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Our new board member, Ivonne Garcia, joins us to talk about her work with Colorado 211 and the SRDA. Afterwards we discuss what's happening with the VA in the Action 22 footprint, what we look for in our elected officials and the upcoming Action 22 Policy and Leadership Academy.

211 is an information and referral helpline connecting Coloradans statewide to crucial resources and health and human services. SRDA answers 211 inquires via phone call, text message, email, and postal mail for the following counties: Pueblo, Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Kiowa, Prowers, and Baca. In addition, she serves as the director of Pueblo’s Enrollment Center, a one-stop shop for enrollment assistance into Medicare, Medicaid, and Connect for Health Colorado coverage. Finally, Ivonne also oversees the options counseling services for Colorado’s Transitions program in the following counties: Pueblo, Lake, Chaffee, Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, and Las Animas. Transition services assists residents of long-term care facilities like skilled nursing facilities inquiring about relocating to more independent living within the community.

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To find out more about Colorado 211 visit www.211colorado.org

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