I'd like to ask everyone who knows where to find COVID-19 resources/information to please post links, plus brief descriptions of their purpose. If it's not clear from the above info, also include the area where they're relevant. Please edit one post instead of adding new posts for each addition. This will help keep things somewhat organized by area.
IRS: Get my payment - IRS.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
US. Check the status of your stimulus payment.
IRS: Non-filers enter payment info here - IRS.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
US. The Internal Revenue Service has put up a page for people who don't normally file income tax returns, or who don't have their direct deposit info on file with the IRS/SS, but are eligible for stimulus payments.
Headspace: LA County is stronger together - headspace.com/lacounty
Aimed at LA residents, but available to all. Mindfulness, meditations, sleep help, more. "LA, we’re all going through the current crisis together. To help you weather this storm, Headspace and the LA County Department of Mental Health have partnered to provide support and resources during this challenging time..."
California Science Center: 'Stuck at home' science activities - californiasciencecenter.org/stuck-at-home-science
World. This is so cool! If you're in search of something fun, interesting, entertaining AND educational, check this out. New activities daily. For people of all ages, with or without kids.
Los Angeles County Dept of Mental Health - DMH.LACounty.gov
and
DMH.LACounty.gov/covid-19-information
World. Although this is LA's DMH, its information is helpful for anyone feeling stressed due to this pandemic. If you're struggling emotionally, please make use of its resources, or any that may be available in your area. People are available to help! Whether by phone or online, don't suffer alone.
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief - IRS.gov/coronavirus
US. Information and lots of links regarding income tax issues during this pandemic.
Stimulus Check Calculator - abc7.com/finance/stimulus-checks-calculator-how-much-to-expect-under-coronavirus-rescue-bill/6056170/
US. Calculator to see how much your stimulus check should be.
Confronting COVID-19: LA County Responds - COVID19.LACounty.gov
Resources for those in Los Angeles County, including testing information, FAQs, help for seniors, and the latest updates.
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response - COVID19.CA.gov
Information for all Californians; includes resources, information on the 'stay at home' order, symptoms and risks, testing, etc.
COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe - corona-virus.LA
Details of Mayor Garcetti's "Safer at Home" order, FAQs about COVID-19/homeowners and renters/employers and employees/etc., frequently-updated statistics on virus cases and fatalities in LA, and more.
Governor Newsom's "Stay home. Save lives. Check in" Campaign - www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/31/governor-newsom-launches-campaign-to-protect-health-and-well-being-of-older-californians-during-covid-19-pandemic
Details of Gov Newsom's campaign to protect the health and well-being of older Californians during this pandemic. From the site: To combat social isolation, ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’ campaign urges all Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock.
In coordination with non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, California also launches hotline to help Californians answer questions."
California Health Corps - HealthCorps.CA.gov
Newly-created state agency where healthcare professionals can register to help. Retired or inactive physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc., can register. You must provide your credentials/license info, but even if your license has recently expired, they'll take you!
Onward California - OnwardCA.org
One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic impact payments: What you need to know - IRS.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
Information from the IRS for all US citizens, regarding the federal government's upcoming stimulus checks/payments.
Map: Watch the coronavirus cases spread across the world - NBCLosAngeles.com/news/national-international/map-watch-the-coronavirus-cases-spread-across-the-world/2318154/
Earth. (Self-explanatory)
COVID-19 Cases in LA County by City - csungis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ad3d7225d7114764b2554e8bfa156668
Map. (Self-explanatory)
Resources for SoCal Seniors During the Coronavirus Pandemic - NBCLosAngeles.com/news/coronavirus/resources-for-socal-seniors-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/2334518/
(Self-explanatory)
City of Arcadia Coronavirus Info - ArcadiaCA.gov/covid19
Info specifically for residents of Arcadia, CA.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to prepare and protect yourself - coronavirus.gov
General information about the virus from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the White House.
Resources for families during school closures (LAUSD) - achieve.LAUSD.net/resources
(213) 241-3840
A must for all Los Angeles Unified School District families. Information on TV and online classes/education, locations of 'grab and go' meals for those in need, links to IT support for online learning, and much more.
Covered California - CoveredCA.com
California's health insurance marketplace. The deadline for applying has been extended to June 30, if you're eligible due to job loss or other qualifying criteria.
Department of Public Services - DPSS.LACounty.gov
Help and information for LA County residents, including CalFresh, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, and a lot more.
Employment Development Department - EDD.CA.gov/unemployment
(800) 300-5616
California unemployment insurance.
LA County Workforce Development, Aging, Community Services -
(800) 510-2020
Meals delivered for elderly or disabled homebound people.
LA County Business and Worker Help Center - LACountyHelpCenter.org
(833) 238-4450
Resources for workers and businesses.
California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions - COVID19supplies.CA.gov/
Do you have medical supplies you can donate or sell? The State of California would like to hear from you.
LA CARES Corps -coronavirus.LAcity.org/CAREScorps
(833) 238-4450
Financial help/resources for small businesses in Los Angeles.
Get Lost with Lindsay - GetLostWithLindsay.com
Very cool and fun site for anyone, anywhere, especially parents looking for new ways to keep their kids entertained and engaged. Free virtual tours of famous places around the world.
