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General Information Regarding COVID-19

NAMI National's COVID-19 Guide
Lists resources concerning mental health, obtaining medical insurance, financial assistance, grief support, as well as information regarding loved ones who may be at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to incarceration or homelessness.
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​COVID-19 G
uía en Español

​Basic Tips- CA Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Includes tips for caregivers, families, and those with health concerns. Outlines important Public Health Terms and trusted sources of news.
Basic Tips- English
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Basic Tips- Spanish
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Seniors Hotline
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If you are, or know someone who is, a senior in need of assistance during this time, please call the number below. You may also call 211. 
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1-833-544-2374

Information on Economic Impact Payments for Social Security Recipients 
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Resources for Parents

Students, Families, and Educators at Home
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education offers this resource to support our community in providing high-quality educational opportunities to students through distance learning and independent study:

https://dlearning.santacruzcoe.org/

​Parents Helping Parents and Morrissey-Compton Education Center offer helpful guidelines for online learning at home:
Optimize Your Home for Online Learning
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​Mental Health Resources for Parents

Children may respond differently to the COVID-19 outbreak based on their age. Here are some helpful ways to support your family both physically and emotionally.
Helping Children Cope
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Simple Activities for Children at Home
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NCTSN Coronavirus Factsheet (English)
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NCTSN Coronavirus Factsheet (Spanish)
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Disaster Preparedness Trainings

Our mental health program Community Connection is partnering with Listos CA to provide Disaster Preparedness Trainings to our mental health community. 
We will be working with folks over the phone 1:1 to complete disaster preparedness plans and we are offering $10 gift cards and other gifts while supplies last to participants who complete their plans with us.
This training has been specifically designed and tailored for our mental health community.

Preparing for Emergencies (English)
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Preparación Para Emergencias (Español)
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