Galveston County COVID-19
Resource Book
Created by
Justine St. Cyr
&
The PATH Team of
Gulf Coast Center Table of Contents
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New Local Agencies
Updates Educational
Time Sensitive Financial
Food COVID-19 Testing General Hurricane Preparedness Housing & Shelter COVID-19 Specific Medical National Agencies Mental Health & Recovery State Agencies Police Departments
Religious Organizations
Veterans
NEW!
Carbon Health • COVID-19 Test Map
o Carbon Health has compiled a list of clinics, hospitals, doctors offices, and pop-up testing centers currently offering COVID-19 testing.
o You can also get tested at home with a COVID-19 home test kit for $185. Shipped FedEx Overnight both ways.
Updates!
NAMI Gulf Coast
• NAMI Family to Family o NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session online education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery. o The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program (EB). For information on the research base for the program, visit nami.org/research. o NAMI Gulf Coast is hosting an online 8 week Family-to-Family (F2F) Education Program via Zoom and free of charge to participants starting every Monday from Monday September 21, 2020 - Monday November 9, 2020 from 7:00-9:30PM. Register Here o *Class will be held virtually via Zoom. Stable internet connection and access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet is necessary. No new class members can be added after week 2, but may be added to the waiting list for a future class. Class sessions are 2 ½ hr with breaks. Class will close when reaching maximum of 20 participants.
Chosen Ones Outreach Ministries
• Emergency Diaper Bank o Running out of diapers? Running out of money to purchase diapers? We have an emergency diaper bank! It is by appointment only, please contact Mercedes Cardenas our Assistant Executive Director at 210-410-6725 to make an appointment. o Compton Community Outreach Center | 2628 Ball Avenue (Rear), Galveston, TX 77550 Time Sensitive
St. Vincent's House
• Free Screening mammograms are being offered to women in our community at St. Vincent's House! o The mobile van will provide free screening mammograms for pre-registered uninsured women on these dates: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – St. Vincent’s House Clinics (Packets due August 11) 2817 Post Office St, Galveston, Texas 77550; Contact Phone: 409-765-2242 or email at [email protected]
Compton Memorial Church
• Senior Food Boxes o Tuesday, August 25th | 9-9:30am | Drive Thru Only! o Compton Outreach Center @ Corer of 27th & Ball Avenue, Galveston TX 77550 o The Chosen Ones Outreach Ministries of Compton Outreach Center is hosting The Houston Food Bank's distribution of USDA/TDA commodity boxes of food to income-eligible seniors. Seniors must show ID or Driver's License and apple card (if apple card is misplaced an ID is required). If a senior picks up for a spouse, friend, or family member they must provide a valid ID.
Rosenberg Library
• Online Adult Book Club o Wednesday, 8/26 | 4:30pm o Join our online book club via Zoom! Our August choice is The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott o Contact Ash to join this adult event • Online Meditation Session o Saturday, 9/12 | 2:00pm o Join us on Zoom for another meditation session with Daya Sharma! Meditation is much more than a simple tool for helping people reduce stress, or improve our physical and emotional well-being. Meditation can be a powerful personal and global healing process. Daya Sharma is a national speaker and long time meditator, who will present a simple yet powerful meditation that can positively transform one's inner self. o Contact Ash to join this virtual adult event
Retreat Behavioral Health • "The Importance of Being Seen and Heard: Implications for Extended Quarantines and Impulsive Behaviors" Free Webinar o Thursday, 8/27 | 1:00pm o Retreat’s own Heather Champion [MA, LMHC, QSC], Primary Therapist. Champion will discuss some of the psychological principles regarding being seen and heard, the implications these principles have on our psyches during quarantine, and why we are seeing so much poor behavior these days as a result. o Register Here o Contact Information Samantha Rehtorik | National Event Planner | Retreat Behavioral Health 4020 Lake Worth Road, Palm Springs FL 33461 [email protected] Phone: 561-444-3512 Mobile: 352-871-5728 www.retreatbehavioralhealth.com
Texas Christian University • Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development Spring 2020 Sale ® o We are currently offering our two online trainings, TBRI 101: A Self-Guided Course in Trust- Based Relationships and TBRI® & Trauma-Informed Classrooms free of charge until August 31, 2020. All digital downloads are 25% off. Whether you are a parent, professional, or student, we hope these resources are helpful to you during this uncertain time. o Access TBRI 101 here o Access TBRI & Trauma-Informed Classrooms here o Visit our digital store
Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition
• 2nd Annual Community Agencies Luncheon o Wednesday, September 2nd | 2pm o Compton Outreach Center | 2628 Ball Avenue, Galveston, TX 77550 o Join us for food and fellowship while networking with fellow community agencies! Awards and certificates will be presented to outstanding coalition members. Don't forget to bring your business cards! o For more information please contact Reverend Edward Lawson @ 409-497-2138 Galveston Housing Authority
• Public Housing Waitlist is Opening! o The Galveston Housing Authority’s waiting list is opening for the Low Income Public Housing waiting list for one bedroom units on September 10th and 11th. Please see attached flyers for more details. Please distribute this information throughout the community. The QR code at the bottom of each flyer provides a direct link to the website’s application page on the dates and times stated on the flyer. • Contact Information Andrea Finch | Intake Housing Case Manager | Galveston Housing Authority Phone: 409-765-1952 Fax: 409-765-1951 [email protected]
San Jacinto College • CPD Community Engagement Center - Free Virtual Workshops o Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Provide your name, email, and phone number. We will send a Zoom invitation via email. o Call or email today | 281-476-1893 | [email protected] . Conversational Spanish Thursday, 9/10/20 @12pm-1pm . 9 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk Tuesday, 9/22/20 @12pm-1pm In collaboration with MD Anderson . Retirement & Medicare Wednesday, 9/30/20 @12pm-1pm In collaboration with MDT Advisors
SER Houston
• Call Center Customer Service Training o Class schedule: M-F | 9am-4pm o Access to reliable internet and a computer with webcam and microphone required. o In just 4 WEEKS earn a nationally recognized customer service credential: RISE Up. Improve your computer skills. Get connected to employers ready to hire o Upcoming Classes . The next class starts Monday, September 28th...apply by Friday, September 18th! . October 16th - Apply by October 16th . December 7th - Apply by November 20th o Questions? Email [email protected] • Banking Training o Free 8-Week banking training o Upcoming classes . Starting September 7th - Apply by August 28th . September 28th - Apply by September 12th o Questions? Email [email protected] • OSHA 10 Safety Certification o Free online training September 7th-25th o Access to reliable internet and a computer with webcam and microphone required. o Get started today by contacting 713-773-6000 ext 165 or [email protected] • CDL training is scheduled to begin on September 14, 2020. 6-8 weeks training Monday thru Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. First week is Job Readiness training. SERJobs website www.serhouston.org explains all programs and services available to clients. o Requirements: . 21 years of age . Valid driver license with driving clean record . Birth certificate . 2 proof of residency* . Proof of registration and insurance for all vehicles own . Must pass DOT physical (physical and mentally capable) . Client must be able to read at least 8 grade level . *DPS requirements for proof of residency is attached as well. o Assessments are conducted prior to enrollment for determination of acceptance into CDL training. o New orientation will be provided prior to training
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• Maternal Telehealth Access Project: Collaboration and Innovation for Equity and Healthy Families o Apply Online by Sept. 17, 2020! o The Maternal Telehealth Access Project has released a request for applications. The goal of this funding opportunity is to ensure women at highest risk receive quality maternal care services before, during, or after pregnancy via telehealth during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Agencies and organizations that provide maternal health care support or services may be eligible to apply for this time-limited funding. Applicants must already use or be interested in using telehealth services. o For more information on the application requirements, eligibility, and resources for writing successful grant applications, visit https://maternalhealthlearning.org/telehealth/request- for-applications/ o Important Dates . Applications due Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 by 4pm . Funding will be announced by the end of September o Questions? . For more information, please contact Folami Cook at [email protected] or 919-966-1041
Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)
• Exploring Black Trans Wellness
o Exploring Black Trans Wellness - A Twitter Town Hall . Monday, 11/19/20 @2:00pm . We will explore how "mental health" as a frame has been used against Black trans folks and how Black Trans communities have resisted and created wellness for themselves through art, healing practices, activism, music, etc.
o Exploring Wellness for Black TGNC Persons Living with HIV: Trauma Informed Care Toolkit
Testing
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
• Galveston County Residents: o Free testing is now available to Galveston County residents for COVID-19. Galveston County and UTMB have partnered to make this possible. To register call: 832-632-6731 • State of Texas Sponsored Sites: o FREE COVID-19 testing in Texas City. Online registration begins 24 hours before this event. Testing is open to any person in Galveston County. Drive-thru testing only. An oral swab will be collected through self administration. Registration is required, click here to get started. . o Charles T. Doyle Convention Center 2010 5th Ave. N, Texas City, TX 77590 | Hours: 8am to 4pm . Monday, August 24th . Tuesday, August 25th . Monday August 31st . Tuesday, September 1st
United Way of Galveston County Mainland
• Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing o UWGCM is partnering with Community Health Network to offer FREE COVID-19 testing to Galveston County residents o Who can get tested? . First responders . Health care professionals . Chronic disease individuals . Individuals experiencing (or “has”) any COVID symptoms o Please call 281-824.1480, send a text message to 281-385-8401, or visit www.mychn.org. o Locations . Alvin | Freeport | Houston | Angleton | Texas City
Free COVID-19 testing sites:
• United Memorial Medical Center • Legacy Community Health • City of Houston
Galveston County Antibody Testing • The antibody test checks blood for the presence of antibodies, proteins that fight off infection, which would show the presence of the virus. • Affinity Urgent Care 2600 FM 1764, La Marque, TX 77568 2808 61st St. Galveston, TX 77551 Tests are $50 and anyone can get one
Private, for-pay testing sites: • UTMB: Please call for screening 800-917-8906 • Memorial Hermann – League City • My Family Doctor • Next Level Urgent Care
Community ER
• Community ER Houston opened a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site earlier this week! o League City at Creekside Intermediate School 4320 W. Main St., League City, TX 77573 o Testing appointments are available daily 9:00am - 12:00pm o To register for Community ER Houston testing, please visit Community ER Houston, click on “Get Tested” and choose “Clear Lake Location” or residents may register at 281.453.7777. o Medical insurance is required (deposit is required until insurance can be verified) or cash pay is available.
City of Galveston UTMB COVID-19 Testing • The City is coordinating with the University of Texas Medical (UTMB) Branch at Galveston for COVID-19 testing and retesting (as needed) for the low-moderate income Galveston City restaurant, bar and grocery or retail store workers. This sector of the Galveston workforce is a primary target for the spread of the disease due to their constant interaction with the local population and the large amount of visiting general public. • Applicants can call G&H at (409) 797-3820 to make an application and schedule an appointment. The application form is located below. The form can be downloaded and completed. Please email completed forms to [email protected]. The G&H will contact the applicant to complete the application process. • Restaurants, bars and grocery/retail stores can contact G&H at (409) 797-3820 to make arrangements to register their low-moderate income employees for testing. • The UTMB appointment availability will be Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The G&H phone in application availability is open on Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Applicants will be accepted on a first come-first serve basis. • Click here for CDBG-COVID-19 Application Form
Community Health Network • How to Reach Us o If an individual is experiencing or “has”) any symptoms and would like to be screened for COVID- 19, please call 281-824.1480, send a text message to 281-385-8401, or visit www.mychn.org. • Testing Center Locations
o Scarsdale Family Health Center 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., Suite 160 Houston, Texas 77089
o Freeport Community Health Center 905 N. Gulf Blvd. Freeport, Texas 77541
o Adoue Family Health Center 1111 W. Adoue St. Alvin, Texas 77511
Hurricane Preparedness
FLASH - #HurricaneStrong • #HurricaneStrong is a national hurricane resilience initiative to save lives and homes through collaboration with leading organizations in the disaster safety movement. The collaboration offers empowering hurricane safety and mitigation information for families and practitioners alike through business summits, digital channels, home improvement store workshops, kids programming, media outreach, school lesson plans, special events, and a social media campaign featuring a #HurricaneStrong “Pose". #HurricaneStrong partnerships are open to all qualified organizations who support hurricane safety and resilience. Learn how to become a partner today! • Make a plan today!
o Personal Safety | Family Preparedness | Financial Security o Damage Prevention | Community Service | Videos • Kids
o Explore | Storm Tracker | Apps o Activities | Videos
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
• The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management provides up-to-date information on emergency and disaster preparedness such as COVID-19, weather, hurricanes, preparing for storms, top news, and opportunities to volunteer with the Galveston County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). • For the most up to date Galveston County weather updates - Click Here • Disaster Guide Downloads o Emergency and Disaster Guide Galveston County o Galveston County Gets Ready • COVID-19 Dashboard • Hurricane Season 2020 o Make A Plan o It's Coming o Evacuation (Download the FEMA App for information on local disaster shelters) o Emergency Guide (see above) • Contact Information (also has the numbers for local emergency management offices) Scott Tafuri | Emergency Management Coordinator 1353 FM 646 Rd West, Suite 201, Dickinson, TX 77539 | 281-309-5002 24 Hour On-Call Line: 888-384-2000 Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm
National & Central Pacific Hurricane Center • Tropical Depression Fourteen
o NHC issuing advisories for the Atlantic on TS Laura and TD Fourteen o Key Messages regarding Tropical Depression Fourteen (en Español: Mensajes Claves) o Public Advisory #4A o Aviso Publico* #4A • Hurricane Safety Tips & Resources
o Hurricane Safety o Watches & Warnings o Plan for a Hurricane o Take Action o After a Hurricane
National Weather Service
• The U.S Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atomspheric Administration, and the National Weather Service collaborated to create the National Weather Service website filled with helpful information on the following topics: o Active Alerts - This page provides guidance on the use of and access to NWS watches, warnings, advisories, and other similar products in the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and Atom Syndication Format (ATOM). o Past Weather - Search through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's climate data o Current Conditions - Current weather condition Doppler radar views o Forecast - Local, regional, and national forecast charts o Weather Safety - National Weather Service safety tips on every weather event from hurricanes to droughts to air quality. o Information Center -Brochures, Cooperative Observers, Daily Briefings, GIS Data Portal, Damage/Fatality/Injury Statistics, Forecast Models, NOAA Weather Radio, Owlie's Kids Page, SKYWARN Storm Spotters, Storm Ready, Tsunami Ready, Weather-Ready Nation, and Wireless Emergency Alerts o News - News and social media around NOAA o Education - Learn weather science, safety, and careers with Owlie Skywarn!
Texas Department of Emergency Management STEAR Program • The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services will vary by community. For more information on how your community will use information in the STEAR registry, contact your local emergency management office. (You can bring you pets and service animals FYI) • Who Should Register? o People with Disabilities o People with access and functional needs such as: . People who have limited mobility . People who have communication barriers . People who require additional medical assistance during an emergency event . People who require transportation assistance . People who require personal care assistance • How to Register o Register Online at State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry o Dial 2-1-1 or use your video telephone relay option of choice to contact 211 at 877-541- 7905 (Texas Information Referral Network) o Registration Forms . Nursing Home & Assisted Living STEAR Registration Form (PDF) . STEAR Individual Registration Form (2020) (PDF) . Registro del Estado de Texas para Asistencia en Casos de Emergencia (STEAR) 2020 (PDF) o For individual assistance questions, please contact your local government emergency management coordinator for more information
Texas Health and Human Services • Build A Kit
o Being prepared for the unexpected brings peace of mind. Build a kit with the essentials your family and pets will need if you must shelter in place or evacuate.
o Disaster Supply Checklist
Texas Hurricane Center • 7 Steps to Prep 1) Put together an emergency supply kit 2) Create a communication plan with your family 3) Know where to go 4) Register for STEAR
o If you or someone you know might need assistance during a disaster, please register now for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free registry that provides local emergency planners and responders with additional information about needs in their communities. To register, contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state's free 24-hour helpline. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 for community resources.
o Instructions to Register for STEAR 5) Buy flood insurance 6) Prepare your home 7) Stay alert
COVID-19 Specific Resources
American Banking Association
• Banks providing assistance during COVID-19 Government Shut-Down
o For more information and to see the list of banks offering assistance: https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/banks-are-helping-during-the-government- shutdown
Americares
• We respond to an average of 30 natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide each year, establish long-term recovery projects and disaster preparedness programs to vulnerable communities. Other services they provide are crisis alerts, disaster responses, access to medicines, community health, and clinical services. • Americares is delivering protective supplies - masks, gowns, gloves, and disinfectants - as well as leading support groups and skill-building workshops for health workers in COVID-19 hot spots. • For more information please visit: https://www.americares.org/
Bud Light - Open for Take Out
• Simply put in your zip code and a mile radius on their Open for Take Out website to see which bars and restaurants in your area are open for takeout and/or delivery.
• https://www.budlight.com/en/bud-light-open-for-takeout.html
CARES ACT • Questions can be sent to Naomi Cantu, Homeless Programs Administrator, at [email protected] or 512-475-3975. • Economic Injury Disaster Loan
o Apply online: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
• Paycheck Protection Program
o For an overview of the program, click here o If you're a borrower, more information can be found here o The application for borrowers can be found here o HBDI is releasing updated information as soon as we receive. Please contact them for additional resources and/or information: http://www.hbdi.org
Collaborative for Children • CHILD CARE NOW
o If you are an essential worker in need of child care, we are here to assist you and ease the burden. You can apply for financial assistance to offset child care expenses from Workforce Solutions.
• WE HAVE THREE ASSISTANCE OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS WHO:
o Need child care now o Need child care now and financial assistance o Already have child care but need financial assistance • For more information or to register/apply: https://collabforchildren.org/child-care-now
COVID-19 Children's Book
My Hero is You - how kids can fight COVID-19!: To learn more about the book and to download it follow this link: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/09-04-2020-children-s-story-book-released-to-help- children-and-young-people-cope-with-covid-19
COVID-19 Grants
• Google, LiftFund, Restaurant Strong, Hello Alice and local community grants are being distributed immediately to small business owners impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. o Sam's Club Small Business Grant o Assist Her Emergency Relief Grant o Save Small Business Fund (applications have closed) o Google Small Business, Medium Business Grant o Hello Alice COVID-19 Grant o Restaurant Strong Grant o LiftFund Grant & Loans (grant program closed, some loan programs still available) o Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Grant o More Grant Information COVID-19 Disaster Loans Now Available In Texas • Texas small businesses can now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help with the COVID-19 crisis. • The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits. • As part of the COVID-19 relief effort, borrowers can also apply for an Emergency EIDL Grant from the SBA to request an advance on the loan of up to $10,000. • How Do I Apply? o Online at SBA Disaster Assistance o Need help? Call the SBA's Disaster Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call (800) 877-8339 o The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility. Update: New applications are not available at this time. Existing applicants who have already submitted an application with the SBA will continue to be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Credit.com
• COVID-19 Financial Resource Guide
o Useful COVID-19 resources o Measures you can take to prepare your finances o Other important resources o The latest on the financial relief measures: https://www.credit.com/blog/covid-19/ Eleos • Project Parachute
o Free therapy for front line healthcare professionals! o If you are a licensed therapist you can also sign-up as a volunteer o https://www.eleos.health/parachute
Essential Needs Now
• A local company based out of Sugarland, we sell personal protective equipment and during these tough times, we’re committed to giving back as much as we can. We are giving 10 free disposable face masks to each household. Simply check out and enter your address and we’ll ship over a care package for you (free shipping included). • Due to high demand & allowing everyone access to the care package, we are limiting one care package per address. • For more information: 1-855-569-8103 or https://www.essentialneedsnow.com/free-care- package • Local: 832-402-9792
Family Service Center of Galveston County
• Comfort Food Care Package Program
o Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Comfort Food Care Package (CFCP) program to provide meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas as the state responds to COVID-19. As part of the program, participating restaurants offer CFCPs for patrons to purchase on behalf of families and youth in need. Each care package contains enough food to feed a family of 5 to 6 and will be delivered to recipients’ homes. The program is a partnership between the Governor's Public Safety Office, the Texas network of Family and Youth Success Programs (formerly called Services to At-Risk Youth), Favor Delivery, and the Texas Restaurant Association. While we don’t have Favor in Galveston County, FSC’s team is willing to deliver food when families can’t pick up the packages themselves. o For more information, please contact Cynthia Smith, Events and Marketing Coordinator at Family Service Center of Galveston County (409-762-8636) OR [email protected].
Federal Student Aid
• Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers and Parents o We at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) office of Federal Student Aid are actively monitoring the new coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. o On March 27, 2020, the president signed the CARES Act into law, which, among other things, provides broad relief for federal student loan borrowers. Below we have answered questions about several provisions of the Act. Questions that have been added or updated are identified with “NEW” or “UPDATED” before each question. o If you’re concerned about your studies or loan repayment, we can help you understand what to do in certain circumstances. We’ll be adding information for students, borrowers, and parents to this page on a regular basis, so please check back frequently. o https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus FEMA
• FEMA has released a kit to help organizations plan for resuming operations during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The kit includes a fact sheet, sample slides, and a facilitator guide with suggested discussion questions that can be tailored to meet the needs of your organization or agency.
o Exercise Starter Kit o Guidelines for Opening Up America Again o “Planning Considerations for Organizations in Reconstituting Operations During the COVID- 19 Pandemic.”
o National Exercise Division and National Continuity Programs
• FEMA's Public Assistance Program applicant briefings begin on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and occur each weekday until further notice. Please click here or visit the link below to register for any of the available briefings currently scheduled • Once you complete your registration, you will be provided a Meeting Link and Meeting I.D. for your selected session. You only need to attend one of the applicant briefings. • Please submit any questions to your TDEM District Coordinator or the following email address: [email protected] • For further information please consult the fact sheet
Google Drive Resource Images
• Here is a Google Drive of resources in image form that I received from the ACE's Collaborative: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lG7mGFrsUmjRIgnqmXGu6e4QmydfB5p1 • I will try to add any resources that come in the form of a PDF or image to this list
Gulf Coast Center for Precision Environment Health (GC-CPEH)
• The Gulf Coast Center for Precision Environmental Health (GC-CPEH) is seeking your help in increasing awareness of the greater Houston COVID-19 Registry (https://registry.rice.edu/covid19) established by Rice University and its partners and promoting its use among your constituents. The GC-CPEH is a partnership between UTMB, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, which recently received designation as a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Core Center. We are supporting Rice University in this critical research study to provide information, data, and answers on the spread of COVID-19, who is being affected, and how. • We envision that the registry will facilitate testing for COVID-19 and give rise to future studies that will help us to understand the environmental conditions that cause considerable, and in some cases, fatal health disparities among those infected. Participants will also be contacted periodically to provide answers to questions that will inform a greater understanding of community response to the pandemic and planning for this and future events. • For questions about the study, you may contact Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda, the project’s lead investigator, or Rashida Callender at [email protected].
Houston Fighting COVID
• Houston Helpers taking on COVID-19 (HHToC) are making, gathering and distributing PPE to help the front line fighters of COVID19 in the Greater Houston Area! • We support: medical staff, police and fire departments, first responders, grocery store staff, staff and residents at senior living facilities, daycare workers and others who are risking their health to save ours! • How to Get Involved o Help make PPE! o Volunteer o Request PPE o Fund Materials Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation • COVID-19 Resources & Projections website
o Includes vital information such as when the peak will be for your state and the comparison of resources needed versus what is available Internal Revenue Service • Get My Payment App o Get your payment status o See your payment type o Provide your bank account information (in certain limited cases) o Data is updated once per day overnight, so there's not need to check back more than once a day • Economic Impact Payment Information Center o Frequently asked questions about eligibility and the process for receiving your stimulus check!
