It’s not easy to keep track of all the COVID-19 information going around, so we’ve compiled a list — a one-stop shop of resources for home visitors and the families they serve in Los Angeles County. We’ll do our best to keep it updated with new information and resources. Also see the COVID-19 resources listed by First 5 LA, the funder of L.A. County’s Family Strengthening Network.
Use these links to see the categories below:
- Accurate, Up-to-Date Information on COVID-19
- Virtual Visits and Telehealth
- Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
- Community Resource Guides
- Benefits: CalWORKs, Unemployment, and Tax Relief
- Food and Nutrition Resources
- Health Care and Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic (including information on LA County’s self-quarantine and self-isolation orders)
- COVID-19 Resources & Tips for Parents and Children (including At-Home Learning Resources)
- Mental Health Resources
- Resources for Domestic Violence Victims
- Diabetes Resources
- Resources for Renters
- Resources for Immigrant and Refugee Angelenos
- Resources for Health Care Professionals
- Resources for L.A. County Businesses and Workers Affected by COVID-19 (including information on the new federal and California state tax filing deadlines)
- Information on Price Gouging and Avoiding Scams
- Resources for LA County’s Unhoused Population
Last Updated: 10/28/2020, 2:00 p.m. PT
Accurate, Up-to-Date Information on COVID-19
Don’t trust what your friend got from a friend on Facebook. Here are some reliable sources that are continually updated:
Around L.A. County
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
- City of Los Angeles: COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe
- The L.A. Times coronavirus page is updated twice each weekday with answers to common questions.
- Survey: Angelenos in Action: Launched by LAC DPH to track symptoms of mild COVID-19 illness in the community in order to identify potential spikes in cases before patients engage with the healthcare system. Anyone who is over the age of 18, lives in LA County (including Pasadena and Long Beach), and has a cell phone with texting capabilities is eligible to participate. Click here to sign up or text @PROTECT to 35134. More information about this surveillance project can be found at ph.lacounty.gov/AngelenosinAction. The survey is available in both Spanish and English.
- LAist’s No-Panic Guide to LA Life, and the New (and Changing) Coronavirus Rules
- FREE COVID-19 Testing in L.A. County
- Long Beach Health Department: COVID-19 Infoline: 562-570-INFO; Twitter: #COVID19LongBeach
General
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response (official site of the state of California and California Department of Health)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The White House Coronavirus (COVID-19) Taskforce: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- USA.gov Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
- World Health Organization
- WHO Coronavirus Advice for the Public-Mythbusters
- Kaiser Family Foundation State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus
- UCLA Center for Health Policy Research: COVID-19 Risk Factor Dashboard
- COVID-19 Racial Data Tracker
- Children and COVID-19 State Data Report
- From the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association
- SAMHSA: COVID-19 and Behavioral Health Disparities in Black and Latino Communities
- Western Center on Law and Poverty: Up-To-Date COVID-19 Information
- USDA Food and Nutrition Services: Responses to COVID-19
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on September 21st the extension of more than a dozen flexibilities ensuring participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) continue receiving the food and health support they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA’s proactive extension of these waivers throughout the national public health emergency will ensure nutritionally at-risk mothers, babies, and children receive the critical nutrition benefits and services they count on in a safe manner while allowing the program to operate based on local conditions throughout the pandemic.
- California Perinatal Programs: COVID-19 Resources for Maternal and Infant Health (presented by the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative)
Virtual Visits and Telehealth
- Virtual Home Visiting
- Rapid Response-Virtual Home Visiting collaborative:
- Parents as Teachers:
- National Home Visiting Resource Center:
- ASQ: Using ASQ with Families in a Virtual Environment
- Child Trends: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth can help connect home visiting services to families
- ACES Aware:
- TeachThought: 22 Remote Learning Tips For Parents Helping At Home
- Zoom Blog:
- Futures without Violence:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
- American Medical Association (AMA): AMA quick guide to telemedicine in practice
- The Wall Street Journal: What You Need to Know About Telehealth During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Find a virtual lactation service provider through this Facebook group.
- Article: Home Visiting Continues-at a Distance
- Article: The Promise and the Peril of Virtual Healthcare
- Article (from NICHQ): Seven Strategies for Conducting Services Virtually
- LA County Public Library Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kits
- In addition to offering virtual books and learning tools and sidewalk pickups, 10 LA County Library locations will now be participating in offering take-home library laptop and hotspot kits!
- Services will be available to library cardholders aged 18 and older; kits can be checked out for 3 weeks at a time
- For more information and list of locations, please visit the Sidewalk Service page.
- University of California, San Francisco – Resources for Telehealth at Safety Net Settings
- Offers instructions for patients in six different languages, guides for clinicians and sample clinical workflows, tips for addressing limited digital literacy and/or limited English proficiency, and telehealth reimbursement policies for Medicare and Medicaid.
