Please note: This is a rapidly changing situation, and we at 2-1-1 NorCal are working to share information as we are updated from our colleagues and agency representatives at the county, state and/or federal level. You may also receive updates to this information by texting “Coronavirus” to 211-211: Text Coronavirus Graphic.
Limited time resource:
- Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits: Due to coronavirus (COVID 19), children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school can get extra food benefits to buy food when school is closed. Most families with children who receive CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply online. They should have received their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May. Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and who do NOT get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits must apply online before June 30, 2020. For details, go to: ca.p-ebt.org/en.
At A Glance
County COVID-19 Information
- Shasta County Public Health: www.ShastaReady.org
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- Flyers: StopSpreadingGerms2020, StopSpreadingGermsSpanish2020
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/shastahhsa
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- Shasta County Testing for COVID-19:
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- Anyone can be tested for COVID-19. If you have symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or call 530-225-5591 to access testing in Redding or the Intermountain area (Burney or Fall River Mills). People with or without symptoms can sign up for testing at Shasta College by going to lhi.care/covidtesting. Appointments are required.
- Alternative testing sites can be found by entering your zip code at: www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2ec47819f57c40598a4eaf45bf9e0d16
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- Face Coverings:
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- 6/18/20 – Now required by the State of California, please see: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020.pdf
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Press Conferences:
- Shasta County Health and Human Services is providing answers to questions at weekly press conferences on Wednesdays at 11am. To view live and previous videos, please visit their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/shastahhsa/.
- For summaries of these briefings please see: www.co.shasta.ca.us/covid-19/news
Latest Press Releases:
- Please see: www.co.shasta.ca.us/covid-19/news. (Scroll down that page, below Media Briefings.)
Reopening Guidelines:
- Shasta County Plan to Reopen:
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- What businesses can now open? See www.co.shasta.ca.us/covid-19/roadmap-to-recovery
- California’s Resilience Roadmap (Stages): covid19.ca.gov/roadmap
- Roadmap to Recovery Star Program: Star Program Press Release
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Food Delivery or Seniors and Medically Vulnerable:
- VOAD COVID-19 Food Response: Provides food delivery to isolated seniors (ages 60+), people with disabilities, and those who are medically vulnerable within Shasta and Tehama County. Food items are non-specific, non-perishable, dry-good food items. No substitutions are available. Pet food is offered as available. This program ends 6/26/20. To request delivery, fill out the form at one of these links:
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- https://bit.ly/2vIcYwo (English), https://bit.ly/3bd7zwT (Spanish).
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- Mayers Memorial Hospital District: In Burney and Fall River Mills area, provides grocery shopping (you pay for groceries) and free delivery service for seniors (65+) and people with disabilities or those who are medically vulnerable (of any age). Also offering free pick-up of prescriptions. Call 530-336-6880. See flyer: Mayers Groceries to Go.
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Free Summer Meals for Kids
- Free Drive-thru meals for ages 18 and under are available at locations throughout Shasta County and Tehama County:
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- Meal Schedule: Summer Meals_2020 (Updated 6/5/20)
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Resources and Guidance:
(Please visit 211shasta.org for additional resources not listed here, or call 2-1-1.)
Food:
- Restaurants: Redding Chamber of Commerce put together a list of current restaurant services in the Redding area.
- 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists food pantries and other food programs at 211norcal.org/shasta/search/food. Please note that resources listed may be limited during this time. Check back later as resources are updated due to Coronavirus response.
Financial concerns:
- 3/27/20, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES
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- For a summary, please see: COVID-19 CARES Act Summary
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- Direct Payments: www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
- Benefits Finder: www.benefits.gov
- Fraud: Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams.
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- Department of Justice: Provides information, including how to report, go to www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
- Shasta County District Attorney’s Fraud Alert: www.co.shasta.ca.us/docs/libraries/hhsa-docs/news/shasta-da-issues-covid-19-fraud-alert.pdf?sfvrsn=5269f089_2
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- Legal Services of Northern California: Providing information about loss of income, rent, public benefits.
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- Website: www.lsnc.net/coronavirus-covid-19. Flyer: LSNC Shasta COVID-19 flyer
- California eviction projections: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQSv6DokNeA&feature=youtu.be
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- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Suspended evictions and foreclosures 60 days (from 3/18/20). www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_042.
- Price Gouging Protection in place: www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/legal-affairs/price-gouging
- PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric Company residential customers will receive the California Climate Credit on their bills during the April billing cycle: PG&E News Release 4.2.20.
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- Moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment: PG&E News Release 3.12.20.
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- Taxes: Tax day has been extended from April 15th to July 15th. For details, see www.irs.gov/coronavirus.
- Shasta County Public Health: See shastaready.org for additional resources.
- 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists a variety of resources for those in need, including for food pantries, clothing resources and rent payment assistance (when available). Go to 211shasta.org to search by category. Please note that many of the services listed may be limited during this time. Check back later as resources are updated due to Coronavirus response.
School age children and teens (& parents/caregivers):
- Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits: ca.p-ebt.org/en.
- Shasta County Office of Education: Offering resources about COVID-19 and guidance.