Laurel Road
• Assistance with and resources for student loan refinancing, graduate school loans, mortgages, personal loans • Beware of Scams During COVID-10 o Financial scammers often take advantage of consumers during times of crisis and/or economic uncertainty. Please see our recent blog post for tips on what to look out for to protect yourself from these risks • Forbearance for those impacted by COVID-19 o If you are experiencing an impact to your income as a result of COVID-19, you may be eligible for a forbearance or an extension. To inquire about forbearance and hardship relief due to COVID- 19, please contact MOHELA at 1-877-292-6845
National Association for Community Health Centers • NACHC’s novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) resource page is a hub for information Community Health Centers can use to strengthen readiness efforts and educate their communities. • COVID-19 information and resources
National Council for Behavioral Health Centers
• COVID-19 Resources for Behavioral Health Centers on the following topics: o Employers, employees, tax incentives, and loans o Personal protective equipment (PPE) and other financial support for providers o Telehealth o Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) o Other Medicare policy changes o Other Medicaid policy changes
National Health Care for the Homeless Council
• Their website also has a host of archived webinars on several topics! • Website for old webinars: https://nhchc.org/webinars/ • Novel personal protective equipment (PPE) providers include tattoo shops, nail salons, and school nurses • Commercial toilet paper is overstocked, try finding some at a restaurant supply store such as Stewart's Packaging Inc. in Galveston
Network for Public Health Law • The Network for Public Health Law monitors key court cases and relevant judicial trends in public health. This month’s reporter, Judicial Trends in Public Health (JTPH), highlights select litigation claims related to COVID-19 from the prior month. These cases are organized below by brief heading, name, issuing court, date of issuance, abstract, and hyperlink to the full decisions or media accounts (when available).
Romper
• Operation Storytime o Many of Romper's favorite authors and illustrators, from Josh Gad and Mac Barnett to Oge Mora, Annie Barrows, Eva Chen, Sophie Blackall, Rowboat Watkins, and Jan Brett have taken to the internet to perform, or picked up the torch of what we're calling "Operation Storytime," reading their stories online for your (kids') enjoyment. You can find more by searching the #OperationStorytime hashtag on social media, and here at Romper we're rounding up all the famous-es reading children's books, that we might make lemonade with the present moment (thus warding off scurvy) and amass a library of stories to share with our kids. Check back as more storytellers support the effort, follow and send your heart-eye emojis to the ones who steal your heart, order the books you like, and visit your local bookstore once this is all over and we all get our bodies back.
Salts Gone
• A local company out of Pearland who normally sell Salts Gone which instantly remove corrosive salt and brine from your cars, boats and fleet vehicles. Salts Gone is 100% Non-Hazardous, Eco- Friendly and easy to use.
• In light of COVID-19 they have been making and selling Hand Sanitizer for $60 a gallon - "Hand Sanitizer that meets or exceeds All CDC Standards, Divised by World Health Organization Guidelines, 70% Alcohol by Weight, Bulk Quantities Available, Made in America"
o All Hand Sanitizer orders are pick-up only!
o To order: https://saltsgone.com/collections/salts-gone/products/hand-sanitizer-with-70- alcohol-local-pickup-1-gallon
o 1927 County Rd. 129, Pearland, TX 77581 | 832-242-1147 Sam's Club • Special Shopping Hours: Starting this Thursday, March 26, Sam’s Club locations nationwide will offer early shopping hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for seniors and those with disabilities or compromised immune systems. This includes our pharmacy and optical centers and will last until further notice. • Concierge "Shop from Your Car" Service: During special shopping hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., these members can shop Sam’s Club without ever leaving their car. From a designated parking location, members in need can place their order from their car, and a Sam’s Club associate will grab the items on the list.
SBA Disaster Loan Process
• Small business owners in all U.S. States, Washington D.C., and territories are currently eligible to apply for a long term low-interest loan due to COVID-19. • Application Procedures: sba.gov • If you have any questions, please contact (800) 659-2955 or (TTY) (800) 877-8339 • Link to SBA Disaster Loan Application Process
Smart Parents
• COVID-19 resources for Texas Families Sodzo International
• Sodzo International is a growing 501(c)3 organization that seeks to give every child the opportunity to achieve self-actualization by restoring family cohesion and reducing child homelessness and trauma in vulnerable communities across the world. • COVID-19 Connections o Sodzo International has partnered with Yes& to connect volunteers and resource providers in Southeast Texas to people in need due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
o To request or provide aid please fill out the form on their website State of Texas
• Governor Abbott’s Reopening Orders can be viewed in more detail here
• Governor Abbott announces comfort food care packages for Texas youth and families during COVID-
19
Sunny 99.1 - A List of Free Stuff for Healthcare Workers • Starbucks is offering all front-line responders a free tall brewed coffee • Starting Monday, and every Monday after that, Krispy Kreme will give healthcare workers free dozens of doughnuts. • Wendy's: Get a free Jr. Frosty with every Wendy's drive-thru order starting 3/23
• Airbnb: New global initiative will provide free or subsidized housing for healthcare professionals, relief workers, and first responders, typically closer to where they are working. • Crocs Shoes: sending free shoes to frontline heroes in healthcare. There is currently a waitlist, to get on the waitlist visit: https://www.crocs.com/COVID19-REQUEST.html
Texas A&M Health Science Center
• Opioid Task Force
o COVID-19 May 2020 Mental & Behavioral Health PowerPoint *included in Google Drive . COVID-19 Current Information . Facts About COVID-19 . COVID-19 Testing for Harris County . Who Should Be Tested? . Mental & Behavioral Health Resources . Vaccine Development . COVID-19 Treatment . Potential Implication for People with SUD
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
• TDHCA's HOME Program announces that the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) COVID-19 Set-aside Application and Application Submission Procedures Manual (ASPM) are now available. • TDHCA has developed a short-term rental assistance program (3-6 months) for low-income renter households economically impacted by COVID-19. In order to expedite provision of TBRA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Office of the Governor, and the TDHCA Governing Board approved multiple waivers related to administration of these TBRA funds. A list of these waivers can be found at https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/home- division/applications.htm under the HOME COVID-19 TBRA Set-aside Reservation System Application Documents header. • Application materials are available at http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/home- division/applications.htm. • For Application or program questions, please send an email to the HOME Division at [email protected]. You may also contact TDHCA HOME Single Family Production Coordinator Raul Salazar at 512-475-2975 or at [email protected]. • For any technical questions or problems with the Excel Application spreadsheets, please contact TDHCA HOME Manager Chad Landry at [email protected] or 512-475-2135.
Texas Tail Distillery
• A local company on the Galveston Seawall who normally sell their Texas Tail Vodka, Coastline Whiskey, and Southern Marsh Moonshine.
• In light of COVID-19 they have been making and selling hand sanitizer!
o $5 - for a 12oz bottle and $40 for a gallon
o To order please call, email, or visit their store: . (281) 960-2198
. [email protected] or [email protected]
. 4116 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550
. Monday-Saturday: 12-8pm and Sunday 11-6pm
United States Department of Agriculture • USDA announced the launch of an online tool – the “Meals for Kids” Site Finder – to help families find free meals for children while schools are closed during COVID-19 • The “Meals for Kids” Interactive Map: https://usda- fns.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=789a7a56a07f4e3dab873fd8c2918 f9a Emergency Food Benefit Allotments Approved for Texas SNAP Households o USDA approves waiver for the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) to issue over $168 million in emergency SNAP allotments of benefits for households up to the maximize monthly allotment amounts allowed. The disbursements will be for April and May and be delivered via ongoing SNAP households’ EBT Cards and to check their SNAP benefit balances by going to www.yourtexasbenefits.com. • On April 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #19, Nationwide Waiver of Food Service Management Contract Duration in the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Program. This waiver is effective immediately for all program operators who are approved to operate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and are contracting with a Food Service Management Company (FSMC). This waiver remains in effect until September 30, 2020. o Updates regarding the USDA waivers and additional information for program operators are regularly posted to the CDE COVID-19 School and Child and Adult Day Care Meals web page. o Contact Information . If you have any questions regarding this subject, contact the Procurement Resources Unit by phone at 916-322-8323 or by email at [email protected].
U.S Department of the Treasury: • The U.S. Department of the Treasury has disclosed that Economic Impact Payments will automatically be released to individuals currently receiving Social Security benefits. Therefore, it is not necessary for these individuals to file taxes as previously mentioned. Individuals will receive the $1200 amount regardless of dependents. You can see more regarding this subject
UTMB & Galveston County Health District
• The Galveston County Health District and UTMB have teamed up to create a platform where agencies and individuals in Galveston County can either request or donate resources. • Fill out this form: https://www.tfaforms.com/4813086. Once you fill out the form, you should hear back from someone acknowledging your request within 24-48 hours. • If you have any questions, please reach out to Jamie Piel at [email protected].
We Are Teachers
• Free Online learning resources: o https://www.weareteachers.com/free-online-learning-resources/ o www.fromabcstoacts.com Wifi Discounts
• Comcast - offering two months free • AT&T • EveryoneOn • Spectrum- offering two months free
YouTube Tutorials for Homeschooling:
• Google Classroom o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgqtCi7hdo • Zoom o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7xXZxRDFUU o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD0uEm4Z6kw
National Agencies 1in6
• The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community. • We offer a wide range of information and services for men with histories of unwanted or abusive sexual experiences, and anyone who cares about them. Some of our resources include: o A 24/7 online helpline where men and the people who care about them can chat one-on- one with a trained advocate. o Free and confidential weekly online support groups for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. o A wealth of useful information on topics related to male sexual abuse and assault, including answers to common questions. o Trauma-informed trainings and webinars for service providers and organizations around the world. o Male survivor stories, a collection of portraits, videos, and written narratives of male survivors of sexual abuse and assault.
18 Percent
• 18percent is a free online Slack community for anyone living with a mental health issue - no matter how small or large. We understand the issue is widespread. In fact, in 2017 when we were founded 18.9% of Americans were living with mental illness, and today the stat is closer to 1 in 5. That's why we created a community for folks to meet like-minded people. It can be hard to talk to someone who may not understand first-hand what you're going through. On 18percent you can chat in real-time with 1000's of people from around the world. • Areas of Focus o Addiction | Anxiety Disorder |Depression o Dissociative | Eating Disorder| Factitious o Impulsive Disorder Control | Mood Disorder| Obsessive-Compulsive o Family, Friends, and Caregiver Support | Gender-Specific Support o LGBTQ+ | OCD | PTSD o Schizophrenia | Veteran Support 2020 Census Partnership • Earn extra income, work flexible hours...work for the Census Bureau!
o $18.00 per hours, plus $.58 per mile o Paid training, and weekly pay! o Text: SDJobs to 313131 • Texas Counts Road Trip!
o Texas Counts is a state-wide collaborative effort working to engage cross-sector leaders and organizations to leverage, amplify, and share resources to help get out the count in Texas by leveraging resources and providing strategic, coordinated support and targeted funding to ensure all Texans are counted in the 2020 Census. o We’re virtually road tripping to all regions of Texas to bring awareness to the Census and celebrate what makes our communities unique! Our hope is to increase self-response rates across Texas by having a week full of get-out-the-count (GOTC) efforts led by folks like you. o What do I do next? 1) This is our opportunity to remind our communities to complete the Census while also getting to virtually visit folks across Texas. Find your region here!
2) RSVP for Kick-Off Events
. Panhandle + West Texas | 6/24 @ 10AM CST - RSVP HERE! . North Texas | 6/25 @ 10AM CST - RSVP HERE! . Central Texas + Hill Country | 6/26 @ 10AM CST - RSVP HERE!
• Census "How to Fill Out the Census" video
• Participate by phone (844-330-2020), online at 2020 Census or by mail!
• Please direct any additional questions to Frank Cooper with the 2020 Census Bureau: [email protected]
• The deadlines for the Census have changed due to COVID-19. The self-response rate has been extended to October 31.
Alliance for Justice • Alliance for Justice is committed to creating a just, free, and equitable society for all. We are leading the fight to ensure our nation's justice system advances core constitutional values, preserves critical rights and unfettered access to the courts, and protects the rights of all - not just the wealthy and powerful. Bolder Advocacy (previously mentioned on the list) is one of their projects. • Supreme Court Work
o Alliance for Justice plays a leading role in research, education and advocacy around the nominations process for Supreme Court justices. This work has been a core part of our mission for decades, throughout Democratic and Republican administrations. • Building the Bench o Building the Bench is a collaborative effort with many organizations that represent workers’ rights, women’s rights, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and more. AFJ is using its expertise and resources to build awareness across the country about how federal judges are selected, and to advocate for a federal bench that better reflects the diversity of our nation. • Access to Justice
o Alliance for Justice has stood with consumer, labor, environmental, and other groups in fighting to maintain access to justice in the federal courts and to protect victims of corporate malfeasance, medical malpractice, unsafe products, illegal working conditions, civil rights violations, and environmental pollution. AFJ tracks Supreme Court and lower court decisions affecting the legal rights of everyday Americans, educates the public on efforts to narrow those rights, and works with our allies to advocate for progressive legislation and courts that will respect the access to justice that is so fundamental to American values.
AMAZE
• AMAZE harnesses the power of digital media to provide young adolescents around the globe with medically accurate, age-appropriate, affirming, and honest sex education they can access directly online—regardless of where they live or what school they attend. AMAZE also strives to assist adults—parents, guardians, educators and health care providers around the globe—to communicate effectively and honestly about sex and sexuality with the children and adolescents in their lives. • Strategy o AMAZE leverages the expertise of master sexuality educators, the creativity of animation professionals, the input of young people, and the power of the internet to create and market: . Engaging, educational, age-appropriate, often humorous sex education videos for young adults. . Educational resources, including short videos, to build the skills of parents and guardians to better communicate with their children about sex and sexuality. . Toolkits, lesson plans, promotional materials and other resources to help educators and health care providers refer students and young patients to AMAZE as an available, free and fun resource to learn about sex and sexuality.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• AFSP wants to let you know that you're not alone. Whether you have struggled with suicide yourself or have lost a loved one, know you are not alone. Hear about personal experiences from people in your local community whose lives have been impacted by suicide. View all stories • July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month o We are using our national platform - and our research, education and advocacy work - to help elevate voices, to listen and better understand, and to support the unique needs and range of experiences of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. o MMH Resources o Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change Town Hall Series . Tune in today at 3 pm EST for our Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change Town Hall Series! Join us for a discussion on supporting mental health in communities of color. • Mental Health & COVID-19 o Advice & Guidance o Social Sharing o Resources & Programs En Español o
American Civil Liberties Union
• The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Read more about the history and mission of the ACLU. • COVID-19 o As COVID-19 infection rates soar across the country, Congress is running out of time to take further actions to protect us all. Our government must do more: Lives are at stake. Black and Brown communities are dying and being hospitalized at disproportionate rates, yet Congress continues to drag its feet on a meaningful relief package that protects the health and future of our country. o It doesn’t have to be this way. Congress can act to prevent further tragedy, and it must. The ACLU urges the Senate to take four key actions to protect marginalized communities and the most vulnerable people in our country: 1) Mandate and provide funding for no-excuse absentee mail-in voting and early voting; 2) Expand early release for people in prisons and jails most vulnerable to COVID-19; 3) Provide funding for emergency rental assistance; and 4) Provide access to COVID-19 testing and treatment for everyone, regardless of immigration status. • Our Work o Court Battles o Supreme Court Cases o Federal Advocacy o Know Your Rights • Issues o Capital Punishment | Criminal Law Reform | Disability Rights o HIV | Human Rights | Immigrants' Rights o Juvenile Justice | Racial Justice | LGBT Rights o National Security | Prisoners' Rights | Privacy & Technology o Religious Freedom | Smart Justice | Voting Rights |Women's Rights
American Institute of Bisexuality
• The American Institute of Bisexuality (AIB), a 501(c)(3) private foundation that supports and sponsors projects likely to promote bi visibility and improved understanding of bisexuality through education, research, training, and outreach.
o Educate the general public, civic, and professional organizations on bisexuality and the needs and concerns of bi people
o Discover | Promote, and fund research on (bi)sexuality o Engage | Sponsor and organize conferences, public forums, panels and social and cultural activities that increase understanding about bisexuality
o Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (KSOG) is a system for describing a person's sexual orientation in a way that is more detailed and informative than previous methods.
American Heart Association
• Shelf-Stable Healthy Eating
o If you're concerned about having healthy foods on hand while limiting your exposure to crowds, these heart-healthy recipes can all be made with shelf-stable ingredients • Delicious Heart-Healthy Recipes o Heart-healthy recipes here that you can try while you’re stuck at home. • Well-being / Dealing with Stress
American Red Cross • As we have seen COVID 19 rapidly evolving, The Disaster Cycle Service team has been working in conjunction with our national Disaster Relief operation DR 251-2020 on ensuring we are part of a community response while remaining ready to support our more traditional disaster response mission. • For additional information or questions please contact Tarynn Brewer the Regional Engagement Manager for the ARC Texas Gulf Coast Region:
o Phone: 832-470-7872 o Email: [email protected]
Benefits.gov
• Benefits.gov is here to help! • "Finding the Right Help during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Outbreak". In the article, you will find helpful information on government benefits such as unemployment resources and healthcare coverage as well as resources for businesses and families. • For the most up-to-date information on the coronavirus outbreak, visit Coronavirus.gov to learn more about how to protect and prepare yourself and your community.
Be Strong
• Be Strong is a non-profit empowering youth to prevent bullying, isolation and suicide by igniting change in peer behavior through a comprehensive student – led approach to: encourage ALL students to reveal challenges they are facing, train and equip students to become more resilient, arm them with the Be Strong App to access real time and local resources that can help, and unite them to change their families, schools, communities, states, and country. o How We Engage . Be Strong LIVE Tour & Simulcast . Be Strong Student State Representative Program . We Dine Together . Be Strong App . Be Strong (8 week) Resilience Program . Strategic Partnerships o Resilience Program . The Be Strong Resilience Program (Lead Author: Israel “Izzy” Kalman, MS, NCSP and Co- Authored by: Dr. Jenny Peluso and Percival Longworth) is a revolutionary program, designed to give the proper social and emotional skills and tools to your classrooms, lives and communities. The video training program teaches us how to make friends and manage our emotions while navigating through life. In line with the Be Strong student led approach, we need to help our administrators and school partners by providing student trainers. Any trainer can become an expert in less than an hour by going through the digital 1. Instructor Training and be ready to instruct the 2. Student Training as early as twelve years old. o Student State/Providence Representatives . Be Strong’s Student State Reps are young change agents in small towns and big cities across the country. They are the frontline of kindness and inclusion, impacting their communities in big ways.
Bi.org
• Created in 1996 as bisexual.org, this website began with the simple goal of letting bi people know that they are not alone. Over 20 years later, bi.org continues its mission to connect bi people around the world and provide accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality. Whether you are here learn about (bi)sexuality to better understand yourself, better understand a loved one, or simply to learn, we hope you will find this site a valuable resource. • People o Famous Bi People | Bi Characters in Fiction | What Bi Looks Like • Articles o The Power of Support During Pride Month and Beyond o 50 Years of Pride - Stonewall Brought a 100-Year-Old Movement into the Daylight o Finding the Courage to Embrace My Bisexuality • Resources o Q&A | Bi 101 | Coming Out | Glossary • Get Involved o Donate | Join amBi | Join Our Mailing List • Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to get updates on famous bis, news, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)
• BEAM is a training, movement building and grant making organization dedicated to the healing, wellness and liberation of Black and marginalized communities. BEAM’s mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. We do this through healing justice based organizing, education, training, grant making and advocacy. • Toolkits & Education • BEAM Virtual Therapist Network o BEAM is starting an online directory of licensed Black therapists who are certified to provide telemedicine services
Bolder Advocacy
• At Bolder Advocacy, we are lawyers, coaches and nonprofit experts with one big goal: to make advocacy easy and accessible for you, the nonprofit and foundation leaders who want to be great fighters for your cause. We believe it’s vital for nonprofits to make their case to elected officials and the public so their priorities will get the attention and resources they deserve. We understand the rules that govern nonprofits’ ability to advocate, as well as the wide range of advocacy options that are open to you. And because we want to share that knowledge with you, we dedicate ourselves to offering tools, training and resources to nonprofits that want to become better advocates. • Resource Library o Ask An Expert o Focus on Foundations o Tools for Effective Advocacy
Break the Cycle • Break the Cycle inspires and supports young people 12 - 24 to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse. We are a culturally affirming organization that centers young people, caring adults, and communities in our prevention and intervention efforts. Our dynamic and diverse team believes that all young people deserve to live in a world where they can thrive. • How We Help o Youth Leadership & Education o Training & Capacity Building o Legal Services o Policy & Advocacy o Public Awareness o Community Impact • Do You Need Help? o If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 right away. To chat with a peer advocate, text "loveis" to 22522 or Speak with one of our Lawyers in Washington DC or Los Angeles, CA https://www.breakthecycle.org/legal-services
Center for Disease Control
• CDC Interim guidance for homeless service providers based on what is currently known about COVID-19, which will be updated as needed and as additional information becomes available. • Guide link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/homeless-shelters/plan- prepare-respond.html
Community Commons
• Peer-to-Peer Resource Sharing To support colleagues in the field who are responding to the pressing needs of our communities we have set up an online library to support peer-to-peer resource sharing. To contribute to this page, suggest a resource with this form and select the "Coronavirus Pandemic" topic. We will update the Coronavirus Response library regularly. View the Library >
• Community of Support We believe in the power of storytelling to build empathy and support and to inspire each other. And, we believe in continuing to cultivate this community of change- makers we’ve developed through Community Commons. These are the stories we have collected from you, our Commons family, regarding your hopes, fears, and experiences during this outbreak. Read Stories >
The Communities Project • The Communities Project is a national initiative with the mission of saving a million lives from substance use related deaths over the next two decades. We save lives by investing in the community leadership of people with lived experience and individuals who lead key addiction focused initiatives. Investments in community leadership, through training and coaching, amplify programmatic accomplishments, expand collective efforts, and dramatically escalate opportunities to save lives. • Community Organizing Training
o Covers the ins and outs of sound community organizing practices • Leadership Training
o Focuses on the leader that exists within all of us, and will offer tools for those with lived experience to break out of their box and thrive in every environment. • Leadership Coaching
o After attending a training, all individuals may seek free individual leadership coaching by The Community Projects Team. Our personalized coaching aids individuals in attaining the goals they seek in their communities, and to make an ongoing investment in everyone dedicated to bringing about change in the community. • Contact Information Michael King |Director & Creator of The Communities Project|[email protected] Laszlo Jaress | Training Producer & Partner | [email protected]
COVID-19 Health Literacy Project • A new initiative from medical students and physicians at Harvard Medical School aims to help members of these communities by translating fact-based Covid-19 information. The initiative, known as the Covid-19 Health Literacy Project, has already translated essential Covid-19 information about prevention and possible treatment options, among other issues, in over 35 languages, including Navajo, Oromo (spoken by an ethnic group in Ethiopia), and Swahili.
Credit Karma
• Now that we have until July 15th to do our tax returns, consider using Credit Karma to help you
complete them! It is FREE and if you put at least $1 of your return into their new savings
account, you will be entered to win $50,000!
• Checking your score through Credit Karma does not hurt your credit
Crisis Text Line
• Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust: text. Crisis doesn’t just mean thinking about ending your own life. It’s any painful emotion and anytime you need support. • Text HOME to 741741 or message Crisis Text Line on Facebook to get started or visit their website to volunteer • Referral page: https://www.crisistextline.org/referrals/#referrals-8
Direct Relief
• Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. • Direct Relief is coordinating with public health authorities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in the U.S. and globally to provide personal protective equipment and essential medical items to health workers responding to COVID-19
Educational Development Research Center:
• Resources for the COVID-19 crisis
Emotions Anonymous • Emotions Anonymous International (EAI) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the ongoing efforts of an international fellowship of men and women who desire to improve their emotional well-being. EA members come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from any sort of emotional difficulties. EA members are of diverse ages, races, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. • United States Meeting Locator
Food and Drug Administration
• They have authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19
For the Frontlines • For the Frontlines knows that health care professionals and essential workers are showing up on the frontlines during the coronavirus pandemic—risking their health every day to help other people. They need fast, free crisis counseling at their fingertips, 24/7. Crisis Text Line, Shout, and Kids Help Phone are here for the frontlines. • Text FRONTLINE (to the following numbers) for support to dealing with anxiety, stress, fear, isolation, or other difficult emotions you are experiencing during coronavirus.
o USA & Canada Text 741741 o UK Text 85258 o Ireland Text 086 1800 280 • Become a Volunteer
o USA | Canada | UK | Ireland • Donate Now
o USA | Canada | Ireland • Spread the Word
o You can help workers on the frontlines get the critical support they need right now. Take a look at our toolkit and spread the word the Crisis Text Line and Kids Help Phone are here to help.
o By practicing physical distance and staying healthy, we can all be part of slowing the spread of infection. They go to work to protect us. We need to stay home for them.
o Download the For The Frontlines Toolkit
Help and Hope
• Help and Hope offers a wealth of free resources you can access online to handle the stress of caring for kids of every age. Our entire site is dedicated to helping parents and caregivers manage stress around taking care of children, from birth to the teen years. We encourage you to look through our articles and videos to find the resources you need. When everything seems to be happening all at once, it's good to have a single place to go where you can get the help you need.
Help Guide
• HelpGuide is a nonprofit mental health and wellness website. Our mission is to provide empowering, evidence-based information that you can use to help yourself and your loved ones. Over 4 million people from all around the world turn to HelpGuide each month for trustworthy content they can use to improve their mental health and make healthy changes. o COVID-19 Help o Meditations . Meditation has many benefits. It reduces stress, increases calm and focus, and promotes greater physical and emotional well-being. Anyone can do it, and the rewards can come quickly. These guided meditations will help you get started. o Mental Health o Health & Wellness o Children & Family o Relationships o Aging
Hope PXY Global
• Hope PXY Global is here to assist families from all background who are survivors of domestic
abuse, human trafficking and sexual assault, through advocating for the safety of survivors,
promoting accountability for abusers and fostering a community response to abuse. We deliver
our mission by providing diversified continuum of services through community partnerships.
Immigrants Rising
• Immigrants Rising empowers undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation. • Financial Support o Entrepreneurship Fund . Immigrants Rising’s Entrepreneurship Fund provides grants to undocumented entrepreneurs working to create positive social change. The Fund showcases the talents of undocumented young people and amplifies the positive impact of their work. . We offer two different types of grants: 1) Kickstarter Grants: Short-term, non-renewable grants of up to $2,000. Read profiles of our previous Kickstarter Grant recipients 2) Fellowship Grants: One-year grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Read profiles of our previous Fellowship Grant recipients. . Grantees are offered support and guidance from professional advisors, join a national network of undocumented freelancers and entrepreneurs, and get social media exposure for their projects. o Pre-Law Fund . Immigrants Rising’s Pre-Law Fund will provide financial support of up to $2,500 to low- income immigrants who are planning to attend law school. Grants will cover LSAT preparation (courses, tutoring, self-study materials, etc) and law school application fees. In addition to financial support, recipients will be connected to Immigrants Rising’s network of legal professionals. • Immigration Legal Intake Service o Immigrants Rising’s Immigration Legal Intake Service is an online survey to help undocumented young people learn about possible immigration options. It's free, anonymous, and confidential! • Wellness Gatherings o Immigrants Rising’s virtual Wellness Gatherings help undocumented young people stay grounded and connected to one another. Wednesdays 7-8pm CST o Led by Liliana Campos, Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Advocate, these virtual gatherings convene experienced facilitators—psychologists, coaches, traditional healers—to guide undocumented young people through educational materials and interactive activities. Liliana also shares resources for participants to check out on their own throughout the week. We hope these virtual sessions and tools can support participants’ long-term resilience and coping strategies.
It Gets Better Project
• The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you are trying to affirm and assert your sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It can be a challenging and isolating process – but, the good news is, no one has to do it alone. • Share Your Story
o The It Gets Better Project connects young LGBTQ+ people with the global LGBTQ+ community by providing access to a library of uplifting and inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and determination. Share your story of how it got better and provide countless young adults with the inspiration you wish you had while growing up. • It Gets Better EDU
o It Gets Better EDU exists to ensure that the stories crafted and collected by the It Gets Better Project reach LGBTQ+ youth wherever learning takes place. We do this by offering educators and students leaders easy-to-access and easy-to-use resources, information, and more.
o Materials
. We have an expanding portfolio of original EduGuides now available. These are free-to- download materials that accompany some of our best content. They’re full of tips and tricks, discussion questions, activities, and more that make sharing our LGBTQ+ stories and themes a cinch.
o Resources
. We also provide LGBTQ+ youth with an array of up-to-date, online information about their communities. For example, at itgetsbetter.org/GetHelp, young people can access a database that features over 1100 organizations in 40+ countries offering support to LGBTQ+ youth. We also provide information that helps young people stay in-the-know on topics important to the LGBTQ+ community in general like our LGBTQ+ Glossary.
Jails to Jobs
• Jails to Jobs, a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is an organization that gives previously incarcerated and soon-to–be-released men and women the tools they need to find employment. It educates and informs this population through workshops in jails and prisons in Northern California, the information included on its website and through its book, “Jails to Jobs: Seven Steps to Becoming Employed.” The organization also maintains a searchable directory of free and low-cost tattoo removal programs across the U.S. that now has more than 300 programs in 42 states. In answer to a need for more programs, Jails to Jobs has recently published Tattoo Removal: Establishing a Free or Low-Cost Community-Based Program: A How-to Guide, as part of its efforts to help to create and establish more programs. • Tattoo Removal Locator • Free Interview Clothes
Kindness
• We are a nonprofit with a bold hypothesis: Kindness is the catalyst in solving the world’s biggest challenges. We believe a kinder world is possible, and we’re here to make it happen. • Learn Kind
o Learn Kind is a K-8 kindness curriculum powered by scientific inquiry and social-emotional learning. We know that this fall is uncertain, and learning may take place in the classroom, virtually, or a hybrid of the two. Our curriculum is designed to support the needs of every educator and prioritize student well-being during this time of transition. • Kindlab
o We're dedicated to answering questions like: Why are people kind? What stops people from being kind? How does kindness contribute to a happy and fulfilling life? • Work Kind
o We're bringing our expertise to workplaces in all sectors with applied programs, workshops, and customized activations designed to positively affect: job satisfaction & engagement, physical & mental health, creativity & innovation, and connection & trust at all levels. • Cyber-Kindness
o Creative content turns inspiration into action through viral videos, collaboration, digital campaigns, and interactive art installations. Everything we produce is designed to motivate people to chose kindness. • Citizen Kindness
o The world's first citizen scientist program focused on kindness!
Knitted Knockers
• Connect volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to offer free Knitted Knockers to any woman who wants them. There is a huge demand for Knitted Knockers that can’t be met by any one group but together we can do it! If someone in each area will set a goal of meeting the need in just their county it can happen!
Mindomo • Mindomo offers collaborative mind maps, concept maps, outlines and Gantt charts. Achieve your goals by visually mapping out your ideas, plans, and interests! • Education o Teach & learn after getting a clear overview of new concepts and ideas. Develop essential learning and thinking skills. • Work o Plan & collaborate by developing new strategies and action plans. Break down your complex projects into manageable tasks. • Personal o Organize your life visually and gain new insights into your life for more growth, love, and happiness.
National Health Foundation
• This is not the time to be silent. Engage in honest and uncomfortable discussions with colleagues, friends and family. Racism is taught and more often than not, it starts at home. For resources on how to engage in racial discussions at home or at work, check out the 2020 Racial Healing Conversation Guide.
National Immigration Law Center
• The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income. At NILC, we believe that all people who live in the U.S. should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Over the years, we’ve been at the forefront of many of the country’s greatest challenges when it comes to immigration issues, and we play a major leadership role in addressing the real-life impact of policies that affect the ability of low-income immigrants to prosper and thrive. • Issues o DACA o Healthcare o Economic Support o Immigration Enforcement o Worker's Rights o Immigration Reform and Obama Executive Actions o Education o Driver's Licenses o Taxes
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
• The National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) was established to meet the need for a unified national voice for Latino populations in the field of behavioral health and to draw attention to the large disparities that exist in the areas of access, utilization, practice-based research, and adequately trained staff. • Capacitación de Intérpretes de Salud Conductual
o Esta capacitación intensiva de 2 días (14 horas) es para el personal bilingüe que utiliza sus habilidades lingüísticas para interpretar o que tiene interés en convertirse en intérpretes capacitados en entornos de salud conductual. • Abordar las Disparidades en la Salud del Comportamiento Para las Comunidades de Color: el Proyecto de Evidencia Definida por la Comunidad
o El Proyecto de Evidencia Definida por la Comunidad ofrece una oportunidad importante y emocionante para avanzar el conocimiento actual sobre prácticas basadas en la comunidad "que funcionan" para las poblaciones latinas.
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
• We are the only national organization dedicated solely to using the power of the law to end and prevent homelessness and to protect the rights of people experiencing homelessness. The Law Center works in a variety of arenas to help the nation's 3.5 million people who are experiencing homelessness and its many inhumane effects. • Housing Not Handcuffs o This report-provides an overview of laws in effect across the country that punish homelessness. Through online research, we identified laws that restrict or prohibit different categories of conduct performed by people experiencing homelessness, including sleeping, sitting or lying down, and living in vehicles within public space. Additionally, this report tracks the significant growth of these laws both over the past thirteen years.
National Network to Eliminate Disparities
• The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity. • Connect & Network
o Explore Partner Central and find your next partner in behavioral health equity • Learn & Grow
o Find opportunities to advance your behavioral health equity journey • Share & Innovate
o Collaborate to share, learn, and connect with community members across the country • Funding Opportunities
o Search for funding opportunities for an array of needs through government, foundational, and regional grants • Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
o Webinars: . Collection of Webinars from the National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (2010-Present) . Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Webinar (2014) . National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Planning Webinar (2014)
o Resources to learn from and share: . Find information on finding support for mental health with a specific focus on diverse communities from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) . Información sobre salud mental de NIMH en español (mental health information from the National Institute of Mental Health in Spanish) . Understanding the Barriers to Minority Mental Health Care written/created by Nursing@USC, the online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program . Cultural & Linguistic Competence (CLC) Resource Library for Eliminating Behavioral Health Disparities from the University of South Florida (USF) . Learn more about minority mental health considerations and view materials in English and Spanish (ver materiales en inglés y en español) from Mental Health America (MHA)
Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
• The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America ("NACA") is a non-profit, community advocacy and homeownership organization. NACA’s primary goal is to build strong, healthy neighborhoods in urban and rural areas nationwide through affordable homeownership. NACA has made the dream of homeownership a reality for thousands of working people by counseling them honestly and effectively, enabling even those with poor credit to purchase a home or modify their predatory loan with far better terms than those provided even in the prime market. • NACA – America’s Best Mortgage Program
o The incredible NACA mortgage allows NACA Members to purchase their homes with: . No down payment, . No closing costs, . No fees, . No requirement for perfect credit, . And at a below-market interest rate.
• Property renovation and foreclosure prevention
o NACA also provides property renovation assistance and Membership Assistance for NACA homeowners. NACA’s Home and Neighborhood Development ("HAND") Department addresses repair issues, and where appropriate provides rehab assistance throughout the renovation process. NACA’s Membership Assistance Program (MAP) provides comprehensive counseling for Members who are delinquent on their home payments, including establishing payment agreements and providing financial assistance to help Members avoid foreclosure.
Now Matters Now
• We have had suicidal thoughts and emotions and problems that felt unsolvable. Here are our stories, including research based ways for managing the most painful moments of life. We teach Mindfulness, Mindfulness of Current Emotion, Opposite Action and Paced-breathing. These skills are part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT, proven to be helpful for people considering suicide. These tools are not considered a replacement for one-to-one counseling. You do not have to have suicidal thoughts or mental health problems to use these tools – they are useful for most people and many problems. • Free Online Training o 1 month Micro-Interventions (2 hours) o 1 month Suicide Safe Care (2 hours, free CMEs) o 5 month Recommended Care (10 hours) o 12 month DBT skills (26 hours) • Free Resources o Diary Card & Worksheets | Curbing suicidal thoughts o Stress model | Safety Planning o Caring Messages | Posters o Downloads for service providers
Patient Advocate Foundation
• Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which provides case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. Our case managers advocate and mediate on behalf of patients to provide avenues of access for therapies, therapeutic agents and devices deemed medically efficacious by the medical and scientific communities while working to find sources of reimbursement to pay for care. • Connect With Services o Case Management & MedCare . Professional case managers at PAF work with the mission to identify and reduce the challenges that individuals like yourself are having when seeking care for their disease. . The MedCareLine is a division of Patient Advocate Foundation staffed with a team who provide individualized case management services to patients and their caregivers. o Co-Pay Relief Program . The program offers many sophisticated online tools to ensure the application process is as streamlined as possible for patients, providers, and pharmacy representatives, including 24-hour web-based portals, electronic signature, document upload, and bar code fax routing capabilities. . Call Co-Pay Relief directly at 1-866-512-3861 o Financial Aid Funds . This independent division of Patient Advocate Foundation provides small grants to patients who meet financial and medical criteria. Grants are provided on first-come first served basis and are distributed until funds are depleted. Qualifications and processes for each fund may differ based on fund requirements. Patients who are interested in applying for financial assistance should start by calling this division toll free at (855) 824- 7941 or by registering your account and submitting an application online here. o Apply for a Scholarship . The purpose of our scholarship program is to provide support to individuals that are legal residents of the United States of America pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies who have been diagnosed with or treated for a cancer or chronic disease (please see scholarship guidelines for eligibility details).
Partners Resource Network • Partners Resource Network is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information Centers [PTI’s are funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)]. The PTI Projects are: PATH, PEN, and TEAM. • They help parents understand their child's disability; understand their rights and responsibilities under IDEA; obtain and evaluate resources and services; participate as team members with professionals in planning services for children. • They offer individuals assistance over the phone and in-person to families who have questions about their child's needs; workshops for parents and professionals take place on an ongoing basis throughout Texas; resources such as printed publications and online materials are available on a variety of resources. • Call us at our state office at 1.800.866.4726 or email us at [email protected]. Our regular office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Partnership to End Addiction • Partnership to End Addiction partners with families, professionals and other organizations to end addiction in this country. Ours is a public health approach, rooted in science and compassion. We provide personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction, while mobilizing policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systematically on a national scale. • Parent e-Books & Guides o Preventing and addressing addiction is a learning process. In addition to the information and perspectives we make available to read online, the following materials are designed to be printed, read at your convenience and used as a frequent reference. • Get Support Now o Text for help . Text your message to 55753 to connect with a specialist. To allow us to provide you with support specific to your needs, you will receive a link to a brief, confidential survey in response. A specialist will reply directly to your message within 24 hours. o Email for help . Complete this contact form to connect with a specialist over email. To allow us to provide you with support specific to your needs, you will receive a link to a brief, confidential survey in response. A specialist will reply directly to your message within 24 hours. o Schedule a Call . Make an appointment to speak with one of our specialists to ask questions and receive guidance on the best ways to support your child or loved one. Specialists are available: Monday - Friday @8am-11pm Saturday & Sunday @11am-4pm o About our Helpline . Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling or other caregiver — our helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of someone struggling with substance use. . There is no one-size-fits-all approach and each family is unique. Our specialists will propose a personalized course of action, offering the best tools and resources to help you help your child, yourself and your family.
PBS Education Lounge • Distance Learning Tips from One Teacher to Another
Postpartum Support International • Postpartum Support International (PSI) was founded in 1987 by Jane Honikman in Santa Barbara, California. The purpose of the organization is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. Approximately 15% of all women will experience postpartum depression following the birth of a child. Up to 10% will experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy. When the mental health of the mother is compromised, it affects the entire family. o 800.944.4PPD (4773) – PSI’s toll-free Help Line, in English and Spanish, serves more than 600 callers a month, and rapidly refers callers to appropriate local resources including emergency services. o PSI Newsletter – Available to PSI members around the world, this bulletin gives up-to-date information on worldwide news, conferences, resources, research and events. o Area PSI Support Coordinators in all 50 U.S. states , Canada, and Mexico, and more than 40 other countries around the world. These support volunteers provide telephone and email support, information, and access to informed local resources. o Online Support Groups in English and Spanish every week, led by trained PSI facilitators. o Standardized Training and Education for hospitals, public health systems, clinical providers, support group leaders, social support volunteers, and others. o PSI Educational DVDs for families and providers. o Free Phone “Chat with the Experts” First Mondays for Dads and every Wednesday for Moms, facilitated by PSI Professionals. o Resources for Women, Families, Students, and Professionals. o Links to multi-language resources o Membership Directory where you can update your own profile, and conduct a search for other PSI members by name, profession, location, or interest. JOIN PSI HERE
Q Link Wireless
• Government benefit program o Bring your phone (keep your number) and get free cell phone service o Free 8GB of data o Free unlimited talk & text o For more information and to apply
Reach Out
• Reach Out is an online organization for young people and their parents. Practical support, tools, and tips help you get through any tough times. A self-care plan can help you enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain professionalism as a worker with young people. Learn to identify activities and practices that support your wellbeing as a professional and help you to sustain positive self-care in the long-term. Everyone's situation is different, we are all going through things. Personal self-care is essential to your emotional, physical and mental health. The hardest part is making time for yourself; you shouldn't feel guilty.
The Resilient Brain Project • The Resilient Brain Project is a comprehensive library of resources to support you on your journey towards a happier, healthier life. The human brain is both brilliant and resilient. Not only does it control the way we think, feel, and react to daily life, but it is also capable of undergoing major change. By working with the brain, we can change our experience to improve our personal, professional, and relational lives. Our goal is to empower you to do exactly that. • Supported by the National Institues of Mental Health (NIMH) the project provides resources for actions for now, allies, connecting with others, learning how it works, and advocacy for each of the following challenges:
o Identity & Discrimination | Life Changes o Grief & Loss | Productivity o Confidence & Body Image | Stress o Relationships & Sexuality* | Depression o Anxiety | Addictions o Trauma & PTSD | Emergency Resources
RIP Medical Debt
• RIP Medical Debt empowers donors to forgive billions in oppressive medical debt. We are dedicated to removing the burden of medical debt for individuals and families and veterans across America. By forgiving this debt we strive to give struggling individuals, and their families, a fresh start. We hope to give those affected the ability to seek the continued medical care they need and help them back towards financial stability. • RIP uses donors’ funds to wipe out medical debt from the neediest cases up. Once we’ve pinpointed the portfolios for those in or near the poverty level, we buy up their debt and forgive it. Then we send forgiveness notices to the benefiting families, and subsequently help the recipients repair their credit reports—renewing their access to opportunities and resources that will allow them to rebuild and recover.
The Safe Zone Project
• The Safe Zone Project is a free online resource for powerful, effective, LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops. • Safe Zone Training o Safe Zone trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTA+ identities, gender, sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. o Download our Free 2-Hour Curriculum o Start an Online Course • All Activities o Here are all the activities currently provided by The Safe Zone Project. Everything here is yours to download, customize, and freely use. • Additional Resources • Contact Information - [email protected]
SAMHSA
• The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Homeless and Housing Resource Network is pleased to welcome you to Forward Together: A Virtual Symposium On Improving Access to Effective Care for People Experiencing Homelessness, Serious Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders. The live symposium webcast began @ 9:30am - 3:45pm but the recordings will be available. If you are unable to join us live, you will be able to view sessions on demand later; we will email you when session recordings and handouts are available.
• SAMHSA's Disaster Kit | SAMHSA Publications and Digital Products:
Shelters to Shutters
• Shelters to Shutters is a national 501c3 organization that transitions individuals and families out of homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by educating and engaging the real estate industry to provide employment and housing opportunities. We seek to change the trajectory of those experiencing homelessness in our country by providing two critical components — housing and employment. They are a national organization but do work out of Houston! o S2S Average Wage = $15.50 vs. Federal Minimum Wage = $7.25 o 72% of their participants who receive wage increases or promotions o 93% success rate of participants no re-entering homeless services • Our Model o Refer . Local non-profit partners refer qualified individuals at risk of or experiencing situational homelessness to Shelters to Shutters. In return, they receive useful feedback and training. o Screen . S2S screens those candidates prior to referring them to property management partners across the country for employment opportunities and housing. o Hire . Property management partners then interview candidates for available positions in their communities. Those candidates hired through S2S are proven to have a higher retention rate than industry standard. o Flip the Script . Dedicated employees become self-sufficient, gain housing and employment, and cultivate a sense of pride and ownership. The S2S team remains involved during and after the transition, and provides ongoing case management support to ensure long- term success.
State of Babies Yearbook 2020 • The State of Babies Yearbook is a national and state resource developed by ZERO TO THREE to tell the story of America’s babies through key indicators in the domains infants and toddlers need to thrive: Good Health, Strong Families, and Positive Early Learning Experiences. The State of Babies Yearbook, an initiative of Think Babies™, provides policymakers and advocates with national and state-level data to help them advance policies to improve the lives of babies and families. • The State of Babies Yearbook compiles nearly 60 indicators—specifically for children ages 0 to 3—to measure progress across the three policy areas. States are ranked by a set of indicators and grouped into four tiers that represent their progress towards assuring access to healthcare, paid family and medical leave, quality early learning opportunities, and more. The data was obtained from national data sets, such as the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and the National Survey of Children’s Health. The information provided here can help states identify problem areas that they can tackle to support their infants and toddlers.
o Read the Overview | Download the Full Yearbook | View 2019 Data
TAG Mobile
• Free Phone Service program offers to eligible households in Texas: o 8GB LTE Data every month o 1000 FREE Voice minutes every month o Unlimited FREE Global texts every month o *3GB of data is included with your plan and you will get a FREE 5 GB of additional data each billing cycle until May 17, 2020.
TGI Justice
• Transgender Gender-Variant & Intersex Justice Project works in collaboration with others to forge a culture of resistance and resilience to strengthen us for the fight against human rights abuses, imprisonment, police violence, racism, poverty, and societal pressures. We seek to create a world rooted in self- determination, freedom of expression, and gender justice. The mission of TGIJP is to challenge and end the human rights abuses committed against TGI people in California prisons, jails, detention centers and beyond. • Melenie Eleneke Grassroots Re-Entry Program TGI people are connected to housing, mental, & medical health services • Legal Program Provides legal support and advocacy to currently and formerly incarcerated TGI people • From Words to Action: Showing Up for Black Trans Women Read about why it is important to take action to protect our trans women of color and find some resources about how to do that and who to donate to if you cannot participate! • Contact Information Mailing Address | 370 Turk St #370, San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone | 415-554-8491 Email | [email protected]
Thinkful
• Thinkful puts your future career first. Pay your tuition when you're hired. Online learning built to get you a high-paying job in tech. Mentorship, career services, and $0 in tuition until you've started your new career. We're invested in your future. That's why, if you don't find your new career within six months of graduating, you don't pay a cent. • Our Courses o Software Engineering o UX/UI Design o Digital Marketing o Data Science o Product Management o Data Analytics o Technical Project Management TransWhat?