- State Medicaid and CHIP Telehealth Toolkit – Policy Considerations for States Expanding Use of Telehealth
- Free WiFi Locator Tool for LA County
- The LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs has created an interactive map to help Angelenos access WiFi
Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Encouragingly, recent research from the Mayo Clinic shows that the overall risk of COVID-19 to pregnant women is low. However, pregnant women who have COVID-19 appear more likely to develop respiratory complications requiring intensive care than women who aren’t pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, pregnant women who are Black or Hispanic appear to be disproportionately affected by infection with the COVID-19 virus. Risk factors for severe COVID-19 during pregnancy include older maternal age, a high body mass index and pre-existing diabetes or hypertension.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
- L.A. County Dept. of Public Health: COVID-19 Guidance for Pregnant Women
- March of Dimes:
- COVID-19 and What You Need to Know About Its Impact on Moms and Babies
- Mom and Baby COVID-19 Intervention and Support Fund
- March of Dimes “News Moms Need” Blog:
- March of Dimes Birth Plan Guide:
- Black Women for Wellness: Wellness Guide
- CDC:
- BabyCenter: Coronavirus (COVID-19) pregnancy FAQs: Medical experts answer your questions
- 4th Trimester Project: Coronavirus, COVID-19 for New Moms
- Webinar: Mental Health in Pregnancy & Postpartum During COVID-19 Zoom Meeting (recorded March 24, 2020)
- World Health Organization: Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
- Preconception Health + Health Care Initiative: Getting Pregnant — or not — During the Time of Coronavirus
- Every Mother Counts: COVID-19 Resource Hub
- Taking Care of Mama – Virtual meetings held every Tuesday throughout the months of April and July for pregnant and new moms to connect and gain support during these challenging times. These meetings are hosted by Dignity Health, in partnership with Maternal Mental Health NOW and are free to all participants. Click below for more information.
- Mahmee:
- KCRW: Postpartum in a Pandemic
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Virtual Mommy Support Group: FREE virtual support for moms on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am – 12 pm. Sessions are offering through Zoom. Click here for more information.
- Mission Hospital Health & Wellness Program and Support Group:
- Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program: Download the program brochure or flyer to learn about the program. Providers can send referrals using this form.
- Postpartum Emotional Wellness Support Group: Meets virtually every Wednesday from 10 am – 11 am for FREE. Please call (949) 499-7504 or email MHLBMHOP@stjoe.org for more information on how to join a virtual support group call.
- Living Help Center is providing baby essentials and other basic necessities to families in need of these resources. Currently, the center is only doing pickups of items on Thursdays. Clients must call to schedule a pickup prior to showing up. Please call the Living Help Center at (562) 923-4357. The Living Help Center is located at 8345 Firestone Blvd, Ste #300 Downey, CA 90241.
- Birthing Hospitals Policies: Click here for visitor policies of hospitals in the L.A. area with maternity units.
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative: COVID-19 Resources for Maternal and Infant Health
- National Perinatal Association: Essential COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection in Pregnancy: Information for healthcare professionals
- American Academy of Pediatrics:
- Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Tool
- CDC Hear Her Campaign
- Another great tool to help families learn the urgent maternal warning signs that can help save mothers’ lives
- A Black Mama’s Guide to Living and Thriving (presented by Mamatoto Village)
Breastfeeding
- California Department of Public Health
- CDC: Interim Guidance on Breastfeeding for a Mother Confirmed or Under Investigation For COVID-19
- BreastfeedLA:
- Resources Map, including virtual lactation support services
- COVID-19 and Breastfeeding: Parent Resources
- COVID-19 and Breastfeeding for Health Professionals
- COVID-19 and LA County Hospital Policies
- National Perinatal Association: Essential COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute: COVID-19 Resources
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: ABM Statement on Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
- United States Breastfeeding Committee: Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, including COVID-19
- National WIC Association: Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Guidance
- United States Lactation Consultant Association: COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
- World Health Organization: Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
- Emergency Nutrition Network: Feeding Babies During Emergencies: What Should You Do?
- Every Mother Counts: COVID-19 Resource Hub
- Global Heath Media: Instructional Breastfeeding Videos Available in Several Languages
- Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education: Instructional Breastfeeding Videos
- Journal of Human Lactation: Safe Handling of Containers of Expressed Human Milk in all Settings During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Sorting Through the Science on Breastmilk and COVID-19
- Find a virtual lactation service provider through this Facebook group.
Community Resources and Resource Guides
- CARES Act funding for child care vouchers
- On July 21, 2020, LA County approved $15 million of CARES Act funding for child care vouchers to serve essential workers and low-income families until December 30th, 2020
- Must live in LA County (see website for all other eligibility requirements)
- Families seeking child care may apply for a voucher by completing an online application found at www.ccala.net. For further assistance, you may call (888) 92-CHILD or (888) 922-4453
- On July 21, 2020, LA County approved $15 million of CARES Act funding for child care vouchers to serve essential workers and low-income families until December 30th, 2020
- Los Angeles Area Resources:
- 211 LA County: Provides health-and-safety updates, and the latest information on L.A. County “safer at home” orders, plus resources on discrimination related to COVID-19. County residents may also call 2-1-1.
