AEA COVID-19 Community Resources
DIAPER DISTRIBUTION
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
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| Diaper Distribution List English Spanish | Distribution of diapers to families with infants and toddlers in need *Please call ahead to ensure that the service hours and locations are up to date and still operating. | Anyone |
| San Diego's 211 hotline | For an updated list of diaper distribution you can call San Diego's 211 hotline or visit their website. | Anyone |
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Educational Resources | Resources shared by a community of educators trying to support during this time | Anyone |
| Digital Lessons for Remote Learning | Direct access for K-12 parents and teachers to a library of 20+ digital courses at no cost | Anyone |
| Educational Games | K-6 Educational games for kids | Anyone |
| Educational Games | K-8th online educational games for kids of all ages (math, grammar, science, etc.) | Anyone |
| Instructional Resources | Find activities, resources, lessons, and digital resources to engage your child during this time. | Anyone |
| Ivy League Online Courses | 450 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free | Teachers, Parents |
| Learning Games for Kids | Educational games that help build skills in math, language, science, social studies, and more | Anyone |
| Monterey Aquarium Live Cam | Ten live cams to choose from, you can experience the wonder of the ocean no matter where you are. | Anyone |
| NASA Games | NASA Science games | Anyone |
| National Geographic Games | National Geographic Games, Quizzes, and more! | Anyone |
| PBS Kids Games | PBS Kids sets of games for children | Anyone |
| San Diego Zoo | K-12 San Diego Zoo Global Academy | Students |
| Scholastic Games | Scholastic kids books and games | Anyone |
| Spelling Games | Online spelling and vocabulary games are fun for students of all ages | Anyone |
| Spelling Games | Turtle Diary offers a variety of online spelling games designed to increase motivation and keep students committed to learning | Anyone |
| Supply Distribution | Distributing age-appropriate education supplies that will be theirs to use at home during this time | All City Heights families with youth 2-18 |
EMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Industrial Relations | FAQs on Laws Enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office | Anyone |
| Disaster Loan | Small business disaster loan | Small business owners |
| Employment Development Department | The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, or had their businesses affected due to the impacts of COVID-19 in California. | Anyone |
| Labor and Workforce | In the face of the COVID-19, the Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) wants to keep workers, employers, co-workers, and families safe. What employees are entitled to may be confusing. We are trying to make it easier and spread awareness through this centralized source of info. | Anyone |
| Remote Work Listings | Resources for Remote Work - COVID 19 2020 | Anyone |
| Unemployment Calculator | The Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit calculator will provide you with an estimate of your weekly UI benefit amount, which can range from $40 to $450 per week. | Anyone |
FOOD SERVICES
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| 211 Information | List of food banks in your area | Anyone |
| CalFresh | Apply for California Food Stamps, also known as CalFresh, SNAP, Food Assistance. | Anyone |
| Chula Vista Food Hotline | Dial (619) 476-5340 and you will get a one time food delivery from your Chula Vista Parks and Recreation staff. This is aDial (619) 476-5340 and you will get a one time food delivery from your Chula Vista Parks and Recreation staff. | Anyone |
| Community Food Resources | Community Food Resources in San Diego area | Anyone |
| EBT | EBT is the system used in California for the delivery, redemption, and reconciliation of public assistance benefits, such as CalFresh or SNAP benefits, California Food Assistance Program benefits, and cash aid benefits. | Anyone |
| Feeding San Diego | List of additional sites providing food distribution in the county. | Anyone |
| Food assistance and Distribution | SBCS offers healthy food distribution on a weekly basis throughout Chula Vista and connects families in other parts of the County with additional resources | Must be at least 16 years old Must be in need of food (no proof required) Must be present during distribution |
| Healthy Dinner Meals | Healthy Dinner meals M-F from 3:00-5:00 pm for all City Heights families with youth 2-18 are welcome. | City Heights Families |
| Hearts and Hands Working Together | Every Second Tuesday, of each month, Hearts and Hands Working Together has a Monthly Food Distribution at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church located at 2020 Alaquinas Drive in San Ysidro, CA 92173 | San Ysidro Families |
| Meals on Wheels | Meals on Wheels San Diego County offers the choice of one or two nutritious meals for seven days a week, including holidays. Deliveries are made by caring volunteers between 10:45 am and 1:30 pm. Sunday meals are delivered on Saturday | 60+ years of age Caretakers of seniors 60+ years of age Disabled veterans of any age |