• TransWhat? is a website designed for the people surrounding the trans community as a beginner's guide to what it means to be a trans person. Here are the different categories: o Confused? Start Here o Glossary of Terms o Misconceptions Debunked o Transition o Allyship: First Steps o Combat Transphobia o Resources & Thanks
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • HUD regularly updates this list of Title V properties communities may use to provide shelter, services, storage, and other benefits to people experiencing homelessness. o For properties listed in the suitability determination listing as suitable and available, there is a 30-day holding period from the date the property is posted on the HUD Exchange to allow homeless service providers the opportunity to contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) to express interest in a suitable and available properties listed. o HHS contact information: Federal Real Property Assistance Program, RPMS Program Support Center U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 8216 Bethesda, MD 20814 [email protected] o Interested parties may also send a letter of interest (PDF) to HHS at [email protected]. • Public Housing Agencies have until September 15th to express their interest in receiving additional HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing. o This notice announces the availability of $50 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) funding that will support approximately 6,000 new HUDVASH vouchers. o Registrations of Interest must be submitted electronically to [email protected] no later than midnight in the time zone of the PHA on September 15, 2020. See Section 7 for all Registration of Interest Requirements. • Choice Neighborhoods o Newsletter about transforming housing, people, & neighborhoods o Subscribe Here o Previous Newsletters • Office Hours
o View the recordings and slides from previous Office Hours. o If you have any questions about this Office Hours question & answer session or encounter difficulties joining the session, please contact [email protected].
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United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
• Recording of "Community Future Planning for the Homelessness Response System: Lessons Learned from Birmingham, Detroit, and New Orleans" Webinar Now Available o Be sure to plug into this recording of three communities who shared tips and guidance on how they are planning for the future of their homelessness response system. o If you have questions related to the material in this webinar, please reach out directly to your USICH regional coordinator. o Webinar slides: COVID-19 Future Planning for the Homeless Response System • Webinar: COVID-19 Planning and Response: Isolation and Quarantine: Lessons Learned from King County • This is a recording of a previous webinar. "Seattle & King County are on the forefront of the COVID-19 response. In this national webinar, join federal partners and learn how Seattle & King County are responding to COVID-19, including what they are doing to establish isolation and quarantine (I/Q) beds and address transportation needs across their homelessness services system."
Urban Adventure Quest
• Urban Adventure Quest has created a series of FREE virtual scavenger hunts you can play from home with your family. We've launched Explore California Parts 1 & 2. Explore Texas Part 2 is now available. Just like our actual games, you'll solve clues, complete challenges, and learn fun facts along the way. At the end of each game you'll earn discount codes for future games or gift cards in any of our 70+ locations. Stay tuned for new state adventures. So Stay Safe, Have Fun, and Explore Virtually with Urban Adventure Quest. • Play for FREE Now
Varsity Tutors • Varsity Tutors offers expert live instruction for students of all ages with private online tutoring; online group classes on academics, test prep, & enrichment. • Wildlife Creature Camp
o Introducing Wildlife Creature Camp where you get wild with Coyote Peterson, YouTube host and animal expert, for the first class in our new Wildlife Creature Camp. Enroll for free and see what else we have in store. Save Your Spot • Academic
o Math, science, foreign languages, elementary tutors, & others • Test Prep
o K-8, High school, & graduate school
Vote 411 • VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with both general and state-specific information on the following aspects of the election process: o Absentee ballot information o Ballot measure information (where applicable) o Early voting options (where applicable) o Election dates o Factual data on candidates in various federal, state and local races o General information on such topics as how to watch debates with a critical eye o ID requirements o Polling place locations o Registration deadlines o Voter qualifications o Voter registration forms o Voting machines • An important component of VOTE411.org is the polling place locator, which enables users to type in their address and retrieve the poll location for the voting precinct in which that address is located. The League has found that this is among the most sought after information in the immediate days leading up to, and on, Election Day.
ZERO TO THREE • ZERO TO THREE works to ensure all infants and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Since 1977, the organization has advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships by transforming the science of early childhood into helpful resources, practical tools and responsive policies for millions of parents, professionals and policymakers. For more information, and to learn how to become a ZERO TO THREE member, please visit zerotothree.org, facebook.com/zerotothree, or follow @zerotothree on Twitter. • Think Babies
o ZERO TO THREE created Think Babies to make the potential of every baby a national priority. When we Think Babies and invest in infants, toddlers, and their families, we ensure a strong future for us all. Learn more at thinkbabies.org or follow @ZEROTOTHREE on Twitter.
State Agencies
enTouch Wireless • Texas Lifeline Cell Phone Service
o enTouch Wireless offers government assisted wireless services to low income families and individuals in Texas. Qualified customers receive Free cell phone service. Certain residents may be eligible for a Free cell phone. We offer Lifeline discounts to qualified Texas customers who meet certain eligibility requirements such as government assistance or a household income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Your FREE Lifeline benefit is limited to one per household and cannot be combined with any other Lifeline offer. • COVID-19 Response
o All current and new customers are to receive unlimited talk and text in addition to 10 extra gigabits of data for the month of May
KSAT News
• Map: Track COVID-19 cases in Texas, county-by-county updates
Public Utility Commission of Texas
• Senate Bill 1976
o Electric providers may provide a benefit to their low-income customers. Please contact
your electric provider to see if they participate and what their low-income benefit is. For
additional information you can call 1-866-454-8387.
• Lifeline
o Designed to help qualified low-income individuals pay the monthly cost of basic
telephone services
State Representative Mayes Middleton
• Property Taxes & Value Increases o What you owe in property taxes does not go up or down until the tax rate is adopted by each property taxing entity later this Summer. This means that, as valuations rise, tax rates should fall, which is the mechanism the legislature put in place last year by limiting property tax revenue growth (the combinations of valuation increases and/or tax rate increases) to 3.5%. However, in a year of extreme economic decline, and the fact that we all know our properties are not worth today what they were when valued at 1/1/2020, each taxing entity must adopt a rate below the “no-new-revenue” rate. The “no-new-revenue” rate is the tax rate which takes into account valuation increases and requires a tax rate cut when valuations rise, so that each taxing entity generates the same amount of taxes as the previous year from existing properties. o The Comptroller requires Central Appraisal Districts (CADs) to do property valuation studies and penalizes them if they do not comply. Protests need to be substantially completed by July 20th for the Central Appraisal District to be able to certify and use 2020 values. Using 2019 values is not totally off of the table though. o There are two very important actions you can take to help lower your tax bill. 1) First, protest your valuation increase with your County Central Appraisal District. Normally, you have until May 15, but this has been extended due to notices being mailed out late. The deadline for Galveston County is May 22nd and 30 days from when your notice was mailed for Chambers County. . Galveston County Taxpayers can go here. . Chambers County Taxpayers can go here. 2) Second, demand that each property taxing entity adopt the “no-new-revenue” rate or a lower rate. Better indicators for the negative economic impact of COVID-19 in our community will become clearer soon, but the “no-new-revenue” rate can be the baseline to cut from.
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
• Have surveyed management companies to determine how maintenance requests are being addressed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All respondents indicated that only emergency or life-threatening maintenance issues are being addressed at this time. • If you have any questions, please contact Cody Campbell, Manager of Physical Inspections, at [email protected].
Texas Department of Transportation
• Drive Texas - TxDOT Highway Conditions o View the map for current and future driving conditions . Closures . Construction . Flood . Other - parades, special events, low visibility, etc. o Map Resources . Traffic . Rest Areas . Travel Information Centers . Traffic Cameras o Links to External Resources . Get Traffic Alerts - Subscribe to email updates regarding traffic . I-35 Waco - Closures and trip planning for the I-35 Waco District . Conditions Text Site - To view the conditions shown on the map in text . Contraflow Planning - TxDOT's Emergency Planning website which provides evacuation route information for the State of Texas.
Texas Education Agency
• The Texas Cable Association released information on free broadband and internet services here, describing steps to enable and expand access to broadband. All four Texas Cable Association members have pledged to not cut off broadband or telephone service to any customers, even those unable to pay their bills; waive late fees incurred because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic; and open their Wi-Fi hotspots to all.
Texas Health and Human Services • Build A Kit
o Being prepared for the unexpected brings peace of mind. Build a kit with the essentials your family and pets will need if you must shelter in place or evacuate.
o Disaster Supply Checklist • Mental health support line open 24/7, toll-free at 833-986-1919
• Texas Receives Approval for SNAP Online Grocery Purchases
o THHS recently received federal approval to allow Texans to purchase groceries online using
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walmart
and Amazon are the first retailers to join the pilot in Texas, scheduled to start by May 18. Texas Historical Commission • Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to close all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices and prevent gatherings of large groups of people. Historic sites and state parks will close to the public starting at 5 p.m.
Texas Suicide Prevention Council
• Texas Suicide Prevention initiative includes community partners who work together to reduce suicides in Texas. You can find more information, tools, training, and about this effort and its organizers. They also have a COVID-19 Resources and Support Resources page.
The Texas Tribune
• The Texas Tribune is the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. • News o The Tribune, which has the largest statehouse news bureau in the United States, covers a full range of topics including public and higher education, health care, immigration, criminal justice, energy, poverty, the environment, water, transportation — pretty much every line in the state budget. We also cover the major candidates and campaigns for office, though we train our sights less on the candidates than the issues. To further our pursuit of statewide engagement, we provide all of our content, for free, to print, radio and television news organizations throughout the state, and nationally in partnership with The Washington Post. o Runoff Elections Texas will hold its 2020 runoff elections July 14 to finalize which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot for the November general election. In more than 30 races in the March 3 primary, no candidate exceeded 50% of the vote, bringing about runoff races between the candidates who came in first and second. Here are all of the candidates who will be on the ballot in the primary runoffs for statewide, congressional and legislative offices. o COVID-19 • Data o The Tribune has become an authoritative source for providing user-friendly databases of public information in Texas. • Contact Information 919 Congress Avenue - 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 716-8600
Texas Watch
• Texas Watch is here to protect Texas families and their pocketbooks. With this site, we intend to offer you the best resources possible to help protect your family and connect you to important government services so you have the resources you need. Please check back often, as we will continue to update this website and our blog with the latest resources available for you and your family. • If you have any resources you'd like to share with us that can benefit Texas, please email us at [email protected]. Stay strong, stay healthy, and stay safe.
Texas WIC Expands Eligible Food for Participants
• The Texas WIC agency is expanding the number of food items eligible for purchase through the program. Due to the Corona Pandemic Emergency, WIC has allowed additional options for certain food items WIC participants can buy. Texas WIC is also permanently added canned fruits and vegetables to the WIC food package. Items at the grocery store with a pink sticker that says “WIC Approved” are products eligible for shoppers to purchase using WIC. WIC participants can find detailed information on the Texas WIC website. • Currently, Texas WIC is operating under modified services throughout the state to help keep clients and staff safe due to the Pandemic Emergency. For more information Visit the Texas WIC website or call 800-942-3678 to find how your local clinic is handling local services. All applicants are encouraged to start their applications online to start their applications online to protect office workers and practice social distancing precautions.
Texas Workforce Commission
• If your employment has been affected by COVID-19, apply for benefits online at the Texas Workforce Commission or by calling TWC’s Tele-Center at (800) 939-6631 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. • TWC Phasing Out Emergency Child Care Programs - 5/19/20 o Child care centers across Texas re-open, funding returns to pre-pandemic levels o AUSTIN The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has begun phasing out the emergency program to subsidize childcare for Texas’ essential workers. ⎯ o Please visit the TWC Child Care webpage for more information.
Texas Workforce Solutions
• Young Adult Services o Workforce Solutions offers young people a wealth of opportunities to get their future started on the right foot. Whether you are in school, have finished or left school, we can help you. o Summer Jobs Now Available! We can help you learn how to: . Find employment opportunities in the local area . Complete a job application . Market your skills and talents to employers . Excel at an interview . Get started! o Register for weekly Youth Virtual Hiring events or email us at [email protected] • For a list of active job openings - see the Jobs Now page o Each day on this page, Workforce Solutions will feature immediate job openings for employers in need of candidates during the COVID-19 pandemic • Find the office nearest to you • TWS-VRS o Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) helps employers retain employees with disabilities. We offer counseling & guidance, assessment, accommodation consultation, and community referrals to those whose performance or promotions are in jeopardy or those on leave all related to their disability. Partner with TWS-VRS to find solutions and resources to help employees with disabilities maintain employment! o Contact Information Galveston Field Office 123 Rosenberg, 5th Floor Galveston, TX 77550 409-795-3620
Texas Youth Helpline
• The Texas Youth Helpline provides prevention services to youth, parents, siblings and other family members who are in need of a caring voice and sympathetic ear. Trained volunteers are on call to provide guidance on youth-related concerns, referral information or simply listen. • You can call 800-989-6884, call/text 512-872-5777, or chat on their website which is linked above
Local Resources Educational Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County
• Each child victim or witness is interviewed by a specially trained professional, thus, reducing the number of times the child victim must relate the incident. Interviews are conducted in a child- friendly setting • Resources and services for children who were a victim of a crime and their families • Training and education for the community • Website: http://www.galvestoncac.org/
African American Museum
The portraits of many outstanding African Americans from the City of Galveston have been painted by E. Herron on the walls of the building. It is located at 3427 Sealy Avenue.
Anchor Point
• Anchor Point champions the future of children by educating and empowering parents because no one is beyond hope. Our approach is a multi-faceted 501c(3) ministry that delivers hope to families including pregnant teens and women, babies on the way, troubled youth and their families, foster and adopted children, and families considering adoption.
ARC Gulf Coast • The Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council provided guidance and support to create the booklet and that the booklet was created through a cooperative agreement from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Community Living, as well as the US Department of Health and Human Services. • You can find the link to the booklet on Green Mountain Self-Advocates link: http://www.gmsavt.org/
Art, Movement, & Life Skills Academy
• The Academy's founders have long been involved in community work and work with children, teens, and young adults. As well as developing creative expression, our courses include cognitive components, self-improvement components, decision-making components, anxiety-coping components, and a social skills training components. Student development is our number one priority. • Our Courses o Art-Full Expressions . Art allows students to reach into their creativity and bring forth a unique expression of who they are within their deeper selves. Our Art classes range from creative expression using paper, canvas, paint, clay, charcoal and more to the development of poems, short stories, and other creative modalities. o Movement & Stillness . Our Movement and Stillness programs allow students to really get in touch with their bodies, their breath, and their health. Movement modalities such as hula-hoop, free- style dance, fitness exercises, frisbee, and simple yoga postures take students out of their heads and technology and into the physical and expressive realms of their very own dynamic and ever-changing physical selves. o Life Skills Training & Successful Outcomes . Our evidence-based life skills programs have been shown to successfully work across a wide spectrum of needs encountered by youth heading into early adulthood. Our well- rounded program includes a cognitive component, self improvement component, a decision-making component, an anxiety-coping component and a social skills training component. • Schedule & Tuition Costs o Week 2: July 28-31, from 1-4:30. Theme: Creative Listening. o Summer sessions are paid for separately from the eight-week semesters. o The Academy currently offers three eight-week semesters yearly. Tuition may be paid per semester or once yearly. Yearly payments receive a substantial discount. You may pay online or in-person at the Academy. • Contact Information Rachael Maly, MAAT, LPC-I, RYT Dr. Lola Scarborough, PhD, ERYT, RLY, AC 1701 Hwy 3s, League City, TX 77573 | 832-849-8934
Black Lives Matter • Recommended Reading Lists o Left Bank Books BLM Reading List o Powell's Books BLM Reading List o Harper's Bazaar - Essential BLM Reading List • Black Owned Businesses o Texas Black Pages • Who to Donate To o Black Lives Matter o Black Alliance for Just Immigration o Color of Change • Taking Action o The Movement for Black Lives . The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) seeks to reach millions, mobilize hundreds of thousands, and organize tens of thousands, so that Black political power is a force able to influence national and local agendas in the direction of our shared Vision for Black Lives. o Color of Change . Join a racial justice movement that is WINNING for Black people and our allies. When you join Color Of Change, we'll send you online actions and in-person events you can join to stand up for racial justice. In a time when we're being attacked from all sides, we're not only resisting-- we're building the world we want to see. • Podcast (via Bello Collective & Stitcher): o CODE SWITCH | THE NOD | UNITED STATES OF ANXIETY o THE STAKES |COME THROUGH WITH REBECCA CARROLL o AFROPUNK SOLUTIONS SESSIONS | POD SAVE THE PEOPLE o UNCIVIL | EAR HUSTLE | 70 MILLION
Camp Supernow
• Join Virtual Summer Camp for Kids ages 5-11! New sessions start every Monday. Kids still need to expand their imaginations, spark their creativity and stay connected to friends. Each ‘cabin’ is a virtual break out room with 8-10 campers who share in the fun during the week of camp. Camp meets for 1 hour each day with counselor-led sessions featuring crafts, games and field trips and more. Try your first day for free and visit Camp Supernow for pricing and information.
Camp Wonderopolis • Camp Wonderopolis is a free online summer-learning destination that is full of fun, interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math programs. Keeping kids and families learning together throughout this summer. Camp Wonderopolis can help with vocabulary, science, reading comprehension, critical thinking and literacy. Register your child as a camper to participate all these great activities. All registrations and activities are free!
Causeway Galveston
• Home to the Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative at GISD, Causeway Galveston (CG) is working to help students and adults develop the fundamental skills for life Effectiveness. • Causeway Galveston (CG) emphasizes the critical link between healthy relationships, mental health and well-being, and academic success for all students. • CG is both an innovative partnership between GISD, Family Service Center(FSC), Teen Health Center, Inc.(THC), and UTMB Behavioral Health and Research (BHAR) and a model for how to promote resilience in students for success in school and life. • Our whole school model focuses on integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health supports, including the implementation of the following CASEL’s SEL Core Competencies. • Currently available at: o AIM College and Career Preparatory Academy o Ball High School o Collegiate Academy @Weis • For resources including videos on parenting
Circle Family
• The CIRCLE Family Activity Collection translates child development research into practice by providing a variety of hands-on activities that families can do at home. This collection is organized around seven learning domains: Language & Communication, Reading & Writing, Math, Science, Social & Emotional, Physical Development, and Art & Sensory. • Each activity includes: o A description of the activity, the learning areas the activity supports, and an appropriate age range o Materials needed for the activity (usually common household objects) o Activity instructions and phrases that help families begin the activity o Helpful hints, including tips to make the activity easy to do, different ways the activity can be completed, and how to make it less or more challenging for your child • We’ve recently launched several new features to enhance your experience of the collection: o Under “Find Activities,” activities can now be filtered by learning domain and sub-domain, as well as the child’s age, and presence of video demonstrations. You can also use this page to search your favorite activities by name. o Spanish-language lessons, as well as activity collections for teachers, are within easy reach. Simply click the down arrow next to “Home” to navigate between collections.
Collaborative for Children
• Collaborative for Children is a nonprofit that strengthens early education throughout Greater Houston. We work with parents, educators, and local leaders to make sure our region’s children are ready to succeed in the long term. • Parents as Teachers o This program works with parents who are expecting and parents of young children (0-3) to help promote healthy development of children and set them up for success when they start school. They work one-on-one with parents and caregivers, teaching them hands-on, practical skills to create healthier and happier families.
College of the Mainland
Tuition-Free Healthcare Career Training - You could qualify for free training in a healthcare career, depending on your income!
• Virtual HPOG Information Session o Every Wednesday, July 1st - December 16th | 2pm-4pm o North County Learning Center | 200 Parker Ct., League City, TX 77573
• Our programs help students: o Determine if they are good fit for the health care field o Change their career path o Find a job in the health care industry o Gain hands-on experience in health care settings o Polish their resume and interview skills • Allied Health Certificate Programs o Certified Nurse Aide Certificate o Dental Assistant Certificate o Electrocardiography and Telemetry Monitoring Certificate o Medical Office/Insurance Specialist Certificate o Medication Aide Certificate o Phlebotomy Technician Certificate • Contact Information COM Allied Health Center 150 Parker Ct. League City, TX 77573 409-933-8645 | 281-332-1800 [email protected] Student Financial Assistance Program • If you have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government’s CARES Act has provided colleges and universities with emergency grant funding to assist with student financial needs. • Students must have been enrolled at COM on 3/13/20, must also be currently enrolled, and who are or could be eligible to participate in programs in Title IV and are affected by COVID-19 qould qualify. COM began accepting applications on 5/6/20 @8:00am and funds will begin being distributed starting 5/15/20. Additional funding may be available in the Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2020 semesters. You can only apply once but you do not have to pay any of these funds back! • Apply Here! o You will need to sign in with you COM network login and use your username NOT email. • What can I get assistance with? o Housing |Healthcare | Transportation | Childcare | Food | Course Materials | Technology • For more information visit their COVID-19 Financial Assistance website Community Impact Newspaper
• Community Impact Newspaper is vested in the communities we serve and has dedicated reporters in each community who attend city council and school board meetings. We are among the first to report on local business, transportation, education and health care. Our staff serve on chamber boards, volunteer with nonprofits and are involved in our communities to make them a better place to live and work. We're the first to deliver business development news that affects you, from new openings and closing to relocations and expansions. • Updated local news on current topics such as COVID-19 & George Floyd events • Connect With Us o Sign Up for the Newsletter o Contact the Newsroom o Advertise with Us o Follow Us on Social Media Compudopt
• Computer Adoption Program o Lightly used donated corporate computers are converted to a Linux operating system, loaded with freeware education programs and given to deserving applicants in the 3rd through 8th grade. • Early Adopters o In-depth exploration of today’s cutting-edge technologies for upper elementary students grades 3-5. Students will learn to pilot drones, develop and test their own video games, build and program robots, explore new worlds through virtual reality and bring their own creations to life using the Scratch programming language. They will receive a laptop to keep at the end of the program • Steam Team o Project-based enrichment program that helps students explore how technology is connected to all STEAM careers and sectors (grades 6 to 8) and at the end of the program, each participant receives a refurbished laptop to keep. • Learn2Earn Basics o Offers students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to earn a laptop through completing a day of technical training and at the end of the day the students earn a refurbished laptop to take home.
• Learn2Earn Plus o For students in grades 9-12, students will work with real-world programs and technology up close and personal such as learning to code and program but also get hands-on with drones, networks, and computer hardware. At the end they will receive a laptop to keep. • Website: https://www.compudopt.org/
Depelchin Children’s Center
• Mental Health Support Line
o The line is designed to support families who may be experiencing mental health stress related to the COVID-19 Pandemic 713-558-3777. The Mental Health Support Line will assist callers with access to mental health support, guidance, and a direct connection to agency and community resources. This service is to be provided over the telephone during assigned business hours and is to be offered at no cost in English and Spanish. Hours for the Mental Help Support Line have been identified as Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
• Parent Cafés
o Join us for a Parent Café in your own living room. Parent Cafés create a safe place for parents to come together, provide mutual support, and gain parenting protective factors. Protective Factors help us build resiliency, create social connections, increase knowledge of child development, identify support in times of need, and improve overall communication with our children and family. Zoom (video and audio) is a requirement for participation. Register for the Cafe
• Parenting Help
o Parenting Help, also called Positive Parenting Program, works one-on-one with parents and caregivers to look at why children misbehave, how to get children to behave, what to do when children misbehave and how to parent positively in real-world, everyday situations.
o To learn more about this program and to register, call (713) 802-7777 for Harris County and (409) 684-9210 for Galveston County.
