COVID-19 Resources

Details about Covid-19 and how to protect yourself & your community:

• CA Dept of Public Health Guidelines

Fellowship & Job Opportunities

• Define American’s Immigrant Artist Fellowship
• Hiring in the Time of Coronavirus

Mutual Aid Resources:

• • A compilation of mutual aid resources and toolkit from across the US

• Region-specific resources:

• Sacramento Mutual Aid Request/Offer Spreadsheet 
• SF Bay Area Mutual Aid Request Form 
• East Bay Mutual Aid Intake Form 
• South Bay Mutual Aid Intake Form 
• Berkeley Mutual Aid Network 
• Santa Cruz County Mutual Aid & Volunteer Form 
• Monterey Peninsula Mutual Aid & Volunteer Form 
• Chico Pandemic Solidarity Support Form 
• Central Valley Mutual Aid Form
• Mutual Aid Resource Links (Los Angeles)
• Covid-19 Trans/Queer Relief Form

Resources for College Students Experiencing Homelessness

• California Homeless Youth Handbook

Healthcare Resources:

• Special Enrollment Period due to Covid-19 now available through Covered California: A resource for Californians who need health insurance coverage. 
• Find a Health Center

LGBTQ Resources:

• Covid-19 Resources and Support (from San Diego Pride)

Food Insecurity Resources:

• CalFresh (also known as SNAP/Food Assistance): A resource for Californians in need of food assistance.  (General Public)
• CalFresh (also known as SNAP/Food Assistance) (Guide for Immigrants)
• Food bank locations or food resources can be found by visiting www.auntbertha.com or by the Why Hunger hotline at 1(800) 5-HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479)
• Food Pantries (Riverside/San Bernadino Counties)
• Additional food Pantry Phone numbers:
  • Home of Neighborly Services – (909)855-3492
  • God’s Pantry – (909)766-8038 
  • North Hollywood food pantry – (818)760-3575
  • World Harvest – (213)746-2227
  • Project Angel Food – (323)845-1800

Unemployment/Disability/Sick Leave

• Unemployment and Disability Resources for Californians

For Renters & Home owners

• Rent deferment 
• Mortgage Relief
• Eviction Moratorium for Californians

Retirement and Tax Resources:

• CalEITC: A cashback tax credit that puts money back in the pocket of hard working Californians.
• CalSavers: A free retirement savings program offered through the California State Treasurer’s Office. Available for employees, employers, self-employed, and individuals

Resources for College Students:

• Free internet for students and teachers
• Free Ivy League Courses 
• For info by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, click here
• For info by the California State University Chancellor’s Office, click here
• For info by the University of California Office of the President, click here

Reproductive Health Care Resources:

• Covid-19 Planned Parenthood Resources
• Bedsider
• Safe Sex App (Sexual Accountability for Everyone) 
• Disposable Product Order form

Mental Health Support for College Students:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Covid-19 Information and Resources
  • Help line: 800-950-NAMI (M-F, 10 AM – 6 PM ET) or TEXT “NAMI” TO 741741
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985- 5990 that provides 24/7, 365-day-a- year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters

Immigration Resources:

• Keep your Benefits: Resources and Information for CA immigrants regarding the Public Charge Rule and how individuals and families can access & keep important benefits
• Cov-19 Resource Guide for Immigrants in California (from the California Immigrant Policy Center)
• Resources for Undocumented People

Advocacy Resources: 

• California Volunteers: Help your community safely with Covid-19

US Census: *Make sure you participate! There is an online option

• California Census