***COVID-19 Information – Siskiyou County***

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 Events:

At A Glance

 

County COVID-19 Information

        • Siskiyou County Testing for COVID-19:
            • Mountain Valleys Health Centers is hosting drive-up COVID-19 testing. Locations include:
                • Tulelake Health Center, 498 Main Street, Tulelake
                • Weed Health Center, 50 Alamo Ave, Weed
                • Butte Valley Health Center, 610 West 3rd Street, Dorris
            • See flyer for dates and times: 211norcal.org/drive-up-covid-19-testing-siskiyou.
            • For more information or questions, call 530-999-9010.

         

        Latest Press Releases:

         

        Reopening Guidelines:

         

        Groceries for Seniors and Medically Vulnerable: 

        • NEW food delivery program: Siskiyou Food Task Force, in coordination with the County of Siskiyou, is responding to the coronavirus outbreak with service to low-income seniors and other Siskiyou County residents with underlying health conditions who should not leave their homes to visit the regularly-scheduled food distributions. If you believe that you or a family member or friend qualifies and is in need of this service, please complete the form at this link:
            • bit.ly/3aiO8Ca
            • Please note: As of 4/29/20, the Siskiyou emergency food delivery program is NOT currently making deliveries. As soon as more food boxes are available they will resume deliveries starting with the wait list. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please fill out the form at the link above. 
        • Grocery stores: Many grocery stores are offering seniors (and others who are medically vulnerable) shopping hours each week. Check with your favorite grocery store for information.

         

        Free Meals for Kids 

        Free lunch pick up/delivery for ages 18 and under are available at locations throughout Siskiyou County. For details, visit:

         

        Resources and Guidance:

        (Please visit 211norcal.org/siskiyou for additional resources not listed here, or call 2-1-1.)

        Food:

        • 2-1-1: Lists food pantries and other food programs at 211norcal.org/siskiyou/search/food. Please note that resources listed may be limited during this time. Check back later as resources are updated due to Coronavirus response.

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        Parents:

        Medical Professionals, First Responders, and Essential Service Providers:

        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.
        • 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.

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          Health concerns:

            Activities:

            • Siskiyou 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: