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From the Trenches – 211 is Taking Corona Virus Calls Every Day

READ CALLER STORIES FROM PEOPLE WE ARE HELPING EACH DAY: A family called 211 after their home burned. Fire fighters arrived and the family (4 adults, 3 children) made it out safely. The landlord had no fire insurance and was willing to…
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Find Food Support Easily

As the economic toll of #COVID19 hits our communities hard, hunger is a growing concern. Easily find food banks, school meals, and senior center food distribution sites! Fortunately, free and low-cost food providers are ramping up their…

Stress and Coping: the Outbreak of COVID-19

To help with the stress, fear and anxiety that has overwhelmed many of us, we’ve created tip sheets for family discussion and parenting, as well as tips for colleagues and self care. Discussion Questions for Families and Students Tips…

May is Mental Health Month

So much has changed in the last several weeks, we had no idea that our worlds were going to be turned upside down by the coronavirus. Or that the associated worry, isolation, loneliness, and anxiety would be something that everyone, across…

Defusing Teen Stress: Navigating Tough Times and Finding Healing Webinar Available to View

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To help during these challenging times, we presented as part of this webinar on teen stress. The webinar replay for "Defusing Teen Stress: Navigating Tough Times and Finding Healing" is now available to watch. If needed, here are the resources…

COVID19/Coronavirus Information

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Three call specialist volunteers

National Volunteer Week

HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! Give a virtual wave and say hello to our new cohort of volunteers and staff just completing their call center training! (partial group in photo-great smiles!) They started their journey with the Crisis Center…

Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety: Expert Tips

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Here are some tips on dealing with Coronavirus anxiety. As communities nationwide respond to the COVID- 19 pandemic, Americans face unparalleled levels of uncertainty.   To help individuals reestablish a sense of normalcy, Psychology.org…

Safety, Food Distribution, and Health Care resource lists

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John Muir Health has Safety, Food Distribution, and Health Care resource lists for needs during this #COVID19 outbreak. If you have questions about any of these, you can call us @211 or text HOPE to 20121 if you need assistance with safety,…

Corona Virus Basics – Links to Resource Pages

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Staying up to date with current factual information can help ease any anxiety or stress about the situation. Text “coronavirus” or “covid19” to 211211 for information on how the illness spreads, prevention & treatment, symptoms…

Small Business Resources During COVID-19

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THIS POST FROM ECO-ENCLOSE is shared with permission. What follows is a great summary of small businesses resources during COVID-19 outbreak. Please visit their website to learn more about Eco-Enclose. COVID-19 Resources:…

Tax Prep help is available – call 211

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