COVID-19 Washington County Community Crowdsourcing

Compruebe su riesgo de COVID-19: c19oregon.com. Basado en las mejores prácticas clínicas, las guías CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades), la gravedad de la enfermedad y factores de riesgo como la edad y las condiciones médicas preexistentes.

• Beneficiarios del Seguro Social recibirán cheque de estímulo sin declarar impuestos: El IRS anula la decisión previa que requería que los beneficiarios presentaran una declaración de impuestos “simple”. Nota del editor: el IRS está desarrollando procedimientos para la emisión de los pagos de estímulo a las personas en el país, de acuerdo con la Ley CARES. Estos procedimientos están en evolución y los detalles no han sido finalizados todavía por el IRS. AARP, Actualizado 9 de abril.
• Causa Oregon, Facebook: La orden ejecutiva del gobernador Kate Brown Oregón Quédate en casa. Salva vidas.
• La Línea de Crisis del Washington County: Washington County 24/7 crisis y línea de apoyo. (503) 291-9111 (se habla español). 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana.
• La Línea de Crisis del Multnomah County: Multnomah County 24/7 crisis y línea de apoyo. Llámanos (503) 988-4888 apoya para personas en crisis. 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana.
• La Línea de Crisis del Clackamas County: Clackamas County 24/7 crisis y línea de apoyo. 24/7 crisis y soporte de la línea: (503) 655-8585
• La Línea de Ayuda Para Casos de Desastre de SAMHSA: A escala nacional La línea de ayuda para casos de desastre de SAMHSA brinda asesoramiento y apoyo en caso de crisis las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año, a las personas que sufren problemas emocionales relacionados con desastres naturales o causados ??por el hombre. Para español: llame al 1 (800) 985-5990 y presione 2, Desde los 50 estados, envíe un mensaje de texto a Hablanos al 66746, Desde Puerto Rico, envíe un mensaje de texto a Hablanos al 1 (787) 339-2663.
• Ayuda En Español A escala nacional Lifeline: Ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda. (888) 628-9454.
• Therapy for Latinx A escala nacional: Las líneas directas de Salud Mental.
• Prevención de COVID-19 A escala nacional: Esta hoja informativa explica como puedes prevenir el contagio de COVID-19.
• Sobre COVID-19 A escala nacional: Esta hoja informativa explica lo que necesitas saber sobre COVID-19.
• Manejando el COVID-19 A escala nacional: Esta hoja informativa explica que hacer si te enfermas o sospechas que estas infectado con COVID-19.
• COVID-19 y el embarazo A escala nacional: Esta hoja informativa explica como te afecta el COVID-19 si estás embarazada o planificas estar embarazada.
• COVID-19 para niños de 3 a 6 años A escala nacional: Esta hoja informativa puede ayudar a niños de 3 a 6 años entender la información importante sobre el COVID-19.
• COVID-19 para adolecentes A escala nacional: Esta hoja informativa puede ayudar a adolescentes entender la información importante sobre el COVID-19.
• El Banco de Alimentos de Oregon Área metropolitana de Portland: Información para obtener alimentos y comestibles gratis en Portland.
• US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): A escala nacional Respuesta de USCIS a la Enfermedad del Coronavirus. USCIS Cierra Temporalmente las Oficinas al Público.
• US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): A escala nacional Carga Pública.
• LatinoNetwork Oregón: Somos una organización de educación dirigidas por latinos, basado en prácticas y servicios culturalmente específicos, que eleva los jóvenes y las familias para alcanzar su pleno potencial.
• LatinoNetwork Oregón: Procesos de Inmigración Afectados por COVID-19.
• LatinoNetwork Oregón: Servicios de Comida Para Estudiantes y Familias.
• LatinoNetwork Oregón: Asistencia de Alquiler y Servicios Públicos.
• Departamento de Desempleo de Oregon: Oregón Departamento de Desempleo de Oregon. COVID- 19 Respuesta.
• LatinoNetwork Oregón: Salud.
• LatinoNetwork Oregón: Recursos Para Estudiantes.
• El Centro de Derecho de Oregón: Oregón Información para las familias de Oregon para prepararse en tiempos de crisis (difíciles).
• Legal Aid: Actualizaciones importantes sobre desalojos (FED) en Oregon Oregón Actualizaciones importantes sobre desalojos (FED) en Oregon.
• Washington County Recursos en español: Washington County Recursos en español. Elija español en la esquina superior derecha. Novel Coronavirus COVID-19.
• Multnomah County Recursos en español: Multnomah County Recursos en español. Novel Coronavirus COVID-19.
• Clackamas County Recursos en español: Clackamas County Recursos en español. Novel Coronavirus COVID-19.
• Multnomah County: Vídeo: Que es COVID-19?
• Multnomah County: Vídeo: Como evitar el contagio del COVID-19.
• Multnomah County: Vídeo: Preparación y apoyo durante el COVID-19.
• OHA División de Salud: Pública Oregón Hoja de datos.
• Recursos para Oregón OHSU Oregón: Recursos para Oregón sobre el coronavirus y la COVID-19.
• El Departamento Judicial de Oregon (OJD): Oregón Recursos en español.
• Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC): A escala nacional Enfermedad del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
• Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC): A escala nacional Síntomas de la enfermedad del coronavirus.
• Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC): A escala nacional Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del coronavirus (COVID-19).
• Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC): A escala nacional Detenga la propagación de los microbios. Ayude a prevenir la propagación de virus respiratorios como el nuevo coronavirus.
• Unidos US A escala nacional Reporte: Unidos US A escala nacional Reporte un Incidente de Odio. IMPORTANTE: Si usted o alguien que usted conoce ha sido víctima de este tipo de incidente, por favor repórtelo a las autoridades de la ley en su localidad. Llame al 1 (844) 9-NO-HATE.
• Common Sense Media: A escala nacional Consejos sobre medios y tecnología para tu familia.
• Residentes indocumentados: Soy un residente indocumentado de Oregon. ¿Puedo hacerme la prueba de COVID-19 o buscar tratamiento médico para COVID-19 y obtener cobertura a través de la cobertura solo de emergencia (CAWEM)? Sí, puede hacerse la prueba y recibir tratamiento relacionado con COVID-19. El beneficio Médico de Emergencia para Ciudadanos / Extranjeros Exonerados del Plan de Salud de Oregon (OHP) incluye servicios de emergencia relacionados con el coronavirus (COVID-19). Esto incluye salas de emergencia y hospitalizaciones. De Autoridad de Salud de Oregón: COVID-19: Preguntas frecuentes
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
• Democracy Now!: Protect Immigrant Communities: Fear of Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak in U.S. Border Camps, ICE Jails. We speak to Laura Molinar, founder and executive director of Sueños Sin Fronteras de Tejas, a Latinx, women of color-led collective providing support to immigrant and asylee women, children and families. [Sueños Sin Fronteras de Tejas]
  [Donate to COVID19 EMERGENCY FUND 4 IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN TX]
• Centro de investigación de conciencia consciente de UCLA: Para obtener una introducción a la meditación de atención plena que puede practicar por su cuenta, descargue la aplicación UCLA Mindful (iTunes / Google Play), transmita o descargue las meditaciones guiadas a continuación. Grabado por la Directora de Educación de Mindfulness de UCLA MARC, Diana Winston.

• When will you get your stimulus check?: Treasury, IRS to Launch “Get My Payment” Web App Next Week, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Apr10. The app will allow not tax return filers to sign up as well as to give the filers who did not include electronic payment information to add that so they can receive their payment earlier. Note: The IRS warns “We urge taxpayers to be on the lookout for scammers and email phishing attempts about the COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments.“
• Everything you need to know about the coronavirus stimulus checks. Includes faq’s answering questions. CNBC Make It, updated Apr 2.
• Who needs to file a tax return ASAP to receive a coronavirus stimulus relief check, according to the IRS. While most Americans will receive a coronavirus stimulus check based on their tax returns, the IRS is urging certain groups that do not typically file taxes to do so as soon as they can in order to receive a payment. CNBC Make It, Apr 9./li>
• Many college students and other adult dependents are not eligible to receive a stimulus relief check. The IRS is preparing to send most Americans one-time stimulus relief checks in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But the bill excludes many financially vulnerable groups from receiving checks. CNBC Make It, updated Mar 31.
• Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Updates regarding stimulus payments from the Social Security Administration.
• Social Security Recipients to Get Stimulus Payments Without Filing Tax Returns: IRS reverses decision to require “simple” tax returns from beneficiaries. Editor’s note: The IRS is in the process of developing procedures for the issuance of stimulus payments to Americans, as called for under the CARES Act. These procedures are evolving, and the IRS has not yet worked out all of the details. AARP, Apr 9.
• Here’s When You’ll Get Your Stimulus Check: Want to know when your stimulus check will arrive? According to The Washington Post, which has reviewed a timetable from the IRS, stimulus checks could be distributed as follows… Forbes, Apr 9.
• Here’s who likely WON’T get coronavirus economic stimulus checks from the federal government. Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak. But not everyone is eligible. Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely WON’T qualify for an Economic Impact Payment. Q13 FOX, April 9

A life coach’s advice to stay positive during quarantine. KOIN 6.

NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Sheltering in Place. WIRED.

