aspects of your personal and professional journey in Summit County.
The Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) has served the community for 26 years. FIRC connects residents to food, housing, health care, mental health resources, parenting education, and family support.Â
Monday – Thursday
8 am – 5 pm
970-262-3888
Health & Human Services
Your county’s human services office is where you’ll get help with energy assistance, health resources, NARCAN, youth and family services, and so much more!
970-668-9160 
Apply in English or Spanish
Summit County Alert
The Office of Emergency Management uses Summit County Alert to send emergency notifications by phone, email and text to keep community members informed of events such as evacuation notices, utility outages, water main breaks, wildfires, floods, planned road closures, school delays/cancellations, community meetings, utility repairs and service interruptions.Â
Click here for more information and to register for SC Alert.
Summit Stage
Free public transportation providing bus routes throughout Summit County. The Silverthorne Transfer Station is located on 4th St. and Adams Avenue and has an indoor waiting area.Â
Click here to find the Summit Stage Bus Schedule.
Summit County Libraries
The libraries offer a variety of materials, programs for all ages and a wide range of digital resources. Free Wi-Fi and computer access are available. The Summit County North Branch library is currently under construction and a temporary location is offering services inside Bluebird Market.
Click here for more information about our Libraries.
Mountain Dreamers
Advocate and provide support to the Summit County immigrant community.Â
Click here for more information on Mountain Dreamers.
Mountain Mentors
A community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youth ages 8 to 16.Â
Click here for more information on how to become a mentor or to register your child.
Summit Advocates
Advocates for Victims of Assault provides services which enhance safety and justice for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and associated traumas through safety, support, and education.Â
Click here for more information about Summit Advocates.
Family & Intercultural Resource Center
Mon & Wed 12 – 1 pm; back of building Breckenridge 1745 Airport Road
Tues & Thurs 12 – 1 pm, & Tues 5 – 6 pm Silverthorne 251 W. 4th Street
Father Dyer
Breckenridge 310 Wellington Rd
Tues & Thurs 10 am- 12 pm + charging station
Sundays 6 – 7 pm, community dinner
Dillon Community Church
371 La Bonte St, Dillon
Mon & Weds 4:30 – 5:30 pm or Friday 1:30 – 2:30
Elks Lodge Community Dinner
Tuesdays 5 – 7 pm, dinner/meals to go
Agape Church
Monday thru Thursday, 10 am – 3 pm.
By Appointment; 970-453-1247 ext. 101; hot meal, showers, laundry, computer.
Lord of the Mountains (back of building)
56 US-6, Dillon
Weds & Fridays 1 – 4 pm; hot meal, showers, laundry, warm clothes, computers
Mobile Food Pantry – Frisco Bus Barn
0222 County Shops Rd, Frisco, CO 80443
3rd Thursday Nov/Dec & otherwise, 4th Thursday of the month, 10 am
Unemployment
Step 1: Collect any income-related information like pay stubs, etc.
Step 2: Fill out an application online.
Step 3: Review your claim before submitting it and write down your payment request dates.
Go online or call 303-318-8000 or complete a request support Mon – Friday 8 am – 4 pm.
Other Resources
- Summit County Alert: The Office of Emergency Management uses Summit County Alert to send emergency notifications by phone, email and text to keep community members informed of events such as evacuation notices, utility outages, water main breaks, wildfires, floods, planned road closures, school delays/cancellations, community meetings, utility repairs and service interruptions. Click here for more information and to register for SC Alert.
- Summit Stage: Free public transportation providing bus routes throughout Summit County. The Silverthorne Transfer Station is located on 4th St. and Adams Avenue and has an indoor waiting area. Click here to find the Summit Stage Bus Schedule.
- Summit County Libraries: The libraries offer a variety of materials, programs for all ages and a wide range of digital resources. Free Wi-Fi and computer access are available. The Summit County North Branch library is currently under construction and a temporary location is offering services inside Bluebird Market. Click here for more information about our Libraries.
- Mountain Dreamers: Advocate and provide support to the Summit County immigrant community. Click here for more information on Mountain Dreamers.
- Mountain Mentors: A community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youth ages 8 to 16. Click here for more information on how to become a mentor or to register your child.
- Summit Advocates: Advocates for Victims of Assault provides services which enhance safety and justice for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and associated traumas through safety, support, and education. Click here for more information about Summit Advocates.
