COVID-19 Community Resources

Coronavirus Outbreak Resources COVID-19 Health Resources

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Community Resources

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Financial Resources

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Food Resources

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Mental Health Resources

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COVID-19 Health Resources Health Resources Related to COVID-19

COVID-19 Screening Tool https://www.apple.com/covid19/

What To Do if You Are Sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

How To Disinfect Your Home https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html

How To Protect Yourself https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html?CDC_AA_ ref Val=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fprevention.html

CDC’s Dedicated Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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Community Resources Community Resources across the Twin Cities Metro

United Way 211

Connects you to local resources on anything ranging from child care, financial assitance programs, transportation, food distribution and more.

https://www.211unitedway.org/2020/03/24/coronavirus-information-2020/

Saint Paul Bridge Fund

An emergency relief program for families with children and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Qualifying Saint Paul families with children receive a flat-rate $1,000 grant and qualifying small businesses a flat-rate $7,500 grant. Applications close April 19th at 5:00pm.

https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/planning-economic-development/saint-paul-bridge-fund

Ways to Give & Receive Help in your Neighborhood https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/16/here-are-some-ways-to-help-others-during-the-pandemic

Ramsey County Resources https://www.ramseycounty.us/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-information

Hennepin County Resources https://www.hennepin.us/residents/emergencies/covid-19

Dakota County Resources https://www.scottcountymn.gov/1923/COVID-19-Community-Resources

Scott County Resources https://www.scottcountymn.gov/1923/COVID-19-Community-Resources

Plymouth Resources https://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/economic-development/coronavirus-business-resources

Saint Louis Park Resources https://www.stlouispark.org/our-city/resident-resources/local-resources

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General Financial Resources Financial resources for the COVID 19 Outbreak

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp

Minnesota Energy Assistance https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/

Modest Needs Offers donations to hourly workers who won’t get paid during COVID-19 outbreak.

https://www.modestneeds.org

Lifeline

Provides discounts on monthly telephone, internet or voice services from participating providers.

https://www.lifelinesupport.org/how-to-get-lifeline

Free/Low Cost Internet Options https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y0jwo7PCsputW9ZyermW3b9uzanoxtPg9fq jhDZsd20/edit

Needy Meds

Helps find assitance with medication costs.

https://www.needymeds.org/questions-faqs

Resource West Provides services to families and individuals in the west metro community

https://www.resourcewest.org/covid-19-update/

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General Food Resources Food and Nutrition Resources for the COVID 19 Outbreak

Feeding America https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp

Loaves and Fishes

Offers healthy meals to anyone in need at dining sites throughout the metro area.

https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/dining-sites/

Restaurants offering food during school closures https://kstp.com/coronavirus/list-of-restaurants-offering-free-lunches-while-schools-are-cloased/5674954/?cat=12196&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KSTP-TV&fbclid=IwAR2LuxVZLyHNuddJ9oGvVpONnU3bcYLQ_0HgMs9ExjelNNl8zSSFvCaAul

Metro Area Free Kids Meals

List of restaurants offering food, compiled by Twin Cities Metro community

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iq1H-dlkdzf JPs7E641tMHmPvWXPQfxf4DvcREOOzyA/htmlview?urp=gmail_link

Minnesota Food Helpline

Offers help providing solutions to food needs.

http://www.hungersolutions.org/programs/mn-food-helpline/

List of Minnesota Food Pantries by City https://www.foodpantries.org/st/minnesota

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Mental Health Resources Mental Health Resources for the COVID 19 Outbreak

National Alliance of Mental Illness COVID-19 Resources https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

CDC Anxiety & Stress Resources https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Minnesotan Mental Health Emergency Resources https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

CDC Anxiety & Stress Resources https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Comic for Kids about the Coronavirus https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?ck_subscriber_id=590542879

Parent & Children Behavioral Health Resources https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving/on-our-sleeves/find-help/tools-for-you/coronavirus

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