Indoor Activities:

• 6 Things to virtually see in Oregon. KOIN 6. [Oregon Zoo] [Pittock Mansion] [Oaks Park] [World of Speed] [Helium Comedy Club] [Japanese Garden] [Portland Art Museum] [Artslandia: streamed “Happy Hour” concerts every day at 5pm]
• Virtual Story Times and Birthday Parties: Amazing Fairytale Parties does virtual birthday parties, story times, prerecorded greetings and more. [Website] [Facebook]
• BurnMVMT: Free online workouts from BurnCycle for the pandemic.
• ADAPT Training: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak guidance, we have switched all services to Virtual Training. Information: 9923 SW Arctic Dr, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, (503) 646-8482, info@adapttraining.com. [KOIN 6 Video] [Website] [Facebook] [Workout Videos]
• Classical Ballet Academy: Virtual ballet classes offered by local studio amid COVID-19 response. A local dance studio has begun to offer virtual ballet lessons in order to restore a sense of community to people’s lives amid COVID-19 social distancing measures. Classes are free of charge or donation accepted to help keep business afloat. The five week program of virtual classes begins March 30 for ages 3-adult and those interested in participating should email director@classicalballet.net. [KOIN 6 Video]
• Play Fit Fun ($): Getting kids up and moving while in quarantine. [KOIN Video] [Zoom Kids $5 per student per class] [Family Game Night $65]
• GYMGUYZ: Free Live Online Training Sessions Fridays 11am. [KOIN 6 Video] [Website]
• Datura Online ($): Whether you’re new to belly dance, fitness, or just want to try a new style, our progressive, multi-class series’ and programs will start you off on the right foot with clear, easy to follow instruction. [KOIN 6 Video] [Website] [Facebook]
• Practice Basketball Moves: Neck stalls and sole juggles: freestyler Liv Cooke’s lockdown challenges. Guardian News
• Dance Games: Recommendations from Common Sense Media. Whether it’s by using a mat controller to play DDR, the Move controller on the PlayStation 3, the Wii Remote, or no controller at all using Kinect on the Xbox 360, video games can teach you to dance. You can groove alone or with others and plan dance-offs or massive dance parties. Exercise has never been this much fun!
• Movement Apps, Games, and Websites: Recommendations from Common Sense Media. As a parent, it’s important to balance the amount of exercise and screen time your kid has every day. So follow their motionless media with a marathon of running, jumping, and, most importantly, dancing! These active picks will have your kid putting down the controller and picking up the pace with titles that perfectly blend fun and fitness.
• Global News: Coronavirus: trekkers climb height of Everest at hom Join folks online to take a virtual trek up Mt Everest at home on your own stairs. [Video] [Article] [Instagram] [Twitter]
• Unqpsq (pronounced unique physique): Free live workouts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Strength: low intensity workout to pick up your mood and get you moving. 4:30pm, 35 mins, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur on [YouTube]. Deep Stretch: short body opener routine 12pm, 20 ins, Tues, Wed, Fri on [InstaGram]. [Website] [KOIN 6 Story]
• KOIN 6 News: List: Freebies from companies during coronavirus: The goods include activity apps for the kids.
• KOIN 6 News: Beth Hutchison, owner of the Bar Method Lake Oswego, joined AM Extra for Move it Monday. [@barmethodlo and @barmethodpdx on Instagram] [Website] [Blog]
• StrongFirst: Online Kettlebell Course and Barbell Fundamental Course. $15 at this time, regularly $19.99 month. [KOIN 6 Story] [Fox 12 Video Story]. Free alternative: YouTube ‘kettlebell workout for beginners‘.

Get Moving with YouTube:

• YouTube: Search ‘learn dance’ on YouTube to find great channels that teach dance moves of every kind like Learn How To Dance (new popular dance moves), Passion4dancing (Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Tango, Samba, Waltz, and much more!), Kevin and Karen (Tango, The Charleston, The Robot, Cha Cha, Salsa, Foxtrot, Jive, and more.), STEEZY (Current popular, hip hop), and Rhythm Beyond (Very basic dance lessons for beginners by Ramana Balaji).
• YouTube: Follow this example to make your own family lockdown video to upload it to your channel: Family Lockdown Boogie, or checkout How To Make Cool Dance Videos – Tips From STEEZY’s Video Team.
• YouTube: Search ‘workout’ on YouTube for a plethora of workouts to choose from. You’ll find channels like Walk at Home by Leslie Sansone, The Body Coach TV, and MadFit to give you new inspiration to make the most of your days indoors.
• YouTube: Search ‘stretch‘, ‘strength training‘, ‘dance workout‘, ‘improve posture‘, ‘workout for seniors‘, ‘yoga‘, and more to get specific lessons on the activity that you have been wanting to improve on.

Outdoor Activities:

• SOLVE: Love the Earth in time of social distancing. KOIN 6, Apr 10. [SOLVE Website]
• Lake Oswego asks families to ‘camp in place’.
• Make Some Noise: Make noise for coronavirus front-line heroes every night. Make some noise every night at 7 pm to show your support for our front line workers!
• KGW 8: Chalk art messages: Kindness is contagious in Portland
• KGW 8: Being in nature important for mental health: Mental health experts say getting outside and connecting with nature is more important now than ever. It can be as easy as looking out a window.
• KGW 8: Expert tips on staying safe while outdoors during coronavirus pandemic
• KOIN 6: People all over the globe are putting teddy bears in their windows to help distract children during stay-at-home orders.
• KGW 8: ‘You’re not stuck on the couch’: Experts recommend people exercise while keeping their distance. “You’re not stuck on the couch at home… you can go hiking,” said Kim Toevs, Communicable Disease Director for the Multnomah County Health Department. “You just can’t be coughing within a few feet of someone making them sick.”
• Apps That Inspire Kids to Play Outside: Recommendations from Common Sense Media. Give your smartphone or tablet a workout while you and the kids head outside for some healthy, tech-infused fun. Apps designed for outdoor adventures let kids do everything from studying bugs to identifying constellations and creating a compilation video of bike stunts. Whether you’re interested in family fitness, DIY, or survival skills, you’ll find plenty to keep kids active and engaged.

Meditation:

• Meditation Apps for Kids: Recommendations from Common Sense Media. Kids of all ages can reap the benefits of meditation and mindfulness using technology. Meditating even only a few minutes a day has proven to reduce stress, boost immunity, aid memory and concentration, decrease depression and anxiety, and even make you more compassionate.
• Ma Wovens: A company built on handwoven yoga and meditation mats ethically made in India. She joined AM Extra via Skype with some advice for anyone looking to de-stress right now. Read her blog post for 3 quick ways to calm your nervous system.
• yoga journal: This 6-Minute Sound Bath Is About to Change Your Day for the Better. Trust us: You’re going to want to lie down, close your eyes, and listen to this beautiful music as soon as possible. Ever wondered what a sound bath is like? Meet Aya and Tyler, who perform live electronic meditation concerts around the world.
• yoga journal: A Playlist for a Soulful Practice. In the mood for a soulful yoga practice? Enjoy these moody tunes from #YJInfluencer Lauren Eckstrom. Scroll down for player or to download their free Spotify player.
• YouTube: Search YouTube for meditation videos of every type. [YouTube ‘meditation’ Search]
• mindful: Free Audio Resources for Mindfulness Meditation to help take you further into your mindfulness meditation practice. Free 5, 11, and 20 minute audios plus links to other sources for free meditations to listen to.
• Centro de investigación de conciencia consciente de UCLA: Para obtener una introducción a la meditación de atención plena que puede practicar por su cuenta, descargue la aplicación UCLA Mindful (iTunes / Google Play), transmita o descargue las meditaciones guiadas a continuación. Grabado por la Directora de Educación de Mindfulness de UCLA MARC, Diana Winston.
• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center: For an introduction to mindfulness meditation that you can practice on your own, download the UCLA Mindful App (iTunes / Google Play), stream, or download the guided meditations below. Recorded by UCLA MARC’s Director of Mindfulness Education, Diana Winston.
• headspace: Free Meditation for beginners audio.

Staying Connected:

• KGW 8: #SunriseExtra: Virtual get-togethers during COIVD-19 outbreak. As schools and businesses close and we practice social distancing, some are finding unique ways to stay connected. We’re hearing of virtual coffee and lunch get-togethers. How are you staying connected with others? Join the conversation with the morning team on #SunriseExtra, you can also text us! (503) 226-5111.
• Mental and Behavioral Health in Children: Children often react to stressful events differently than adults. How the child in your life reacts will vary by age, their previous experiences, and how the child typically copes with stress. Children react in part on what they see from adults around them. When parents and caregivers can deal with an event calmly and confidently, they provide strong support for the children in their lives. Caregivers can help children by staying calm and reassuring children. Talk to children about what is happening in a way they can understand. Keep it simple and appropriate to each child’s age. Provide children with opportunities to talk about what they are experiencing. Encourage them to share their concerns and ask questions. Help children find age appropriate actions they can take related to the event. For example, have them help an older family member or friend feel connected through a phone call or virtual video call. Find more resources and learn more about how to support children of all ages by visiting CDC’s Helping Children Cope website.
• KGW 8: Brighten a senior’s day with Virtually Vital on Facebook.
• KGW 8: Helping older loved ones stay connected: Here’s what you can do to help your older loved ones stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
• Grocery Cocktail and Social: Vancouver bar offers virtual happy hour Fridays, 7pm on InstaGram. [KOIN 6 Video] [Website] [Instagram]

Movies, Music, and More:

• Bocelli, Music for Hope Concert: Singer Andrea Bocelli will livestream a performance on Easter from Italy’s empty Duomo Cathedral. The concert, titled “Bocelli: Music for Hope,” will stream on Bocelli’s YouTube channel at 7pm in Italy, which in the US is 1pm ET and 10am PT.
• Haley Johnson: Haley Johnson helps spread local music during ‘Stay Home’ order. [Instagram] [Facebook]
• Jeff’s Flick Picks: Critics choice for this weekend. Apr 10, KOIN 6.
• Jeff’s Flick Picks: What studios have in mind. Apr 3, KOIN 6.
• Top 10 things to watch on Netflix while social distancing. KGW 8.
• Top 10 albums to listen to while social distancing. KGW 8.
• Local theaters let customers stream indie films from home or read article online. For $12, the streaming service lets customers watch available movies from their TV or mobile devices. [on Virtual Screening Room] Upon visiting the site it appears it costs $12 to be able to watch one movie for five days. I don’t mind helping but this is a bit steep for me but you may like this option?. KGW 8.
• HBO: List of movies available to stream for free with no subscription. The Wire, Veep, Succession, True Blood, and much more.
• Bustle: 12 Streaming Services With Free Trials Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic.
• Marketplace: Here’s what to read and stream for free during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Consumer Reports: Guide to Free Streaming Video Services: These services—all legal—offer hundreds of TV shows and films, but you’ll probably have to watch commercials. Streaming services that are just plain free, though you’ll have to put up with ads.
• Consumer Reports: Streaming Services Offer Longer Free Trials During the Coronavirus Pandemic: It might be a good time to try a new streaming video service.
• Amazon: Amazon is making a bunch of kids shows free during the coronavirus pandemic Amazon has free Prime Video content for your children. 40 family and children shows will be available to stream on Prime Video for all customers, including those who already have Prime memberships.

DIY:

• KGW 8: Coronavirus has people cutting their own hair and The good, the bad and the oh no! Coronavirus has people cutting their own hair. Ideas and help for cutting your own hair at home.
• KGW 8: Catching up on projects around the house while homebound

Cooking Classes:

• Eater Magazine: Le Pigeon and Canard’s Chef and Co-Owner Will Be Streaming Live Cooking Classes on Instagram: Gabriel Rucker will teach viewers his signature cooking three days a week [on InstaGram].
• KGW 8: Portland ‘Top Chef’ offers social media cooking classes: Gregory Gourdet from Departure is trading in those fancy gourmet kitchens for something a bit more familiar: his home. On Tuesday night, he hosted the first of a series of “Keep Calm” social media segments put on by the Sage Restaurant Group. Gourdet’s was fittingly called “Keep Calm and Cook On. His Instagram followers decided what he cooked. [on Instagram or Facebook]
• OPB Cooking: Cook It At Home: Gregory Gourdet’s Spice-Roasted Chicken With Autumn Root Vegetables
• Reddit Breadit: James Beard Award winning cookbook author Ken Forkish of Portland’s Ken’s Artisan Bakery and Ken’s Artisan Pizza will do an AMA next month on r/breadit, Reddit’s baking forum. Get those questions in now. [on Reddit Breadit]
• KGW News: Cassidy brings us a Dalgona coffee recipe: DIY: How to make TikTok famous whipped coffee. If you’re at home craving barista-level coffee during the pandemic, this tastes good, looks fancy and is actually attainable for home baristas.

Help Your Neighbors:

• Share facts, not fear: This virus does not discriminate. Anyone can get it. Stigmatizing or avoiding certain groups of people is unfair and hurtful. It is up to all of us to make sure that everyone feels welcome, supported and safe in our community. Information.
• Hello Neighbor: Cards to download and print, English, Disponible en Español.
  
• KGW 8: Neighbors helping neighbors amid COVID-19. Community banding together. Here’s how neighbors are helping neighbors during the coronavirus outbreak.
• Report Discrimination: Speak up if you hear, see or read misinformation or harassment. Gently correct the false information and remind the speaker: Prejudiced language and actions make us all less safe. We urge you to report the incident either online or by calling 1 (844) 924-2427 so the Oregon Department of Justice can track the incident. The act does not need to be a federal, state or local crime. For emergency assistance, dial 911.

Donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Oregonian: Coronavirus in Oregon: Here’s how to help with the shortage of masks and gloves. Any medical professionals with surplus protective equipment, or private business people like contractors or electricians with supplies like gloves or masks are encouraged to donate them to the state’s cache for coronavirus protections. They’ll update the list of agencies in need of masks regularly.
• MyOregon.gov: How to Donate Surplus PPE. Medical and other private sector professionals across Oregon are encouraged to donate new PPE such as masks, gowns, and gloves to the state cache
• Help with 3D Printing of PPE Face Shields: Community steps up to help with PPE shortage and another Local business empowering people to 3D print personal protective equipment. You can help with printing if you have a 3D printer or make a donation to help with the costs. If you need face shields email SheyB Designs: faceshield@sheyb.com [Video] [Article] [Website] [Donate]
• KOIN 6: Auto body shop making face shields [Video] [Donate]

Donate Blood:

• KGW 8: Concerns over coronavirus impact blood drives nationwide. Local blood banks are asking healthy individuals to donate, assuring a sterile, safe environment. [Where to Donate Blood]
• American Red Cross: Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients. People who have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus. The Red Cross is seeking people who are fully recovered from COVID-19 and may be able to donate plasma to help current patients with serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections.

Volunteering & Donating:

• Hillsboro Community COVID-19 Relief Fund (HFC): In response to the urgent situation rippling through our community, HCF has established this Fund to provide local social service providers with additional resources to help people cover health care, rent, food, and other unmet needs so that our neighbors weather this crisis. Contribute to the Hillsboro Community COVID-19 Relief Fund. Special Note: The Intel Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to the Hillsboro Community COVID-19 Relief Fund.
• Democracy Now!: Protect Immigrant Communities: Fear of Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak in U.S. Border Camps, ICE Jails. We speak to Laura Molinar, founder and executive director of Sueños Sin Fronteras de Tejas, a Latinx, women of color-led collective providing support to immigrant and asylee women, children and families. [Sueños Sin Fronteras de Tejas] [Donate]
• Oregon Military Department, Office of Emergency Management: Disaster Volunteers and Donations Portal. Information and sign-up for volunteering or donating to help, and downloadable guides for individuals, businesses, and agencies.
• KGW 8: My NeighbOR helps Oregon foster families during coronavirus pandemic. There is a new resource for foster families in Oregon who face unique challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 36-county mobilization effort aims to match community goods and services with foster families. [Submit a Need] [Donate]
• Feed the Fearless: Go Fund Me to help support local restaurants. Local group set up GoFundMe to help support local restaurants that are suffering economically and also to say thanks to area frontline healthcare workers. Story on KGW 8 YouTube or website. [GoFundMe]
• FEMA: How to help, Cómo ayudar
• Free Geek: We will be accepting technology donations sent to us via mail to 1731 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Computers for a K-12 plugin@freegeek.org.
• The Jeremy Wilson Foundation: Musicians Emergency Healthcare Fund. JWF Musicians’ Emergency Healthcare Fund is a way for individual musicians, or members of their families, when faced with a medical crisis or emergency, to receive financial assistance through 100% Tax Deductible Donations that friends, family, and fans make to the JWF Musicians’ Emergency Healthcare Fund. [Apply] [Donate]

More Ways to Help:

• Stay Home. Save Lives.: Social media resources to download for sharing on social media.
• KGW 8: 10 ways to help people during the pandemic video on YouTube.
• Make Some Noise: Make noise for coronavirus front-line heroes every night. Make some noise every night at 7 pm to show your support for our front line workers!
• KGW 8: Brighten a senior’s day with Virtually Vital on Facebook.
• KGW 8: Helping older loved ones stay connected: Here’s what you can do to help your older loved ones stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
• KOIN 6: Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival makes most of cancellation. Starting at just $8, you can send fresh-cut flowers to a front line worker or an assisted living center of our choosing and brighten the lives of the people working to keep us safe & our senior citizens who are stuck indoors. [Website]

Restaurants with Take-out and Delivery:

Tip: Be sure to check the websites of your favorite eateries for new delivery or pick-up options.

• Oregonian’s list of Restaurants take-out and delivery: add yours here. Get added to the searchable list and interactive map.
• Oregonian’s SEARCHABLE LIST and INTERACTIVE MAP during COVID.
• Hillsboro Support Small Business map for COVID-19 coming soon. Add your business to the map here.
• Southern Spice Indian Kitchen on NE Embry in Hillsboro: Restaurant reopens for to-go, makes chicken curry for Hillsboro police
• Elephant’s: Foodie Friday: Elephants Deli Easter Dinners. KOIN 6. [Website]
• Quality Meat Delivered: Get restaurant quality meat for Easter from Nicky USA. Normally, only restaurants get wholesale prices on Nicky USA meats. But right now, you can get curbside pickup of your favorite meats, just in time for Easter. KGW 8, Apr 9.

Grocery Stores:
Shopping hours, delivery, drive-thru, and pick-up services as well as shopping hours for vulnerable folx.

Note: Oregonians can use SNAP benefits to pay for groceries delivered from Amazon and Walmart though delivery fees and other non-food expenses aren’t covered. Information here.

