01 May Covid-19 Information & Resources
YOUR EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic has everyone adjusting to life with social distancing and self-isolation, our emotional well-being can be affected.
CIGNA’s leadership in whole person health has already examined the impact of stress and loneliness. Cigna’s ongoing commitment to help people, families and communities be healthy in both body and mind now turns to the Covid-19 pandemic. The link below will connect you to Cigna’s Coronavirus Resource Center, Cigna.com/COVID19, which includes mental health and well-being resources.
https://www.cigna.com/coronavirus/mental-health-wellness
This information is being provided as a courtesy resources only. Consult with a licensed medical professional for treatment.
New Birth does not endorse nor claim responsibility for the information presented by the organizations and agencies listed.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
Department of Public Health: https://dph.georgia.gov/
State of Georgia COVID-19 Hotline: (844) 442-2681
***If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please do not arrive unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.
New Birth Support Services
If you need assistance during the pandemic please contact:
Prayer Ministry – Prayer@newbirth.org 770-484-7113
Member Care – MemberCare@newbirth.org 770-696-9600 x5090
Health Ministry – HealthMinistry@newbirth.org770-696-9600 x5121
Counseling Ministry – Counseling@newbirth.org770-696-9600 x1045
The King’s Table Food Ministry – TheKingsTable@newbirth.org 770-696-9600x1008
Employment Network – EmploymentNetwork@newbirth.org 770-696-9600 x5091
GENERAL HELPLINES
United Way, First Call for Help @ 404.614.1000 (Financial assistance, housing, and resources for food)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline @ 800.273.8255
Georgia Crisis & Access Line @ 800.715.4225 (Psychological and psychiatric emergencies)
Women’s Resource Center @ 404.688.9436 (Domestic violence)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Center for Disease Control COVID-19 Fact Sheets:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html
What to do if you’re sick:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
CVS: Waiving home delivery fees & 30 day refill limit on certain medications
Old Fourth Distillery: giving away free hand sanitizer during their business hours. Bring your own container and make a donation
Stress & Coping:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Mental Health Services:
Coping during COVID-19
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/help-your-family-de-stress-during-coronavirus-uncertainty
Mental Health Apps
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/apps-to-help-with-mental-health
Apps for Kids
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/meditation-apps-for-kids
FINANCIAL & TAX INFORMATION
Stimulus Package Info:
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
New Federal Tax Deadline July 15th:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-extends-individual-tax-filing-deadline-to-july-15-11584713903
GA State Tax Deadline July 15th:
Halting federal student loan payments and interest for 60 days:
www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/03/20/trump-coronavirus-student-loan-payments-139056
Financial Planning Association: Pro Bono Financial Planning
https://www.onefpa.org/Pages/ProBonoPlanning.aspx
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
US Federal Government Unemployment:
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0
Georgia News on Unemployment for Employers & Employees:
Georgia Unemployment Application:
SMALL BUSINESS GUIDANCE & RELIEF
Informational Links
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
https://www.uschamber.com/report/covid-19-emergency-loans-small-business-guide
Application Link
https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
UTILITIES AND BILLS
Mortgage relief news:
No Atlanta Evictions for Next 60 Days:
Just Shelter: List of organizations working hard to preserve affordable housing and prevent eviction
https://justshelter.org/community-resources/
List of Banks Offering to Help Customers:
https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/industry-response-coronavirus
Comcast: No disconnects. Free hotspots. Low-income households get 2 months free service
https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
AT&T: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
Verizon: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/update-verizon-serve-customers-covid-19
Sprint: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html
T Mobile: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19
Georgia Power: No disconnects
Atlanta Watershed: Suspending all water shut offs during this time
https://www.atlantawatershed.org/customer-service/
GEICO: Pausing cancellation of policies due to non payment or policy expiration until April 30th
https://www.geico.com/about/coronavirus/
SPECIFIC INDUSTRY FUNDS
The Giving Kitchen: For food service workers needing financial assistance
Creator Fund: Freelancers/Creators, get up to $500 to help with groceries, medical bills, housing, etc
Resources for Artists:
https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/
FOOD
Atlanta Community Food Bank:
Atlanta Survival Program: Free grocery delivery
Free Meals for Atlanta Public School Students:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpQ2DP-MOyTzwQRlZW8iHKCxGz7u7JMx/view
Uber Eats: Waiving all delivery fees
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/03/16/uber-eats-waives-delivery-fees
TRANSPORTATION
MARTA Public Transportation
https://www.itsmarta.com/MARTA-service-modifications.aspx
EDUCATION, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Scholastic: Free education for Pre K – grade 6+
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Adobe Photoshop: Free for students until May
Adobe Creative Cloud: People with Adobe can get 2 months free
https://petapixel.com/2020/03/18/adobe-is-giving-everyone-2-months-of-free-creative-cloud-heres-how-to-get-it/ NASA Media Library:
https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free/
Peloton Workout App: Free 90 day trial
https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/16/21182267/peloton-workout-app-trial-at-home-subscription
Free books, movies, software, music, etc:
Free Ivy League courses:
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/
Free Online Museum Tours:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Free National Park Tours:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours
No Entrance fees to National Parks:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politics/national-parks-service-coronavirus/index.html
NPR: Free virtual concerts
Paris Opera: Free live performances
Center of Puppetry Arts: Free tours and performances
https://puppet.org/center-for-puppetry-arts-home/
Might Could Studiomates: 1 month free trial
https://might-could.com/studiomates/
Museum Tours:
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
Movement Apps, Games & Websites
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/movement-apps-games-and-websites
Download Free Coloring Books:
http://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html
Coloring pages:
http://preventchildabuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PinwheelColoringSheet_National.pdf
Healthcare Worker Test Sites:
Information below is for sites providing FREE testing for Health Care Workers and First Responders:
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