| San Diego Food Bank | The San Diego Food Bank’s Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes emergency food packages at 90 different locations across San Diego County every month. The majority of the food distributed at these sites includes nonperishable and shelf-stable food items. | To qualify for this program, your household must meet federal income guidelines (listed in the document of distribution locations). |
| SDCOE Food Distribution Places | Food service sites confirmed by the San Diego County Office of Education, where students will be provided meals during the school closures. This page is updated frequently with new information. | Anyone |
| UPAC | Boxes include 2 – 4 days of food staples, fresh fruits and veggies, one hot “Cafe Meal” prepared in our kitchen, toilet paper, hand sanitizer and a game or activity for each family. Boxes also include information about the virus and the Census in multiple languages. Distributions are held each Friday at the NEC.Interested in signing up for a CARE Box? Please call our ACE Line at 619-500-1128 and follow the prompts. *We are currently at a 2 week+ waitlist. Please be patient as we are working hard to serve as many families as possible | UPAC clients and Southeast San Diego residents in need |
TECHNOLOGY NEEDS- WI-FI, INTERNET ACCESS, UTILITY SERVICES
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
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| Computers 2KIDS | Low- cost computers for qualifying individuals | Anyone |
| AT&T COVID-19 Services | Police, fire, EMS, public health, emergency management and military personnel receive 50% off monthly rate plan charges for 6 months | Anyone |
| Low Cost Computers | Low-cost computer program for San Diego County residents that meet at least one of the following requirements:Income Qualifications, have a documented disability, senior (62+), veteran, foster family, or nonprofit employee. | San Diego County Residents |
| Low Cost Internet (Cox) | Through Connect2Compete, Cox opens a world of opportunity for families by providing low-cost, home internet with wifi—for only $9.95* per month. | Anyone |
| Spectrum Internet | COVID-19 Spectrum information for customers | Anyone |
SHOE DISTRIBUTION
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts and Hands Working Together | Shoes are available to low income individuals and families, Monday – Friday, by appointment only. Call 619-662-7592. | San Ysidro families |
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Free Immigration Consultations | Immigration Attorneys to help your family have a legal status in the United States. Green Card, Citizenship, Domestic Violence programs. | Anyone |
| Immigrants Rising | Live on Instagram every Monday from 3 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m., Immigrants Rising will provide an opportunity for undocumented high school or transfer students to ask questions on how to apply, attend, and pay for college. Students will receive answers to education-related questions and be reassured that they do not have to give up on their academic dreams. Encourage students to watch at @immigrantsrising on Instagram. | Anyone |
| SDIRC Immigrant Relief Fund | Immigrant Relief Fund to provide grants of up to $500 to immigrants in San Diego County who have lost all or part of their income due to the coronavirus pandemic, along with other emergencies that may arise in the future. | Anyone |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
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| AA Online meetings | AA Online meetings during COVID- 19 | Anyone |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention health information regarding COVID-19 | Anyone |
| Coping with coronavirus anxiety | Harvard Health Medical School coping with coronavirus anxiety information | Anyone |
| COVID FAQS SD County | Fact sheets regarding COVID-19. | Anyone |
| COVID-19 Health Information | Health information regarding COVID-19. This includes resources and materials that can be shared with any audience. | Anyone |
| Free Workouts from Home | Free online videos with workouts with minimal equipment you can do at home | Anyone |
| Handwashing Stations | Directory and information of handwashing stations in San Diego | Anyone |
| Headspace | To help support you through this time of crisis, Headspace is offering Weathering the Storm, which includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises. | Anyone |
| Home Workouts | Free online videos with workouts you can do at home | Anyone |
| Mediation | 7 Meditation Tips to Help Combat Covid-19 Anxiety | Anyone |
| My Benefits | Medical, food and cash assistance | Anyone |
| Stress and Coping Information | Stress and Coping information for everyone with resources to access when dealing with COVID-19 mental health issues | Anyone |
| Taking Care of Your Emotional Health | CDC tips on how to take care of your emotional needs during COVID-19 | Anyone |
| Workouts from Home | List of online free or discounted workouts to do at home | Anyone |
| World Health Organization-COVID 19 | Information on COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus | Anyone |
| World Health Organization | Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak | Anyone |
MENTAL HEALTH
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health Services | Behavioral Health Services for Youth in San Diego County | Anyone |
| Disaster Distress Helpline | SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.Call the Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800- 985-5590 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 | Anyone |
| Elizabeth Hospice Center for Grief Support | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Elizabeth Hospice Center is offering individual counseling sessions and support groups via telephone and Zoom conferencing. To schedule a session with a counselor or register for a support group, call 833.349.2054 | Anyone |
| Family Health Centers of San Diego | Comprehensive mental health services, both short-term and long-term for students/families with Medi-Cal insurance only. Parents/guardians can contact agencies directly and services will be delivered virtually during the current closures. | Medi-Cal insured individuals |
| Mental Health Resources | Community Research Foundation services are delivered in a culturally-sensitive manner, utilizing a wraparound approach for children and a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery approach for adults. Individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems are welcomed, and an integrated approach is utilized to address both the psychiatric and substance conditions. The strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of clients and families/significant others are considered primary in carrying out this mission. | Anyone |
| Therapeutic/Counseling Services EnglishSpanish | SAY San Diego referrals are available to students/families (insured privately, medi-cal, or uninsured). Parents/Guardians can call the agency directly to set up services. This is a short-term therapeutic service. | Anyone |
| The Trevor Project | Trained counselors trained to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386. | LGBTQ+ |
| UPAC | UPAC programs and services focus on the Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, East African and other ethnic residents of San Diego County. The multicultural staff, capable of over 30 different languages and dialects represent physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, marriage, family and child counselors, substance abuse and gambling addiction counselors, health promotion education, business and community development specialists. The agency serves low-income families and individuals in the County of San Diego. | Services are focused on Asian and Pacific Islander populations across San Diego County and Latino populations in Central and North Central San Diego |
| Local Mental Health Help Line | If you or someone you care about is experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis, please call the Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. Trained and experienced counselors are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide support, referrals, and crisis intervention. You can also call the Access and Crisis Line if you are concerned about someone, just need to talk, have questions about how to offer support, or if you are looking for information. | Anyone |
| NASP English Spanish | Helping children to cope with the lifestyle changes due to COVID-19. | Anyone |
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY
Resources Title (link embedded) Brief description Audience
211 Basic Needs and Shelter Call 2-1-1 or visit 211SanDiego.org for help finding basic needs and shelter Anyone
Foster Care and Homeless Resources Resources for San Diego County districts and schools working with students who are in foster care and/or experiencing homelessness. Foster Care/Homeless families
Homeless education services (SDCOE) The San Diego County Office of Education's Student Services and Programs Division, Student Support Services Department provides support and resources to the 42 school districts in the county, JCCS and county-wide charter schools to implement McKinney-Vento. Homeless families
San Diego Housing Housing Resources Anyone
San Diego Rescue Mission This emergency shelter for women and children (under the age of 17) provides a secure place to sleep, as well as hot meals, clothing, hygiene products, and access to warm showers. Women and children (under the age of 17)
YWCA YWCA of San Diego County empowers women, men, and children to break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. 24-HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 619.234.3164 Domestic Violence Survivors
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| After a Suicide Attempt: A Guide for Family and Friends | This guide includes information on what will happen at the hospital, their rights and how you can help and support them with a list of resources. | Attempt Survivors |
| American Association of Suicidology | Helping survivors of suicide through various tools and resources. | Youth Bereaved by Suicide |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Resources on healing conversations and support groups. | Youth Bereaved by Suicide |
| Be True and Be You: A Basic Mental Health Guide for LGBTQ+ Youth | Each Mind Matters in collaboration with a strategic council of LGBTQ+, community leaders and stakeholders provide mental health materials for youth/young, older adults and providers working with Latinx youth. | LGBTQ |
| Indian Health Services: Suicide Prevention and Care Program | The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives with specific resources for American Indians and Alaska Natives. | Native Americans |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Native Americans: How to take care of yourself. | Native Americans |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Resources for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing loss individuals. | Youth with Disabilities |