• New Seasons – Seniors: from 8-9am each weekday, includes senior discount all weekdays. New Seasons Locations, New Seasons Delivery (note availability issues), New Seasons Covid-19 safety precautions.
• Blooming Junction – Seniors: 9-10am Sundays – Farm/Nursery store off Glencoe & Scotch Church Rd
• Safeway – Vulnerable groups: Tues & Thur 7-9am Locations, Delivery, Ads, Covid safety precautions.
• Albertsons – Vulnerable groups: Tues & Thur 7-9am Ads, Covid safety precautions.
• Whole Foods – Seniors: Daily 8-9am Locations, Online Ordering, Delivery, Ads, Covid-19 safety precautions.
• Target – Vulnerable groups: Wednesdays 1st open hour. Drive-up (free) and Shipt delivery service.
• Walmart – Seniors: Tuesdays 6-7am Pick-up (free) and Delivery (free orders >$35)
• Fred Meyer – Seniors: Mon-Thur 7-8am Pick-up (free) and Delivery ($9.95)
• Winco (Beaverton & Butler Rd.) – First responders: Daily 4-6am – call store upon arrival & show work ID
• Costco: Until further notice, Costco warehouses will open from 8-9am Tues-Thur for members age 60 and older, and for those with physical impairments. Effective Friday, April 3, Costco will allow no more than two people to enter the warehouse with each membership card. The pharmacy will be open, but the Costco Food Court will be closed during these hours. Locations and contact info, Delivery, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Delivery, Covid-19 information, Membership.

Urgent Prescription Pick-up Assistance:

If you are unable to get your prescriptions mailed or delivered to you and are elderly and have underlying conditions you may be able to have your prescription picked up for you by the local police in some areas.

• Forest Grove Police Department (Update) (503) 992-3260 8am-4pm Mon-Fri
• Tualatin Police Department (503) 691-4800 8:00am-5:00pm
• Lake Oswego Police Department (503) 635-0250 8:00am-3:00pm

Information Sources:

• Oregonian’s list of Restaurants take-out and delivery: add yours here. Get added to the searchable list and interactive map.
• Hillsboro Support Small Business map for COVID-19: Add your business to the map here.
• Facebook Page for small businesses to post updates, hours, menu items etc: Save Small Business, Washington County, OR
• MOB Nation: mom-owned businesses support, nettworking, and outreach. Chapters in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, etc. Check blog for resources.

Governor’s information and FAQs for employees, and for employers.

Company’s Hiring:

• Ongoing list of company’s hiring: Spreadsheet of businesses looking for employees at this time with details. Email adao@worksystems.org with your listing information.
• Worksource Oregon: WorkSource OregonCenter Locations and Contact Information. WorkSource Oregon is an equal opportunity employer/program. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Portland Metro Beaverton-Hillsboro (Closed), 241 SW Edgeway Dr., Beaverton, Oregon 97006, (503) 526-2700
• Oregon Employment Department: Hiring staff to keep up with a record number of unemployment claims. Application Deadline: 05/01/2020, Salary Range: $2,990 – $4,312. [KOIN 6 Video] [Apply]

Unemployment Insurance:

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: How to Access Unemployment Insurance and, Individual Cash Assistance During COVID-19
• Oregon Unemployment Department: Most up-to-date Covid-19 information here.
• Oregon Unemployment Department: Employment Department Temporary Rules for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Flexibility
• March 30 update: New federal law allows states to extend benefits to self-employed and gig workers, and to provide an extra $600 per week as well as an additional 13 weeks of benefits. Learn more from these FAQs about Unemployment Benefits Finder.
• US Department of Labor: How Do I File for Unemployment Insurance?, faq’s,
• USA.gov: Information on: Unemployment Insurance, Apply for Unemployment, COBRA, TANF (welfare), Disability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation and other work related information.
• Oregon Unemployment Insurance Program: File a claim online or by phone or check the status of your claim, General Information about Unemployment Insurance.
• KGW News: Career One-stop.org (1:40-4:30). Recommendation for the ‘easiest way to get help [with signing up for unemployment benefits] online’. [Career One-stop.org site] (1:40-4:30), general questions about Unemployment Insurance 1 (877) US2-JOBS (1 (877) 872-5627) or TTY 1 (877) 889-5627.

Help for Specific Industry Employees:

• National Restaurant Association: Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. Through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, the National Restaurant Association will provide grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, financially, whether through a decrease in wages or loss of employment. Apply for a grant starting Thursday, April 2, 2020. Each approved grant is $500, one per person only.
• Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation: Restaurant Workers Community Foundation Covid Relief Program. Emergency relief for workers, small businesses and nonprofits.
• James Beard Foundation Relief Fund: Financial assistance for small restaurants.
• COVID-19 & Freelance Artists: COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources. Nationwide. This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers.
• The Jeremy Wilson Foundation: Musicians Emergency Healthcare Fund. JWF Musicians’ Emergency Healthcare Fund is a way for individual musicians, or members of their families, when faced with a medical crisis or emergency, to receive financial assistance through 100% Tax Deductible Donations that friends, family, and fans make to the JWF Musicians’ Emergency Healthcare Fund. [Video] [Apply] [Donate]
• She Shreds Magazine: Resources for Musicians and Live Music Professionals. List of nationwide resources for musicians and live music professionals during COVID-19, as well as ways fans can support artists right now.
• USBG Foundation: USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. Emergency relief for bartenders.

Working From Home:

• KGW 8: How to stay cyber-safe while working from home
• My Workplace Health: Working from Home: Tips on Transitioning to Working from Home & How to cope with Social Distancing and Isolation
• Business Insider: 6 tips to make anyone more successful at remote work, from a reporter who’s been doing it for 20 years
• The Muse: 7 Essential Tips for Working From Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• The Muse: 17 Tech Tips and Tricks to Make Working From Home More Productive (and Fun)
• Inc: 23 Essential Tips for Working Remotely
• Life: Tips for Working Successfully in a Time of Social Distancing
• Very Well Family: How to Make a Daily Schedule for Your Family, Kimberly L. Keith
• Today’s Parent: How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps, Nadine Silverthorne
• Freedom Sprout: How to Create (And Stick With) a Weekly Schedule for Your Family, Kalen Bruce
• The Momiverse: Create a family schedule, Kimberly Johnson
• Household Management 101: A list of articles on managing a family household plus free downloadable printable calenders.
• How Does She Do It?: How to create a visual schedule for your family. A crafty project to make a family schedule.

Outreach during COVID:

• 90-day Moratorium on Commercial Evictions for Nonpayment: Gov. Brown issues commercial eviction ban. KGW 8.
• Oregon list of Restaurant take-out and delivery: add yours here. Get added to the searchable list and interactive map.
• Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway: Hillsboro mayor explains how small businesses can get help. KOIN 6.
• Hillsboro Support: Small Business map for COVID-19. Add your business to the map here.
• Facebook: Page for small businesses to post updates, hours, menu items etc. – Save Small Businesses, Washington County.
• US Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Small Business Survival Guide: All Our Content in One Place
• The Nonprofit Association of Oregon: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Oregon Health Authority: Guidance for Employers: Guidance for employers based on CDC guidelines.
• Oregon Health Authority: OHA promotes safe sex in the time of COVID-19: Here’s how to practice safe sex during a pandemic![KOIN 6 Article] [Oregon Health Authority graphic on Twitter]
• Washington County Health and Human Services: Social Distancing Protocols for businesses.
• MOB Nation: Mom-owned businesses support, nettworking, and outreach. Chapters in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, etc. Check blog for resources.
• Oregon Small Business Development Center Network: Oregon Business Adversity Response Plan Regarding COVID-19. Guidelines developed by The Oregon SBDC Network for you to consider in not only this unprecedented situation created by COVID-19, but in any situation that may create significant impacts to your business operation.
• COVID-19 & Freelance Artists: COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources. This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, craft artists, teaching artists, dancers, writers & playwrights, photographers.

Financial, Legal, and other Resource Information:

• Blake St. Onge, LinkedIn: PLEASE….OH PLEASE….WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY LEASE???, Co-written with CRE attorney, Jeff Kapp.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Protect yourself financially from the impact of coronavirus, Proteja sus finanzas del impacto del coronavirus
• Coronavirus.gov: Federal small business resources including Covid-19 programs, loans, grants, and other financial support.
• Small Business Disaster Relief Loan: [Application] Note: Up to $10k can be a grant IF you have employees.
• Mainstreet: Mainstreet for small businesses hosted by Jeff Merkley
• Senator Merkley: Relief packages for small businesses explained with FAQ (pdf)
• Hillsboro Business emergency grant applications available 4/7/20 – ONLY for small businesses inside Hillsboro city limits with an active business license from the City of Hillsboro.
• Sherwood: Sherwood Business emergency grant applications available 3/28/20 – ONLY for small businesses inside Sherwood city limits with an active business license from the City of Sherwood.
• Beaverton business support during COVID. Emergency assistance grant applications have closed.
• Small business information during COVID for: Tualatin, Cornelius, Forest Grove,
• Oregon 4 Biz: Business Oregon resource page for businesses during COVID.
• Governor Kate Brown: Governor’s information and FAQ for employer’s here.
• IRS Federal Taxes: The IRS has extended some federal tax payment deadlines.
• US Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus survival guide for small businesses.
• Oregon Share: Employment Department pays partial wages with reduced employee hours.
• Oregon: Up to date rules for Unemployment Benefits (for employees).
• Oregon: Consolidated BOLI information for businesses regarding leave and benefits.
• US Small Business Association: Small Business Association (SBA) loans for Oregon businesses. Note: Businesses are being asked to complete the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Worksheet as quickly as possible.
• Greater Portland: Resources for greater Portland businesses rounded up all city, county, and state resources for businesses in one place.
• Oregon Economic Development Association: Business Survival Tips During a Pandemic. Business Finance Officer Tom Schnell put together this helpful guide that walks businesses through steps they can take to deal with coronavirus fallout, including managing cashflow, payments and guidance on long-term planning.

Restaurant Industry:

• National Restaurant Association: Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. Through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, the National Restaurant Association will provide grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, financially, whether through a decrease in wages or loss of employment. Apply for a grant starting Thursday, April 2, 2020. Each approved grant is $500, one per person only.
• Hillsboro: Hillsboro Increases Emergency Grant Funding for Small Businesses to $1 Million
  Applications will reopen on Tuesday, April 7, 9am-4pm
• Washington County and Hillsboro: Washington County Partners with City of Hillsboro and Comfort Inn & Suites to Establish Respite Shelter
  Washington County is partnering with the City of Hillsboro and Comfort Inn & Suites in Hillsboro to open a non-congregate respite shelter. The 114-room hotel will temporarily house individuals experiencing homelessness as well as group home residents who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are symptomatic and need to be isolated from others.
• Hillsboro Community COVID-19 Relief Fund: The Intel Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to the Hillsboro Community COVID-19 Relief Fund. In response to the urgent situation rippling through our community, HCF has established this Fund to provide local social service providers with additional resources to help people cover health care, rent, food, and other unmet needs so that our neighbors weather this crisis. The Intel Foundation grant will augment funds that HCF is raising for these purposes. It is our shared hope that this will motivate others to contribute to the Hillsboro Community COVID-19 Relief Fund. [Donate]
• Intel: Rolling Out Covid-19 Relief in Oregon
  Today, the Intel Foundation announced that it is providing $4 million globally for coronavirus relief efforts, with $1 million from our global investments and other funds to support our local communities in Oregon. Funds will be distributed to community foundations and organizations that are focused on food security, shelter, medical equipment and small business support.
• Restaurant Workers Community Foundation: Resources for Restaurants and Workers Coping with the COVID-19 Emergency. Relief Funds for Restaurant Workers, Financial Assistance, Immigrant-Specific Concerns and Resources, What Businesses Need to Know, Unemployment Information, Health, Healthcare and Prevention, Updates on Closures, Impact on Restaurant Industry, Policy Advocacy from the Community, Volunteering Opportunities, News About Restaurants and the Crisis and more.
• Family Meal Covid Relief Grant: Family Meal, an Oregon nonprofit founded in 2019 and 100% volunteer-run, provides financial relief to Oregon’s food service and agricultural workers in a medical debt crisis.

Coronavirus.gov: Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House.

Check your risk for COVID-19: c19oregon.com. Based on best clinical practices, CDC guidelines, illness severity and risk factors like age and pre-existing conditions. Português, Español, and more languages available.

Social Distancing vs Isolation vs Quarantine:

• Social distancing means keeping a safe distance (approximately 6 feet) from others and avoiding gathering spaces such as schools, churches, concert halls, and public transportation.
• Quarantine involves avoiding contact with others if a person has been exposed to coronavirus to see if they become ill.
• Isolation involves separating an individual who has contracted COVID-19 to prevent them from spreading it to others.

What do I tell my children about Coronavirus?:

• CDC guidelines for talking with children about Coronavirus.
• National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about COVID-19 (available in English & Spanish)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Resource for parents and teachers when talking to children about coronavirus (available in English & Spanish)
• A Portland publisher’s free digital book for kids about Coronavirus (available free for iPhone & in pdf).
• A Kid’s Book About COVID_19 (pdf version)
• Talking to children about Coronavirus without scaring them.

Dealing with the Stress and Anxiety:

• KGW 8: How to manage the stress of coronavirus: Tips on how to deal with the anxiety and stress that comes with the COVID-19 outbreak.
• KGW 8: Dealing with anxiety surrounding COVID-19
• Lines for Life: answers mental health questions during social isolation on Reddit. KGW partnered with Lines for Life on Friday to host a Reddit AMA to answer your questions about maintaining mental wellness during social isolation.
• KOIN 6 News: How to manage fear, anxiety during the pandemic: Dr. Robin Henderson, a psychologist and director of behavioral health for Providence in Oregon, talked with AM Extra about how to deal with everything going on during the pandemic. Also see: They already had an anxiety disorder. Now comes a pandemic.

Oregon Health Resources:

• Oregon Health Plan (OHP): information , providers, getting started guide, and application.
• Health Share of Oregon Community Care Organization (CCO): In Washington County your medical, mental, and dental benefits from the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) are coordinated through Health Share of Oregon, your Coordinated Care Organization (CCO). Plan provider choices, and handbook download (print and audio available). Contact their customer service team: info@healthshareoregon.org or (503) 416-8090 or 1 (888) 519-3845 TTY/TDD 711.

Health Providers for Washington County:

• Provider: CareOregon: Covid-19 general information and Covid-19 member information, (503) 416-4100 or 1 (800) 224-4840. Find a provider or pharmacist (includes mail order pharmacies), Prescription Drugs. Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources, (503) 291-9111, Find a Mental Health or Substance Abuse Care Provider.
• Provider: Kaiser: Covid-19 information, Coronavirus and COVID-19: How to protect yourself and get care. Kaiser Permanente is temporarily closing some locations and offering more video and phone visits to help address the community spread of COVID-19. Go to this page to start an online assessment, get an appointment, get a phone appointment (copay, coinsurance, or deductible may apply), or complete an e-visit (care advice & prescriptions, no cost, 24/7, response within 1 hr 8am-11pm) to get treatment for symptoms if necessary. Go to this page to start an online assessment, get an appointment, get a phone appointment (copay, coinsurance, or deductible may apply), or complete an e-visit (care advice & prescriptions, no cost, 24/7, response within 1 hr 8am-11pm) to get treatment for symptoms if necessary. Medicare information, Medicaid information. Call 24/7 at 1 (800) 813-2000 (TTY 711), Medicare specialists at 1 (866) 973-4584 (TTY 711).
• Provider: Legacy Health: Covid-19 information hub, Appointment, Visitor & Event Restrictions, free Coronavirus screener. Find a provider, Mental & Behavioral Health Care information, emergency info, urgent care info, and ER or Urgent Care? (English or Spanish). Hospital Phone Numbers: Legacy Emanuel, (503) 413-2200; Randall Children’s Hospital, (503) 413-2200; Legacy Good Samaritan, (503) 413-7711; Legacy Meridian Park, (503) 692-1212; Legacy Mount Hood, (503) 674-1122; Legacy Salmon Creek, (360) 487-1000; Legacy Silverton Medical Center, (503) 873-1500.
• Provider: OHSU Health Services: Covid-19 information, download pdf What to do if you are sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Find a provider, OHP Member information English & Spanish, Pharmacy locator, OHSU operator general information (503) 494-8311, locations and directions, transportation information and restrictions. OHSU Hospital: OHSU operator (503) 494-8311, for a hospital stay (503) 494-8927. Doernbecher Children’s Hospital: appointments (503) 346-0640, information (503) 494-8811, Covid-19 restrictions.
• Provider: Providence Health Assurance: Covid-19 information, assessment tool, and virtual care. Note website message: To limit the possibility of person-to-person exposure of COVID-19, Providence is suspending in-person services at our Murray Business Center in Beaverton. COVID-19: Supporting our communities with information you can trust, premium grace period information, health plan and medicare beneficiary information. Providence Health Plan members who have questions about their cost share or any other issues related to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact our customer service center for additional information at (503) 574-7500 or 1 (800) 878-4445, TTY: 711, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Providence Medicare Advantage Plans members should call our Medicare customer service center at (503) 574-8000 or 1 (800) 603-2340, TTY: 711, Mon-Sun, 8am-8pm Providence hospitals; (503) 215-4300 or 1 (877) 215-7833 or TTY: (503) 867-5309.

Immigrant and Undocumented Resident Resources:

• Undocumented Residents: I am an undocumented Oregon resident. Can I be tested for COVID-19 or seek medical treatment for COVID-19 and get coverage through the emergency-only coverage (CAWEM)? Yes, you can be tested and receive treatment related to COVID-19. The Oregon Health Plan’s (OHP) Citizen/Alien Waived Emergency Medical (CAWEM) benefit includes emergency services related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This includes emergency rooms and hospital stays. From: Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS Response to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
• Democracy Now!: Protect Immigrant Communities: Fear of Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak in U.S. Border Camps, ICE Jails. We speak to Laura Molinar, founder and executive director of Sueños Sin Fronteras de Tejas, a Latinx, women of color-led collective providing support to immigrant and asylee women, children and families. [Sueños Sin Fronteras de Tejas]
  [Donate to COVID19 EMERGENCY FUND 4 IMMIGRANT FAMILIES IN TX]
• More coming as I find it. Please email me if you know of any information for immigrants.

Federal Tribal Resources:

• Indian Health Service: Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Indian Health Service continues to work closely with our tribal partners and state and local public health officials to coordinate a comprehensive public health response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is a rapidly evolving situation. More cases of COVID-19 are likely to be identified in the coming days. The potential public health threat posed by COVID-19 is very high. We must be vigilant in our efforts to slow the spread of infections among our patients and within the communities we serve. The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this public health threat.

