Resources & Links

Helpful Resources

Financial Resources

Residents whose employment has been negatively impacted as a result of COVID-19can apply for reemployment assistance benefits (formerly known as unemployment compensation) through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Reemployment Assistance

PDF application for Reemployment Assistance

Website for Reemployment Assistance (https://www.orlando.gov/COVID-19/Assistance-for-Residents)

Economic Impact Payment Information Center: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center

Heart of Florida United Way connects residents to financial, mental health and crisisassistance programs through its 2-1-1 service.

auntbertha – The Social Care Network: search engine where families can search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more. Search is based on ZIP code and results are available in a variety of languages. https://www.auntbertha.com/

Christian Service Center: https://www.christianservicecenter.org/coronavirus

Spectrum Internet Assist: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html

Access to AT&T: https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#!/

Internet Essentials from ComCast: https://www.internetessentials.com/

FOOD/HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES

Find the nearest food bank using Second Harvest's Food Finder. Please call before heading to the food bank to make sure their hours or location has not changed.
(https://www.orlando.gov/COVID-19/Assistance-for-Residents)

UP Orlando-The Member Share Grocery Program
150 W Michigan St, Orlando, 32806, 407-650-0774
Food and household items at reduced cost, one page application required Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 11am-4pm

Medical Resources
Florida Department of Health COVID hotline: 1-866-779-6121 Florida Department of Health in Orange County: 407-723-5004

MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
The Hispanic Office for Local Assistance (HOLA) is offering services virtually. Residents can call 407.246.4310, email hola@cityoforlando.net or contact the office online.
(https://www.orlando.gov/COVID-19)

Heart of Florida United Way

Those in need of assistance can use United Way’s 2-1-1 feature to find help in the area by either calling 2-1-1- or texting their zip code to 898-211

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Aspire Health Partners is offering a dedicated telephone line to assist residents with mental health concerns related to COVID-19. Residents can call the helpline to be connected with a caring mental health professional. 407-875-3700 X2 | Aspire Health Partners (http://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus/Coronavirus- ResidentResources.aspx#.XpCU28hKjIW)

Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/National%20Center%20for%20PTSD%20COVID19%20Managin g%20Stress%2003062020.pdf

Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty:https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/free-guide-to-living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty/

Responding to Change and Loss: A Toolkit from the NAGC Click here to view a toolkit

Tips for talking with children about COVID-19 in this helpful article

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Who am I checking on or connecting with today?
What expectations of “normal” am I letting go of today?
How am I getting outside today?
How am I moving my body today?
How am I expressing my creativity?
What type of self-care am I practicing today?
What am I grateful for today?

For More Information, contact your Family Support Specialist:
Jill Wileden, MSW, 407-389-9663, Jill.Wileden@als-education.com

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