| Reach Out | Website for young people that includes information and resources for youth experiencing addiction to alcohol and drugs. | Youth with Substance Abuse Disorders |
| SAMHSA: After an Attempt | A guide for taking care of your family members after treatment in the emergency department. | Attempt Survivors |
| Silbing Survivors of Suicide Loss | The Sibling Survivors of Suicide Loss site aims to provide a safe place for anyone who has lost a sister or brother to suicide. This is a place to share memories, discuss feelings, experiences, and to share photos. | Youth Bereaved by Suicide |
| Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Attempt Survivors | Coping with the deep hurt after surviving a suicide attempt and finding hope is possible. The Lifeline is available for support, 24/7. | Attempt Survivors |
| Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Loss Survivors | Resources for loss survivors and materials on how to take care of self. | Youth Bereaved by Suicide |
| Silbing Survivors of Suicide Loss | The Sibling Survivors of Suicide Loss site aims to provide a safe place for anyone who has lost a sister or brother to suicide. This is a place to share memories, discuss feelings, experiences, and to share photos. | Youth Bereaved by Suicide |
| Suicide Prevention Resource Center | This webpage provides information and prevention resources for people with disabilities. | Youth with Disabilities |
| Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 | Trans Lifeline hotline is available in the U.S. and Canada for transgender people in a crisis, from struggling with gender identity to thoughts of self-harm. Available 7 days a week, 18 hours a day, 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM. | LGBTQ |
| Trevor Project | The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. TrevorLifeLine: 866-488-7386 Trevor Text: Text “START” to 678678 | LGBTQ |
PARENT SUPPORT
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home: Strategies and Resources for Families and Caregivers | Practices for parents to create a supportive environment for distance learning | Educators, parents |
| Center for Restorative Programs: Tips for Home | Tip sheet for practicing connection circles as a family | Parents |
| Creativity at Home in the Time of Pandemic | 3 ways to enable children’s creativity while isolating at home. | Teachers, parents |
| Greater Good In Education: Supporting Learning and Well-Being During the Coronavirus Crisis | SEL practices for Educators and collection of SEL lessons for k-2, 3-5, middle and high school students that can be adapted for online learning. | Teachers, Educators, parents |
| Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty | From Common Sense Media, activities and media to help families focus on well-being. | Parents |
| Ideas for Practice & Play with Emotional Intelligence | Webinar that explains the different types of play and gives suggestions of how to engage with children during this time. | Teachers & parents |
| My kid’s school is closed, so now what? | Blog post with actions and resources for families | Parents |
| Playworks Play at Home | Resources to support families to engage in play at home, including livestreams, videos, and activity ideas. | Parents |
| Restorative Practice Parent Booklet | Activities and resources to guide parents in implementing restorative practices at home. | Teachers, Parents |
| So Now What? Support SEL at Home (slides here) | Strategies for parents to support SEL at home. | Teachers, Parents |
| Supporting Social-Emotional-Behavioral Skills at Home (webinar) | From the Orange County Department of Education, tips on how to use PBIS to support children's social and emotional growth and minimize behavioral disruptions in the home. | Teachers, Parents |
| Take Care. That is the Curriculum. | Blog post with resources and ideas to support educator, student, and family self-care. | Teachers, Educators, Parents |
| Well-Being Tips for Children and Families | Guidance to help parents implement mindfulness practices with their children. | Parents |
| SAY SD Parenting Classes Spanish | SAY San Diego CAT program is offering their annual parenting classes (via zoom) | Anyone |
| Resources Title (link embedded) | Brief description |
|---|---|
| 211 Basic Needs and Shelter | Call 2-1-1 or visit 211SanDiego.org for help finding basic needs and shelter |
| Foster Care and Homeless Resources | Resources for San Diego County districts and schools working with students who are in foster care and/or experiencing homelessness. |
| Homeless education services (SDCOE) | The San Diego County Office of Education's Student Services and Programs Division, Student Support Services Department provides support and resources to the 42 school districts in the county, JCCS and county-wide charter schools to implement McKinney-Vento. |
| San Diego Housing | Housing Resources |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | This emergency shelter for women and children (under the age of 17) provides a secure place to sleep, as well as hot meals, clothing, hygiene products, and access to warm showers. |
| YWCA | YWCA of San Diego County empowers women, men, and children to break the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. 24-HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 619.234.3164 |