- Association of Maternal-Child Health Programs (AMCPH) – Coronavirus Disease 2019 MCH and Community Resources
- COVID-19 Los Angeles Community Resources Guide: A dedicated group of volunteers has been compiling a list of local food, housing, health, transportation, and education resources available during the COVID-19 outbreak. The document divides these resources into a few general categories: children and youth, adults, the elderly, the undocumented community, the trans and/or queer community, the homeless community, and veterans.
- The People’s Guide to Wealth, Health & Other Services in English and Spanish (produced by Hunger Action LA)
- FindHelp.org: Just enter your zip code to find local programs to help you get food if you can’t afford it, bill payment assistance, and other programs that serve your area.
- One Degree COVID-19 Resource Guide for LA County: English and Spanish
- L.A. County Disaster Help Center
- MLK Community Medical Group – Community Resources
- MoveOn – Coronavirus Resource Hub
- California Resources:
- California WIC Association COVID-19 Resources: Includes all the latest updates on WIC services and policies, plus links for staff and families about unemployment, food, housing, and resources for education while kids are out of school.
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Resource Guide: The State of California set up a hub that offers up-to-date information and resources available.
- Coronavirus Law & Policy Resources: ChangeLab Solutions has gathered resources to help public health practitioners, lawyers, and the general public.
- Boyle Heights Family Resource Center-Free On-Demand Online Classes (topics include fitness, health and exercise, nutrition and family activity classes)
- FAC Transit: Book A Free Ride
- For essential workers during COVID-19, between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm
- Click on link above for more details and to request a ride
- Western Center on Law and Poverty: Up-To-Date COVID-19 Information
- Community Resource Center: Free, On-Demand Virtual Classes
- From LA Care Health Plan and Promise Health Plan, this page hosts dozens of useful instructional videos. Topics are wide-ranging and include healthy cooking, fitness routines, activities for kids and older adults, mental health and beyond.
- Many videos offered in Spanish as well
Benefits: CalWORKs, Unemployment, and Tax Relief
- The Department of Public Social Services has provided resources to help residents who may be experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic. Read more here. This L.A. Times article also explains how to file for unemployment if you’ve lost your job due to coronavirus closures.
- Offices are closed, but online applications are being accepted for Medi-Cal, CalFRESH, CalWORKS and General Relief. Get more details here.
- FAQ’s in English about CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, immigration and more
- FAQ’s in Spanish about CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, immigration and more
- CalFresh and CalWORKS cash assistance participants now can use their EBT card to make purchases online. Click here for more information on how to use your EBT card to purchase groceries online (flyers available in English and Spanish).
- California Family Resource Association (CFRA) will distribute $3M in emergency relief funds to local family resource centers to meet FRC clients’ needs, including material items: (e.g., food, diapers, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Tax Relief
- Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs:
- LA Care: COVID-19 Financial Resources
Food and Nutrition Resources
- All DPSS offices are accepting online and paper applications for CalFresh, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, and General Relief. Get more details here.
- One Degree Common App: Apply for CalFresh and other benefit programs
- Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits: The application to apply for P-EBT closed on July 15, 2020. Click here to learn how you can apply for Cal-Fresh.
- CalFresh Emergency Benefits: Clients should check EBT balances at dpss.lacounty.gov or on the DPSS mobile app.
- CalFresh and CalWORKS cash assistance participants can use their EBT card to make purchases online. Click here for more information on how to use your EBT card to purchase groceries online (flyers available in English and Spanish).
- WIC Services During COVID-19 Outbreak: In Los Angeles County, many WIC offices are not providing face-to-face services, but are serving families by phone, text, and email. People who have been economically affected by the COVID-19 crisis and are pregnant, postpartum, or have a child under five years old can apply for WIC services by texting APPLY to 91997, calling WIC at 888-942-2229, or visiting phfewic.org/apply. Here’s information in Spanish and here is a statement by PHFE WIC.
- WIC Expands Food Choices During COVID-19
- WIC Foods Unavailable?
- Find Your WIC Foods Flyer
- PHFE WIC: Social Media Toolkit: Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- WIC is giving 22,000 families $28 to spend on fresh fruits and veggies at participating farmers’ markets). PHFE WIC participants can text FARMERS to 91997 or visit this page to request their FMNP vouchers. For a list of farmers’ markets in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, visit the PHFE WIC Farmers’ Market page. Help spread the word!
- WIC Farm Box Order Form (WIC participants can order a Farm Box containing fresh fruits and veggies from local growers and pick up at one of several locations)
- EC Hispanic Media:
- School Meals During School Closure:
- The “CA Meals for Kids” mobile app has been updated to help students and families find meals during COVID-19-related emergency school closures. It’s available on Apple, Android, or Microsoft mobile devices. Download it here.
- Visit HealthyEating.org/SchoolMeals to find a comprehensive list of school sites where families can go to access free food for their children.
- Everytable:
- Healthy, affordable grab-and-go meals are available for purchase at some locations (click here for a map) that remain open across LA County. These sites offer curbside pick-up or delivery within a 3-mile radius. Click here for more information.
- Free meals in Stores: Free “Pay It Forward” meals may be available at stores. Call ahead and they can put it aside for you.