IRS: Get my payment - IRS.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
US. Check the status of your stimulus payment.
IRS: Non-filers enter payment info here - IRS.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
US. The Internal Revenue Service has put up a page for people who don't normally file income tax returns, or who don't have their direct deposit info on file with the IRS/SS, but are eligible for stimulus payments.
Headspace: LA County is stronger together - headspace.com/lacounty
Aimed at LA residents, but available to all. Mindfulness, meditations, sleep help, more. "LA, we’re all going through the current crisis together. To help you weather this storm, Headspace and the LA County Department of Mental Health have partnered to provide support and resources during this challenging time..."
California Science Center: 'Stuck at home' science activities - californiasciencecenter.org/stuck-at-home-science
World. This is so cool! If you're in search of something fun, interesting, entertaining AND educational, check this out. New activities daily. For people of all ages, with or without kids.
Los Angeles County Dept of Mental Health - DMH.LACounty.gov
and
DMH.LACounty.gov/covid-19-information
World. Although this is LA's DMH, its information is helpful for anyone feeling stressed due to this pandemic. If you're struggling emotionally, please make use of its resources, or any that may be available in your area. People are available to help! Whether by phone or online, don't suffer alone.
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief - IRS.gov/coronavirus
US. Information and lots of links regarding income tax issues during this pandemic.
Stimulus Check Calculator - abc7.com/finance/stimulus-checks-calculator-how-much-to-expect-under-coronavirus-rescue-bill/6056170/
US. Calculator to see how much your stimulus check should be.
Confronting COVID-19: LA County Responds - COVID19.LACounty.gov
Resources for those in Los Angeles County, including testing information, FAQs, help for seniors, and the latest updates.
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response - COVID19.CA.gov
Information for all Californians; includes resources, information on the 'stay at home' order, symptoms and risks, testing, etc.
COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe - corona-virus.LA
Details of Mayor Garcetti's "Safer at Home" order, FAQs about COVID-19/homeowners and renters/employers and employees/etc., frequently-updated statistics on virus cases and fatalities in LA, and more.
Governor Newsom's "Stay home. Save lives. Check in" Campaign - www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/31/governor-newsom-launches-campaign-to-protect-health-and-well-being-of-older-californians-during-covid-19-pandemic
Details of Gov Newsom's campaign to protect the health and well-being of older Californians during this pandemic. From the site: To combat social isolation, ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’ campaign urges all Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock.
In coordination with non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, California also launches hotline to help Californians answer questions."
California Health Corps - HealthCorps.CA.gov
Newly-created state agency where healthcare professionals can register to help. Retired or inactive physicians, nurses, phlebotomists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, etc., can register. You must provide your credentials/license info, but even if your license has recently expired, they'll take you!
Onward California - OnwardCA.org
One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economic impact payments: What you need to know - IRS.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
Information from the IRS for all US citizens, regarding the federal government's upcoming stimulus checks/payments.
Map: Watch the coronavirus cases spread across the world - NBCLosAngeles.com/news/national-international/map-watch-the-coronavirus-cases-spread-across-the-world/2318154/
Earth. (Self-explanatory)
COVID-19 Cases in LA County by City - csungis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ad3d7225d7114764b2554e8bfa156668
Map. (Self-explanatory)
Resources for SoCal Seniors During the Coronavirus Pandemic - NBCLosAngeles.com/news/coronavirus/resources-for-socal-seniors-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/2334518/
(Self-explanatory)
City of Arcadia Coronavirus Info - ArcadiaCA.gov/covid19
Info specifically for residents of Arcadia, CA.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to prepare and protect yourself - coronavirus.gov
General information about the virus from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the White House.
Resources for families during school closures (LAUSD) - achieve.LAUSD.net/resources
(213) 241-3840
A must for all Los Angeles Unified School District families. Information on TV and online classes/education, locations of 'grab and go' meals for those in need, links to IT support for online learning, and much more.
Covered California - CoveredCA.com
California's health insurance marketplace. The deadline for applying has been extended to June 30, if you're eligible due to job loss or other qualifying criteria.
Department of Public Services - DPSS.LACounty.gov
Help and information for LA County residents, including CalFresh, CalWORKS, Medi-Cal, and a lot more.
Employment Development Department - EDD.CA.gov/unemployment
(800) 300-5616
California unemployment insurance.
LA County Workforce Development, Aging, Community Services -
(800) 510-2020
Meals delivered for elderly or disabled homebound people.
LA County Business and Worker Help Center - LACountyHelpCenter.org
(833) 238-4450
Resources for workers and businesses.
California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions - COVID19supplies.CA.gov/
Do you have medical supplies you can donate or sell? The State of California would like to hear from you.
LA CARES Corps -coronavirus.LAcity.org/CAREScorps
(833) 238-4450
Financial help/resources for small businesses in Los Angeles.
Get Lost with Lindsay - GetLostWithLindsay.com
Very cool and fun site for anyone, anywhere, especially parents looking for new ways to keep their kids entertained and engaged. Free virtual tours of famous places around the world.
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, like other places the only places that are open are places that are essential.
