Local and Community Resources
In a cooperative effort by Summit County, the Towns, and various non-profits, there are many resources available to get residents who lost income due to COVID-19 the aid they need. This page has information about rental assistance, food pantries and meals, employment options, and mental health resources.
Rental Assistance – Updated 12/03/2020
Through a partnership with Summit County Government, local Town Governments, and the Family Resource Center Association (FIRC), FIRC has just launched a Winter 2020/2021 Rental Relief Program.
Applicants who live and/or work in Summit County can go to www.summitfirc.org to complete an online application for rental assistance in English or Spanish. Landlords will also need to complete an application and will be notified when their tenant has applied.
- To be considered for rental assistance funding, you must live or work in Summit County, Colorado and have been affected by COVID to apply – No exceptions.
- FIRC’s temporary Rental Relief Program for December 2020 and/or January 2021 rent.
- Please do not call the FIRC main telephone number as they are not assisting with the temporary rental relief application and will not be able to answer questions or give updates on your application or status. All questions will be referred back to fircrentalassistance@summitfirc.org.
- You will need the following documents and information to successfully submit your online application.
- Incomplete applications missing the below items will not be submitted or reviewed.
- Photo I.D.Proof of income (paystub, letter from employer, profit & loss statement, etc.)
- Rental Agreement (first and last page)
- Landlord name, phone number and email address
If you have a question or barrier to completing the application, please send an email to fircrentalassistance@summitfirc.org or call 970-262-3888.
Those needing more support such as utility assistance, health insurance, or SNAP, or those who may struggle with an online application may call 970-262-3888 for a virtual appointment with staff.
Food Pantry Locations
FIRC
The Family & Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) is providing packaged food kits for drive-through service. You can use this service twice a month, and the other pantries weekly.
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- Breckenridge: 1745 Airport Rd, back of building. Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- Silverthorne: 251 W. 4th St. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, and Tuesdays 5:00 to 6:00pm
- Extended Pantry hours by appointment – 970262-3888.
Community and Senior Center
The Summit County Community & Senior Center – Call 970-668-2940 to receive (if qualified):
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- Meals on Wheels program
- Delivery of medication, groceries, and meals for those who are over 60, don’t have transportation, or if someone in your household is sick.
Other Pantries
- Father Dyer Church in Breckenridge from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Dillon Community Church from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays; 1:30pm to 2:30pm on Fridays.
Prepackaged Community Meals
- Father Dyer Church in Breckenridge: Sundays 6:00 to 7:00pm
- Rotary at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne: from 5:00 – 7:00pm on Tuesdays
- Agape Church between Breckenridge and Frisco: Meals to-go, shower and laundry services Monday -Thursday, 10:00am to 3:00pm; BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, call 970-453-1247 ext. 101
- Lord of the Mountains Church: Meals, showers – Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (Call FIRC to set up)
School Food Programs
- Smart Bellies and Summit School District will be providing meals for pickup Mondays through Fridays at the following times and locations:
- Summit HS- 11:30-1:00 M-F (outside to the right of school entrance)
- Summit MS / Snowy Peaks- 12:15-12:45 M-F (outside front entrance)
- Breckenridge ES- 12:00-1:00 M-F (outside kitchen door to the left of front entrance)
- Dillon Valley ES- 11:30-12:30 M-F (outside front entrance)
- Frisco ES- 12:00-2:00 (outside kitchen door)
- Summit Cove ES- 12:00-12:40 M-F (entrance to cafeteria)
- Silverthorne ES- 10:30-12:00 M-F (entrance to cafeteria)
- Upper Blue ES- 11:00-1:00 (call extension 1802 for pick up at front entrance)
- To sign up for Smart Bellies home delivery, please email smartbelliesco@gmail.com or call 970-368-2848
COVID-19 Testing
Summit County is continually working with providers to ensure that anyone in our community who is symptomatic, high-risk, or asymptomatic, may easily receive a test. All providers are using the same test, so individuals may choose whichever of the following options they prefer, and all providers will contact the patient following testing with results and further guidance on care based on results.
- Asymptomatic testing is available for high risk categories such as:
- Health care workers and first responders
- As a part of contact tracing for public health surveillance
- In the context of a COVID-19 outbreak
- Those who have been in a group of greater than 10 people where physical distancing and/or face coverings were not utilized.
Visit Summit County’s COVID-19 Testing page for additional information for information in Spanish.
Centura Health Community Testing Site
Summit Vista Professional Building, 18 School Rd., Frisco.
- Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm and Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Call 970-668-5584 to speak to staff from Centura Health Physician Group (CHPG) to receive a testing referral to the community testing site.
- Insurance/payment: Uninsured/underinsured persons will be covered at no out-of-pocket cost. Where applicable, insurance will be billed.
- The community testing site will be closed July 3rd thru July 5th.
Summit County Medical Office Building
360 Peak One Dr., Frisco, First Floor, Summit County Medical Office Building, Suite #100
- Monday-Saturday during normal hours of operation.
- Call 970-668-4040 to schedule an appointment. SCCC provides testing (as decided by the health care provider) for patients desiring a face-to-face visit with a provider. Patients must establish care with SCCC, or already be an SCCC patient, in order to be seen.
- Insurance/payment: SCCC is accepting new patients regardless of insurance status. Uninsured/underinsured persons will be covered at no out-of-pocket cost. Where applicable, insurance will be billed.
Vail Health Community Testing Site
Vail Health Community Testing Site – Breckenridge
- 103 S. Harris Street Breckenridge at the Speakeasy Theater
- Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm
- To book an appointment, please email summitcovidtesting@vailhealth.org with your: Name, phone number, picture of photo ID*, front-and-back pictures of health insurance card*.
- *For those who do not have a government-issued photo ID or health insurance, an appointment for a test can still be made by emailing the name and phone number only.
- Patients can expect to receive a call to schedule an appointment within one business day. As there is pent up demand in Summit County for COVID-19 testing, we ask for your patience while we get this new service up and running.
- For those with health insurance, insurance will be billed, and any out of pocket fee additional costs will be waived. Anyone without health insurance must attest via an official attestation form to no insurance, and fees will be waived for the patient and covered by Vail Health.
Mako Medical Community Testing Site
Mako Medical Community Testing Site – Century Link Building, Silverthorne
- EXTENDED TO the end of March, 2021. Seven days a week, 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Testing will be provided at 591 Center Circle, Silverthorne 80497
- No appointment is necessary, however individuals will need to complete a registration form at the testing site or online ahead of time. Testing Information here. Online registration here.
- Testing is provided completely free of charge. Insurance is not needed.
Employment and Education Options
Employment
- The Colorado Workforce Center in Frisco has additional resources for helping you apply for unemployment or visit connectingcolorado.com, where you can look for local jobs. They are operating remotely and can be reached at 970-668-5360, or by email.
- Locally, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Walmart and City Market are hiring, and want the community to be aware of this.
- The North Branch Library in Silverthorne allows public computer use by appointment. Call 970-668-4280
Education
- Colorado Mountain College (CMC) will waive tuition, books, and fees for certain categories of students for the Summer 2020 term.
- This includes students taking for-credit ESL (English as a Second Language) and GED courses who qualify as in-district; in-state students who took credit courses in spring 2020; and displaced workers who live in the CMC district.
- CMC will also be providing community outreach and aid in the form of funds, scholarships, tutoring services, laptop donations, and Internet service. Visit CMC’s website for more information.
Mental Health & Recovery
Building Hope
Building Hope has a wealth of resources and events in Summit County to help those who are struggling with mental help, or even those who just need a sounding board. Check out buildinghopesummit.org or call for English 970-389-1151 and Spanish 970-485-6271 for a full list of resources, education, and events and see the flyers below.

- FIRC Mental Health Navigators: English or Español, 970-262-3888
- Mental Health Crisis Line- 844-493-8255
- Mind Springs Health has several services including a mental health support line. Call 1-877-519-7505 from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. This line will be staffed with mental health professionals who will provide help to those experiencing increased anxiety and stress due to social distancing and others issues surrounding the virus outbreak. Staff will also refer callers with more acute needs to additional resources for care and guidance if needed.
- Summit School District Mental Health Activities and Resources
Transportation
Summit Stage Transit Service
- Summit Stage is currently operating a limited spring schedule, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Buses run daily and serve most existing stops.
- FREE commuter service to and from Lake and Park counties.
- ADA paratransit service is fully operational.
Public Health Order Compliance
- All passengers 2 and older are required to wear a face covering.
- The number of riders per bus is limited and some seats will be closed for use, in order to ensure appropriate physical distancing.
- Passengers must use only the rear bus doors for loading and unloading.
2020 Limited Bus Schedule