- In Watts and Compton, they accept CalFresh/EBT through the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) for curbside pick-up. RMP serves seniors, homeless and those with disabilities.
- Use the code ETDELIVERY to waive the delivery fee on a subscription Box or one-time order of $25 or more.
- They are willing to work with nonprofits, service agencies and government around discounted meal pricing for groups. Call the helpline for more info.
- They are currently working to establish a more regular distribution route for donated surplus meals. When they have this, they will share it widely.
- Expensify.org is reimbursing families who use SNAP (CalFresh in Calif.) up to $50 when they purchase groceries and other essentials using an EBT card. Here are details on how to get paid.
- Food bank and pantry directories in L.A. County:
- Other food banks/pantries:
- East Los Angeles Service Center – (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) (323) 260-2801
- Centro Maravilla Service Center – (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) (323) 260-2804
- San Gabriel Valley Service Center – (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) (626) 575-5431
- Ephesus Church Food Pantry — (EVERY 3RD AND 4TH THURSDAY, 11:00AM – 2:00PM)
- St. Margaret’s Center Open Air, Drive-Thru Food Pantry: Every Wednesday at 10127 S. Inglewood Ave, Lennox, 90304. You must call to preregister on Monday or Tuesday: (310) 672-2208
- Boys and Girls Club of Metro LA: Food distribution (English) (Spanish)
- LA City/County
- Elder Nutrition Program: The City and County are providing free meals to older adults 60 and older who are impacted by the crisis. Here is a map of sites offering meal delivery
- LA County’s Hunger Initiative: This portal connects people in need to people who can help. Those who are food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs in their neighborhood, and community organizations can get information on how to connect their neighbors to the goods and services they need.
- USDA:
- Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
- September 21 announcement: More than a dozen flexibilities/waivers will be extended to ensure WIC participants continue receiving support during the COVID-19 pandemic
- The Dream Center is providing food donations and warm meals in addition to toiletries, including diapers and wipes. The Center is open 7:30 am – 6:30 pm every day. For more information please call, (213) 273-7000. The Dream Center is located at 2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
- These SEE-LA Certified Farmers’ Markets remain open, with modifications to ensure safety during the pandemic:
- Atwater Village Farmers’ Market (Sundays 10am – 2pm)
- Central Avenue Farmers’ Market (Thursdays 10am – 3pm)
- Crenshaw Farmers’ Market (Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm)
- Echo Park Farmers’ Market (Fridays 3pm – 7:30pm)
- Hollywood Farmers’ Market (Sundays 8am-1pm)
- Wilmington Farmer’s Market (Tuesdays, 9am-2pm)
- ALERT: EBT Card Scam
- DPSS warns of a new scam targeting EBT cardholders. People are reminded to never share their personal information (SSN, PINs, etc), along with several other safety warnings. Scroll to the bottom of the linked page above for more details. If you think you may have been the victim of an EBT card, you can the DPSS Customer Service Call Center at (866) 613-3777
Health Care and Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- LA County Department of Public Health Official COVID-19 Healthcare Provider Website
- COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
- The Department of Health Care Services has a new Medi-Cal program for people who are not Medi-Cal eligible (e.g. income too high) for COVID-19 testing & treatment. Click here for a FAQ sheet for this new program.
- This coronavirus self-assessment tool uses the latest recommendations from the CDC to help you determine what to do if you think you might have symptoms of COVID-19 or may have been exposed.
- LA County has issued new orders directing self-quarantine for anyone who has been exposed to a person diagnosed with or likely to have COVID-19 and self-isolation for anyone who has been diagnosed with or is showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Information on steps to take to self-quarantine can be found here in English and here in Spanish, as well as information on steps to take to self-isolate can be found here in English and here in Spanish.
- Dignity Health’s Virtual Care Anywhere provides virtual urgent care for free to anyone experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Access the service at dignityhealth.org/virtualcareanywhere, by calling 855-356-8053, or by downloading the Virtual Care Anywhere app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and using the coupon code COVID19. The service is normally $35 per visit, but this will be waived for any patient who thinks they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. See the flyer here and view these FAQs.
- FREE COVID Testing is available to LA County residents, whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. Click here to book an appointment online.
- MLK Community Medical Group – Community Resources
- Contact Tracing: How does it work?
- Contact tracing is a confidential and simple process that has been used by public health departments for decades to slow the spread of infectious diseases and avoid outbreaks.
- LA County Department of Public Health: Print Materials for Patients and Facilities
- California Health Care Foundation: COVID-19 Resources and CHCF Grantmaking – Maternity Care
- Health Coverage
- Covered California is expanding its Special Enrollment Period. Effective immediately, any eligible consumer can enroll in health coverage without experiencing a qualifying life event or other special circumstance. This new policy will be in effect until June 30, 2020. Click here for their full statement and more information.
- Are your a member of L.A. Care? Access information about tele-health visits here. Members can also call the L.A. Care Nurse Advice Line at (800) 249-3619 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- To find Health Access California’s most recent advice on care and coverage options, click here. They offer advice to all, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status.
