COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources

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CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 AND OUR SERVICES:

Crisis Intervention, Family Support & Community Engagement, and Mediation & Legal Services are available through phone and electronic communication. Services include (download our flyer):

• Support for those experiencing domestic or sexual violence or child abuse
• Help with legal issues
• Applications for rent/utility assistance (based on qualifications)
• Access to government programs
• Early childhood support
• Mental health support and suicide prevention education
• Other basic needs

Contact information:

• In an emergency please call 9-1-1
• 24-hour Crisis Line: 1-800-736-1060
• General Inquiries – 530-546-0952

Hunger Relief:

Drive Through Food Distribution sites:

• The Village Church –  736 McCourry Blvd, Incline Village, NV every Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 pm.
• Sierra Community House Warehouse –  12116 Chandelle Way, Unit 2D, Truckee, CA every Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 pm.

Open to everyone. No income qualification or ID required. Get more information on food distribution.

Additional food resources available:

• Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (582-2500) – Grab-n-Go meals at all school sites Mon. & Wed. 7:30 – 9:00 am and 1:00 – 2:30 pm
  

• Sierra Senior Services/Meals on Wheels (550-7600 or www.sierraseniors.org ): Lunch for seniors 60+

• Boys and Girls Club: Grab -n-Go breakfast and lunch at club sites
  

Eviction Moratorium Information & Housing Resources: Information is rapidly changing, please stay up to date by visiting the links below.

• For All: The Sierra Community House legal team is available to answer questions, please call for an appointment: Main Line: 530-546-0952

• CA Residents: http://www.housingiskey.com
  • FAQs: https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/tenant/protection_guidelines.html
  • Sample Forms to Landlords in English and Spanish, to be provided to landlord no later than 15 days after receiving a notice of termination: https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/tenant/forms.html
  • Tenant Protection Act: https://www.lsnc.net/housing/new-california-limits-when-landlord-can-evict-renters
• NV Residents
  • Nevada CARES Housing Assistance: View Resource
• Residents outside of CA
  • Federal rule FAQs: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/02/your-money/eviction-moratorium-covid.html
  • Federal Form to Landlords for EACH adult on lease (combined with the new rule, sample form at bottom): https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-19654.pdf

Please check our Facebook and Instagram accounts for more updates and uplifting content.

Local/State COVID-19 information:

• Town of Truckee COVID-19 updates: View Resource
• Tahoe Donner PUD Energy Assistance Program. Get help with utilities: View Resource
• Tahoe Forest Health System Announces Updated Community Hotline Phone Number for COVID-19 questions: View Resource
• Tahoe Forest Health System COVID-19 Updates: View Resource
• Emergency Tahoe Truckee Community Resources: View Resource
• Learn about many local resources and find answers to your questions at Nevada 211 (new app is also available): View Resource
• Nevada County information: View Resource
• Placer County information: View Resource
• California’s Covid-19 website is a great resource for your questions about health, employment, taxes and more! View Resource
• Nevada Resource Guide: View Resource

National COVID-19 Information:

• Your Guide To The Federal Stimulus Package: View Resource
• IRS COVID-19 updates: View Resource
• Free online tax preparation software (if you qualify) View Resource
• Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments: View Resource
• COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers: View Resource
• Nationwide Resources Spreadsheet: View Resource
• FCC’s Lifeline program: monthly discounts on phone and broadband service to qualifying low-income consumers: View Resource

Self-Care/Wellness Resources:

• For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak: View Resource
  
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health during isolation: View Resource
  
• COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub: View Resource
• Quarantine Self-Care Questions: View Resource
• Helpful articles from Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley: View Resource
• Tips for Self-Care during COVID-19: View Resource
• Supportive Practices for Mental Health Professionals During Pandemic-Related Social Distancing: View Resource
• Kidzone Museum Weekly lesson plans, activity instructions, and learning videos: View Resource
• Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition COVID-19 Resources: View Resource

COVID-19 Information for our Immigrant Community:

• California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) Resources: View Resource
  In particular note that:
  1) COVID-19 related care is exempt from Public Charge
  2) DACA recipients can apply for unemployment insurance
  3) Undocumented workers can apply for disability, worker’s compensation and paid family leave
• Monetary assistance to undocumented workers: View Resource (for more info click here)
• Nationwide resource: View Resource
• Facts regarding health insurance: View Resource
• TANGIBLE SUPPORT FOR UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES DURING COVID-19: View Resource
• COVID-19 Guidance for Immigrant Californians: View Resource
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Information and Resources for Immigrant Communities in the Central Valley: View Resource: View Resource
• Undocumented Workers’ Employment Rights: View Resource