Military & Veterans:

• U.S. Department of Verteran’s Affairs: Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
• Military On Source: Coronavirus Updates. Military Community and Family Policy offers advice and information for the military community. The Department of Defense is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of State to provide support in dealing with the coronavirus disease outbreak. Check back for the latest information on COVID-19. We will be updating this page regularly.
• Health.mil: Military health system website’s Coronavirus page. To ensure we provide the most up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Military Health System created this all-inclusive information center, which is updated regularly. The Department of Defense is following guidance from the White House and coordinating with our interagency partners to provide a comprehensive, government-approved list of resources.
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): Response to Coronavirus. Tips for isolation and educational activities.
• Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Violence & Hate Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 support for victims and survivors. Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential. Our chat is safe, private and secure. El chat en español está disponible todos los días de 12–6 pm. [Online chat]
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: R.A.I.N.N. Rape Abuse and Incest National Network. [Live Chat] [English] [En español]
• Unidos US A escala nacional Reporte: Unidos US A escala nacional Reporte un Incidente de Odio. IMPORTANTE: Si usted o alguien que usted conoce ha sido víctima de este tipo de incidente, por favor repórtelo a las autoridades de la ley en su localidad. Llame al 1 (844) 9-NO-HATE.
• Covid-19 Sex Assault Safe Space: Providence Milwaukie opens safe space for sex assault survivors to get help outside of ER. Fox 12, Apr 9.
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1 (800) 656-4673 [24-hour Chat]
• Report Discrimination: Speak up if you hear, see or read misinformation or harassment. Gently correct the false information and remind the speaker: Prejudiced language and actions make us all less safe. Any discrimination incident that may be motivated by another person’s race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity is considered a hate and bias incident. The act does not need to be a federal, state or local crime. Whether it happened to you or someone else, we urge you to report the incident either online or by calling 1 (844) 924-2427 so the Oregon Department of Justice can track the incident. For emergency assistance, dial 911. These incidents can cause fear and anxiety. Call the 24/7 Crisis Line at (503) 291-9111 for confidential help. Interpretation is available. It is up to all of us to make sure that everyone feels welcome, supported and safe in our community.

Mental Health Resources:

• Mental and Behavioral Health in Children: Children often react to stressful events differently than adults. How the child in your life reacts will vary by age, their previous experiences, and how the child typically copes with stress. Children react in part on what they see from adults around them. When parents and caregivers can deal with an event calmly and confidently, they provide strong support for the children in their lives. Caregivers can help children by staying calm and reassuring children. Talk to children about what is happening in a way they can understand. Keep it simple and appropriate to each child’s age. Provide children with opportunities to talk about what they are experiencing. Encourage them to share their concerns and ask questions. Help children find age appropriate actions they can take related to the event. For example, have them help an older family member or friend feel connected through a phone call or virtual video call. Find more resources and learn more about how to support children of all ages by visiting CDC’s Helping Children Cope website.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255) or TTY: 1 (800) 799-4889 or Espanol: 1 (888) 628-9454 or Text: TALK to 741741
• Crisis Line, Washington County: Washington County Crisis Line, (503) 291-9111 or 1 (800) 995-0017 or TTY: 1 (800) 735-2900
• Crisis Line, Clackamas County: Clackamas Country Crisis Line, (503) 655-8585 or TTY 1 (800) 735-2900
• Crisis Line, Multnomah County: Multnomah Country Crisis Line, (503) 988-4888 or 1 (800) 716-9769 or TTY: (503) 988-5866
• Crisis Line, Oregon: Oregon Warmline, 1 (800) 698-2392
• Crisis Line, Youth: Oregon Youthline, 1 (877) 968-8491
• Crisis Line, Trans: Trans Lifeline, 1 (877) 565-8860
• Self-Harm Prevention Line: 1 (800) 334-4357.
• S.A.F.E. Alternatives: Self-injury. S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. (800) 366-8288.
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): 1 (800) 656-4673 [24-hour Chat]
• Thursday’s Child: Teens and Young Adults. (800) 872-5437
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 1 (866) 488-7386
• The Trevor Project: Self-injury
• Crisis Text Line: Text “TWLOHA” to 741-741
• Lines for Life: KGW 8 YouTube video. Lines for Life is a regional non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help. Call 1 (800) 273-8255 or visit website. Also on Reddit where they answer questions about social isolation.
• Urgent Mental Health Care, Washington County: Hawthorn Walk-in Center, Open 7 days a week 9am-8:30pm, 5240 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124, (503) 846-4555. Note: The Hawthorn Walk-In Center is closed but you can make a telehealth appointment by calling (503) 291-9111
• Urgent Mental Health Care, Multnomah County: Cascadia Urgent Mental Health Walk-in Center, Open 7 days a week 7am–10:30pm, 4212 SE Division Suite 100, Portland, OR 97206, (503) 963-2575
• Urgent Mental Health Care, Clackamas County: Clackamas County Urgent Mental Health Walk-in Clinic, Open Mon-Fri 9am–7pm, Weekends 10am–7pm, 11211 SE 82nd Ave. Suite O, Happy Valley, OR 97086, (503) 742-5335.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Oregon Hotline: The NAMI Oregon Helpline is operating as usual weekdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm as a resource for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. They also have online support groups for parents/caregivers raising school-age children with mental health issues; adults living with mental illness; and family members and other loved ones with an adult loved one in their life living with serious mental illness. NAMI released the NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide to answer frequently asked questions regarding the intersection between Coronavirus, or COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones. The guide features FAQs on a variety of topics from managing anxiety and social isolation to accessing health care and medications.
• Washington County Mental Health: General Access (503) 291-1155, Crisis Number (503) 291-9111.
• Oregon Department of Education: Mental Health and Social Supports: How to Cope With Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak, downloadable pdf.
• Oregon Health Authority: Suicide Prevention
• Centers for Disease Control: Coronavirus mental health resource page
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Addiction Health Services:

Coping skills and suggestions from Steve Harris:

• Have a daily routine- That could include a 24 hour a day book with short daily readings.?
• ?Don’t forget to breathe?
• ?Call others, let them know you are making a practice call. This is common in recovery and those receiving the call appreciate it.?
• ?Meditate. You don’t have to be a monk, try it for a minute. There is lots of online sources. A calm walk is a form of meditation.?
• ?Exercise- take a walk, a bike ride, find yoga or a work out online so you are not doing it by yourself. Best news is they can’t see you.?
• ?Take a nap. I’ve heard Mr. Fred Meyer would sit in a chair holding a small sauce pan in his hand. When the pan slipped out of his hand it and hit the floor it was time to wake up. ?
• ?Put something like a coin or a stone in your pocket. When you feel stressed rub and say “Guide me” to what ever gives you strength. Don’t forget to say “Thank you”?
  ?Get out the colored markers or crayons.?
• ?Read a book, go ahead get lost in it. It will give your mind a break. ?
• ?Make a gratitude list. Write at least 5 items daily. It might be, “I’m grateful I have toilet paper.”

Substance Abuse and Addiction Resources:

• Lines for Life: KGW 8 YouTube video. Lines for Life is a regional non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. We educate, train, and advocate to prevent issues of substance abuse, mental illness, and thoughts of suicide from reaching crisis levels. But when a crisis arises or support is needed, we are available 24/7/365 to intervene with personalized help. Call 1 (800) 273-8255 or visit website.
• SoberBuddy: Free email subscription to help people from relapsing. Treatment suggestions amid the pandemic:daily challenges to encourage people in their recovery. [KOIN 6 Video] [Sign Up]
• National Institute on Drug Abuse: COVID-19 Resources. The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for people with substance use disorders and in recovery. These resources may help.

Pet Health:

• Preventing Pet Emergencies: Preventing pet emergencies during social distancing. KOIN 6

State & Local Covid-19 Resources:

• KGW 8: Where do I get tested if I feel sick?
• Download OHSU pdf What to do if you are sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
• Governor Kate Brown: Covid-19 information, resources, faq’s, and .
• Senator Ron Wyden: COVID-19 Economic Resources, information and links to assistance programs including unemployment benefits, assistance for individuals and small businesses, injury disaster relief, and tax credits. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please complete our online form.
• Senator Jeff Merkley: *NEW* FEDERAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FAQ’S with information on emergency assistance for individuals, businesses, schools, and more. Operation: Main Street, online economic recovery hub to help Oregon businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits to navigate and access emergency aid
• Oregon Health Authority: Covid-19 Updates. COVID-19 Healthcare Partner Resources. COVID-19 News from Oregon Health Authority. Sign-up for Covid-19 email updates.
• Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM): Oregon COVID-19 Response, Tools and Resources for Oregonians.
• Oregon.gov: COVID-19 insurance and financial services information for consumers. Faq’s and information on health insurance, telehealth services, prescription drug coverage, travel and business insurance, mortgages and loans, and scams. Division of Financial Regulation contact information.
• Health Share of Oregon: Covid-19 resources and information.
• KGW 8: Coronavirus Q&A’s: The latest coverage of coronavirus YouTube Playlist or the Q&A’s on their website. #FactsNotFear: The latest coverage of the coronaviru YouTube playlist. Text them your questions at (503) 226-5111 or email them.
• Dr. Seema Yasmin Debunks Coronavirus Myths | WIRED

Medicare and Medicaid Information:

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Coronavirus press releases.
• Medicare.gov: Medicare & Coronavirus.