- Bridges to School Success: Offering free online groups to help ease tension and make parenting easier during Shelter in Place: www.shastacoe.org/instructional-services-division/early-childhood-services-department/bridges-to-school-success
- Pathways to Hope: Providing Teen Center hosting a virtual teen center for youths 13-17 years old every weekday. There is a lot of fun stuff in store! Teens can join up via phone or computer. Make new friends, play games, learn new skills!! Go to: sites.google.com/shastacoe.org/shastacoeparentresources. (Scroll down page.)
- Pathways to Hope: Providing Virtual Kindergarten. For schedule and link, go to: sites.google.com/shastacoe.org/shastacoeparentresources. (Scroll down page.)
- State Child Care Finder: mychildcare.ca.gov/#/home
Young children ages 0-5 (& parents/caregivers):
- Sesame Street: Care, Cope, Connect – first5association.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SSTCareCopeConnect.pdf.
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- Other activities can be found at: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/
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- The Right Way to Sneeze! – www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW1yodZJpG8
- KIXE-TV PBS: Offering a weekly Story Time, Thursdays at 9am on Facebook – www.facebook.com/KIXETV9
- Bridges to School Success: Offering free online groups to help ease tension and make parenting easier during Shelter in Place: www.shastacoe.org/instructional-services-division/early-childhood-services-department/bridges-to-school-success
- Pathways to Hope: Providing Virtual Kindergarten. For schedule and link, go to: sites.google.com/shastacoe.org/shastacoeparentresources. (Scroll down page.)
- State Child Care Finder: mychildcare.ca.gov/#/home
Parents:
- California Department of Public Health: https: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Women-and-Families.aspx
People Experiencing Homelessness:
- How to receive your one time Economic Impact Payment: Pub 5412-J E-poster_EIPs for Americans experiencing homelessness
Medical Professionals, First Responders, and Essential Service Providers:
- Shasta County HHSA: www.co.shasta.ca.us/covid-19/professionals
- Self-Care: Coping with the Challenges of Public Health Emergency Work
- Wait List for Emergency Child Care for Essential Workers: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejXvAbW7pDU13sVbi9DCZipoQ3UeH9_dF_bgMr6y6f1iv68g/viewform
- Shasta Family YMCA – Emergency Child Care Camp: Offering child care for children in grades K-8, 5:30am- 7:45pm at The Y in Redding. Financing available. Visit website for details: www.sfymca.org/programs-eve…/programs/specialty-camps. Call 530-224-0952 or email msweetwood@sfymca.org for assistance.
Immigrants:
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- Guide for Immigrants: covid19.ca.gov/img/wp/listos_covid_19_immigrant_guidance_en_daf.pdf
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Missing Work due to COVID-19:
- Employment Development Department: Provides a variety of support services to individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 in California (including Disability Insurance Claims and Paid Family Leave Claims). Situations can include reduced work hours or missing work to care for a sick or quarantined relative with COVID-19 or a child being home from school due to COVID-19 school closures.
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- Find information at: edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm.
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- Employment Opportunities: Many local grocery stores are hiring to meet the demand for goods amid coronavirus concerns. Stores include Costco, Food Maxx, Raley’s and Holiday Market.
Business support:
- To see what businesses can now open, see www.ShastaReady.org.
- Small Business Administration: Providing low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
- Small Business Development Center: Offering help with small business loans – www.sbdcsc.org/covid-19.
- Superior Economic Development Center: Provides resources for business owners. www.scedd.org/about/coronavirus-resources.
Mental Health support:
- Shasta County HHSA: www.co.shasta.ca.us/covid-19/mental-health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- World Health Organization (WHO): mental-health-considerations
- 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists Mental Health resources at 211norcal.org/shasta/search/mental-health. Please note that many of the services listed may be limited during this time. Check back later as resources are updated due to Coronavirus response. Many counseling centers may be offering counseling by phone or video – contact them for details.
Health concerns:
- Shasta County HHSA – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s): shastaready.org
- Shasta County HHSA – Basic Home Care (when you are sick): Basic Home Care Handout
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
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- What to do if you are sick: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
- Caring for someone who is sick: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html
- CDC – Symptom checker available online: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html
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- Dignity Health: Offers free Virtual Care visits for mild COVID-19 symptoms available online
https://www.dignityhealth.org/coronavirus-disease-2019. - 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists Health Care resources at 211norcal.org/shasta/search/health. Please note many local health care agencies have recommendations for patients, including options such as over-the-phone visits. Check with your health care provider for details.
- Testing sites for community members are expanding: If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath), contact your healthcare provider for a test. If you don’t have a healthcare provider or are having trouble getting a test, call (530) 225-5591. Public health nurses will screen you over the phone and, if appropriate, they will schedule you for a test.
Activities:
- Shasta Family YMCA: While their center is closed, they suggest using YMCA 360: On-Demand Videos. Access FREE workouts from YMCA where one can find their favorite Y classes for all ages. Visit: www.ymca360.org.
Donations:
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations: The medical community in Shasta County is in need of PPE Donations. Please see flyer – PPEDonations.
- United Way of Northern California: www.norcalunitedway.org/coronavirus-fund
- Shasta Regional Community Foundation: www.shastarcf.org/funds/covid-19