• Resource list Educational Resources • Active Learning Adventures • Virtual Field Trips • Educational resources • Virtual Museum Tours • How to talk to your child about COVID-19
Educational Tools for Race Discussions
• Facilitating Critical Conversations with Students • Avoiding Racial Equity Detours • 11 Children's Books Teach Your Kids About Racism • Vera Ahiyya - "Let's Talk About Race" Video & book reading East End Preschool and Kindergarten • East End Preschool is a non-profit parent cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten Program. As a parent cooperative, East End Preschool views education as a partnership between parents and teachers. We encourage all families to volunteer within the center through either the Parent Board or special events. Ask the office how you can volunteer! Our children make discoveries about themselves and the world around them while accepting and respecting differences in people. Students and teachers of any race, religion, nationality and ethnic origin are welcome. EEP does not discriminate in administration of its educational or admission policies. • Will re-open June 15th for their Summer program • Contact Information o 1903 Church St., Galveston, TX 77550 o 409-762-8638 Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy
• Our mission is to provide high-quality, low-cost music, art, dance and drama classes to Galveston-area youth, and provide a loving, God-honoring environment that nurtures children in their development. • Art | Instrument classes | Singing | Dance Classes | From Bach to Rock Band
Galveston College
• Quickstart Programs
o Thanks to a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission, Galveston College is able to offer a new Quickstart program designed to help people find entry-level jobs that help in the fast- growing HVAC and Electrical industries. The program runs for 8 weeks, and you will be presented with the basics of a trade including safety procedures, proper tool usage, regulations, codes and more. This program is designed for people to learn the basics of a trade and start making money right away. o We not only offer job training, but career counseling and help with job placement as well. Tuition is covered for everyone accepted into the program. However, if you are accepted into the program you will need to purchase your own steel toe boots. o Eligibility Requirements 1) Must be 18 years or older and provide proof of age such as a driver's license or birth certificate. 2) Must be a United States citizen or certified to work in the United States, and a social security card or original I-9 documentation is required. 3) If male, do you meet the Selective Service registration requirement? o Following acceptance into the program the applicant must meet with Galveston College’s Job Placement Navigator and bring required documents listed above. o For more information, please contact the Job Placement Navigator, Mary Powers at 409- 944-1287 or [email protected]. Si necesitas ayuda llenando el formulario, llamame a 409-944-1287 y te ayudo con mucho gusto.
• Retrain Refocus Recover Free training for Texas businesses in response to COVID-19
o Texas businesses impacted in any way by the COVID-19 crisis may obtain training for existing full-time employees, furloughed employees, and new hires. The skills development fund will pay for training through a partnership with Galveston College. In order to respond quickly to your needs, Galveston College has been awarded funds to help you. In just a few days, you or your employers can begin retraining for your new needs.
o COVID-19 Special Initiative Suggested training needs: . Digital marketing and web design . Sales and marketing in a digital world . Health and safety in the workplace . Software skills for new technology . Job reassignment training . ...and much more! Our staff can work with you to evaluate & meet your business needs.
o Contact Rick Segura @ 409-944-1292 or [email protected] for more information • Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) & CARES Act Emergency Fund Application
o The Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) grant is made possible by the CARES Act signed into law on March 27, 2020. This grant is available to support students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19. These funds are limited and do not need to be repaid. The funds are not intended to provide ongoing relief for recurring expenses. This fund can only be applied for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to Coronavirus. Funds cannot be requested for school expenses to include tuition and fees. • Questions or concerns directly related to the CARES Act funds or the application can be directed to [email protected].
Gallery Furniture • Gallery Furniture Adult Trade School o Gallery Furniture is excited to announce that we will be opening an Adult Trade School at the 6006 N. Freeway GF location this August! In partnership with Houston Community College and WorkTexas, Gallery Furniture will be offering trade classes for students ages 18 and older including welding, electrical, and more! Please visit our website for details and to enroll today! Applications are in English and Spanish.
Galveston ISD
• Summer School Programs o LIT Camp | CTE Summer Bridge | ACE Program | Algebra Bridge o High School Credit Recovery | TOR Kids/Prep Virtual Summer Camp o Central Stream Camp | AIM Summer Program | EL Summer Programming o Pre-K Planning and Support | Campus Virtual Program • Galveston ACES o GISD Texas ACE would like to invite you to participate in the Texas ACE Zoo! o Here's how it works 1) Place a toy animal of your choice either in your front yard or in a window that can be seen from the road. 2) Message us (via Facebook) to let us know your street name and what type of animal you have on display. We will then provide a map and educational hints to what animal it is so students can go on a drive-up scavenger hunt! • Parents can post a picture of their little ones on their zoo adventure! Have them dress up like a zoo keeper or their favorite animal! Use the hashtag #GISDTexasACEZoo and tag us! • Message us (via Facebook) with your email if your student would like to participate and we will send you the map and list of clues! • https://www.facebook.com/pg/GalvestonTexasACE/posts/?ref=page_internal
Houston Public Media
• Houston Public Media is helping ensure learning continues in homes through grade-level appropriate educational programming for elementary, middle and high school students, and accompanying free, learn-at-home digital resources. • The expanded programming begins on Houston Public Media TV 8 on Monday, March 23:
o 6:00 – 8:00 am – Elementary School: Curriculum programming focused on pre-kindergarten – 3rd grade students o 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Middle School: Curriculum programming focused on 4th grade – 8th grade students
o 1:00 – 6:00 pm – High School: Curriculum programming focused on 9th grade – 12th grade students • You can find the new broadcast schedule and more information on the vast library of PBS content accessible to you across various platforms here.
Island East End Theatre Company • Island ETC is Galveston County's only professional repertory theatre company and stages 5 to 6 productions a year. Although many in our company were here during the infant stages of what was then called the Strand Street Theatre in the 70's, we have been operating as Island ETC (the east- end theatre company) since 2002. • Upcoming Performances o Something Rotten! . Evening Performances @8:00pm Thursday July 16th & 23rd, | August 6th Friday July 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st | August 7th Saturday July 11th, 18th, & 25th | August 1st & 8th . Matinee Performances @2:30pm Sunday July 19th & 26th • Students on Stage o ETC is proud to provide the youth of Galveston County with our Students on Stage classes in the performing arts. We offer sessions during the academic school year and another session in the summer. All sessions culminate in live public performances of a show at the end of the session. o Students are instructed in the principles of acting, singing, dance, improvisation, costume & set design, and auditioning by highly-qualified faculty and guest artists. Class size is strictly limited, so don't delay. . Summer 2020 Session II: Incoming 1st-5th graders: July 27 - August 14 | Monday - Friday: 8:20am-12:30pm Live performance of Disney's Moana - August 14 - 15 All Summer session students will audition and be cast in the show. o Registration . $375 for Summer Session II . $100 non-refundable registration fee (applied toward tuition) . Some partial scholarships available. Please contact [email protected] for more information. . Call ETC at 409-762-3556 with any questions. . Register Here for Moana, Jr. . Pay Registration Fees . Registration Form . Medical Release Form
Microsoft
• Free virtual workshops and trainings
o Connect live with Microsoft Store associates for online training and solutions for working and learning from home
o Get started with these 3 easy steps 1) Choose your local Microsoft Store . To select a virtual workshop or training, you'll need to enter your city, state, or postal code below and select your local store. 2) Select a virtual workshop or training . Choose from a variety of workshops or trainings on the calendar for students, educators, and small businesses hosted by local Microsoft Store experts. 3) RSVP . Register for a virtual workshop or training. Once registered, you'll receive a confirmation email with details on how to join.
Moore Public Library • Book Discussion Kits
o The Pioneer Library System makes holding a book discussion as easy as checking out a kit! All you have to do is gather the friends . . . and open the book. We do the all the rest for you! o PLS maintains Book Discussion Kits that have everything you need to have a successful group reading experience. Each kit contains 10-12 copies of the listed book, bookmarks, a manual containing discussion questions, reviews, articles about the book, and information about the author. Each kit can be checked out for 6 weeks. o Children, Teen, and Adult Kits
• Starting 5/12/20 we will have computers available by appointment. Texas City residents can make 1 hour appointment once a day by calling 409-643-5977.
• Our hours are 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm Monday through Friday
• COVID-19 Digital Archive o It’s easy to contribute! Have a Google account? Just follow the link https://bit.ly/2y3bzkU to fill out our online form. Don’t have a Google account? No problem! Send an email to our Local History Librarian, Theresa Mayfield, to request a copy of the submission form. The email is: [email protected].
• We are giving out free temporary cards so people can use all our online resources. • They also have story times every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. • For other videos and resources everyday on their Facebook page • For additional information please visit our website
National Parks Service • The National Parks Service has partnered with Google to follow a handful of park rangers through some of America's most stunning and challenging terrains, from the Alaskan Glaciers to Utah's Bryce Canyon.
Nia Cultural Center
• Nia Cultural Center is a community-based non-profit agency incorporated in the State of Texas in 1992. Located on Galveston Island, Nia is an educational organization with activities and programs focused on culture and history and their impacts on the lives of children, youth, and families. Nia also provides presentations and training to promote awareness and cultural competency in service planning and delivery in the community. • Black History Quiz Bowl
o A fun and exciting game show where youth organizations in the Galveston Area compete for prizes by answering questions about Black History, and • The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® o A six week, full day program for students in grades K -12 that seeks to build strong, literate, and empowered children prepared to make a difference in themselves, their families, communities, nation, and the world. By providing summer reading enrichment for children who might otherwise not have access to books, the program plays a much needed role in helping to curb summer learning loss and close achievement gaps. o Nia Cultural Center's CDF Virtual Freedom School will begin June 29th - July 31st.
Ready Rosie • Ready Rosie provides tools that help families create meaningful home-learning environments. o Summer Soar . Early childhood is a unique time in which interactions with adults and caregivers play a central role in developing language and social emotional health in young children. . Therefore, we have built a Summer Learning experience that is meant to empower families and elevate their role in school readiness by providing resources that are accessible, nurturing, and encourage bonding. o Healthy at Home . A FREE toolkit for families during COVID-19 to provide tips through MODELED MOMENT videos on health, emotional well-being, and learning at home.
Relias
• On Demand Webinars o Complicated Grief and Loss: Uncharted Territory With COVID-19 o Teepa Snow: Living With Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic o Protecting Mothers and Babies: COVID-19 and the Obstetric Patient o Maximizing Your LMS During Staffing Emergencies Rosenberg Library
• Story Walk
o Take a stroll around the library building and read the story If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff that is posted on signs as you walk!
• Phased Re-Opening - June 1st
o Reduced Hours: 9:00am - 5:45pm | Limited Capacity: 40 people
o Patrons browsing for books, DVD's, and music, or accessing the public computers are strongly encouraged to use the 23rd Street (East) entrance
• Free Record Resources!
• The History Center will be open by appointment starting June 2nd! Call 409-763-8854 ext 126 or email [email protected] to set up your appointment or for more details on our safety measures.
• The Computer Lab is ready to welcome our patrons back beginning today, May 26th! Patrons will be limited to one 45 minute computer session per day which must be reserved in advance and space will be limited due to health precautions.
• Free Virtual Shadow Camp via Zoom Wednesday 5/27 @10:00am - Register Here
• Kidz Pacz - Free meal packs for qualifying children! • PPE for Frontline Personnel
• Share Your COVID–19 Pandemic Story
o Call and leave us a message at (409) 763 – 8854 ext. 126 or email [email protected] for more information.
• Keep Galveston Kids Reading | Brainfuse | Resource List
San Jacinto College
• Health Career Pathways Partnership Grant o Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training o Grant Approved Courses . Certified Nurse Aide | Community Health Worker | EKG Technician | Licensed Vocational Nurse | Medical Assistant | Medical Billing & Coding Certificate | Medical Office Professional | Pharmacy Technician | Phlebotomy Technician . Associate degree programs may be approved with a completed short-term course. o For more information visit the website or contact: . www.sanjac.edu/cpd/hpog . [email protected] . (281) 478-2723
SMART Family Literacy
• SMART Family Literacy is dedicated to education for young children and their families through innovative hands-on activities in science, math, art, reading, and technology • Books o SFL gives new high quality books to young children, ages 0 to 8 years. • Vegetables o SFL teaches young children, their families, and teachers how to grow their own plant-based foods. We are committed to fighting obesity in early childhood education by helping young children grow vegetables in child care centers and households. • Crisis Response o As a result of COVID19, most children are unable to attend school. They are learning at home, but during a crisis when community resources are unavailable to them. More than ever, children need more age appropriate books in their homes. We are working with educators and community leaders to connect children with books and other learning resources.
Study Dorm
• Study Dorm academic summer camp in Houston will be OPEN! Offering online or in-person summer camp. This year summer camp will be a bit different than the previous years – we will maintain social distancing in the classrooms and smaller class size. There has been learning loss due to out-of-school time, Study Dorm’s summer camp is helping to bridge the gap when school returns. From math summer camp to reading and writing camps, your child will be prepared for the upcoming school year. Study Dorm offers summer camps in Sugar Land, TX. Register here. Click here for more information about price and scheduling.
Texas City ISD
• Texas City ISD will once again offer a summer meal program for students. Beginning June 15, 2020, students can come eat hot lunches or pick it up to-go at the following locations:
o Carver Center | La Marque High School | Nessler Center |Sanders Center |Texas City High School
• Breakfast is available between 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch is available between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning June 15th. Inside seating while practicing social distancing is available along with hand sanitizing stations. This new summer schedule replaces the one-day-a-week curbside option.
Trinity Episcopal School • The mission of Trinity Episcopal School is to nurture children in a God-centered environment, filling hearts and minds with a passion for learning, a strong moral foundation, a commitment to social responsibility, and respect for all people. • Summer Camps o Beginning School Summer Camp is available for students PK2 through rising 2nd graders will open starting June 29th 8:00-5:00. Please fill out and submit the enrollment form. o Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Trinity will not be able to host Camp Invention this summer on campus. However, the Camp Invention team has been working tirelessly to bring campers an at home edition called, Camp Invention Connect. Click the link to learn more about the invention kits that will be shipped directly to your door! CLICK HERE to access Camp Invention Connect. Alternatively, you may call 800-968-4332 for a complete refund or apply your balance to Summer 2021!
Zero to Three
• The mission of Zero to Three is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. By embracing our values, every member of the ZERO TO THREE community contributes to a healthy and positive culture, a more successful organization, and better outcomes for infants, toddlers and their families. • Topics o Early Development & Well-Being | Early Learning | Parenting | Policy & Advocacy • Services o Professional Development | HealthySteps | Zero to Three Fellowship o The Safe Babies Court Team™ | CuddleBright Experience™ • Featured Resources • Upcoming Events o Free Virtual Event: Where Intervention Happens: A Routine-Based Approach for Young Children with Disabilities o 7/15/20 @2:30-3:30pm - Register Here • Contact Information (202) 638-1144 (800) 899-4301 Zoo Animal Webcams! • Houston Zoo Animal Cams • Houston Zoo Daily Facebook Live Streams • San Diego Zoo Live Cams • Dallas Aquarium Animal Cams • Monterey Bay Aquarium Cams • Smithsonian's National Zoo Cams • Atlanta Zoo Panda Cam • Georgia Aquarium Cams • Ouwehand Park Polar Bears • Explore Additional Cams
Financial
Galveston County Recovery Fund • The Galveston County Recovery Fund (GCRF) website is up along with the nonprofit impact survey. Applications for funding are not live, but will be soon. Please take and share the GCRF survey with your networks. Completing the survey does not guarantee funding but will help GCFR and individual foundations make timely decisions about funding and resources. This survey is specific to Galveston County and will be part of the larger Houston-area data that is collected via United Way recovery efforts. • GCRF Individual Survey • GCRF Non-Profit Survey • GCRF Website
Hitchcock Family Welfare
• In 1962, a number of people gathered together and created a charter for what is now called Hitchcock Family Welfare. The Sunshine Shop was created as a resale shop to help support Hitchcock Family Welfare. Both were located on South Railroad behind the Schanzer’s grocery store. Our mission at Hitchcock Family Welfare is to provide available assistance to families and individuals who may be disorganized by circumstances or by personal factors. We also refer families to the proper agencies for information, if further assistance is needed. • What We Do o Financial assistance may be given on an emergency basis when other sources are not available. o Most financial assistance is for food, rent, and utilities such as water, gas, and electricity. o Full bills are not always paid. Some are given consideration after all required documentation is reviewed, including a basic intake sheet. o Referrals are given to proper agencies. • Click on links below to open and print required documentation for EVERY visit. o Guidelines Link o Basic Intake Sheet Page 1 and Page 2 • Hours of Operations o 9:00am - 2:00pm | Thursday, Friday, & Saturday • Contact Information o Ruby D. Sprayberry | Executive Director o Phone: 409-572-2473 & Fax: 409-572-2473 o 6915 2nd Street | P.O. Box 681 | Hitchcock, TX 77563
On the Road Lending
• On the Road Momentum Series o As a part of the #GivingTuesdayNow day of global giving and unity, On the Road Lending is hosting a Facebook Live event to discuss how organizations are pivoting to better serve our clients in the age of COVID-19. Join us to hear how nonprofit agencies are reaching beyond their missions to meet the needs of the community and inspire acts of kindness. • Loans - They do not vary interest rates based on your credit score. Everybody who qualifies pays the same rate - 9.75%. We get to know you to evaluate your ability to be successful. • Vehicle Selection - Their vehicle selection specialists consider you budget and family size, then work with our community of car dealerships to find you a reliable car under warranty. • Financial Mentoring - They will work with you throughout the life of your loan to help you improve your credit and financial position. • Website for more information and their application: https://www.ontheroadlending.org/
Santa Fe Family Service
• Emergency Financial Assistance
o Includes partial rent, utilities, IDs, Birth Certificates, CEL, or CDL.
o Assistance by appointment only
o Must show proof of Santa Fe address and your emergency need
o Also must provide documents for income & expenses for household including: . Pay check or bank statements, food stamps, SSI/Disability, Child Support, W2, or IRS return
• Hours of Operation
o 9:00am - 2:00pm | Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday
• Contact Information
o 4205 Jackson Street, Santa Fe, TX 77517 | 409-927-4133
o Instagram: @santafefamily
o Facebook Page: Santa Fe Family Service
Wells Fargo • My Financial Guide allows you to empower yourself with financial knowledge and resources from Wells Fargo. Explore our customized tools to help you know where you stand and understand your options.
o Additional Resources for: . Basic Finances . Education Finances . Investing . Insurance and Protection . Credit Management . Homeownership . Retirement . Small Business
Food Chef's on Wheels Chef's on Wheels - COVID-19 shouldn't stop you from having a good meal!
• Chef's on Wheels will deliver meals daily to Galveston County. • If you would like to order a fabulous Chef Mary meal for *delivery only* please fill out this link
o You can also donate two meals for $20 to a local hospitality worker in Galveston County. o If you are a Galveston County based hospitality worker you can apply here. • You will notice you can also gift a meal to someone as long as you have their address, maybe a new mom or elderly parent who cannot get out of the house. You can fill this info into the notes in the order or email us here.
Galveston County Food Bank
• Provides monthly non-perishable food boxes for homebound residents 60 plus years and/or persons with disabilities, and weekly summertime Kidz Pacz for children qualifying for free/reduced school meals. All for no fee! • July 2020 Mobile Food Distribution Calendar • The Galveston County Food Bank is developing a weekly food distribution site available only to the 409 non-profit partners delivering food to clients they have identified as "homebound" due to age, illness, undocumented status (fear), transportation issues, etc. The Food Bank will arrive at 9:30 a.m. with pre-made boxes (approx. 35 lbs. each) this Wednesday in the 4700 Broadway parking lot. Each agency will then be responsible for delivering the food to the homes of their clients.
o You will find in the Google Picture drive the Temporary Agency Application (1 page) and the sign-in spreadsheet for clients receiving the product. Once completed please fax (409)945-2563 or email the completed forms to Maria Brown, [email protected].
o For questions please contact Maria Brown or Rita Boyer at (409) 945-4232 or [email protected]
Galveston Island Meals On Wheels (409-744-2668)
• Serving on current clients, no new clients. Galveston Island only Galveston's Own Farmer's Market
• GOFM Online Market • You may have noticed that not all of the GOFM vendors you're used to seeing in-person are listed on GOFM To-Go. For those vendors, they had pre-existing ways for you to order their offerings online, which is still a great way to access those products! • SNAP & Fresh Bucks
o Since March 2014, GOFM has proudly accepted SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--formerly known as food stamps) benefits at our markets.
o Galveston's Own Farmers' Market believes everyone deserves a connection to their food system & local agriculture, to become an integral part of their community & to feed their families fresh, wholesome & delicious foods.
o To further benefit our SNAP customers, GOFM increases our customers' spending budget for fresh produce through our Fresh Bucks program.
o https://galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com/) • GOFM Fresh Boxes
o Through your SNAP benefits you can qualify for a Fresh Box filled with protein forward vegetables and bread, valued at $30 is free to eligible participants!
o There is a limited quantity available each week, but for more information please contact Casey at (832) 819-1561
Little Red Box Grocery
• Little Red Box Grocery is all about Good Food. For All. We are reimagining the old model of grocery retail – think of us as a neighborhood bodega meets curbside pick-up, with a focus on community engagement and empowerment – in order to eradicate food deserts. • The Little Red Box was once a thing that turned into an idea. In 1898, a newly-arrived immigrant opened up Joe Lung Café on what is now Sixth Street and San Jacinto in downtown Austin. On Fridays, farm families would sell their produce and bring ‘Grandpa Joe’ money for safekeeping in his trademark 'little red box,' which he would use to lend to folks who couldn’t go to the banks, especially minorities. All was done on a handshake; he never lost a dime for his generosity. Grandpa Joe was my great grandfather, and the values exhibited in his story - kindness, equity, trust - were foundational to the idea of this version of the Little Red Box. They are our way to carry on his legacy of access. • Contact Information 905 43rd St. Galveston, TX 77550 | 713-95-8965 | Tuesdays & Fridays | 9am-6pm Sewa International
• Sewa International is a Hindu faith-based, humanitarian, nonprofit service organization registered under Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3). We specialize in disaster relief and rehabilitation. Our development programs focus on family services; child, tribal and refugee welfare; women empowerment; health; and education. • Sewa International is conducting a community food distribution drive in the parking space of West Oak Mall (behind Sewa Office) for all in need. They will be hosting a food distribution drive every Saturday for next 6 weeks, the location will be different though. Information will posted weekly at https://www.facebook.com/sewahouston/ • COVID-19 Helpline: 281-909-SEWA (7392)
General
A Couple of Bags • Our products at A Couple of Bags is handmade in a quarantined home and all orders steamed & spritzed with disinfectant during packaging! • Masks, rice bags, earrings, coin purses, baby swaddles, wallets, embroidery, and so much more! Hand-wash only. Hidden filter pockets on the inside for each style of mask; softest-comfortable, durable bands!* • We now offer two different PPE mask styles: pleated and/or dust mask replica ($8.00), custom masks ($15.00), and ear savers ($7.00)
o Turnaround is approximately 2-3 business days! Made from 100% cotton fabric and nylon/cotton mix for ear pieces.
o In order comments, let us know what color/pattern you’d like, more specifically, if you're upgrading to a specific pattern!
o Order yours TODAY, and choose 'pickup' for your delivery method to pick up from the porch shelving unit for FREE!
o Return Policy . We will correct any issues that may immediately arise with your product, but cannot accept returns on this item.
o Shipping Information . Pick up is always free, and the quickest; however, we also offer shipping! . Standard shipping is only $5
o Contact Information 2877 Flower Creek Ln., Dickinson, TX 77539 | 832-593-1958 | [email protected]
Antena Aire
• Antena Aire is a language justice and language experimentation collaborative, focusing on writing, art- and book-making, translating, interpreting, and language justice. Antena Aire explores how critical views on language can help us to reimagine and rearticulate the worlds we inhabit. • Language Justice o Antena Aire has focused more specifically on language experimentation, co-writing, co- translating, and other aesthetic and political adventures. Antena Houston and Antena Los Ángeles organize for language justice, by working with groups, organizations, and communities to create dynamic, well-functioning multilingual spaces. • Aesthetic Practice
o Antena Aire is actively engaged in an on-going aesthetic practice, exploring how critical views on language can help us to re-imagine and rearticulate the worlds we inhabit through installations, Libros Antena Books, & performances.
Attack Poverty
• Our vision is to empower people to attack poverty in their life and community by strengthening under-resources communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs. For more information • Our community development model requires a long-term commitment and collaborative efforts with local organizations, churches, residents, and stakeholders committed to community transformation. We use an ASSET-BASED approach that aims to build on the strengths and capacities of the community. • COVID-19 Response o Attack Poverty is directing its resources in new and different ways in the communities we serve, because the needs are very different today than they were yesterday. o Our neighborhood locations will now become distribution centers for much-needed items. Using a “drive through” approach, residents may come to any of our locations to receive the products they need. Watch for further details on the days and times when distribution will begin. BakerRipley • Appreciative Community Building is BakerRipley’s approach of engaging neighbors and communities by uncovering their strengths and assets, and leveraging them for greater impact. Whether it’s creating programs for older adults to remain active, teaching community members how to advocate for their rights, or developing educational programs that help children thrive, our main goal is to nurture engagement and help people get more involved in the communities where they live and work. • Programs
o Little Leaders Summer Camp . Your child will enjoy fun-filled days and participate in weekly, STEM activities, team-building activities and more! Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided . For more information, contact [email protected] or 713.315.6360 o Neighborhood Tax Centers . Open for the 2019 tax season which ends 7/15/2020 . BR Cleveland Campus (720 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77504) Opens Saturday, 5/23 Mon | 12:00pm - 6:00pm (Closed on 5/25) Tuesday & Thursday | 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm o Early Childhood Education & Charter Schools, Wisdom Exchange Intergenerational Programs, Crisis Response, Immigration, Entrepreneurship & Job Connection
Broadcastify
• Broadcastify is the world's largest source of public safety, aircraft, rail, and marine radio live audio streams. They have full featured apps available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. • Listen to 6500+ live audio streams for free • Broadcast your scanner to thousands of listeners for free • Connect your agency or department to the public • Galveston County Sheriff and Area City Public Safety Channel o This link will take you directly to their live feed, but you can also access feed details and archives.
CASA of Galveston County
• The mission of CASA of Galveston County is to provide trained community volunteers who advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the foster care system in an effort to secure safety and permanency while increasing child abuse awareness. • What Do CASA Volunteers Do? o A CASA volunteer gets to know the child and gather information from everyone involved in the child’s daily life, including family members, foster parents, teachers, daycare providers, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and other relevant persons. The volunteer uses the information gathered to report to the judge, advocating for the child’s needs while in care until they return home or become part of a new forever family.
Career Gear of Greater Houston
• Career Gear is a national non-profit organization that builds strong families and communities by empowering low-income men to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. We promote the economic independence of low-income men by providing financial literacy training, a network of support, professional attire, career development tools, job-readiness and essential life-skills training that help men enter the workforce, stay employed and become role models and mentors to their families and communities. • Base Program
o Suit Up - Our clients first appointment is set before they interview. During their Suit Up appointment each client perfects personal presentation skills, completes mock interviews and receives professional attire appropriate for their interview
o Gear Up - Sustainability is key to maintaining employment. Once our clients have obtained successful employment, Gear Up gives them a week of vocationally appropriate attire.
o Power Suits - The final stage of our base program offers our gainfully employed clients a 6 month sustainability tracking through Power Suits. Through the power of mentoring, each client is able to address professional development issues such as work-life balance, time management, financial literacy, and conflict resolution. • Demographical Programming
o Mission Possible - Veteran's Transitional Series, serves the needs of our veterans as they make the transition from military to civilian employment.
o Well Suited is a 6-week job readiness series that addresses the needs of our youth as they enter into the world of the employed.
o Re-Entry Into Societal Excellence (R.I.S.E) focuses on providing hope and direct connections with second chance employers for those who have been formerly incarcerated.
Change Happens • Change Happens!, formerly known as Families Under Urban & Social Attack (FUUSA), is a nonprofit that transforms the lives of families and children in high-risk communities of the Gulf Coast Region 6. We provide a variety of programs that reflect our mission to empower people to help themselves. Change Happens! relies on support from individuals, foundations, grantors, and corporations interested in improving communities and the lives of families. When it comes to family-focused nonprofits, Change Happens! is a premier provider of services designed to bring positive change to communities. • Children's Health Day - Drive Thru Backpack Giveaway!
o Backpacks with school supplies will be given out. Limit two (2) per family while supplies last o Friday, August 14th | 12pm-2pm | Change Happens! | 3353 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004 o Saturday, August 15th | 12pm-2pm | Almeda Mall | 12200 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 City of Galveston • In response to our ongoing fight against Covid-19, the City of Galveston is now requiring all customers of public-serving Galveston businesses to wear masks. • Special events permitting postponed, July 4th parade canceled • Senior Fire Buster Program
o Will provide you with the following: . A FREE smoke detector, FREE Installation, FREE fire inspection upon request
o If you meet the following requirements: . 65 years of age or older, You do not have a smoke detector, one that's not working, or one on every level of your home, You must own your home
o Contact the Galveston Fire Marshal's Office at (409)-797-3870 to schedule your installation. • COVID-19 Testing for Restaurant/Grocery Employees
o Galveston City Council approved unanimously at their May meeting the use of Federal Funds in the amount of $300,000 to provide free voluntary testing for Restaurant and Grocery Store employees. Specifics on the testing program. • Resources
o Galveston Business Recovery Loans→ | LiftFund COVID-19 Disaster Relief Program→ | Facebook Small Business Grants Program→ | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Corporate Aid Tracker→ | SBA Disaster Assistance→ | SBA Three Step Process for Disaster Loans→
Clothed by Faith
• Clothed By Faith provides one week's worth of clothing, shoes, new socks, and new underwear to children and adults in need throughout the Greater Houston area. We do this by partnering with community based organizations who serve our surrounding areas and by responding to individual client requests for clothing through our website. • Clothing Donation Bin Locations & COVID-19 Guidelines • Contact Information o Katy 802 Dominion Dr. Suite 100-300, Katy, TX 77450 | (281) 676-8837 o Deer Park 438 East 8th St. Deer Park, TX 77536 (inside Deer Park First Baptist) | (346) 205-4144 o Melinda Stephenson 346-204-4144 [email protected]
Easter Seals of Greater Houston • Nationally, Easter Seals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, other special needs, and disabled veterans. For about 70 years, Easter Seals Greater Houston has been offering help, hope and answers to people of all ages with disabilities and their families. Through therapy, training, education and support services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our community. • Services
o Adult Services, Assistive Technology Resources, Autism Services, Camps & Recreation, Care Giving Services, Children's Services, Education & Employment, Housing, Finances, & Benefits, Teen Services
o Veterans . Financial Class |May 21st| 6pm-8pm | Contact Tim Stroud @ [email protected] for more information
Galveston Diaper Bank
• The mission of Galveston Diaper Bank is to provide diapers and wipes to Galveston families in crisis and need, partnering with local organizations involved in creating a healthier environment for our low-income families and seniors. • Galveston Diaper Bank (GDB) was founded in August of 2013 to meet the needs of Galveston Island community members who were being adversely affected by diaper need, that is, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to ensure that infants and toddlers are clean, healthy and dry; and provided senior citizens the dignity they deserve. • With the support of the Galveston community, GDB has grown to serve seventeen (17) partner agencies and seven (7) early childhood centers. • GDB Needs Your Help o We are experiencing an unprecedented level of diaper needs among struggling families impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and related loss of jobs and income expected to continue into the months following the outbreak. The virus has put additional strain on our community, but low-income families are disproportionately affected. With schools and community organizations shut down, fewer infants and toddlers are getting the help they desperately need. Similarly, the elderly are impacted with little contact with family and friends and access to adult incontinence supplies.
Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
• They has created the Support Galveston Retail Businesses and Support Galveston Restaurant Facebook pages and update them daily with information on what they are selling and how to order.
o Support Galveston Retail Businesses
o Support Galveston Restaurants Galveston Sustainable Communities Alliance
• Galveston Sustainable Communities Alliance is a non-profit organization serving the community of Galveston, a barrier island along the Texas Gulf Coast. Our MISSION is to create sustainable community revitalization through education, integrated support services and health home environments that enhance opportunities for all Galveston residents to succeed. • Incredible Years o GSCA partnered with the Family Service Center of Galveston County to implement the Incredible Years program. The Incredible Years Program leverages a research-based curriculum with high effective sizes and positive-cost benefit impacts, trained facilitators to lead parents through guided skill practice over the course of 9-12 weeks. o During this time, parents learn practices to promote babies’ language development, reduce hostile attribution and harsh discipline by parents, prevent child behavior problems, and build foundational school readiness skills in babies. • Moody Early Childhood Center o GSCA’s study to identify gaps in early childhood education and care in Galveston provided data for a collaborative effort to craft a unique proposal for a public private partnership between local philanthropy and the Galveston Independent School District to establish a high quality, year-round early childhood education program. The Moody Early Childhood Learning Center opened in August 2016. Today it is the first Pre-K in-district charter school in the state of Texas. • Galveston ISD Career Connect (GCC) o GSCA led the development of the Galveston Career Connect (GCC) program to provide over 1300 students with integrated academic and career-focused learning, work-based activities, individualized care and academic counseling, connected internship opportunities, and industry recognized credentials in a high-growth job. We purposefully designed the GCC to be robust in both academics and career preparation.
Goodwill Houston
• Currently Goodwill Houston is offering virtual services o 2 day virtual orientations ran every Monday and Tuesday at 9:00 am (one veteran and one civilian) job readiness coaching, financial coaching, THRIVE referrals, resume assistance, mock interviews, SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid application assistance o Community resources referrals that include mental health, food insecurity, utility assistance, tips on staying safe and reducing expenses during COVID-19, case management, help navigating 211 and unemployment, and, job search assistance, and more.
• You can also call any one of our Job Connection Centers to connect with our team:
o River Oaks Job Connection – 713-590-3123
o Heights Job Connection – 832-431-4471
o Meyerland Job Connection – 832-900-7454
o Galveston Job Connection – 713-970-1646
o Cypress Station Job Connection – 713-970-1669 • Goodwill Houston Resource Page
Houston Area Women's Center • Crisis Response and Survivor Empowerment o HWAC continues to provide a full range of services. By calling our 24/7 hotlines, survivors can immediately access these services o https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/tx/houston/77019/houston-area-women-s-center
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging • Our staff is working remotely and is available by phone or email to assist clients with services and resources to meet their needs. Many older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers are struggling to navigate services with COVID-19 affecting their communities, but we are here to help. • Our organization can assist with: o Medicare Benefits Counseling (local SHIP) o Information, Referral and Assistance o Long-Term Care Ombudsman o Home Delivered Meals o Health Services o And more! • A more detailed list of our services can be found here: http://h-gac.com/area-agency-on- aging/default.aspx
Houston Furniture Bank
• Houston Furniture Bank provides essential furniture to families in transition, thanks to the support of our community. In 26 years of service, we have helped 30,000 families. Following Hurricane Harvey, Houston Furniture Bank has provided assistance to over 3,000 families affected by the storm. In 2018, 900 families were able to select essential items from the Houston Furniture Bank Furniture Distribution Center. Our mission is to furnish hope by making empty houses homes! • Charitable Furniture Purchase Program o HFB's disaster recovery & charitable efforts include serving as a furniture assistance resource for Houston-area partner charitable organizations. HFB has established relationships with furniture manufactures to buy quality furniture at discounted prices and is passing these discounts to organizations providing recovery assistance. • HFB's Outlet Store o Shop for a cause at Houston’s best kept secret for high quality furniture at reduced prices, the Furniture Outlet at Houston Furniture Bank features beautiful furniture pieces that have been donated by our generous industry partners. All proceeds go directly towards Houston Furniture Bank’s mission of Making Empty Houses Homes. • Contact Information 8220 Mosley Rd. Houston, TX 77075 (713) 842-9771 [email protected]
I-45 Now
• Local news source covering the communities of League City, Webster, Dickinson, Texas City, Seabrook, Nassau Bay, Dickinson, Friendswood, La Marque, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Galveston, Kemah, Clear Lake Shores, Bayou Vista, El Lago, Taylor Lake Village, Tiki Island, and the Space Center Houston-area.
• Galveston Food Truck Owner Gives 700 Free Lunches to First Responders: https://www.facebook.com/i45NOW/videos/525411971452886/UzpfSTEwMDAwMDc0Nzc5OD EzNjoyNzgwMzQ5NDE1NTA5ODQ5/
• i45NOW Launches Free #BuyBayBiz to Help Promote Local Small Businesses
Island Treasure Hunts
• Island Treasure Hunts is a custom designed mobile website that allows users with data capable MOBILE devices to participate ANYTIME in fun scavenger hunts that lead them step-by-step on a self-paced round trip (most walk) interactive TOURS of island hot spots while stopping along the way to answer trivia questions, complete challenges, solve puzzles, riddles, upload selfies, and discover more surprises! • We partner with local businesses and we encourage scavenger hunters to interact with local businesses. The players receive discounts for answering questions, see local business offers as they pass various locations, and win prizes. • SIGN UP HERE! • Facebook Page TWITTER: @island_hunt IG: @islandtreasurehunts
Mainland Community Partnership, Inc. • The mission of Mainland Community Partnership is to give at-risk children and their families the best possible opportunity to break the cycle of poverty by fostering collaboration in the community and between the providers of medical, social, educational, financial assistance, and support services providers, and facilitating improved efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within the boundaries of the Texas City and La Marque Independent School Districts. • Susan's Market • Provides "more than food" to those in our community that need help in becoming financially self-supporting. We use food as a gateway to assess and determine the bigger needs of our clients. These needs often include financial counseling, access to medical care, and other services to help our clients become more self-supporting. • Monday-Friday - 8:30-11:30am & Monday-Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm | Appointments preferred, please call 409-643-8240 • Free Pregnancy Testing
o In addition to the free pregnancy test, we will help you find a doctor, provide Form H3037 - Report of Pregnancy for Medicaid, and referrals to WIC and other support services. • 2000 Texas Avenue Suite 601, Texas City, TX 77590 | 409-643-8240| Fax 409-643- 8252|[email protected]|Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
MI Lewis Social Service Center • Emergency Financial Assistance o Rent o Utilities o Medicine o GED Testing **Recipients of this program must reside within Dickinson ISD boundaries and must meet all criteria of M. I. Lewis Center’s Emergency Financial Assistance program guidelines.** • Contact Information 215 FM 517 E, Dickinson, TX 77539 | Tuesday - Friday | 8:30am - 1:00pm | 281-534-2043
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
• Attractions to re-open on Saturday, 5/23/20 Get your tickets o Enjoy the Rainforest & Aquarium Pyramids, MG3D Theater & 4D Theaters, 20,000 Leagues Interactive Adventure, Colonel Paddlewheeler, and the new Dinos Alive exhibit. o (Palm Beach, Discovery Museum, Ropes Course and Zip Line will remain closed until further notice) • Moody Gardens Hotel re-opens on Friday 5/22/20 Make your reservation • Moody Gardens Golf Course now open! Book your tee time here • Café in the Park opens 5/22 • Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks accepting dinner reservations on select dates • Our Pyramid Promise: Your experience will be Clean, Safe, and Fun, following all the CDC guidelines. Click here to find out more about what we’re doing to keep you safe.
Mounting Horizons • Mounting Horizon's mission is to provide services for people in need promoting independence, self sufficiency, and advocating for the full inclusion in society. We provide services to individuals with disabilities and seniors in Harris, Galveston and surrounding counties to fulfill our mission. • Services o Advocacy | Information and Referral | Independent Living | Youth Transitions o Financial | Public Transportation | Peer Support • Contact Information 4700 Broadway C-102, Galveston, Texas 77551 P (888) 307- 9639
Old Central Cultural Center
• The original mission of Old Central Cultural Center, Inc. was to provide cultural enrichment to residents of Galveston County and Texas, to supplement learning experience through various art media, to develop a sense of awareness and identification, to preserve artifacts of black culture, to develop resources to improve the quality of life for culturally disadvantaged and motivate learning. • Join Old Central Cultural Center and help us continue our mission to preserve and to promote the many historical contributions of the African American community in Galveston through educational programs for both adults and children. Download application for membership • Jack Johnson Park at Old Central o John Arthur “Jack” Johnson was born on Galveston Island on March 31, 1878, then the largest city in the Lone Star State. In 1903 he won the Negro Heavyweight Championship. In 1908 he beat Tommy Burns to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world which he held for the next seven years. o Open to the public from 8:30am - 5:00pm o Park can be reserved for private parties, functions or private celebrations for a nominal fee. For reservations please contact either: Pete Henley @ 409-392-0317 | Douglas Matthews @ 409-599-5520
Our Daily Bread • Now offering limited services by appointment only, including assistance with obtaining crucial documents such as ID's and birth certificates. • Serving premade meal will be distributed 10-12. • Check mail Monday - Friday • Clothing/hygiene requests on Wednesday with pick up on Thursday. • 2420 Winnie, Galveston, TX 77550 | 409-765-6971
PFLAG
• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays' (PFLAG) mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people. o Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools for All | PFLAGers have spent decades on the front lines, fighting innumerable instances of bullying, harassment, and discrimination in our nation’s schools and communities. o PFLAG Academy Online | PFLAG Academy Online brings free, monthly, PFLAG members-only learning sessions right to your computer screen. Benefit from PFLAG’s diverse learning options, informed staff, great guests, and input from other participants...all without leaving home. All you need is a computer (or mobile device) and the drive to move equality forward. o PFLAG Connects | PFLAG Connects brings the PFLAG Chapter Network--400+ chapters in all 50 states--online, providing digital meetings and events to their local communities and to your family and LGBTQ+ loved ones.
Porchia Ridley and Kinney Foundation • PRK Foundation focuses on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference in the communities of Southeast Texas, Conroe, and Houston-Galveston Region! o Our Programs 1) At PRK we must make sure any child that's hungry has a meal. We not only provide healthy nutritious food we teach them how to grow their own. One of our goals is creation of new nutrition education programs in our community. Our program is geared toward children 3 years to 19 yrs old. This program allows not only children but their parents to learn that proper nutrition education at an early age is pertinent to developing health eating and exercising habits and we serve needy or low-income individuals. 2) PRK Foundation helps to support those most vulnerable which includes our geriatric community. We have advocacy, program advisory and pushing forward is our vision of not leaving those in need hungry. Part of our mission is to help with home - delivered meal programs for home-bound elderly (60 or older) and/ or the disabled is currently in process. 3) We are committed to bringing health and wellness awareness through our annual free health fair and it is open to the general public. High Blood pressure, Cancer, Diabetes and many other conditions are taking a toll on low income and under insured populations in our community. We've partnered with various health organizations, individuals and facilities to bring free blood pressure, glucose screenings and more! 4) PRK has an innovative work skills training and employment opportunity program. This program is for those most vulnerable and those that are at risk. We have launched a training and employment call center for those looking to build and / or develop new job skills. We are addressing a poverty rate that is higher than 30% over of the national poverty rate. Through vocational rehabilitation with basic computer skills and employment training we can address barriers to employment and provide opportunities that fill the need. The Red Cross • Virtual Volunteer Fair for Seasonal Readiness Volunteer Opportunities during COVID19
o We are doing our Seasonal Preparedness during COVID-19 and how we will be serving our communities on the following dates: . Monday, July 20th @ 12:05pm-1:05pm - Registration Link . Monday, July 20th @3:05pm-4:05pm - Registration Link . Thursday, July 23rd @12:05pm-1:05pm - Registration Link . Thursday, July 23rd @6:05pm-7:05pm - Registration Link o Estamos haciendo nuestra preparación estacional durante COVID-19 y cómo serviremos a nuestras comunidades en las siguientes fechas: . Martes, Julio 21st @1:05pm-2:05pm (Español) - Enlace de Registración . Martes, Julio 21st @5:05pm-6:05pm (Español) - Enlace de Registración . Sábado, Julio 25th @10:05am-11:00am (Español) - Enlace de Registración
o For more information about how to get involved please contact: Leslie Seaton Sanchez South Texas/Corpus Christi 956-893-1161 or email [email protected] OR Sylvia Burle Greater Houston/Victoria 361-500-5027 or email [email protected]
SER Jobs
• SERJobs is a nonprofit community organization that educates and equips people in the Texas Gulf Coast Region who come from low-income backgrounds or who have significant barriers to employment. We believe the power and purpose of work can transform lives and communities. SER is the Spanish verb, “to be,” so that is exactly what we impart on the people we serve – that they can be whatever they want “to be.” • SER provides four core services: career coaching, occupational skill development, employment services, and financial empowerment. Our staff strives to inspire clients to maximize their personal and professional potential by honoring each person as innately talented and capable of achieving their career and financial goals. • Programs & Services o Training | SER provides in-demand occupational training programs that result in industry- recognized credentials that launch long-term careers o Job Search & Employment | While SER's main focus is on long-term careers with opportunities for growth, SER also offers assistance with transitional employment & part-time jobs o Youth & Young Adults |Services for 16-24 year-olds looking for help with education, training, internships, and employment o Financial Empowerment | SER's Financial Opportunity Center provides you with budgeting/savings tools, preferred banking relationships, as well as credit builders to boost credit score and build assets for generational wealth • Upcoming Trainings o Questions? Email [email protected] Stewart's Packaging
• Stewart’s Packaging has toilet paper and paper towels and are getting trucks multiple times a week. You can buy single rolls of paper towels but toilet paper is by the case. You get 12 industrial sized rolls for $24. It’s a restaurant supply store that is open to the public. It is at 23rd and M on the corner in Galveston, TX.
St. Vincent's House (409-763-8521)
• Hours: Mon-Thurs| 8am-3:30pm and Fridays 8-3pm. • Family Service Center Counseling: Available via video and phone call. Contact 409-765-2217. Monday – Friday, 8am-3pm. • The food pantry and snack packs will reopen on Thursday (4/8/20) from 9am-2pm and resume hours of 9am-2pm Monday-Friday in the back alley. People can now get groceries once a week from our Pantry instead of every 2 weeks and we will be delivering our pantry groceries to those that are homebound. • Emergency assistance interviews will be conducted over the phone. The applications can be found online at stvhope.org and can be submitted via email to [email protected]. Contact 409-763-8521 for assistance as well. • The UTMB day clinic is available for telemedicine appointments only. For appointments or medical concerns, please call (409) 765-2242. Routine visits are to be delayed for a month. Routine refills may be given if requested without a visit. COVID19 Hotline -409-765-2236 Mon- Thurs 8am- 3:30pm & Fridays 8-3. • Transportation: The transportation van will not be available until further notice.
Sunshine Center
• The Sunshine Center is a private, non-profit organization that provides essential services to an often overlooked, but very deserving segment of our community, individuals with developmental disabilities • Sunshine's programming includes: Day Habilitation, Community Support and Supportive Employment, Case Management, and Family Outreach & Support which includes a Family Support Group. • Sunshine's Staff works with our clients using a horticulture model, a ceramics project, a non- traditional learning center enabling them to master additional skills such as decision-making, punctuality, problem solving, following multiple instructions, and working individually on a project or as part of a team in groups. • Sunshine proudly partners with several agencies in our ceramics center to help create beautiful original pieces, which are sold at the Center or during our Spring and Holiday Sales. Additionally, we are thankful for the community support we receive from the sale of our specialty herbs, a delicious byproduct of our greenhouse. Our clients are very eager to learn and are equally proud of their individual progress.
Tahiri Justice Center • Tahiri Justice Center provides free legal and social services to immigrant women and girls fleeing violence in the Greater Houston and Galveston area. • Legal services, social services, training and education, trafficking prevention, Children's Border Project, Family Detention Advocacy
UTMB's Office of Student Life • Their COVID-19 resource page is loaded with goodies! They span from mental health to nature to educational activities with children and everything in between. I've included some below but there is too much to fit on this page, so here's the link: https://www.utmb.edu/studentlife/covid-19-resources
United Way of Brazoria County
• For the latest updates on resources in Brazoria County please refer to their website, https://www.uwbc.org/covid-19-updates
United Way of Galveston
• Count Galveston - Yes! to Census 2020
o United Way of Galveston and Vision Galveston are joining forces to make sure Galveston Island is being accurately accounted for in the upcoming 2020 Census through Count Galveston.To learn more or take the 2020 Census
o Become a Census Champion
. We have multiple opportunities for you to get involved; submit an event where you think Census education would be impactful, become a #CountGalveston ambassador, attend a Census Ambassador Training, and utilize the ‘Yes to Census’ toolkit to help spread the word!
. Event Registration
. Become a #CountGalveston Ambassador
. Ambassador Training Registration
. Access the Yes! to Census 2020 Toolkit
o Count Galveston Census Assistant - Job Description and Application
o Contact Information
. Callie Walker | Project Coordinator | 2020 Census Outreach | United Way of Galveston 281-772-2818 | [email protected]
• COVID-19 Fund o United Way Galveston County Mainland has created the COVID-19 Fund,. If you or someone you know needs help getting through these uncertain times, dial 211.
o Donate to the Fund
• For additional resources they also recommend either calling 211 or visiting their website
• Resource List
United Way of the Mainland
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Drive
• UWGCM has partnered with The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a Blood Drive with the COVID-19 Antibody Test on July 15, 2020 starting at 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The need for blood is rapidly growing in our community. According to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, there is currently less than a one-day supply of blood on their shelves. • The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is now providing FREE COVID-19 Antibody Testing with each successful blood donation. The COVID-19 antibody test will show if your immune system has responded to the virus by producing antibodies. Most people who have antibodies will have had some symptoms of the disease, such as fever, cough, or trouble breathing, but some people may have antibodies even though they never had symptoms. • What better way to help save lives and offer this highly demanded service to everyone in the community! • To schedule an appointment please visit here or call 409.948-4211. UWGCM has partnered with The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a Blood Drive with the COVID-19 Antibody Test on July 15, 2020 starting at 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The need for blood is rapidly growing in our community. According to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, there is currently less than a one-day supply of blood on their shelves.
United We Read
• UWGCM's annual Dr. Seuss Summer Reading program has transformed due to COVID-19. We have created a new program UNITED We Read! • Here is how YOU can help. o We will be collecting videos from community members reading stories—each about a 5 minutes reading session. Readers must say their first name, book title, and author's name when recording. Send us your profile picture. o Please read the specific instructions below. If you have any questions, reach out to Angelica Hanley at [email protected]. We will be more than happy to answer them. (Bilingual readers are welcome to read in Spanish.) • It's this simple : o Grab a children’s book that you can read within five minutes or less (If you don't have a children's book at home you can go to Free Kids Books o Find a quiet, well-lit spot in your home or office. o Record a video of you reading the book and showing the illustrations on your phone or tablet. Visit this link to upload video
Welnity
• Welnity is a professional network for health and social service providers to connect and share available resources to address the social determinants of health as a collaborative force. It is by invitation, so please let me know if you would like an invite! • Connect o Connect to other healthcare professionals and community specialists to share community resources. • Message o Send private messages to other healthcare professionals and community specialists directly to have real-time conversations. • Search o Search for resources by name, description, service, or location. • Save o Save resources for quick reference, and add your personal notes.
YMCA of Greater Houston
• YMCA of Greater Houston Reopening Date
o HOUSTON (May 14, 2020) – We are excited to announce that the YMCA of Greater Houston will reopen a limited number of facilities for fitness-related services beginning June 1 as part of the organization’s phased opening approach.
• YMCA 360 On-Demand classes are now available! o You can take group exercise classes for all ages right in your own home at no charge for a limited time! There are also sports classes and more for our young people. Find some of your favorite classes by browsing videos. We are working hard to provide options and additional benefits for our members and trust that you will find a class that you love!
Housing/Shelter
City of Galveston
• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program is back and accepting referrals!
o Due to COVID-19, we are taking certain precautions to ensure the safety of our staff and the applicants. We ask that you send the referrals and preliminary applications (attached) for your clients via email to [email protected] to limit the traffic in the office. If your clients are claiming homeless or disability preference, proof is required to be submitted with their referral and preliminary application. If you have any questions, as to what proof is acceptable, please contact our office at (409)797-3820. o Please be advised, that the City has two (2) different TBRA programs now (regular TBRA and Short-term TBRA). The short-term TBRA program is for applicants that were affected by COVID- 19 and provides assistance for 3 months. Under the Short-term TBRA program, applicants DO NOT need a referral. If you have clients that have been affected by COVID-19 (fewer hours, loss of job, etc.), please have them contact our office at (409)797-3820 for assistance. o We will provide more information on the short-term TRBA program soon. o For further information please contact: Shameka Union | Housing & Community Development Analyst for the Grants & Housing Dept
o 409-797-3820 | [email protected]
The Children's Center, Inc.
• Availability Update o We have availability in our program for families with children under age 18. Additionally, we will be opening our drop-in center at 1401 43rd Street in Galveston very soon. We are in the process of getting new washers and dryers and the shower area ready for use. I will send more info on that shortly. In the mean time, please let people know to call us at (844)763- 8861 to be screened for eligibility. • We have shelter availability as long as the family, single parent family, or youth under the age 17 qualifies through our screening process. This can be done by phone at (844) 763-8861 24 hours a day. Our facilities are located in Galveston County. Additionally, we provide gateway services to assist our families and youth in crisis obtain the tools in order to be successful and eventually live independently. Our organization provides Trauma Informed Care, utilizing principles of The Sanctuary Model and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, along with principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Youth Development and Harm Reduction Practices. • Contact Information 4428 Ave N, Galveston, TX 77550 | (409) 765-5212 | MWF 8am-5pm | TT 8am-7pm
Galveston Housing Authority (409-765-1900)
• Their services still open and are seeing clients at the window; no clients allowed in office • Office hours are 8-5
Family Promise of Clear Creek (832-932-3963)
• Open 9am-5pm, M-F. Holistic self-sufficiency program for homeless children & their families. • Must qualify by:
o Telephone Screening o Intake Interview o Background Check & Drug Test • Still conducting Telephone Screenings • Intake Interviews scheduled toward the end of NEXT week for potential entry in our program beginning March 30th. • Have an assortment of donations available to those in need, as long as they are able to pick it up from the facility. Please call for more information.
Gulf Coast Attainable Housing Foundation, Inc. • Gulf Coast Attainable Housing Foundation Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing to low and moderate income people, single parent families, veterans and first time home buyers in Harris and contiguous counties in Texas. • Services
o Seniors | Homeless | Restorative Justice | Low-Income Family Services • Contact Information
o 1536 Texas Ave, Texas City, TX 77590 o 409-359-3044 o [email protected]
Resource & Crisis Center: • Homeless Prevention Program o Do you need housing assistance? Are you a domestic violence survivor? Then RCC can help with the following services: . Rental Application Fees . Security Deposits/Last Month's Rent . Utility Payments/Deposits . Moving Costs . Housing Search & Placement o For more information please contact: Rosa Salinas 409-443-0539 [email protected] • RCC Resale will be reopening on Friday, May 8, 2020! During Phase 1 of our reopening, the operating hours will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. • They are accepting clients, but ask that any incoming persons seeking services would need to call their 24 hour toll-free hotline number 888-919-7233 to be screened prior to their arrival. • All shelter services will continue uninterrupted and all services that are normally offered face-to- face will continue with a heavy focus on providing these services remotely. • Crisis services will continue to be accessible for those in need through our hotline at 888-919- 7233 (SAFE). To schedule an appointment, please call the crisis hotline. Our hotline services will continue to be available 24/7 to the community. • The need for your support is evident now, more than ever:
o Virtual store on eBay o Amazon RCC needs list o For more information or to make an online donation
Salvation Army Galveston (409-763-1691)
• The Salvation Army of Galveston County is offering COVID 19 assistance to individuals and families for rental and utilities assistance. Food boxes are also provided. No appointments needed.
o WALK - INS ONLY o Mon thru Thurs 9 AM to 3 PM (closed from 12 noon to 1 PM for lunch).
• The Salvation Army is re-opening its Family Store on June 13th, and will be open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am-4pm o Volunteers are welcome anytime to help with stocking
o Still taking donations at front entrance Monday through Friday 9am-3pm at 601 51st St. • Dinner will be served at 4:30 for active clients and at 5:00 for general public. • Check-in from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Samaritan Women at the Well
• Samaritan Women at the Well (SWATW)) has been able to partner with the Texas City Community Health District (TCCHD) to provide COVID-19 testing for potential clients of our shelters. We are now accepting requests for shelter and services to those individuals who are already housed at another shelter but have exhausted their stay. We will be making appointments for them to test before they enter our program. The TCCHD will provide an agency document that states they have been tested with the results within 48-72 hours. • We will house adult individuals or families (mother and children) on a first-come, first-served basis. To-date, we cannot provide services to individuals who have no current housing but, we are working on funding to provide either hotel accommodations or prepare one of our existing apartments for quarantine purposes while testing is completed. • If the client is currently residing in another shelter: o The agency should contact us at (409) 948-2288 to request services o The client remains with that agency until test results are obtained o If negative for COVID-19, the individual can be assessed and placed in one of our regular shelter programs (emergency only or long-term) for further services. o If positive for COVID-19, they should remain with the referring agency to receive additional medical care if required or, until without symptoms and re-tested.
Sarah's House • At Sarah's House, our mission is to provide emergency shelter, meals, clothing and basic necessities for homeless women and their children. Our goal is to assist in providing these families with stability, education and life-skills to regain permanent housing after experiencing a homeless crisis. In order to do this, we support our clients efforts to find employment opportunities and achieve self-sufficiency. In a single year, our current program will house 100 new residents and service over 300 additional clients per month. We believe, together, with the support of our valued donors and volunteers, Sarah's House improves the future and well-being of the Pasadena community. Sarah's House is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. • Sarah's House is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment to all staff and residents. We know that many people are being impacted by the virus as well as the economic uncertainty currently plaguing our community. Sarah's House aims to be part of the solution in ending Homelessness and Economic Instability in our community. Join us in our efforts to end Homelessness in the Pasadena and Harris County. Contact us to find out how you can help! • Contact Information o If you are currently seeking shelter, please give us a call at 713.475.1480 o Interim Executive Director | [email protected] Shelter Manger | [email protected] General Information | [email protected] o 711 Perla Road, Pasadena, TX 77502 o If you would like more information on volunteering, please reach out to Veronica. For information on services we provide, please call the shelter. • In-Person Donations o If you are interested in donating items to the shelter feel free to drop them off 7 days a week between the hours of 10am and 7pm. We are not currently accepting donations of large furniture.
Medical Related
Access Care of Coastal Texas (409-763-2437)
• Attendance in the building in being limited. All services are being provided over They have provided a booklet titled "COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities" the phone
Coastal Health and Wellness (409-938-2234)
• Seeing patients for acute care only • They are still seeing current clients, but will not be taking any new clients until July 2020 and they are referring clients in need of COVID-19 testing to the ER.
DentaQuest
• Improving Oral Health -Welcome to DentaQuest. Your dental plan, Medicaid 20 and under or CHIP, includes statewide coverage and great benefits for you or your child. Among the care that is covered is:
o Basic care like check-ups, cleanings and X-rays o Preventive care like fluoride treatments and sealants o Other teeth problems like fillings, crowns, root canals and tooth removal • And, we go beyond the basics with Value Added Services that include a $10 Walmart Gift Card, dental health supplies, and a backpack! • Texas Medicaid and CHIP coverage is available statewide. Nearly two million Texas Medicaid and CHIP members trust their teeth to DentaQuest and you can, too. • For information about choosing a plan, contact the Enrollment Broker Maximus at: 800-964-2777 | TTY 7-1-1 | Call Maximus toll-free, 24/7/365
o You can also contact local representative Adam Ybrarra: "We educate the community on the importance of good oral hygiene and a dental home. We conduct presentations for school aged children. We also share dental hygiene products such as Toothbrushes, Toothpaste and Floss for both adults and children while in the community." 512.529.0612 | [email protected]
Galveston County Health District
• Healthy Concepts Clinic o Healthy Concepts Clinic in Texas City offers STD, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing and treatment, along with Tuberculosis case management and treatment. o The Texas City clinic is open Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. at 9850-B Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B103. All Healthy Concepts Clinic services are private and confidential. There is a $10 administrative fee with cash and credit accepted. Treatment is free of charge. Clients will not be asked to show proof of insurance. o The Healthy concepts clinic is back up and running, but only in Texas City as the housing building on Broadway is closed. New Hours are: Monday 11-3pm, Wednesday 1-5pm. There is NO HCV testing at GCHD at this time
Legacy Community Health
• Health Care As a Right, Not A Privilege We believe that comprehensive health care is a human right. Legacy Community Health’s services and programs are open to all who need us, regardless of the ability to pay, without judgment or exception. • COVID-19 o We are taking extra precautions to help ensure the health and safety of our community such as screening patients and staff, requiring all wear face masks (one will be provided if necessary), increased disinfection of clinics, and car or virtual visits! • Services o Adult Medicine, Behavioral Health, Dental, Endocrinology, Geriatrics, HIV/STD Screening & Treatment, LGBTQ Services, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Vaccinations & Immunizations, Vision • Bay Area Location o 3430 Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536 | Phone: 281-628-2040
MD Anderson • Online Cancer Support Groups
o As families face the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis and the COVID-19 pandemic, Social Work is putting together WebEx support groups for patients and caregivers. Social work counselors will facilitate the support groups. These sessions provide an opportunity for patients, family members and friends to meet others in similar circumstances, develop new relationships and find out how others cope during this time of increased distress.
o How to sign-up . The general patient support and caregiver support groups will be offered daily with different facilitators. Patients and caregivers are asked to RSVP ahead of time and include their name, MRN and group preference for attendance. The facilitator will reach out to them and send a WebEx invitation within an hour before the support group starts. Patients/caregivers can then either log-in via WebEx on their own computer, or use the phone number provided in the email. . For more information on how to sign-up or on the support groups, please call Social Work at 713-792-6195
o Groups Offered . General Cancer Patient Support Group . Caregiver Support Group . Cancer Survivor Group . Additional specific target groups also available • Web Series
o The ABC's of Healthy Living in Challenging Times Web Series o Lunch & Learn Web Series for GI Patients & Caregivers
PaRC of Memorial Hermann
• The Prevention and Recovery Center of Memorial Hermann continues to offer detox and
residential treatment at our main location on Gessner. We have added IOP telehealth services
to support those who are staying at home during this time.
• Please reach out to us by calling 713-939-7272 or visit their website
Senior Helpers
• Senior Helpers League City is the premier provider of in-home senior care. We offer tailored home care services ranging from companion care for seniors who need daily assistance to in- depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. • Care Services
o Alzheimer's & Dementia | Parkinson's | Chronic Disease | Respite o Companion | Personal | Transitional | End-of-Life Support | Concierge o VA Benefit Assistance o Surgery Assistance o Wellness Watch • Contact Information o 1100 Gulf Freeway, Suite 110, League City, TX 77573 o 281-616-3400
South Central AIDS Education Center
• Please join the South Central AIDS Education Training Center for a session on “Adolescent Violence & Sexual Risk” presented by Dr. Jeff Temple on 8/19/20 from 12pm-1pm. In order to participate in this free session, you will need to register at: https://echo.unm.edu/scaetc/event/?ER_ID=1024. o To get your CEU, please fill out the attached sign-in sheet and program evaluation, and send to me at [email protected] to get your certificate. • Contact Information University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, ECHO Institute / Project ECHO 1650 University Blvd. NE, 5th Floor Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 925-2406 Email: [email protected]
St. Hope Clinic (Dickinson) (713-955-4821)
• Business as usual
St. Luke Society Clinic @ Hobo Breakfast
• The St. Luke Society free medical clinic will re-open this Saturday, 5/23/2020 @8:00am on the corner of 20th and Church. • We will be providing face covers for patients and practicing social distancing • For more information, please contact Linda Venzke (409) 682-4384
Teen Health Center
• The Teen Health Center, Inc. provides high-quality, free medical and mental health care where students are every day – in school! Galveston clinics are located in Ball High School, Austin Middle School, Central Middle School, and Collegiate Academy. In addition, clinics are available in Texas City and La Marque. Students are welcome at any clinic. With an annual consent form on file, parents don’t have to take time off of work or find transportation to take their kids to an appointment. Parents can call or students can make their own appointments. Appointments are typically shorter than 20 minutes and students are not counted absent when seen in the clinic.
UTMB Caregiver Connection
• Caregiver Connection Virtual Support Group o The Caregiver Connection is open to family members who are caring for an older adult with special needs(dementia, Parkinson’s, post-stroke, etc.) and want to connect with other family caregivers to share ideas, learn information about helping their loved one and get support for their journey. . First Wednesday of every month | 12-1pm . Join online with Zoom or by telephone . Meetings are hosted by Alice Williams, MS, LBSW, Community Education Specialist at UTMB . Register for the group with the Alzheimer's Association of Houston SE Texas Chapter or Contact Alice Williams at 409-266-9647 | [email protected]
UTMB Center for Violence Prevention • Dr. Jeff Temple's Articles on Teen Sexting o A Primer on Teen Sexting o Sexting in youth: cause for concern? • Additional Teen Sexting Resources o UTMB Newsroom UTMB Education Center
• The Alzheimer’s Association continues to offer care and support services through our 24/7 Helpline 1-800-272-3900. We are available through virtual and phone meetings to help address dementia care questions and concerns. Visit alz.org/COVID19 to learn how caregivers and persons living with dementia can stay healthy. • Support groups
o Please call (800) 272-3900 to get more information to connect with a group. o ALZCONNECTED : Our online community to connect with other individuals.
UTMB Pediatrics
• UTMB Pediatrics • Home Bound • Dealing with Active Children
Mental Health, Recovery, & Self-Care Alcoholics Anonymous
• The Bookstore is now open Mon-Friday 10am – 4:00pm. If you feel uncomfortable physically coming in the store, consider ordering books and gifts through our Online Bookstore. • If you would like to volunteer at Intergroup please call during business hours (Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm) for details. You may also email us at [email protected] . Volunteer needs are cleaning, light office/retail duties and daytime phone coverage. • Please refer to our Meeting Finder at or the Meeting Guide App for the most accurate updates. We now have “Online” as a type of meeting which shows “Online Meeting” • Houston Area Virtual Meetings • Clear Lake/Galveston Area Meetings
Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol • Services
o Information Dissemination | Individual Substance Abuse Counseling o Individual Assessments | Crisis Calls/Counseling | Recovery Support Services o Education . Court Referred Driving While Intoxicated-Education (DWI-Ed) Driving While Intoxicated-Intervention (DWI Repeat) Drug Offender Education Program (TDOEP) . Referred by employer or other entities and Developed to address community need: Substance Abuse Education Program (SAEP)
o Community Outreach/Presentations | Drug Free Business Services o Community Coalitions | Youthworks
Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC
• We're excited to announce two new services that we'll be offering via telephone and virtual communication platforms to help us connect patients and their loved ones with the treatment and support they need while still offering layers of protection. Telehealth assessments and virtual visitation • For over 30 years, Cedar Crest has successfully served the Belton, TX community treating substance abuse and mental health issues with tailored inpatient, residential and outpatient programs. We serve the Galveston County area, primarily through Residential Treatment (RTC) referrals, and we are still accepting new patients. We accept ages 12-17. Due to COVID-19 we can’t allow visitors. • For further information: o Website: https://www.cedarcresthospital.com/ o Admissions: 254-939-2100 ext 700 o Layce Cantwell: Cell - 512.470.9409 • Join Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC and Starlite Recovery Center for a Free Webinar Series: How the Quarantine has Affected People Struggling with Mental Health and Addiction
o Part 1: How the Quarantine has Affected People Struggling with Addiction
o Part 2: The Other Side of COVID-19 Cenikor Foundation
• Cenikor will be a leader in providing quality substance abuse and behavioral health services in
the communities we serve through a continuum of care for adults and adolescents.
• Detox, short-term, long-term, adolescent, outpatient, sober living, prevention services
• Please call 1-888-236-4567 for admissions or [email protected] or https://www.cenikor.org/
• We currently have availability for both male and female clients in need of substance
abuse treatment. Cenikor accepts most commercial insurance as well as Medicaid. We also have
limited state funding available. You can schedule admissions through our Access Center at 888-
236-4567, with the ability to admit the same day in some situations. The Odyssey house is a 90
day, inpatient adolescent program located in SW Houston.
Child Mind Institute • The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most. • Services
o Education | Care | Research | Symptom Checker o Trauma Response | Support for Military Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Workbook • This workbook is a step-by-step program that will help you learn to recognize, track, and overcome fear. It is designed to help you 1) break the connection between worry, anxiety, procrastination, and depression, 2) overcome inhibition, perfectionism, and low self-esteem, 3) defeat social anxiety, 4) manage overwhelming emotions and feelings of panic, and 5) stay on track.
Counseling Connections for Change, Inc.