Covid-19 Federal Resources:

• COVID-19 Briefing from Washington County Health and Human Services (YouTube Channel)
  Director Manri Kuyl on March 31, 2020.
• Coronavirus.gov: Most frequently asked questions answered.
• White House: Coronavirus Guidelines for America Download leaflet: [English] [Spanish]
• Health & Human Services (HHS): HHS Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Updates.
• FEMA: Coronavirus Rumor Control [English] [Spanish]
• Center for Disease Control (CDC): Covid-19 information and faq’s. How To Prepare and Protect Yourself. What to Do If You Think You Are Sick. CDC Coronavirus mental health resources.
• World Health Organization (WHO): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public, Covid-19 Myth Buster.
• Department of State: Advisories for international travelers.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Guidance for air travelers.

Internet Access:

• Internet Access for Low-income Families: Comcast Internet Essentials Internet access for $9.95/mo for two months (New Customers). No credit, contract, or install fee (it can take several days for installation).
• Low-Cost Internet Service Offers: National Locator Tool Provided by HUD’s nonprofit partner, EveryoneOn, the locator is easy to use. Users simply type in their zip codes and answer a few questions to determine eligibility for low-cost offers by the major Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The site has been updated to reflect new offers many ISPs have made to help ensure connectivity for low-income Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Free Geek: Our nonprofit has been refurbishing, reusing, and ethically recycling technology for over 17 years. Available Services: Technology from online store or sales team (503) 974-3414, customerservice@freegeek.org. Computers for a K-12 plugin@freegeek.org. We will be accepting technology donations sent to us via mail to 1731 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Limited Services: Tech support offered over the phone or online, (503) 232-9350 to schedule support.
• Keep Americans Connected: Service Providers Pledge Consumer Support During Pandemic, list of internet providers’ special deals in response to the Federal Communication Commission’s “Keep Americans Connected” pledge which was designed to help all Americans stay connected to the Internet during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News: Don’t believe everything you read — and other lessons for kids growing up with a 24/7 news cycle. From Common Sense Media. [English] [Spanish].

What do I tell my children about Coronavirus?:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC guidelines for talking with children about Coronavirus.
• National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about COVID-19 (available in English & Spanish)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Resource for parents and teachers when talking to children about coronavirus (available in English & Spanish)
• Kids Books That Matter: A Portland publisher’s free digital book for kids about Coronavirus (available free for iPhone & in pdf).
• Kids Books That Matter: Download A Kid’s Book About COVID_19 (pdf version)
• Global News, Lifestyle: Talking to children about Coronavirus without scaring them.

Washington County School Districts:

Note: See ‘Food Resources’ category for free student meal distribution information.

• Beaverton School District
• Banks School Disrict
• Forest Grove School District: School Closure Information, Covid-19 information, Supplemental Learning Materials by grade level, School Based Health Center Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (closed 12:00–12:30pm for lunch).
• Gaston School District
• Hillsboro School District
• Sherwood Schools
• Tigard-Tualatin School District: Regarding Closures and COVID-19, Covid-19 information, Family Resource Center, Health Centers, At Home Learning During School Closure.
• Oregon College and University: COVID-19 Update Webpages
• Oregon Higher Education Partners: COVID-19 Resources

Oregon State Resources:

• Oregon Department of Education: Oregon Open Learning Providing ongoing guidance and resources for schools, students, families, and communities as we sort through this unprecedented situation together.
• Oregon Distance Learning for All: Family and Educator Resources
• New distance-learning guidelines in Oregon could be in place through end of school year. FOX 12
• Preparing for distance learning in Oregon. KGW.

Resources for College Students:

• Hope Center: Nationwide. Guide for Supporting College Students Nationwide. Guide to help colleges and universities keep their students, faculty, and staff healthy, safe, and educated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• SNAP for College Students: Nationwide. SNAP can be used to buy groceries at over 246,000, authorized retailers, grocery stores, and other places that sell food, including discount stores, bodegas, and farmers markets.
• Edquity: Nationwide. Provides online emergency support for students during COVID-19 outbreak by providing online access to emergency funding and other resources. david@edquity.co
• U-Haul: Nationwide. 30-days free storage for college students impacted by campus closure. 1 (800) GO-UHAUL
• Energy Assistance Programs: Nationwide. Lowering College Students’ Bills with Energy Assistance Programs. Guide to help students navigate programs offered by utility companies to lower bills to help avoid financial distress.

Parenting and Homeschool Resources:

• Virtual Museum Tours: People Magazine: Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch: Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home.
• Common Sense Media Recommendations: Recommendations for the whole family by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit dedicated to online safety of minors. Media recommendations for entertainment, age-appropriate media suggestions to keep the whole family engaged, best Documentaries for kids and families, resources for at-home learning, tools to help parents and caregivers keep kids focused and learning at home.
• Wide Open School: Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense. From Common Sense Media, they feature content from Khan Academy, Scholastic, Amplify, National Geographic, Sesame Workshop, National Headstart Association, Time for Kids, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, noggin, XQ, Comcast, PBS YouTube, Google, Salesforce, and Zoom.
• Roya Dedeaux: Playdough Recipe.
• Mighty Kind Kids: Suddenly Homeschooling free download bundle.
• Confessions of a Tiny Teacher:Free Activity ideas for kids and toddlers.
• Chomp Supply: Craft ideas for kids!
• Honolulu Baby: Free coloring sheet downloads..
• Willamette Valley Music Together: Making Music at Home with Miss Wendy!
• Coronavirus Turned Us Into Homeschoolers – Now What? from homeschooling coach Sue Patterson.
• KidsActivities.com: List of educational companies offering free subscriptions including BrainPOP and other great resources.
• Grover Reads: “Monster at the End of the Book” on YouTube
• How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus
• Not Your Average Mom Project: Huge List of Educational Resources (organized by subject)
• Fab Lab: Digital Day Care with Crazy Aunt Lindsey
• ABCMouse: Online learning content for kids 3-8+ years of age. Age of Learning’s School Continuity Initiative provides schools closed due to the coronavirus with free home access for all affected families to leading digital education programs ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ. Programs serve students in preschool / pre-k, elementary school, and middle school.

Get Organized with a Family Schedule:

• Very Well Family: How to Make a Daily Schedule for Your Family, Kimberly L. Keith
• Today’s Parent: How to get your family organized and on a schedule—in three steps, Nadine Silverthorne
• Freedom Sprout: How to Create (And Stick With) a Weekly Schedule for Your Family, Kalen Bruce
• The Momiverse: Create a family schedule, Kimberly Johnson
• Household Management 101: A list of articles on managing a family household plus free downloadable printable calenders.
• How Does She Do It?: How to create a visual schedule for your family by Cristi. A crafty project to make a family schedule.

Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC’s):

Note: This is just a few of many MOOC’s–my favorites. Google ‘MOOC’ to find more.

• What is a MOOC?
• LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com, personalized learning experiences, courses taught by real-world professionals, a variety of business and professional skills, one month free (my experience is that when you quit at the end of the month they offer you a second month free).
• Skillshare, a variety of course subjects including tech, art and design, business, and writing by industry experts, 2 months free.
• YouTube, tons of tutorials on near any subject from crocheting, to coding, to using various applications, and more. Search ‘tutorial + the subject or application you are interested in learning’ for best results.
• EdEx, 2500+ Online Courses from 140 Institutions, many of them free.
• Coursera, Tons of courses in collaboration with 190+ leading universities and businesses. Join for free.
• Udemy, 100,000+ low cost and 6817 free courses by industry experts.
• Udacity, Udacity’s Contribution to the COVID-19 Crisis: One Free Month Access to Nanodegree Programs. Tech and business programs.
• Code.org, coding and computer classes for kids and adults, no account needed, and all courses available at no cost.
• CodeAcademy, coding classes with a free basic account, extras for paid accounts ($19.99 mo).
• MIT OpenCourseware, free science, tech, programming, and other classes from MIT.
• Open Yale Courses, a wide variety of college classes, free.

• Child Care for Essential Workers: Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Early Learning, Emergency Childcare: Contact a Child Care Referral Specialist: call 211 or 1 (866) 698-6155 and listen to the prompt for Child Care and press the specified number. Text keyword “children” or “niños” to 898211 (TXT211). Email children@211info.org. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Note: When you contact 211, please let them know that you are an Essential Worker. Click here to determine if you are an Essential Worker. This includes first responders, emergency workers, health care professionals, critical operations staff and essential personnel, etc.
• Oregon Department of Education, Early Learning Division, Covid-19 Emergency Childcare Resources and Information
• Oregon Department of Human Services has adjusted eligibility to child care benefits during this time. Find information for providers, families, and how to apply.
• Find Child Care Oregon website and provider search.
• Community Action childcare information and resources for families.
• ChildcareAware of America, Oregon Resources. Peruse the tabs, very general government childcare and family resources.

