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 agencies at the county, state and/or federal level. You may also receive updates to information by texting “COVID-19” or “Coronavirus” to 211-211: Text Coronavirus Graphic. 

 

Featured Resources

• Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL): Helps people with disabilities find vaccination locations in their communities, make appointments and find local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination. Also answers questions and addresses concerns about the vaccines. To access the hotline, visit www.acl.gov/COVID-19, call 1-888-677-1199 Mon-Fri, 6am-5pm, or email DIAL@n4a.org.
• NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Provides answers and information to questions or concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or the vaccines. Videophone: 916-426-3222 or email AccessCOVID19info@norcalcenter.org.

 

 

County COVID-19 Information:

• Tehama County Public Health: www.tehamacohealthservices.net/covid-19
• Exposures (Quarantine & Isolation Instructions):
  • • Quarantine and Isolation Instructions Combined COVID-19
• Face Coverings:
  • • Please find latest guidance at: covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe.
• Testing:
  • • PH Website: www.tehamacohealthservices.net/covid-19/covid-testing
      • See latest Flyer: LHI Updated FLyer 9.7.21
      • If no internet, call to schedule at 888-634-1123.
    • One may also check with their health care provider to see if they provide testing, or see the Live Testing Location Map for more locations.
    • National COVID-19 Testing Overview: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
• Vaccinations:
  • • County updates:
      • • PH website: www.tehamacohealthservices.net/covid-19/covid-vaccine
          • Website provides information about 1st and 2nd dose vaccine clinics, and how to sign up.
        • Eligibility:
          • Every Californian 5 years or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
          • Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for minors ages 12-17. A lower dose of the Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for kids aged 5 to 11.
        • Booster shots: Booster shots are now available for adults ages 18+ who have had Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#Booster-shots-and-additional-doses
        • Appointments: Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine may request an appointment using “My Turn” at the link above, or at myturn.ca.gov. If you would like assistance with signing up, please call one of these options:
          • 2-1-1 (24/7)
          • California COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm).
        • For those who have difficulty accessing available COVID-19 vaccination options: Request an in-home vaccination appointment by visiting myturn.ca.gov. Select the “Find an Appointment” button and respond “yes” to the question about needing help with transportation or an in-home appointment. A state representative will call within a few days to determine eligibility.
        • Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record (DCVR): A new tool is available for Californians who received a COVID-19 vaccination and wish to access their record from the state’s immunization registry systems. Go to: myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. For questions or assistance with accessing your DCVR, follow the troubleshooting tips at cdph.ca.gov/covidvaccinerecord or call the California COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm).
    • State updates:
      • • covid19.ca.gov/vaccines.
        • covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#What-to-expect-after-vaccination

 

Latest Press Releases:

• 12/3/21: PSA Pregnancy Breastfeeding 2021 ENG-SP 12-3-2021
• 10/4/21: PSA-COVID Continued Rise in cases ENG–SP 2021 10-04-2021
• 9/20/21: PSA-COVID Rise in cases ENG-SP 2021 09-16-2021
• 9/3/21: PSA Coronavirus August Report eng-sp 2021 09-03-2021
• 8/13/21: PSA CoronaVirus Eng-Sp Final 2021 08-13-2021
• 7/30/21: PSA-cdDeltavariant202107202021
• 7/2/21: PSA CoronaVirus 21 07-01-21 Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
• 6/14/21: PSA CoronaVirus 21 06-14-21 June 15 Update Eng Span
• 6/8/21: PSA CoronaVirus 21 06-08-21 Let’s Get to Immunity! Eng Span
• 6/4/21: PSA CoronaVirus 21 06-04-21 Blueprint for a Safer Economy June 15 Update
• Public Health website: www.tehamacohealthservices.net/covid-19

 

Business Guidelines:

• Latest guidance for businesses:
  • • State:
      • covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy
      • covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses
      • saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov
• Local resources for businesses:
  • • Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov/page/covid-19-guidance-resources
    • Butte College Small Business Development Center: www.buttecollegesbdc.com/covid-19
• How to report businesses that are not abiding by current guidelines:
  • • Call Tehama County Public Health at 530-527-6824.

 

Resources and Guidance: 

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

Food:

• 2-1-1 Tehama: Lists a variety of food resources. Go to 211norcal.org/tehama/search/food and scroll down to categories.

