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COVID-19 Resources

Nationwide relief for those affected by COVID-19

 

 

Government Benefits

 

  • Unemployment: Recently unemployed residents should visit the Department of Labor website to see what benefits they are eligible for.

  • Disability, Workers Comp & Family Leave: Residents can apply for wage replacement if they become ill with COVID-19 or are caring for a sick family member. Laws vary from state to state.

  • Disaster relief: Residents can check their eligibility for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. 

  • State Social Services: Social Services may be able to help low income families with food or cash assistance.

  • The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.

 

 

Charitable Assistance

 

  • Local Charities: Charities such as Salvation Army and United Way are raising disaster recovery funds which help connect those affected to food, healthcare and housing resources.

 

  • If you need assistance finding food, accessing free child care or other essential services use this url: http://www.211.org/services/covid19 and enter your zip code or city and state to find resources, or you can dial 211 to speak to someone at the United Way.

 

  • Food Banks: It’s critical that residents are able to access basic needs. You can help by directing those in need to local food banks in their area.

 

 

Mental Health Resources

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Visit the CDC website to learn more about things you can do support yourself and your loved ones:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html

 

  • Call the customer service # on the back of your medical insurance ID card for a list of mental health providers in your area

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

  • Text HOME to 741-741 for Crisis Text Line

 

 

Federal economic stimulus package

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Details are still unfolding, but the proposed $1 trillion plan may include direct payments to individual American taxpayers based on income and family size

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Utility customers

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Some local utilities are suspending disconnections and waiving late fees for affected customers. Please contact your local utility provider for further details.

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