Resources for Clients

Washington Department of Health COVID-19 Educational Materials – 26+ Languages

211 Washington Resource Hub

CHW Connect Resource Hub

The Fig Tree Resource Hub

World Relief

• Resource Hub

• Resource Packet

Behavioral Health/Mental Health Materials

• Guarding mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Calculating COVID Stimulus Payment

Washington Post calculator

DSHS - updates

• ECONOMIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION – COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION COVID-19 Response Overview – Current as of April 17, 2020

• Disaster Cash Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions

• News Release

Telehealth guidance for Medicaid clients

HCA created telehealth guidance one-pager for Apple Health (Medicaid) clients that describe what services are available during the pandemic (see attached). This document will be posted in 15 languages on the HCA COVID-19 page in early June.

Internet access

Dept. of Commerce drive-in WiFi hotspots across the state: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/

Education

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Resources to Support Student Well-Being & School Safety

Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office

• Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents

  • https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

• Who to contact if you don’t know who your loan servicer is and numbers for loan servicers:

  • https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/servicers#your-servicer

Employment & Paid Sick Leave Information

WorkSource Immediate Employment Opportunities

Washington State Employment Security Department website

Food & Supply Assistance

Spokane Public Schools is offering grab & go meals – a breakfast and a lunch together – for any child aged 0-18, or currently enrolled in high school, at the following locations from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Yes, that's any student -- even those who don't attend Spokane Public Schools!

The Zone Project is currently working to offer culturally appropriate food boxes to be distributed. Please contact The Zone Project at tzp@necommunitycenter.com or 509-209-7227 to get connected to this resource, and many others.

• FLYER

Housing

Washing State Department of Commerce COVID-19 Emergency Housing Grant

CDC Resources for Homeless Shelters

Bankrate Securing Housing After Incarceration

Transportation

Specialty Mobility Services Getting There Guide

Utilities & Energy Program Updates

City of Spokane utility accounts will not be assessed late fees or be discontinued due to non payment. (This includes water service and solid waste pick-up.)

Avista has made the decision to temporarily suspend all collection activity and disconnects for customers as our communities respond to the impacts of the Coronavirus outbreak. Customers who may be facing financial difficulties are encouraged to call Avista at (800) 227-9187.

SNAP assistance, including income-blind assistance for energy – 509-456-SNAP (7627)

Webinars

Peer Workforce Alliance Community Connections Series - More Information HERE