Financial concerns:

• Direct Economic Impact Payments: www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
• Golden State Stimulus: www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index.html
• Financial Assistance for Funeral Costs: www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance (starting in April)
• IRS Free File: Prepare and file your federal income tax online for free at www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free. Free tax preparation assistance is listed on 211 HERE. 
• Disability & Paid Family Leave: edd.ca.gov/Benefit_Programs_Online.htm
• Legal Services of Northern California: Providing information about loss of income, rent, public benefits. Website: www.lsnc.net/coronavirus-covid-19. Flyer: LSNC Shasta COVID-19 flyer
• Fraud: Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. For more information, including how to report, go to www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
• Price Gouging Protection in place: www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/legal-affairs/price-gouging
• 2-1-1 Tehama: Lists resources for Finances. Go to 211tehama.org and scroll down to categories.

Housing:

• California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program: Providing financial assistance for renters and landlords. Apply online at housingiskey.com (scroll down to the section under Tenants or Landlords). Caring Choices is available to help with the application process in Tehama County; call 530-899-3873, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
• Evictions / Tenant and Landlord Guidelines: housingiskey.com
  • • The moratorium against evictions ended September 30, 2021.
• Legal Services of Northern California – Eviction Protections: Final AB 3088 Flyer, AB 3088 KYR FAQ
• 2-1-1 Tehama: Lists Housing resources. Go to 211tehama.org and scroll down to categories.

Health concerns:

• NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Providing answers and information to questions or concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or the vaccines. Videophone: 916-426-3222 or email AccessCOVID19info@norcalcenter.org.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
  • • 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
• UC Davis – when symptoms don’t go away: health.ucdavis.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-information/covid-19-long-haulers.html
• 2-1-1 Tehama: Lists Health Care resources. Go to 211tehama.org and scroll down to categories.

Mental Health support:

• CalHOPE Warmline: calhope.dhcs.ca.gov
• CalHOPE Redline: Warmline to support American Indian/Alaskan Native in California – ccuih.org/redline
• Crisis Text Line: Crisis Texting Service
• CalHOPE Redline: Offers a warmline to support American Indians/Alaskan Natives in California during the COVID-19 pandemic. Service can be accessed by phone, text, or live chat on the website. Helps clients to address challenges brought by the pandemic. Also provides referrals to national, state, county, and tribal resources. Phone: 888-368-4090, Text: 916-252-5002, or Website: ccuih.org/redline.
• ShiningCare – Crisis Response Program: Reaches out to and assists at-risk older adults and their family caregivers in times of crisis and emergencies – ShiningCare – Crisis Response & Assistance Program
• Support for Substance Use Recovery: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/stress-coping/alcohol-use.html
  • • Also see resources listed on 2-1-1: 211norcal.org/tehama/search/addictions
• Coping with Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coping With Stress – English, Coping With Stress – Spanish.
• 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 Tehama: Lists Mental Health resources. Go to 211tehama.org and scroll down to categories.

Parents:

• Tehama County Parent Helpline is available to offer support. Find out more at:
  • • Tehama County Parent Helpline – English or Tehama County Parent Helpline – Spanish
• Tehama County Office of Education: www.tehamaschools.org
• Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids during COVID-19: covid19.ca.gov/pdf/caregivers_and_kids_california_surgeon_general_stress_busting_playbook_draft_v2_clean_ada_04072020v2.pdf
• State Child Care Finder: mychildcare.ca.gov/#/home
• KIXE-TV PBS: Offering a weekly Story Time, Thursdays at 9am on Facebook – www.facebook.com/KIXETV9
• Sesame Street Activities: sesamestreetincommunities.org
• CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/parental-resource-kit/index.html
• California Department of Public Health: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Women-and-Families.aspx
• 2-1-1 Tehama: 211norcal.org/tehama/search/children-family

People Experiencing Homelessness:

• Poor and the Homeless Tehama County Coalition: PATH Homeless Day Center

Medical Professionals, First Responders, and Essential Service Providers:

• CDC Information for Healthcare Professionals: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html
• Self-Care: Coping with the Challenges of Public Health Emergency Work

Immigrants:

• Guide for Immigrants: covid19.ca.gov/guide-immigrant-californians

Volunteer Opportunities:

• CA – Statewide: Seeking medical and nonmedical volunteers to help accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations. Californians are needed to support on-site operations as well as remote opportunities. Please see: My Turn Volunteer Campaign.

Activities for all ages:

• Free movies through the library: tehamacountylibrary.kanopy.com. For more information and updates on services please visit the Tehama County Friends of the Library Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TCFoL or call 530-527-0604.
• Shasta Family YMCA: Offering 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
• Shasta Regional Community Foundation: www.shastarcf.org/funds/covid-19