Housing:

• Note: HUD, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac have suspended eviction and foreclosure actions for 60 days.
• Eviction Moratorium Updates: Washington County working to ensure housing security: Washington County is urgently working to prevent evictions related to the COVID-19 crisis. [Read Updates]
• Beaverton Eviction Moratorium: COVID-19: Beaverton calls temporary halt to evictions. Beaverton joined Multnomah County and Portland in calling a temporary halt to residential evictions
• Washington County Department of Housing Services: For all those enrolled in federal housing programs, including public housing, housing choice vouchers and Continuum of Care programs, Washington County Housing Services will ensure that no persons in federal housing programs are at risk of eviction. According to Housing Services Director Komi Kalevor, “If a family loses a job or income due to COVID-19, we will, pursuant to HUD guidelines, recalculate rents due expeditiously.” Based on the current recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, our lobby will be open by appointment only beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your caseworker directly, or contact us at: (503) 846-3790 Fax: (503) 846-4795 voucherteam@co.washington.or.us [COVID-19 Update, COVID-19 Actualizaciones]
• For tenants with questions: Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) provides assistance with landlord/tenant issues. Contact the Renters’ Rights Hotline at (503) 288-0130.
• For tenants with questions: Oregon Law Center provides legal assistance with a variety of issues including housing. Contact the Hillsboro office at (503) 640-4115 or 1 (877) 296-4076.
• U-Haul: Nationwide. 30-days free storage for college students impacted by campus closure. 1 (800) GO-UHAUL

Homelessness:

• Governor’s information and FAQ for housing and homelessness here.
• Washington County: Washington County Partners with City of Hillsboro and Comfort Inn & Suites to Establish Respite Shelter Washington County is partnering with the City of Hillsboro and Comfort Inn & Suites in Hillsboro to open a non-congregate respite shelter. The 114-room hotel will temporarily house individuals experiencing homelessness as well as group home residents who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are symptomatic and need to be isolated from others.
• Community Warehouse: Kits of basics for a new home. Modified service includes Essential Item Kits of properly sanitized items preselected and prepackaged according to household size. No delivery service. Request a kit via your qualified case manager. Info: Portland area (503) 235-8786, Tualatin area (503) 347-2147. See KOIN 6 video on YouTube.

Public Restrooms:

• Tigard: Portable restrooms in the Tigard Library parking lot (near the electric vehicle charging station) and near the Tigard Street Heritage Trail (12345 SW Main Street)

Utilities:

Note: Portland-area utility providers are suspending automatic service shutoffs in the event of nonpayment. Many other municipalities and service areas are also suspending automatic shutoffs–contact your provider directly for guidance.

• Portland General Electric (PGE): Find payment extension information here
• Pacific Power: Call customer service at 1 (888) 221-7070
• Hillsboro Water: Advised me they have suspended shut offs.
• Sherwood Water Utility: Call (503) 925-2315 to discuss low income/hardship assistance program
• Portland Water Bureau: Apply for financial assistance here
• NW Natural: Customers should call 1 (800) 226- 4211 and contact the billing department to make arrangements. Update: NW Natural will not disconnect or charge late fees for customers who can’t make a payment due to impacts caused by the coronavirus. Customers will continue to receive bills and past-due notices. But NW Natural will not send a final shut-off notice and disconnect service.
• Internet Access for Low-income Families: Comcast Internet Essentials Internet access for $9.95/mo for two months (New Customers). No credit, contract, or install fee (it can take several days for installation).
• Low-Cost Internet Service Offers: National Locator Tool Provided by HUD’s nonprofit partner, EveryoneOn, the locator is easy to use. Users simply type in their zip codes and answer a few questions to determine eligibility for low-cost offers by the major Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The site has been updated to reflect new offers many ISPs have made to help ensure connectivity for low-income Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Keep Americans Connected: Service Providers Pledge Consumer Support During Pandemic, list of internet providers’ special deals in response to the Federal Communication Commission’s “Keep Americans Connected” pledge which was designed to help all Americans stay connected to the Internet during the COVID-19 crisis.
• Care To Share: Coordinating assistance to families and individuals who seek emergency food and other basic necessities. See Care to Share website for food and utility assistance details. Qualified clients may request help with utilities if they are facing a shut-off and funds are available in Beaverton, Aloha, and Portland areas in the following zip codes: 97003, 97005, 97006, 97007, 97008, 97078, and parts of 97225 and 97229.
• Energy Assistance Programs: Nationwide. Lowering College Students’ Bills with Energy Assistance Programs. Guide to help students navigate programs offered by utility companies to lower bills to help avoid financial distress.

School Meals:

• Beaverton School District Food Distribution: Emergency Meal Plans.
• Forest Grove School Food Distribution: Walk-up and Bus Stop Meal Distribution times and locations. Meal distribution website message: Breakfast and lunch will be distributed to any child between the ages of 1 and 18 as take-home meals. Cafeterias will not be open for dining and students must be present to be given a meal. These will be provided at sites throughout the district during this closure through March 31, 2020. The locations include Echo Shaw, Harvey Clarke and Joseph Gale Elementary schools and the Rose Grove Community Park. Breakfast will be served between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Lunch between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. These meals will be provided free of charge.
• Hillsboro School Food Distribution: Walk-up, Elementary Routes bus stop distribution (for all ages 1-18) starts 4/1/20.
• Hillsboro School District Food Distribution: Extended break meal distribution.
• Tigard-Tualatin School District Meal Distribution: Breakfast and Lunch for Pick Up/Desayuno y Almuerzo para Llevarvc 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Tualatin and Metzger Elementary Schools.
• Find more school food distribution for your school district.

Food Assistance:

• Snap: benefit application and faq’s. Note: Oregonians can use SNAP benefits to pay for groceries delivered from Amazon and Walmart though delivery fees and other non-food expenses aren’t covered. Information here.
• Meals on Wheels: Congregate meal sites are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact Meals on Wheels People at (503) 736-6325 for meal deliveries. Get information about the program from Washington County or the Meals on Wheels website. Online application. KGW 8 article and video on changes due to Covid-19.
• WIC: Washington County WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, health referrals and other services free of charge to Oregon families who qualify. WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under age five healthy. Information, application, and guide.
• Oregon Food Bank: Search (halfway down the page) for a food pantry near you or view their list (spreadsheet on Google Docs-not very usable).
• Oregon Food Bank: Food Finder
• Care To Share: Coordinating assistance to families and individuals who seek emergency food and other basic necessities. See Care to Share website for food and utility assistance details. Beaverton, Aloha, and Portland areas in zip codes: 97003, 97005, 97006, 97007, 97008, 97078, 97123, 97124, 97223, 97225, and 97229. Food: (503) 591-9025, Utilities: (503) 726-0407.
• SNAP for College Students: Nationwide. SNAP can be used to buy groceries at over 246,000, authorized retailers, grocery stores, and other places that sell food, including discount stores, bodegas, and farmers markets.

• Federal tax filing and payment deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020.
• Vehicle tags and driver’s license expiration dates have been extended. The Oregon State Police, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police and Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association have all agreed to support this “grace period” for enforcing any expired vehicle documentation, according to ODOT.
• DEQ is closed. Many DMVs remain open with limits of customers and social distancing. Many functions can be accomplished online here.
• REAL ID ACT compliance extended to October 1, 2021.

• Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies will NOT be stopping people for the SOLE reason of determining if they are complying with stay at home order 20-12. However, we ask all people to voluntarily comply to save lives!
• The Oregon State Police, Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police and Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association have all agreed to support this “grace period” for enforcing any expired vehicle documentation, according to ODOT.
• The Oregonian: Portland Police see more speeders in coronavirus-lightened traffic. The Portland Police as you to slow down!

Alerts:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Information: Avoid Coronavirus Scams: Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. Here are some tips to help you keep the scammers at bay. Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines: Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. They’re setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts as a ruse to take your money and get your personal information. FTC & FDA: Warnings sent to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments: The FTC and FDA have jointly issued warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat or prevent the Coronavirus. The companies’ products include teas, essential oils, and colloidal silver.
• FBI, National Press Office: School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation. Reporting information at bottom of page. (202) 324-3691
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): is seeing a rise in Coronavirus scams, including fake emails from the CDC, and fraudulent testing and medical equipment like face masks.
• Zoom: ‘Zoom-bombing’: FBI warns of hackers breaking into virtual meetings, school lessons. Fox 12.
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and identifies critical infrastructure during COVID-19.
• Department of Health and Human Services: warns about medicare, COVID-19 testing and treatment scams.
• Department of Justice: is investigating and prosecuting Coronavirus scams and fraud.
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): has COVID-19 scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: warns consumers about potential scams.
• Social Security Administration: warns Americans about fraudulent letters threatening the suspension of Social Security benefits.
• U.S. Postal Inspection Service: tips for avoiding and reporting fraud.
• TNW: PSA: Netflix isn’t giving away free subs due to coronavirus — it’s a scam. Nope, Netflix isn’t handing out free subscriptions to its streaming service due to the coronavirus outbreak — you’re probably being targeted in a phishing scam.

Reporting:

• Price Gouging Reporting: Contact the Oregon Department of Justice’s Consumer Hotline if you see merchants charging exorbitant prices for goods and supplies: (503) 378-8442 or 1 (877) 877-9392.
• Report Discrimination: Speak up if you hear, see or read misinformation or harassment. Gently correct the false information and remind the speaker: Prejudiced language and actions make us all less safe. Any discrimination incident that may be motivated by another person’s race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity is considered a hate and bias incident. The act does not need to be a federal, state or local crime. Whether it happened to you or someone else, we urge you to report the incident either online or by calling 1 (844) 924-2427 so the Oregon Department of Justice can track the incident. For emergency assistance, dial 911. These incidents can cause fear and anxiety. Call the 24/7 Crisis Line at (503) 291-9111 for confidential help. Interpretation is available. It is up to all of us to make sure that everyone feels welcome, supported and safe in our community.
• KGW 8: Who do I call if my workplace is violating Governor Brown’s stay home order? and Businesses struggle to interpret Oregon’s stay-home order. Oregon OSHA Hazard Reporting: English, Spanish. Oregon Occupational Safety and Health contact information.