- One Degree recently released their Common App to help users easily apply for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and other benefits programs.
- State Medicaid and CHIP Telehealth Toolkit – Policy Considerations for States Expanding Use of Telehealth
- Health Hotlines
- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute: Latino Diabetes Helpline (805) 350-8730 is available to answer individual and family questions and concerns about diabetes or COVID-19 in a confidential and caring manner. This new 24/7 Helpline is staffed by experienced bilingual SDRI diabetes care experts to assist programs or individuals with diabetes or COVID-19 challenges
- Catch Up and Get Ahead Toolkit
- This page provides messages and graphics to help spread awareness about catching up on childhood immunizations during the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic during National Immunization Awareness Month in August. These materials are for the general public.
- Free flu shots at LA County Public Libraries
- Click on the link above for locations and schedules
- City of Los Angeles and Offering USC Free Flu Shots
- The City of Los Angeles is partnering with USC’s School of Pharmacy to kick off a pilot program to offer free flu vaccinations at various locations across the city. As the initiative develops, this website will be updated with more locations.
- To locate a flu vaccine near you, call your doctor, go to a local pharmacy, or visit VaccineFinder.org.
- You can receive a flu vaccination at L.A. County Public Health Clinic Community Clinics.
- Anthem Blue Cross is providing free flu vaccinations at YMCAs in Boyle Heights, Downtown, and Crenshaw.
COVID-19 Resources and Tips for Parents and Children
Here are some practical tips for caregivers:
- CDC’s checklist:
- California Department of Public Health
- New York Times Parenting Section’s Coronavirus Series, including How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus. More on talking to children about COVID-19: PBS Kids for Parents (also in Spanish), First Things First, LAist, National Geographic
- WebMD: How to Handle Food Safely During the COVID-19 Outbreak. Also see this video demonstration on sanitizing groceries.
- Zero to Three: Tips for Families: Coronavirus
- Dr. Barbara Stroud: COVID-19 Tips for Parents
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
- UNICEF: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): What parents should know
- Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute: COVID-19 Resources
- Los Angeles Unified School District: Family Resource Guide During School Closures (also in Spanish)
- Children Now: We’re All in This Together — COVID-19 Statement And Resources
- The Washington Post: Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about playdates, education and more
- Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) initiative: Advancing the language of HOPE during COVID-19 – switching to a virtual world
- Safe Kids Worldwide: Preventing Injuries During the Coronavirus
- Explaining Coronavirus to Kids
- Child Mind Institute:
- Supporting Kids During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Video: How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus
- Personalized Care for Mental Health and Learning Disorders: Clinical Care and Telehealth
- Tips for Partnering with Teachers in the New School Year
- Back to School Resources for Parents and Educators
- How to Set Priorities This School Year
- Back to School Tips for Kids Who are Struggling
- Anxiety in the Classroom
- National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
- Noggin.com: Navigating the New Normal-Parents Edition
- Parenting Webinar: Creating Structure During Unstructured Times
- World Health Organization (WHO): Healthy Parenting
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SAMSHA: Talking with Children – Tips for Caregivers and Parents During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- March of Dimes Webinar Series: Healthy Moms, Strong Babies During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Bringing Your Baby Home
- LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation: Parks from Home
- Strengthening Families: Strengths Based Practices in Troubling Times
- PBS Newshour:
- 5 Tip for Talking to Children about COVID-19
- SoCal Parent Workshop Webinar Series (PBS SoCal will explain hands-on activities using everyday household items for parents and caregivers to inspire children in grades Pre-K-3rd to think about science, technology, engineering, and math.)
- Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs: Coronavirus Disease 2019 MCH and Community Resources
- National Institute of Health Care Management – Helping Children Thrive: The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Health and Well-being
- Why We Stay Home – Suzie Learns about Coronavirus eBook
At-Home Learning
- The Washington Post: The Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Summer Activity Resources
- CDC: Back To School Planning – Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians and Caregivers
- LA County Fire Department: F.I.R.E. Guide
- The Atlanta Speech School Online Preschool — Free of charge to anyone, anywhere. They are offering preschool lessons and experiences to preschoolers from 18 months through age 5. The online school can be accessed at your own pace at any time of the day.
- NPR: Tips For Homeschooling During Coronavirus
- LA County Library is offering a temporary digital card, valid for 90 days. Get yours at LACountyLibrary.org/library-cards and gain access to all of the Library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, homework help, online classes, and more. For more information about Coronavirus and library resources, including Express Holds Pickup offerings at select libraries, visit LACountyLibrary.org/coronavirus. It is also hosting storytime on Facebook Live.
- Free Audible for as long as schools are closed: get audiobooks in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and Italian.
