COVID-19 Resource Guide

Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

US Dept of Health & Human Services: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/COVID19/Pages/default.aspx

MKE County Covid-19 Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/COVID-19

Covid-19 Resources through a Racial Equity Lens: https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/resource-lists/resources-addressing-covid-19-with-racial-equity-lens

Federal Financial Assistance for Covid Economic Impact Eligibility ( $1200 per adult, $500 per minor child): If you file a 2018/2019 tax return or get social security, you should automatically get a payment. If you haven’t filed a tax return in those years, you can apply at this “non-filers” link: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here?fbclid=IwAR3FC8GMGXcMGHtf6VSLncXVKx0ZWALZmrCtj4D13rSvtJTqQuHFNGFT8aE

State Unemployment Compensation (Including broader Pandemic Unemployment Comp which applies to many gig workers, self employed persons, and others who don’t usually qualify for unemployment compensation): https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/

Food and Housing (State and Local) (WPR): https://www.wpr.org/where-find-food-housing-help-and-more-wisconsin-during-covid-19-pandemic

Rent Help Line and virtual Rental Housing Resource Center to connect landlords and tenants with services and resources. Email RentHelp@communityadvocates.net or call 414-270-4646.

DPI Child Nutrition Food and Resources: https://dpi.wi.gov/nutrition/coronavirus

Milwaukee Community Care and Mutual Aid: www.facebook.com/MCCMutualAid/

Ayuda Mutua Milwaukee - Coronavirus: www.facebook.com/ayudamutuamke/
Metcalfe Park: https://metcalfeparkbridges.org/ 414.488.5582

Hunger Task Force: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/what-we-do/get-help-now-covid-19/

Childcare Requests for Essential Workers: https://childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov/EmergencyRequest.aspx

Protect Yourself Financially During Covid-19: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financially-from-impact-of-coronavirus/

Free meals for children at the Boys and Girls Club: https://www.bgcmilwaukee.org/meal-continuation-program/

STICKWheEach Monday, they will be distributing 21 meals for each child 18 years old and under. (3 meals/day for 7 days).

Please arrive prepared to carry and transport a large amount of food, as well as educational materials. Meal sites are open 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or while supplies last. Also, please follow social distancing guidelines while at meal sites to ensure the safety of all participating.

Participating locations include:

Daniels-Mardak Club (4834 N. 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209)

LaVarnway Club (2739 N. 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206)

Davis (1975 S. 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204)

Energy Assistance: https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/energy-assistance.html

Call 211 or 1-866-211-9966 for list of local agencies.

Senior Dining Curbside:
https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/department-on-aging/PDF/SeniorDiningCurbsideMeals.pdf

Resources for people returning from incarceration in MAD: https://nehemiah.org/

Resources for people returning from incarceration in MKE: https://www.projectreturnmilwaukee.org/

Resources for people returning from incarceration in GB: https://operationcommunitycares.org/

Wisconsin Department of Corrections & Covid-19 https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/COVID19(Coronavirus)/COVID19.aspx

Joshua Glover Residential Re-Entry Center: https://www.wiscs.org/programs/comm/joshua_glover_residential_reentry_center/

FoodShare Employment and Training: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/fset/index.htm

UMOS TechHire Training: http://techhireemployer.umos.org/

Right Step Program for Children of Incarcerated Persons: http://www.matc.edu/admissions-registration/become-a-student/high-school-completion/right-path.html

WISDOM Interfaith group that addresses many issues - Find which affiliate is near you: SOPHIA in Waukesha, MICAH in Milwaukee, MOSES in Madison, CUSH in Kenosha, RIC in Racine, ESTHER in the Fox Valley, JOSHUA in Green Bay, NAOMI in Wausau, JONAH in the Chippewa Valley.

New England Journal of Medicine: Flattening the Curve for Incarcerated Populations www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2005687

Primary and Secondary Education Resources for Home:

Parenting Tips (discipline, special education, anxiety, more): https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/

Parent, Professional & Youth Guidance and Support: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/covid-19-resource-center

Department of Public Instruction and PBS had partnered - https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/Learn/onlineresources/

Khan Academy – www.Khanacademy.org

Brainpop - www.brainpop.org

Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari - http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/

American Museum of Natural History - www.amnh.org

Milwaukee Art Museum Virtual Tours https://mam.org/exhibitions/details/byrdcliffe-creativity-and-creation.php

Funny article on teaching kids at home - https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/we-the-hard-working-newly-homeschooling-parents-of-america-have-rewritten-the-common-core-standards

Higher Ed from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/colleges-universities/index.html

Suspended Federal Student Loan Payments, Waives Interest During National Emergency - https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/delivering-president-trumps-promise-secretary-devos-suspends-federal-student-loan-payments-waives-interest-during-national-emergency

COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel: https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus

Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents (Common Questions): https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

Non-Crisis Emotional Support:

To find a therapist for ongoing support at Children’s Wisconsin, call 414-266-3339

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) HelpLine, Monday through Friday, between 8am and 5pm for mental health resources, 800-950-6264

Cope Hotline. 24-hr emotional support and crisis intervention from trained volunteers serving Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Sheboygan counties. Spanish-speaking volunteers available 9pm to 9am. 262-377-2673

Warmline. A peer-run, non-crisis support line. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 6-10pm. 414-777-4729

Domestic Violence

STATEWIDE: https://www.endabusewi.org/get-help/

MKE: Nia Imani Family, niaimanifamily.org

MKE: Alma Center, http://almacenter.org/about/

MKE: UMOS Latina Resource Center https://www.facebook.com/UMOS-Latina-Resource-Center-103629097947413/

MKE: Sojourner Family Peace Center (414) 933-2722 https://familypeacecenter.org/about/community-update-from-sojourner-about-covid-19/

MKE: ASHA Project (414) 252-0075 https://ashafamilyservices.org/

Waukesha: The Women's Center, https://twcwaukesha.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22522

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/crs/index.htm

Milwaukee Mental Health Crisis Line: 414-257-7222

AA Alcoholics Anonymous Wisconsin: http://www.step12.com/wisconsin.html

NA Narcotics Anonymous Wisconsin: https://wisconsinna.org/

Alcohol, Drug, Mental Health Support on FB (Sheboygan & State): https://www.facebook.com/groups/662422604574536/

The Meta House: metahouse.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746

Hopeline. 24/7 Counseling and Support Text Line. Text “Hopeline” to 741741.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Chat: http://www.crisischat.org/chat/

Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

LGBTQ Crisis Services: The Trevor Project

24/7 Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 Textline: 1-202-304-1200, Monday-Friday, 2pm – 9pm

Chat: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now

Crisis Text Line: Text “HOPELINE” to 741741

Crisis Text Line for Students of Color: Text “STEVE” to 741741

Compassionate Resilience: https://compassionresiliencetoolkit.org/staying-resilient-during-covid-19/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

Mental Health of America Wisconsin: www.mhawisconsin.org

American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics

National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/covid-19-resource-centerhttps://

Childmind Institute: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/

Many Comprehensive resources for everyone, videos, pdfs, etc. https://psychhub.com/covid-19

Medical Resources for Undocumented Folks During Covid-19:

https://unitedwedream.org/2020/03/healthcare-access-for-undocumented-folks-in-the-time-of-covid19

NAMI – Comprehensive Covid-19 Resource Guide: https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2020/COVID-19-and-Mental-Illness-NAMI-Releases-Importan/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

TimeSlips - Resources for Elders Suffering Dementia, Alzheimers and Memory Loss https://timeslips.org/resources

Medication Access During Covid-19: https://mhanational.org/medication-access-during-covid-19

Managing Stress and Anxiety related to Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Tips for Social Distancing and Quarantine During Covid-19: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf

Covid-19 Pandemic Response Resources for anyone/everyone – very comprehensive list with infographics and multiple topics: https://www.cstsonline.org/resources/resource-master-list/coronavirus-and-emerging-infectious-disease-outbreaks-response

The Muse: https://www.themuse.com/advice/coronavirus-work-from-home-tips

NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/19/smarter-living/work-at-home-tips-advice.html

Pop Sci: https://www.popsci.com/story/diy/best-work-from-home-tips/

Nextiva: https://www.nextiva.com/blog/working-from-home-tips.html

Black Enterprise: https://www.blackenterprise.com/8-tips-to-work-from-home-effectively-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Fortune: https://fortune.com/2020/03/12/working-from-home-coronavirus-remote-work-telecommuting-wfh-covid-19/

Funny Tweets about working from home: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/work-from-home-tweets-coronavirus_l_5e6fe32ac5b60fb69ddc53ef

Racial Equity Tools: https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/resource-lists/resources-addressing-covid-19-with-racial-equity-lens

Forbes: Racial Inequities in US Healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2020/04/12/covid-19-reveals-racial-inequities-in-us-healthcare-system-strategies-for-solutions/#6fb27f215d37

Brookings: How to Reduce Racial Gap in Covid-19 Deaths https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/04/10/how-to-reduce-the-racial-gap-in-covid-19-deaths/

Scientific American: What Covid Means to Black Americans

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/what-the-covid-19-pandemic-means-for-black-americans/

Non-Profit Quarterly: Covid-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform our Future

COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future

Immigrant and Immigration Resources: HIAS has produced a "Know Your Rights" flyer to give refugees, asylum seekers, asylees, and other immigrants information about their rights during the coronavirus outbreak. It includes facts about employment protections, accessing healthcare, housing rights, and more. You can read versions in English, Arabic, Farsi, French, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili. https://www.hias.org/covid-19-response

VOCES de la Frontera Hotline: 414.366.3392 Raids/Redadas 414.418.9409

Employment Best Practices:

The FDA released informational materials for food industry in Spanish, Somali and other languages. This assistance provides food safety best practices for retail food stores, restaurants and food pick-up/delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Spanish resource: What to Do if You Have COVID-19 Confirmed Positive or Exposed Workers in Your Food Production, Storage, or Distribution Operations Regulated by FDA
• Spanish resource: Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector During Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
• Somali, Af Soomaali resource: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Hmong, Hmoob resource: Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic