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Nc Covid19 Updates/Resources Covid 19 INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE NC COVID19 UPDATES/RESOURCES Testing Find testing sites in your community by visiting Find My Testing Place and Community Testing Events. An additional vendor was selected to increase community testing sites in the state. NCDHHS released a toolkit to help community organizations host COVID-19 testing events. The toolkit is available in English and Spanish. Testing turnaround times have been added to the COVID-19 NC Dashboard. Support Governor Roy Cooper shared a recommended budget which outlines how to use the state’s remaining federal coronavirus funding and make responsible investments in the state’s future. A new program will offer COVID-19 support services, such as food, relief payments, or access to medical care, for individuals in isolation or quarantine. Governor Cooper announced $175 million from three programs will help people avoid eviction and pay their bills. The Hope4Healers Helpline (919-226-2002) has been expanded to support the mental health needs of teachers, school personnel and their families. Governor Cooper announced $12 million in grants to expand high-speed internet service in 11 rural NC counties. A new Job Retention Grant Program through the NC Department of Commerce will help businesses recover from the pandemic. Guidance NCDHHS posted updated guidance for colleges and universities, further emphasizing the work needed to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. COVID 19 Testing NC DHHS has launched new online tools to help Spanish-speaking North Carolinians to determine if they should consider being tested for COVID-19 and help individuals monitor their symptoms if they have tested positive for or been exposed to COVID-19. These tools include: Check My Symptoms (Comprobar Mis Síntomas) (https://ncdhhs-covid19- dtra.powerappsportals.us/es-ES/), a public website that allows people to enter their symptoms to determine if they should consider getting tested for COVID-19. If a test is recommended, they will receive a link to a list of nearby testing sites via email or text. INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE · Find My Testing Place (www.ncdhhs.gov/TestingPlace), a public website that allows people to enter their county or ZIP code and access a list of nearby testing site locations online. To view in Spanish, users can select Spanish in the yellow box. There is an interactive map to locate testing sites based on the users’ location. Go to https://www.mecknc.gov/news/Pages/COVID-19-Testing-Sites-Locator-Now- Available.aspx HOLIDAY / CHRISTMAS RESOURCES Local Resources for Holiday/Christmas Assistance: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/mecklenburg_county_christmas_a.html Marine Corps Reserve runs the Toys for Tots in Mecklenburg County 6115 N. Hills Cir., Suite B Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 598-0015 Donations from the community, such as toys, gifts, and winter clothing, is given to children, infants, and youth.. Application sites include: New Heaven Ministry, dial 704-651-6898. Parkwood CME Church, 802 Tom hunter Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28213, Telephone - 704-231-8313. Refuge House of God, 3801-A Glenwood Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208m call 704-697-9752. Team Trublue, 540 Heatherbrook Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28213, call 980-348- 2781. The Rock Worship Center COGIC, 1113 Fordham Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208, phone 704-258-0243. Core Church International is at 2300 Alleghany St., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208, dial 704-579-4107. Genesis Project Family Wellness Center, 5104 Reagan DR. #5, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28206, main phone 704-596-0505. Ggabe's Heart Foundation, 13925 Erwin Rd. Charlotte, North Carolina, 28273, dial 704- 962-7161. Steele Creek Church of Charlotte, 1929 W Arrowood Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina, 28217, phone 704-804-9819. SSA Veterans Services and Vulnerable populations Mecklenburg County While their offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, SSA remains committed to providing ongoing benefits and vital services. SSA remains ready and able to help by phone with most Social Security matters. You can speak with a representative by calling your local Social Security office or their National 800 Number. They provide local office phone numbers conveniently online with their Social Security Office Locator [secure.ssa.gov]. INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE SSA also wants you to know they have many secure and convenient online services [ssa.gov] to: Apply for Retirement [ssa.gov], Disability [ssa.gov], and Medicare [ssa.gov] benefits, Check the status of an application or appeal, Request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), Print a benefit verification letter, and Much more. Most business with SSA can be done online, but they know that many people still rely on phone or in-person help. That’s why they want you to know you can still count on them by phone. And, if you have a critical situation, they cannot help you with by phone or online, they may be able to schedule an appointment for you. If you need help from SSA, please don’t wait until they can see you in person. Reach out now and get the help you need. Lastly, SSA also understands that getting medical and other documentation can be difficult due to the pandemic. So, they are continuing to extend certain deadlines wherever possible. Free Masks! YMCA locations Brace Family YMCA 3127 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28105 Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to noon, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Dowd YMCA 400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202 Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Harris YMCA 5900 Quail Hollow Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m. Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Johnston YMCA 3025 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205 Monday: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: CLOSED Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Keith Family YMCA 8100 Old Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon, 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Lake Norman YMCA 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius, NC 28031 Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday: CLOSED McCrorey YMCA INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE 3801 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. to noon, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday: 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Morrison Family YMCA 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m. Friday: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. Simmons YMCA 6824 Democracy Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212 Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 to 5 p.m., 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday: Noon to 4 p.m., 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Stratford Richardson YMCA 1946 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208 Monday-Saturday: 6 to 11 p.m. Brewery locations: Birdsong Brewing Co. 1016 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28206 Tuesday-Friday: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brewers at 4001 Yancey 4001-A Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217 Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. Devil's Logic Brewing 1426 E. 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28204 Tuesday-Thursday: 3 to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 9:00 p.m. Edge City Brewery 6209 Old Post Rd Suite 109, Charlotte, NC 28212 Sunday-Monday: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 1 to 10 p.m. Heist Brewery 2909 N Davidson St., #200 Charlotte, NC 28205 Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Legion Brewing Plaza Midwood INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE 1906 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205 Monday-Wednesday: 2 to 10 p.m. Thursday: 2 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Legion Brewing SouthPark 5610 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209 Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. NoDa Brewery 2921 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206 Thursday: 3 to 9 p.m. Friday: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday: Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Olde Mecklenburg Brewery 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217 Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Resident Culture Brewing Co. 2101 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205 Monday-Wednesday: 3 to 10 p.m. INFORMATION & RESOURCE GUIDE Thursday-Friday: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. Sweet Union Brewing 13717 E Independence Blvd., Indian Trail, NC 28079 Tuesday-Wednesday: 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday: 3 to 11 p.m. Friday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday: noon to 12 a.m.
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