COVID-19 Local Resources, 4/24/2020

There are many resources to help during this time. Here are a few local ones. Sign up for updates where possible to keep up with the latest info.

• The topic of collective grief has been coming up a lot recently as we all manage this stressful time. Here are two resources:
  • In the short video, Dr. Perel coaches us through the losses and collective grief we are all experiencing: https://nyti.ms/3cWsPYf
  • Article: That Discomfort You are Feeling is Grief: bit.ly/35266Hn

• Parents – remember you are doing an amazing job!!

• Latest news from City: www.cambridgema.gov/covid19. You can sign up to get regular updates.
• The City is providing information in multiple languages related to important COVID-19 content. A multilingual help resource is now available in Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. https://www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/multilingualhelp.

• Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund now accepting applications. Residents may complete this application online or over the phone with a staff person by calling 617-349-9797.  https://www.cambridgema.gov/covid19/mayorsfundapplication
• Cambridge Community Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Fund: Link

• New: Pandemic Unemployment Insurance for people who can’t work because of a COVID-19 reason but are not eligible for regular unemployment: https://bit.ly/3aDQv1I

• CEOC (Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee) is providing support to people around filing for unemployment and health insurance, in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Amharic, Spanish & English:  www.ceoccambridge.org or 617-868-2900.

• List of businesses that are open or closed: https://bit.ly/2UDu3RM
• New: List of nonprofits that are open: https://bit.ly/3cG2bSY

• Updated 4/21: Food resources compiled by Cambridge in Motion: Link

• Cambridge Public Schools:
  • Breakfast and Lunch for Children & Youth: Link
  • Learning at Home: https://www.cpsd.us/athome

• Daily activities for kids and other resources posted on https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkCambMA/
• List of virtual activities at home from Find It Cambridge https://bit.ly/FIVirtAct
• Parental Stress Line: 800-632-8188 (available 24/7)