- KCET and PBS At Home Learning Resources
- The Genius of Play: Learning At-Home Resources While Social Distancing
- LAist: Kids Stuck At Home? Here’s How To Keep Them Busy And Grow Their Brains At The Same Time
- CATCH Health at Home: COVID-19 Distance Learning Resources
- Comprehensive List of Educational Resources
- Virtual Classes and Activities for Lower Elementary Students
- Elementary Digital Learning by Subject Area
- The Organ Wise Guys Educational Resources
- Free/Discounted Internet Access for Students
- Wonder Workshop: Resources for Remote Learning
- Common Sense Media: Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home
- County of Los Angeles Featured PUB Applications
- Useful information for people without smartphones
- ArcGIS Online platform is used to manage and analyze information that has geographical context, and share and disseminate maps, applications, scenes, web services, and data within the organization and with the public
- Book Resources
Mental Health Resources
(Also see the COVID-19 Resources & Tips for Parents and Children section above for more mental health resources for families.)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
- Counseling4Kids (locations in Burbank and Torrance)
- For questions, please call either of the numbers listed on the flyer, or contact Julia Rodriguez (Case Manager), at: jrodriguez@counseling4kids.org.
- Department of Mental Health: Community Action Network Resource Guide
- LA County Department of Public Health
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Managing Mental Health, Suicide Prevention During COVID-19: Tools and resources to help address mental health concerns and suicide prevention from the California Departments of Healthcare Services, CDPH, and the Office of the California Surgeon General.
- The California Peer-Run Warm Line is offering emotional mental health peer support during the COVID-19 outbreak: 855-845-7415
- Text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line Counselor
- LA County Department of Mental Health: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
- Child Trends: Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Mental Health America: Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
- The Washington Post: Teaching our kids (and ourselves) mindfulness to get us through the coronavirus anxiety
- CDC: On Stress and Coping
- Common Sense Media: Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty (also available in Spanish)
- World Health Organization: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Mental Health First Aid: How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
- Mental Health First Aid: How Do I Know Someone is Experiencing Anxiety or Depression?
- Mental Health First Aid: How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19
- Mental Health First Aid: How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
- Rick Hanson, Ph.D.: Being Resilient During Coronavirus
- Webinar: Mental Health in Pregnancy & Postpartum During COVID-19 Zoom Meeting (Recorded March 24, 2020)
- Webinar: Talking Care of Our Patients, Our Teams, and Ourselves: Trauma-Informed Practices to Address Stress Related to COVID-19 (Recorded March 25, 2020)
- Psychology Tools: Guide to living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
- Massachusetts General: Guide to Mental Health Resources for COVID-19
- The LAist – LAUSD Mental Health Hotline for Students and Parents
- Project Return Peer Support Network: Call the toll-free non-crisis support line at (888) 448-9777. Hours: Monday – Friday 5:00 pm – 10 pm, Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
- CDC : Stress & Coping during Coronavirus in English and Spanish
- Campaign to End Loneliness: I feel lonely. What can I do?
- Black Dog Institute: What is loneliness and how can we overcome it? Explained
- Mental Health America: Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information and Resources
- National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events
- Mahmee
- Webinar: Taking Care of Our Collective Mental Health: Focusing on Family Support During COVID-19 Pandemic (Recorded April 29, 2020)
- Insight LA is offering all their meditations and retreats virtually. They have sessions available in English and Spanish.
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook available in English and Spanish
- National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- COVID Coach Mobil App: The COVID Coach app was created for everyone, including Veterans and Servicemembers, to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- SAMHSA is honoring National Recovery Month this year with a webinar series throughout September.
- National Public Radio: Coronavirus Panic – How to Get Your Thinking Brain Back Online
- California For All: Resources for Emotional Support and Well-being
- The following YouTube videos are in Spanish and offer wellness/exercise activities to do at home:
- Chair Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjd9F_1oGWQ
- Muscle relaxation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klGtLKZCGKo
- Self Massage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAU1PXRjd1A4
- Stretching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vnv859BJ05
Resources for Domestic Violence Victims
- East Los Angeles Crisis Line for Domestic Violence: Call (800) 585-6231, available 24 hours a day
- FreeFrom: COVID-19 Response Guide
- Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline – When calling, enter your zip code and you will be routed to a DV agency in your area (800) 978-3600.
- Peace Over Violence Hotlines (available 24/7):
- Central LA: 213-626-3396
- South LA: 310-392-8381
- Pasadena/West San Gabriel Valley: 626-793-3385
- LA Rape and Battering Hotline Numbers (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 626-793-3385; 310-392-8381; 213-626-3393
- Rainbow Services Confidential Hotline (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): (310) 547-9343
- Jenesee Center Confidential Hotline (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week): (800) 479-7328
- The Domestic Violence Council website has many resources, including a list of domestic violence shelter hotlines and available domestic violence service agencies.