• Telehealth is a reasonable option to help you and you loved ones stay connected while at a distance • Effective for individuals (12+ years of age) and couples. • Available for insurance reimbursement and cash payments • $75 per 55 minute session with 16 sessions provided • Please let us know if you are facing a financial hardship and cannot afford this rate • To make an appointment or call 281-485-9280 Coursera • In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life: Family Service Center
Family Food Packages
• On March 31, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Comfort Food Care Package (CFCP) program to provide meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas as the state responds to COVID-19. As part of the program, participating restaurants offer CFCPs for patrons to purchase on behalf of families and youth in need. • PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS o All Jason's Deli Locations - Menu Package Includes ($50): . Pasta meal with bread, 4 chocolate chip cookies and a gallon of tea o Mosquito Cafe (Galveston) - Menu Package Includes ($85): . 4 cheeseburgers with kettle chips, a loaf of homemade honey wheat bread, 4 apples, 4 bananas, 1 lb. grapes, 1 gallon whole milk, 15 eggs, 1/2 lb. roasted turkey shaved, 1/2 lb. ham sliced, 1 gal bleach, 2 rolls paper towels, 2 rolls toilet paper, and 1 box of nitrile gloves o Stutt Garden Tavern (Galveston) - Menu Items ($40): choice of one of the following meals (feeds 4-6 people) 1. Mac and Cheese or Broccoli and Cheese Casserole, baked with chicken and bacon crusted 2. Shepherds’ pie - minced meat, vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes 3. Jaeger Pork Schnitzel - crispy breaded pork cutlet, caramelized onions & mushroom gravy served with warm potato salad o Yaga’s Cafe (Galveston) - Menu Package Includes ($40 + tax): . Keep Your Sanity Survival Kit (accommodates 4 people): fried zucchini appetizer, 4 wrap specials, 4 cups of gumbo, 4 bottled water or canned soda, 1 roll of TP • Parenting Initiative
o The parenting program launched a new service this week called Virtual Parenting Sessions targeted at both clients and the general public. They are short recurring weekly group meetings conducted virtually and consist of a short parenting topic presentation followed by open discussion. . Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 . Free . Open to the public . No enrollment, participant just e-mails Sophie for link ([email protected]) . 30 minutes long • Here’s what we’re doing:
o To talk with an FSC therapist, call 409-762-8636 o We plan to increase our social media presence and offer tips on how to talk with kids and dealing with stress during this national pandemic, parenting, etc. If you have specific questions or are looking for specific information, please email [email protected] • FSC's Front Office Team is maintaining phone coverage during office hours:
o Monday-Thursday: 8am - 5pm o Friday: 8am-1pm • If an urgent need arises, please contact our hotline at 1-888-267-4994. Galveston County Critical Incident Stress Management Crisis Support Team
• This site looks to be pretty new, but as of now they have a page for COVID-19 Resources for First Responders and Public Safety Resilience During a Pandemic. • https://www.gccism.org/ • For CISM Services please call: 409-766-2300
Gulf Coast Center • COVID-19 Care Team will be initiated to take calls and assist in the redirection of calls received by the Call Center. Purpose of the Care Team: conduct a verbal screening, provide current CDC information, offer local resources including testing locations/phone numbers, and provide emotional support. • All CONNECT TRANSIT services will be free of charge until further notice to eliminate the handling of money or coupons. • All outreach and Recovery Individualized Out-Patient (IOP) groups are available virtually • Open Access hours were reduced from (8AM to 5 PM) to (8AM to 11AM) on March 18, 2020. Open Access Mental Health Screenings will be provided by phone, no longer in-person. Staff providing mental health screenings will receive operational direction by their designated Service Area Director. • All services that can be conducted via phone or telehealth will be, those that cannot will be determined by severity of need • New website: https://gulfcoastcenter.org/
Harvard Business Review
• Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection (Even If You Hate Doing It)
Headspace
• Headspace has one mission: to improve the health and happiness of the world. Their meditation techniques are available online so more people could experience the benefits of meditation anytime, anywhere. And that blossomed into the Headspace you see today: guided meditations, animations, articles and videos, all in the distinct Headspace style. • You can try Headspace for yourself and learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with our free Basics course. If you enjoy it, then it’s time to subscribe. Once you do, you’ll have bite-sized minis for when you’re short on time, exercises to add extra mindfulness to your day, and hundreds of meditations on everything from stress to sleep. • Free Headspace Plus subscription for the unemployed • Headspace for Healthcare Professionals o If you are a US-based Nurse o If you do have an NPI number Innovative Alternatives
• Call (713) 222-2525 to set a phone or video conference appointment. Faith-based services and play therapy are available. They are only doing in-person appointments with children who absolutely need Play Therapy and cannot benefit from Telehealth services. • They have free services for people in 13 counties around Houston. serves any Texas resident using insurance or a sliding scale fee schedule. Some Texas counties are eligible for free services to survivors or witnesses of crime: Galveston, Brazoria, and Harris counties are included. • For more information please visit their website: www.innovativealternatives.org or their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeAlternatives/
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
• Mental Health America of Greater Houston is the area’s longest serving mental health education and advocacy organization focused on shaping the mental health of people and communities in the areas of children and education, integrated health care, chronic illnesses, women, suicide prevention, and veterans. • We actively work to replace misperceptions and misunderstanding about mental illness with compassion and proper treatment; link people to mental health services; provide education and training for key sectors of the community; remove barriers to mental health care by facilitating change in systems and advocate for legislative solutions that address the vast unmet need for public mental health services. • Programs & Initiatives o Center for School Behavioral Health at MHAGH o Integrated Health Care Initiative o Woman's Mental Health o Veteran's Behavioral Health Program • Warm Line o The Warm Line, which is not a crisis line, it is a place where individuals suffering from differential mental health issues, like depression and anxiety, can call and have a safe listening ear that prevents the person calling from reaching a crisis. o 817-546-7826 o M-F | 1pm-5pm • Take a Mental Health Test o Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. o Click here to see which tests are available! • They have a collection of resources and articles on mental health during COVID-19:
Mental Health Care Solutions • MHCS is the one resource that can assist in making decisions about housing, care options, and legal issues regarding social security disability eligibility. Choosing the right senior living facility or personal care home can be difficult. Where to begin? Busy lives sometimes leave little time to do the research for appropriate housing options. Financial concerns may be a barrier in receiving the medical and mental health services needed to manage your loved ones life. • Types of Homes o Personal Care Homes | Group Homes | Sober Living Homes o Assisted Living Facilities | Memory Care Homes • Contact Information 2040 N. Loop West Suite 370 844-989-1703
NAMI Gulf Coast • Free Ending the Silence presentations available online! • They have a page dedicated to COVID-19 resources
Psych Hub • They have a wealth of information on mental health, finding a provider, and a COVID-19 specific resource page.
Sound True • Free video series to Discover the Power of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff, PhD & Chris Germer, Phd
Telemedicine & Teletherapy
• Telemedicine recommendations and comparisons • Better Help • TheraPlatform • TalkSpace
The Trevor Project • The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. • Trevor Lifeline | 1-866-488-7386 | Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7/365 • Trevor Chat | Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7 • Trevor Text | 678-678 | Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365 • Trevor Space | An online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends • Trevor Support Center | Where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQ's and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more.
University of Houston Clear Lake Psychological Services Clinic
• The clinic serves the community by providing mental health services to individuals, families, and couples. We treat a variety of disorders, with expertise in depression, anxiety, and behavior problems. Treatment often includes behavioral therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. • The Clinic also houses the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which provides services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and extreme behavior problems.
UTMB Health
• Child Psychiatric Access Network (CPAN) o Have you noticed changes or a combination of changes in your child's? . Attitude . Motivation, involvement in . Emotions/Mood social activities or energy level . Eating or sleeping habits . Selection of friends . Grades . Self-esteem . Ability to concentrate o Is your child? . Experiencing unexplained, chronic physical complaints or pain . Experiencing behavioral problems at school . Experiencing increased tearfulness . Experiencing increased agitation . Experiencing a sense of helplessness . Practicing self-harming behaviors like cutting or burning . Using alcohol and/or drugs . Talking about suicide or death o If so, your child’s physician and Texas Child Psychiatric Access Network (CPAN) can help. CPAN is a team of psychiatrists and a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) available to help for FREE. Please do not delay sharing this flyer and mentioning your concerns to your child’s physician. o Contact Information Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences The University of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555 Email: [email protected] o FOR PHYSICIANS: . CPAN is a free doctor to doctor consultation service, modeled on the tradition of curbside consults. Physicians may contact CPAN at [email protected] or call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1-888-901-2726 or 1-800-901-CPAN, option 7
Police Departments
Galveston Police Department
• They are attempting to take as many non-emergency calls such as thefts, fraud, etc by phone • Dispatchers are screening callers for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to officer arrival • They are regularly participating in Local, County, and State conference calls to ensure we have up to date information • We are educating citizens and business about the declarations when potential violations of COVID-19 protocol are observed • Officers may don personal protective gear when responding to your call, this is only for the safety of both the officer and the public
Texas City Police Department
• TCPD is putting together a program to help seniors that may have trouble getting out, or who have a medical condition which may put them at greater risk during the current health crisis. They will be providing and dropping off groceries to these individuals. • Please inform Officer Timothy Herd, TCPD's Recruitment Coordinator & Public Relations Officer, if you know of any seniors that may benefit from this service. • Officer Herd's contact information:
o Phone: (409) 229-7771 o Cell: (409) 996-8477 o Email: [email protected]
Religious Organizations
Advocate Special Needs
• A new resource for individuals with special needs who are homeschooling. • https://advocatespecialneeds.world/ • Email: [email protected] • Phone number: (737) 808 - 2244
Catholic Charities
• Galveston Pantry Hours: 9:00am -1:00pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
o Please call this number ahead of time for pick-up: 409-762-2064 extension 2103 o Location: 4700 Broadway, Suite F103, Galveston, Texas 77550 o Perishable and nonperishable - pick up only o Service area: Galveston County, Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach & High Island • Emergency Financial assistance via phone:
o Contact their Texas City office at: 409.762.2064 x2106 o If they are not available leave a message and someone will contact you within 24 hours.
Cogregation B'Nai Israel
• Offering Zoom services
o Kabbalat Shabbat Service Fridays @5:30pm for congregating and the services begins at 6:00pm o Torah Study Saturdays @10:00am o Please contact [email protected] for your Zoom meeting ID and password
First Lutheran Church (409-762-8477)
• Worship services at noon on Wednesdays and 10 am on Sundays will be live streamed.
Galveston Central Church
• Galveston Central Church (3308 Ave. O1/2) is continuing to provide meals, showers, and laundry to our friends experiencing homelessness folks on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. They open at 9:30am and run until everyone is through our services. • They've stepped up health/safety protocols to keep everyone safe. If you have any questions, feel free to call Pastor Michael Gienger at 713-249-6192
Galveston Urban Ministries (409-497-2460)
• Working with community partners to be able to offer services. Please call and leave a message for an appointment
God's Ministry 2020
• 5/9/2020 we are back in full swing at The Hobo Breakfast in Galveston, TX! We are so excited to be able to get back at it, spreading the word of God to our friends out there and to bring the "Streets Of Surrender Cooking Rig" to the streets of Galveston for a hot meal for our friends. • If there's anyone out there that's interested in making donations (whether it is individuals, church organizations, or businesses) or looking for the opportunity to help and serve, this is the perfect opportunity and time to do it. Just reach out to us on Facebook messenger or message Kevin @ 979- 264-0404. Next week we will be ramping up to begin putting the food bags and other items together we take to the streets to give out and we will definitely be reaching out for help.
Interfaith Caring Ministries (Clear Creek and Friendswood ISD only) (281-332-3881) • Business as usual 8:30-4:30 Mon – Thurs & 8:30-1:00 on Fri. Rental assistance, utility assistance, food pantry
Lighthouse Christian Ministries (Bacliff) [281-339-3033]
• Food pantry is operating outside with drive up service Tues 10-2 and Thurs 1-5 • Financial Assistance Wed and Thurs by appointment only • Pregnancy and parent support (diapers/wipes) Thurs 1-5
Moody Methodist Church (409-943-8705)
• Moody Methodist’s doors as of today have closed. Their financial assistance program, the St. Stephen Society, will continue to be in operation providing financial assistance for Galveston island resident utility bills only. They will assist via telephone interviews and clients must call in advance to schedule a time slot. They must also have a working email address so that prior to the telephone interview, they can receive the ROI and application that must be completed and returned. Other documentation that is required too must be emailed. For those that are technologically-challenged the option of mailing in documentation is available, though it will be time consuming. They are not assisting with bus tokens or snack packs.
St. Mary Catholic Church (League City) [281-332-3031]
• Food pantry is drive through only Wed & Thurs 10-12
Street Scape Ministries (936-590-0722)
• Allowing 5 at a time to eat or passing out food at the door, but everyone is getting fed • Showers and laundry is still available everydayTh
Trinity Episcopal Church
• With great joy and thanksgiving, that we announce that Trinity and the other Galveston parishes have received diocesan permission to begin gathering for worship in our church buildings on Sunday, June 14. When you decide that it is appropriate for you to return to in-person corporate worship, many safeguards and modifications will be in place for everyone’s protection. We are always together, so we have been and will continue to worship together in a variety of ways! • Please click HERE to read about health and safety measures implemented for return to service (Masks Required at all services). • Beginning Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. – service reservations may be made for June 14, 2020 services with the following buttons: o 8:00am Service o 10:30am Service o 5:30pm Service • Please view our Facebook Live Worship Service at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Veteran-Specific The Birdwell Foundation
• The Birdwell Foundation, non-profit organization has a vision to expand to not just Combat Veterans suffering from PTSD/TBI, but to include any Veteran, both men and women suffering from PTSD/TBI, and First Responders. To provide warrior and family support groups across our great nation for our Veteran and First Responder communities. To bring awareness and engage the public about the epidemic that twenty-two Veterans take their own lives. To educate the public to not stigmatize our Veterans by labeling them as “crazy”. • Crisis Lines o Veterans - (830) 822-2563 o First Responders - (888) 316-0123 • Resources o Interview Skills o Resume Building o Financial Resources • Women/Family Services o Please be informed that during this COVID-19 pandemic, all Women/Family Service meetings on a national level will be held via a scheduled Zoom, FaceTime, or phone call until further notice. Should you or someone you know be interested in our services, you may email me directly at [email protected] or my direct line: 832.374.4696 • Houston Chapter o Please be informed due to the state of the current COVID Pandemic all one on one meetings and support groups will be conducted via social platforms, emails, or telephone calls. The Houston Birdwell Foundation is still open for healing and networking. We are utilizing our technological advances in order to maintain safety during this time. o Josh Clark Please contact me via email @[email protected] Instagram Direct message our Facebook page Or call me directly @ 346-382-0399 • COVID-19 Houston Facility o There is a 200 bed facility that will house veterans and first responders and cover all their cost for 6 months. It is funded by the Birdwell Foundation and the number is 385-495-8531.
Bob Woodruff Foundation
• The Bob Woodruff Foundation asks people to stand up for heroes so that we can find, fund, and shape innovative programs that help our impacted veterans, service members and their families thrive. (Find) Through our Charitable Investments, Program, we diligently navigate a broad range of nonprofits to find the most innovative programs meeting the needs of today’s veterans. We view and treat our grantees as a portfolio, carefully cultivated for impact and sustainability. We look for diversity in program focus, organization type, and geographic location and scope. (Fund) Through due diligence and a commitment to meeting the highest of standards, the Bob Woodruff Foundation invests in high impact programs and resources that ensure “Success that Sustains.” (Shape) By collaborating with government, private and public organizations, we’re able to influence the best programs and resources and improve upon them. Leveraging our subject matter expertise, we stay actively involved in their progress. • Focus Areas o Rehabilitation & Recovery . Today's service members return with injuries that would have been fatal in earlier times. We're funding programs that heal both the physical and hidden wounds of war, with a focus on long-term effects of living with injury. o Education & Employment . With a quarter million service members transitioning from service annually, we work tirelessly to make sure education and employment enables and enriches the next chapter of their lives. o Quality of Life . Ensuring impacted veterans and their families have access to meaningful opportunities and experiences that enhance their quality of life is at the heart of our mission. Programs we shape provide service members with sense of purpose, places to live, health family relationships, and outlets for socialization.
Camp Shield
• Camp Shield has listened to the heart of female veterans, the concerns of male veterans as it relates to their female counterparts, veteran supporters, partner organizations and donors for over five years. These conversations revealed a lack of resources created BY female veterans, FOR female veterans that address emotional, social and physical wounds. These unseen wounds have contributed to a lower quality of life, emotional instability and a lack of social engagement as seen in communities across the nation. Camp Shield is working to address these wounds and improve the lives of female veterans. • Services o SHE Thrives Workshops o SHE Thrives Program Referrals o Virtual Book Mastermind Series o SHE Thrives Peer Support Groups o SHE Thrives Retreats • For more information, please contact Maggie Peterson [email protected] or 832-671-8401
C.H.A.M.P - Changing Hearts & Minds Program
• CHAMP’s Mission is to provides wellness activities for veterans and their families in order to positively impact the trajectory of their behavioral health. Our goal is to positively impact veterans, veteran families, and our community daily for a lifetime. Whether we are hosting “Coffee With A Veteran” or providing hands on training we strongly believe in utilizing our programs and services to inform and positively impact the veteran community. • Programs o Coffee With A Veteran o Creative Expressions Group o Sailing Excursion o Volunteering Wit C.H.A.M.P • Contact Information o 832-228-3451 o [email protected] o Facebook Page
Combined Arms • Texas Veterans Network o Combined Arms is making our country stronger by empowering veterans after they return home from active military duty. We are accelerating the transition from military to civilian life and growing the transition model to serve Texas Service Members, Veterans, and their families. We've teamed up with Texas A&M University, Texas Workforce Commission, Walmart Foundation, Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF, Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, Stand4Heroes with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, and Texas Veterans Commission to create the Texas Veterans Network. Read Texas A&M's press release here. • Virtual Marksmanship Challenge o Register now for the August 30th Virtual Marksmanship Challenge sponsored by Mantis and benefiting Combined Arms! Compete against shooters from all over and invite your friends, family, teammates, and colleagues for bragging rights and your chance to win great prizes - like the Mantis X10 Elite. • Combined Arms Institute o We are excited to announce the launch of Rice VSO 2.0, a leadership mobility pathway program. Through responsive educational programming specifically for veterans and VSO leaders, the Rice VSO 2.0 program combines the academic rigor of Rice University and the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies' dedication to philanthropic success to offer you the catalyst you need to propel your organization to the next level or give you the confidence to pursue your nonprofit career aspirations. o Deadline to complete applications is August 30th, 2020...Apply Here! • Our New Online Store o Don't forget to visit our online store to get all of your Combined Arms gear! All proceeds go towards our program to support veterans. • Combined Arms is now a 24/7 operation!
o Combined Arms can now assist veterans and take calls on nights and weekends! Thanks to our partnership with Vets4Warriors, we are now a 24/7 operation and here to help you at any moment. • Combined Arms exists to accelerate the transition from military to civilian life. The faster veterans integrate into our community, the faster we are able to harness their passions and skills to make an impact on Texas. Each year, over 5,000 hardworking, service-oriented men and women will move to Houston to begin their civilian lives. We are here to connect these veterans to resources so they can make “civilian” their next branch of service.
Grace After Fire
• Grace After Fire was first started with a focus on increasing access to healthcare services for women Veterans, especially those who struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. • As Grace After Fire matured, the focus of the organization shifted from the challenges of the woman Veteran to the empowerment of the woman Veteran. Grace After Fire's mission became centered on helping the woman Veteran help herself by connecting her with the resources and the tools she needs to be a productive citizen in her community, her work and her home after transitioning from the military. • Services:
o Peer-to-Peer Support Groups o Financial Assistance o Community Resource Navigation o Social Events o Annual Spring Retreats Hearts of Valor
• Our Mission Statement: Hearts of Valor seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of the people who care for our nation's wounded, ill or injured warriors by providing a community of support based on a foundation of empathy and mutual understanding. • Hearts of Valor is a network of people caring for wounded, ill or injured service members, created and maintained by Operation Homefront • Operation Homefront seeks to support these caregivers in their own journey of healing by facilitating an online community that provides social connections to other caregivers in similar situations, fostering support groups by geographic area to encourage resource sharing and friendships, and sponsoring annual retreats to provide education on relevant issues. • For more information on support, resources, support groups, & retreats: o Address: 1355 Central Pkwy S, Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78232 o Phone: (210) 202 -1226 o Email: Email Quanesha Carman Military OneSource
• What’s New o Military OneSource COVID-19 military community resource, update, and information page. Check back regularly for updates. o Non-medical counseling video sessions for children and youth. o Facebook Live Monday-Friday @12pm Eastern Time for resources o Health and wellness coaches are presenting 10-minute Mindfulness Meditation webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays during May. o This week’s “Complete Meditation Instructions” script was developed by the Mindful Awareness Research Center at the University of California, Los Angeles and focuses on relaxing the body and clearing the mind by taking a walk through meditation. . Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 8 p.m. EDT . Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 10 a.m. EDT . Check back regularly for registration details for upcoming webinars. • What’s the Same o Military OneSource is available 24/7/365 to help you handle stress and challenges related to COVID-19 as well as provide non-medical counseling and support. Call 800-342-9647 or connect through live chat. OCONUS? Click here for calling options. o Military OneSource specialty consultations such as relationship support, new MilParent support, health and wellness coaching and more o Financial counseling and MilTax services o Language services including real-time interpretation and translation services o Access to Resilience Tools including CoachHub, Moodhacker and Love Every Day o Spouse Education and Career Opportunities career coaches o Access to the MWR Digital Library including many education and entertainment resources • What’s Changed o Non-medical Counseling update: While Military OneSource is continuing to offer non-medical counseling by telephone and online via secure video, in-person counseling in your area may be affected or unavailable depending on your state and local policies. Check with your local provider to confirm.
Military Veteran Peer Network
• Peer-to Peer Support through training, technical assistance, and certification to Local Mental Health Authority-based Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) Peer Service Coordinators (PSCs) and their Peers to create a statewide network of military trauma-affected Veteran peer support. Find your Texas local PSC here: https://www.texvet.org/partners/mvpn-military-veteran-peer- network • They are still providing one-on-one peer services, which are being provided over the phone, but we also have the capability to do it over a video link if a person desires. • MVPN Re-Occurring Zoom Peer Groups
o Times: Tuesday mornings @10:00am and Thursday evenings @ 7:00pm
o Please email Glen McGraw our local MVPN Peer Service Coordinator at [email protected] for an invitation to the groups
NextOp Veterans
• Founded in 2014, NextOp is a nonprofit that helps veterans in the Greater Houston Area translate their exceptional military training into successful civilian careers
• Veteran Services o Career Coaching o Resume Help o Interview preparation o Mentorship o Direct access to employers • Employer Services o Career coaching o Pipeline of qualified veterans o Promotion of open positions o Veteran hiring metrics o Direct access to vetted candidates
Operation Honor Our Local Veterans • Operation Honor Our Local Veterans, Inc. is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by local Veterans who recognize resources become less available and less accessible for those living in rural areas. • May Match Program o COVID-19 has impacted every community including our Local Veterans. Visit Honor Local Vets to learn more.
o HOW DO VETERANS QUALIFY? o At this time, we are seeking to Honor Local Veterans that have been impacted by the Covid- 19 pandemic. To qualify, the Veteran must live in Galveston County and provide documentation to verify their Veteran status. Acceptable forms include DD-214, Texas Driver’s License with Veteran designation, and a VA Identification Card. • For more information please contact: Fidencio Leija, Councilmember Place 4 Economic Development Corporation, President The City of Santa Fe PO Box 950, 12002 Highway 6, Santa Fe, TX 77510 Office (409) 925-6412 or Mobile (409) 692-6676 www.ci.santa-fe.tx.us Team Rubicon
• Team Rubicon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Founded in 2010, Team Rubicon has deployed across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief to those impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises. • Financial Assistance o During this time of the COVID-19 crisis, many people are unable to access, and afford, their most basic needs, including food. Team Rubicon and Patient Advocate Foundation have partnered to provide emergency food assistance, including a one-time $500 grant, to those who have cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Rheumatoid Arthritis, and have been affected by COVID-19. o A few notes on financial assistance 1) Awards are limited to one per patient 2) Awards are based upon a first-come first-serve basis for as long as funding is available 3) Grants are to be used for Food/Nutrition expenses including: . Groceries . Food Delivery/Pick up . Medically Tailored Meals o If this is your first time using the COVID-19 Emergency Food Assistance Fund online application portal, click Patient Portal Registration below to create an account and begin your application. o To check on the status of a previously submitted application, please click Check Your Application Status below. o Got questions or need assistance? Head to our FAQs or email us at: [email protected]
Texas Veteran's Commission
• Veteran Entrepreneur Business Consultant - Maggie Peterson
o [email protected] o www.tvc.texas.gov o 512-865-0362 • C.O.I.N Project
o The CLC, Inc. C.O.I.N. Project offers financial assistance to veterans & surviving spouses who face a financial barrier to employment and/or quality of life.
o Financial assistance offered: . Mortgage/Rent/Emergency Hotel . Auto Payments/Insurance/Mechanical Repairs . Utility, Cell Phone, Internet Payments . Child Care Payments
o Contact Keri Anne Wilcox for more information . 817-569-9008 ext. 16 . [email protected]
TexVet
• TexVet is a state program connecting Service Members, Veterans, Families, and those that serve them to fully vetted information and resources, in an easy-to-find format. • Search by County: https://www.texvet.org/county
Veterans Crisis line – Ways to Connect • Call: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 • Text: 838255 • Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat • Support for the deaf or hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889 • Homeless Support, Call: 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)