Littleton Coronavirus Survey Results Released

LITTLETON, CO — The City of Littleton has released the results of a survey that aimed to find out how residents are faring amid the new coronavirus pandemic. The survey, which was posted across all of the city's social media platforms, received a response that was "greater than any survey ever posted on Open Littleton," city officials said.

The majority of residents said the pandemic has negatively affected their lives; however just over a third of residents said that “none of their essential needs have been impacted by COVID-19."

More than 21 percent said, “Healthcare essential appointments have been cancelled,” and 20.3 percent reported that their “business is experiencing loss of revenue.”

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Just over a quarter of residents were concerned that schools and daycares have been closed, and just under a quarter said they have lost work because of job closures, cut shifts or lost projects.

Respondents also shared their concerns in an open-ended question. There were 431 responses from teachers, retirees, restaurant workers, ride-sharing drivers, health care workers and others, the city said. Opinions varied on when public health orders should be lifted. Many residents said they're feeling isolated and missing their friends, family and coworkers. Some worried about grocery shopping, paying rent, preexisting health conditions and caring for loved ones.

The city council and staff will use this information to inform decisions about programs and services moving forward, officials said.

>> View the full Littleton survey results here.

The city has issued the following list of resources to help residents:

• Nourish Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals to seniors 60 and older and adults who are homebound due to illness or disability. Contact them at 303-798-7642 or online.
• Colorado Crisis Services provides free, confidential, professional and immediate support for any mental health, substance use or emotional concern, 24/7/365. Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained professional.
• Love, Inc.’s Connection Center, based in Littleton, offers many services to help identify and solve problems through its network of churches. Call the Helpline at 303-794-5683 or fill out an online form.
• 2-1-1 Colorado is a confidential multilingual service connecting people to vital resources across the state. 2-1-1 helps Coloradoans find emergency shelter, food, rental and utility assistance, child care, health care and more. Visit 211colorado.org, call 2-1-1, or 866-760-6489 toll free.
• Integrated Family Community Services has joined Food Bank of the Rockies’ Emergency Support Team. IFCS will assist people in need of food assistance by contacting them to schedule an appointment for a grocery box pick-up at 303-789-0501.

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