- LA County Department of Public Health: Reaching Out Booklet (Spanish|Armenian|Chinese|Japanese|Korean| Tagalog|Vietnamese)
- Shelters available for domestic violence victims:
- Domestic Violence Shelter Resources: SPA 2 – San Fernando Valley
- Haven Hills: 818-887-6589
- SPA 3 – San Gabriel Valley (specifically Pasadena):
- Peace Over Violence: 626-793-3385
- SPA 4 – Metro LA
- Peace Over Violence: 213-626-3396
- SPA 6 – South LA
- Jenesse Center: 800-479-7328
- Peace Over Violence: 310-392-8381
- SPA 8 – South Bay
- Rainbow Services: 310-547-9343
- Peace Over Violence:
- DV Shelter Placement Hotline: 310-281-2822
Please note that this is a temporary program effective Monday, April 20, 2020 through May 30, 2020. This is in response to the increased need for shelter placement during the COVID-19 pandemic for domestic violence survivors. - Peace Over Violence Survivor Referral Sheet
- Peace Over Violence Home Visitors Referral Form
- DV Shelter Placement Hotline: 310-281-2822
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: Call (800) 548-6047 or visit lahsa.org/get-help
- Domestic Violence Shelter Resources: SPA 2 – San Fernando Valley
- Futures without Violence
- Workplaces Respond: Resources for Survivors Experiencing Unemployment or Working Remotely
Diabetes Resources
- Sansum Diabetes Research Institute provides relevant, up-to-date diabetes information and daily updates in Spanish and English on what Latinos with diabetes should know and do about avoiding and/or treating COVID-19.
- Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition:
Resources for Renters
- Announcement: LA COUNTY COVID-19 RENT RELIEF TO LAUNCH AUGUST 17, 2020
- In an effort to assist renters with limited means affected by the COVID-19 crisis, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has provided $100 million in CARES Act funds to create a COVID-19 Rent Relief program, operated by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA). The program is set to launch on Monday, August 17, 2020, and will remain open for a two-week period, closing on August 31, 2020. The program’s goal is to assist between 8,000 to over 9,000 households.
- FAQs
- LA County 211: Rent Relief
- Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
- Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) Rent Stabilization Program Call Center: (833) 223-RENT
- Webinar: Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams
- LA County Eviction Moratorium Extension – Call (833) 223-RENT (7368) for more information.
- Los Angeles County Housing + Community Investment Department:
- Coronavirus: What You Need to Know about L.A.’s Renter Protections
- Landlord/Tenants Hotline: 1-866-557-7368
Hotline designed to answer all landlord-tenant related inquiries and issues, particularly during this COVID-19 pandemic. Extended hours are in place from M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm, SAT and SUN 10am – 3pm.
- L.A. City issued a moratorium on evictions of residential and commercial tenants. Also, no LADWP utility shutoffs for non-payment.
- Curbed: What to do if you get an eviction notice during coronavirus outbreak
- LA County just extended their countywide eviction moratorium until September 30th, 2020
- L.A. County Development Authority: Provides information on public housing services and resources, including Section 8 and public housing vouchers for seniors and families. Visit their website or call 800-731-4663 or (626) 262-4511 for more information.
- Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation:
- Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation COVID-19 Response and Resources
- Eviction Defense Program: Free legal representations and consultations for tenants facing eviction. Contact the Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation at 800-399-4529 for more information.
- Long Beach CARES Rental Assistance Program
- City of Pasadena Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
- Western Center on Law and Poverty: Up-To-Date COVID-19 Information
- Stay Housed LA: The COVID-19 pandemic has cost people their jobs and livelihoods. This has put an estimated one-third of households in a position where they cannot make rent and are facing losing their homes. This is a fear no one in our community should have to face. You have rights though, and Stay Housed L.A. County is here to help.
- Legal Services of Northern California: Know Your Rights – COVID-19 Eviction Prevention
- Western Center on Law and Poverty: California Tenants – Know Your Rights
Resources for Immigrant and Refugee Angelenos
- Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: COVID-19 Information and Resources for Immigrant and Refugee Angelenos
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs:
- Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions for Immigrants (Spanish, Korean|Chinese|Khmer)
- Coronavirus Testing & Treatment for Uninsured L.A. County Residents (Spanish|Chinese)
Uninsured individuals can get free coronavirus testing and treatment, regardless of immigration status. They may also qualify for My Health LA, a health-care program for low-income LA County residents. Call 844-744-6452 for more information. Visit dhs.lacounty.gov/MHLA for a list of their clinics. - Office of Immigrant Affairs toll-free line: (800) 593-8222.
Call to learn about and access wrap-around LA County services available for immigrants and their families. - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Immigrants (Spanish)
- State of California: Guide for Immigrant Californians (Spanish)
- Relief Funds For Undocumented Workers in California
- California Immigrant Guide: COVID-19 Information for Immigrant Communities
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) Community Hotline: (888) 624-4752
- Protecting Immigrant Families:
- Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs During COVID-19 (also available in Spanish)
- COVID-19 and Public Charge: What Immigrant Communities Need to Know
- Public Defender Hotline (hotline for those who are in immigrant custody): (213) 974-0572 or (833) 974-3003
- Informed Immigrant: Resources for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Bet Tzedek: Offers FREE legal services to undocumented workers in LA County. Click here for information on how to access their services during this time.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center (IRLC): The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. Here are some ways the IRLC’s Red Cards can be used. Organizations can order them in bulk and/or print out individual copies here. They are available in multiple languages.
- Protecting Immigrant Families: COVID-19 Relief Legislation and Immigrants FAQs
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants: Individuals can apply for Disaster Relief Assistance – Click here for more information on who is eligible.
