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.
Featured Resources:
- CalHOPE Warmline: calhope.dhcs.ca.gov
- Shasta Cares: Providing emotional support and financial assistance to individuals and families impacted by Covid-19. Call 530-247-3382, or email shastacares@nvcss.org. (Ends December 30, 2020.) See flyer: Shasta Cares.
- Pathways to Hope for Children – Hotline for Hope: Pathways to Hope for Children – Hotline for Hope.
- Shasta County is accepting volunteers: To register, visit the Emergency Job Matching Site, click “Register as Volunteer” and complete the requested information. Your willingness to serve our community during this emergency is appreciated!
- Coping with Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coping With Stress – English, Coping With Stress – Spanish.
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. Go to www.co.shasta.ca.us/ready/covid-19/get-tested to find the best option for you. Make an appointment online or call 530-225-5591.
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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 to Daily Incident Updates and Press Releases.)
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/safer-economy
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- How to report businesses that are not abiding by current guidelines:
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- Email: covid19@co.shasta.ca.us
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Food Delivery for Seniors and Medically Vulnerable:
- 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.
Resources and Guidance:
(Please visit 211shasta.org for additional resources not listed here, or call 2-1-1.)
Food:
- Free School Meals: September – December, 2020. See: School Meals_2020-21.
- 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists food pantries, grocery ordering/delivery, and other food programs at 211norcal.org/shasta/search/food.
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
- Shasta Cares: Providing emotional support and financial assistance to individuals and families impacted by Covid-19. Call 530-247-3382, or email shastacares@nvcss.org. (Ends December 30, 2020.) See flyer: Shasta Cares.
- 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
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- 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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- Grocery Worker’s Relief Fund: www.unitedway.org/groceryrelief.
- Price Gouging Protection in place: www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/legal-affairs/price-gouging
- 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.
Housing:
- Evictions / Tenant and Landlord Guidelines: housingiskey.com
- Legal Services of Northern California – Eviction Protections: Final AB 3088 Flyer, AB 3088 KYR FAQ
- 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists Housing resources. Go to 211shasta.org and scroll down to categories.
School age children and teens (& parents/caregivers):
- 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
- State Child Care Finder: mychildcare.ca.gov/#/home
Young children ages 0-5 (& parents/caregivers):
- 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
- 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
Parents:
- Pathways to Hope for Children – Hotline for Hope: Pathways to Hope for Children – Hotline for Hope
- CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/parental-resource-kit/index.html
- 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
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: Hiring COVID Flyer 070720
Business support:
- To see what businesses can now be open, see www.co.shasta.ca.us/ready/covid-19/roadmap-to-recovery.
- CARES Act Funding for Businesses: www.cityofredding.org/departments/city-manager/cares-act-business-relief-grant-program
- 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.
Farm Workers & Ranchers:
- Financial assistance available through December 11. 2020. See: www.farmers.gov/cfap
Immigrants:
- Guide for Immigrants: covid19.ca.gov/guide-immigrant-californians
Mental Health support:
- CalHOPE Warmline: calhope.dhcs.ca.gov.
- Counseling and Recovery Engagement: Hill Country CARE Center.
- Shasta Cares: Providing emotional support and financial assistance to individuals and families impacted by Covid-19. Call 530-247-3382, or email shastacares@nvcss.org. (Ends December 30, 2020.) See flyer: Shasta Cares.
- Pathways to Hope for Children – Hotline for Hope: Pathways to Hope for Children – Hotline for Hope
- Shasta County HHSA: www.co.shasta.ca.us/covid-19/mental-health
- Crisis Text Line: Crisis Texting Service
- 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. Go to 211shasta.org and scroll down to categories.
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. Go to 211shasta.org and scroll down to categories.
- 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:
- United Way of Northern California: www.norcalunitedway.org/coronavirus-fund
- Community Foundation of the North State: cfnorthstate.org/donations/covid-19-relief-fund