- Food resources for California immigrants (English, Spanish)
- Advocate For Yourself & Your Right to Healthcare (English, Spanish)
- California Immigrants and COVID-19 (English, Spanish)
- The Healthcare System and COVID-19 for California Immigrants (English, Spanish)
- COVID-19 Resources for Immigrants (English and Spanish)
- Disaster Relief for Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
- To apply, patients can call any of these three local legal non-profit organizations:
- (213) 241-8880 – AAAJ (Asian Americans Advancing Justice)
- (213) 201-8700 – CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights)
- (213) 315-2659 – CARACEN (Central American Resource Center)
- To apply, patients can call any of these three local legal non-profit organizations:
Resources to help eligible people claim stimulus payments
- Eligible individuals have until October 15 to file for their Economic Impact Payment (“stimulus payments”). Although the CARES Act excluded millions of immigrants and their U.S. citizen family members from stimulus payments, there are still many immigrant families who are eligible for the payments but have not claimed them. Below is a list of resources to help you spread the word and make sure that families don’t miss the upcoming deadline on October 15.
- Use the Get It Back Campaign’s suite of outreach resources to create a strategy and conduct outreach efforts that you can achieve in these final weeks, including customizable social media graphics and posts, an email template, and information flyer, which is available in multiple languages.
- Our partners at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) have a toolkit in English and Spanish with resources to support state outreach to non-filers eligible for stimulus payments.
- Virtual sources of support are available for anyone who has more questions or needs other support through the process. Code for America’s Get Your Refund service takes clients through the IRS form online and United Way’s 211 EIP Helpline (1-844-322-3639) provides live assistance to help people complete the form and answer questions about eligibility.
- If you have questions about public charge implications, please see the PIF campaign’s quick reference guide on immigrant eligibility for public programs during COVID-19 (also available in Spanish).
Resources for Health Care Professionals
- Sorting Through the Science on Breastmilk and COVID-19
- Maternity Care, Interrupted
- As the U.S. is jolted by COVID-19, so too is the traditional model of delivering maternity care. This article asks several maternity care innovators at academic medical centers, nonprofits, and technology startups to find out how they’ve scaled their efforts during the pandemic.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: COVID-19 and HIPAA
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services:
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- ACOG – Resources for Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Other Health Care Practitioners
- CDC – Data on COVID-19 during Pregnancy
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine: Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women With Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) algorithm
- LAC DPH Guidance for Monitoring Healthcare Personnel has been updated and includes the new CDC recommendations for healthcare providers returning to work after COVID-19 infection.
- Society for Maternal and Fetal Medicine: Free #COVID19 Online Education Module: Create a user account and add COVID-19 Response Bundle to your cart (you will not be charged).
- World Health Organization: Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is suspected
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Considerations for Infection Prevention and Control of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings
- ChangeLab Solutions: Coronavirus Law & Policy Resources
- World Health Organization: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative and California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative: COVID-19 Resources for Maternal and Infant Health
- BreastfeedLA: COVID-19 and Breastfeeding for Health Professionals
- Clare Matrix: Narcan Training Flyer and Train the Trainer Flyer
- Angelenos in Action is a survey recently launched by LAC DPH to track symptoms of mild COVID-19 illness in the community in order to identify potential spikes in cases before patients engage with the healthcare system. Anyone who is over the age of 18, lives in LA County (including Pasadena and Long Beach), and has a cell phone with texting capabilities is eligible to participate. They can click here to sign up or text @PROTECT to 35134. More information about this surveillance project can be found at ph.lacounty.gov/AngelenosinAction. The survey is available in both Spanish and English.
- Babyscripts – Virtual Maternity Care
- Offers best practices and an implementation guide.
- Getting Pregnant – or Not – During the Time of Coronavirus
- (University of North Carolina) summarizes emerging evidence about risks and helps women think through options.
- Newmomhealth.com – COVID-19 for new moms
Resources for L.A. County Businesses and Workers Affected by COVID-19 (including information on the new federal and California state tax filing deadlines)
- The L.A. County Business and Worker Disaster Help Center is a centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency. To get assistance you can call (833) 238-4450 (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), email disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov, or visit LACountyHelpCenter.org.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs’ information about workers’ rights, including minimum wage: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/minimum-wage/
- U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan
- First 5 Years Fund: Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Immediately Available to Child Care Providers
- See the Benefits: Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, Unemployment, WIC and Food Resources section for information about the resources DPSS has provided for LA County residents who may be experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic
- Pacoima Beautiful:
Information on Price Gouging and Avoiding Scams
- The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs: Coronavirus: Information for Consumers and Businesses
Resources for LA County’s Unhoused Population
- Winter Shelter Program Update: Shelter Extension – A number of Winter Shelter Programs will be extended past March 31, 2020. For a full list of those programs by SPA, click here. For more information, call the Winter Shelter Hotline at 800-548-6047 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week).
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: Call (800) 548-6047 or visit lahsa.org/get-help
- Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority: Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority: Cell phone resources for homeless service providers and participants
- Shelters are available for domestic violence victims. Please see the Resources for Domestic Violence Victims section for details.