Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
US Dept of Health & Human Services: https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/COVID19/Pages/default.aspx
MKE County Covid-19 Dashboard: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/COVID-19
Covid-19 Resources through a Racial Equity Lens: https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/resource-lists/resources-...
Federal Financial Assistance for Covid Economic Impact Eligibility ( $1200 per adult, $500 per minor child): If you file a 2018/2019 tax return or get social security, you should automatically get a payment. If you haven’t filed a tax return in those years, you can apply at this “non-filers” link: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here?fbcli...
State Unemployment Compensation (Including broader Pandemic Unemployment Comp which applies to many gig workers, self employed persons, and others who don’t usually qualify for unemployment compensation): https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/
Food and Housing (State and Local) (WPR): https://www.wpr.org/where-find-food-housing-help-and-more-wisconsin-duri...
Rent Help Line and virtual Rental Housing Resource Center to connect landlords and tenants with services and resources. Email RentHelp@communityadvocates.net or call 414-270-4646.
DPI Child Nutrition Food and Resources: https://dpi.wi.gov/nutrition/coronavirus
Milwaukee Community Care and Mutual Aid: www.facebook.com/MCCMutualAid/
Ayuda Mutua Milwaukee - Coronavirus: www.facebook.com/ayudamutuamke/
Metcalfe Park: https://metcalfeparkbridges.org/ 414.488.5582
Hunger Task Force: https://www.hungertaskforce.org/what-we-do/get-help-now-covid-19/
Childcare Requests for Essential Workers: https://childcarefinder.wisconsin.gov/EmergencyRequest.aspx
Protect Yourself Financially During Covid-19: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financial...
Free meals for children at the Boys and Girls Club: https://www.bgcmilwaukee.org/meal-continuation-program/
STICKWheEach Monday, they will be distributing 21 meals for each child 18 years old and under. (3 meals/day for 7 days).
Please arrive prepared to carry and transport a large amount of food, as well as educational materials. Meal sites are open 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or while supplies last. Also, please follow social distancing guidelines while at meal sites to ensure the safety of all participating.
Participating locations include:
Daniels-Mardak Club (4834 N. 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209)
LaVarnway Club (2739 N. 15th St, Milwaukee, WI 53206)
Davis (1975 S. 24th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204)
Energy Assistance: https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/energy-assistance.html
Call 211 or 1-866-211-9966 for list of local agencies.
Senior Dining Curbside:
https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/department-on-aging/PDF/Senior...
Resources for people returning from incarceration in MAD: https://nehemiah.org/
Resources for people returning from incarceration in MKE: https://www.projectreturnmilwaukee.org/
Resources for people returning from incarceration in GB: https://operationcommunitycares.org/
Wisconsin Department of Corrections & Covid-19 https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/COVID19(Coronavirus)/COVID19.aspx
Joshua Glover Residential Re-Entry Center: https://www.wiscs.org/programs/comm/joshua_glover_residential_reentry_ce...
FoodShare Employment and Training: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/fset/index.htm
UMOS TechHire Training: http://techhireemployer.umos.org/
Right Step Program for Children of Incarcerated Persons: http://www.matc.edu/admissions-registration/become-a-student/high-school...
WISDOM Interfaith group that addresses many issues - Find which affiliate is near you: SOPHIA in Waukesha, MICAH in Milwaukee, MOSES in Madison, CUSH in Kenosha, RIC in Racine, ESTHER in the Fox Valley, JOSHUA in Green Bay, NAOMI in Wausau, JONAH in the Chippewa Valley.
New England Journal of Medicine: Flattening the Curve for Incarcerated Populations www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2005687
Primary and Secondary Education Resources for Home:
Parenting Tips (discipline, special education, anxiety, more): https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Parent, Professional & Youth Guidance and Support: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podc...
Department of Public Instruction and PBS had partnered - https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/Learn/onlineresources/
Khan Academy – www.Khanacademy.org
Brainpop - www.brainpop.org
Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari - http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/
American Museum of Natural History - www.amnh.org
Milwaukee Art Museum Virtual Tours https://mam.org/exhibitions/details/byrdcliffe-creativity-and-creation.php
Funny article on teaching kids at home - https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/we-the-hard-working-newly-homeschool...
Higher Ed from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/colleges-universitie...
Suspended Federal Student Loan Payments, Waives Interest During National Emergency - https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/delivering-president-trumps-promi...
COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel: https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents (Common Questions): https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
Non-Crisis Emotional Support:
To find a therapist for ongoing support at Children’s Wisconsin, call 414-266-3339
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) HelpLine, Monday through Friday, between 8am and 5pm for mental health resources, 800-950-6264
Cope Hotline. 24-hr emotional support and crisis intervention from trained volunteers serving Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Sheboygan counties. Spanish-speaking volunteers available 9pm to 9am. 262-377-2673
Warmline. A peer-run, non-crisis support line. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 6-10pm. 414-777-4729
Domestic Violence
STATEWIDE: https://www.endabusewi.org/get-help/
MKE: Nia Imani Family, niaimanifamily.org
MKE: Alma Center, http://almacenter.org/about/
MKE: UMOS Latina Resource Center https://www.facebook.com/UMOS-Latina-Resource-Center-103629097947413/
MKE: Sojourner Family Peace Center (414) 933-2722 https://familypeacecenter.org/about/community-update-from-sojourner-abou...
MKE: ASHA Project (414) 252-0075 https://ashafamilyservices.org/
Waukesha: The Women's Center, https://twcwaukesha.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or Text LOVEIS to 22522
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/crs/index.htm
Milwaukee Mental Health Crisis Line: 414-257-7222
AA Alcoholics Anonymous Wisconsin: http://www.step12.com/wisconsin.html
NA Narcotics Anonymous Wisconsin: https://wisconsinna.org/
Alcohol, Drug, Mental Health Support on FB (Sheboygan & State): https://www.facebook.com/groups/662422604574536/
The Meta House: metahouse.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Hopeline. 24/7 Counseling and Support Text Line. Text “Hopeline” to 741741.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Chat: http://www.crisischat.org/chat/
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
LGBTQ Crisis Services: The Trevor Project
24/7 Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 Textline: 1-202-304-1200, Monday-Friday, 2pm – 9pm
Chat: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOPELINE” to 741741
Crisis Text Line for Students of Color: Text “STEVE” to 741741
Compassionate Resilience: https://compassionresiliencetoolkit.org/staying-resilient-during-covid-1...
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Update...
Mental Health of America Wisconsin: www.mhawisconsin.org
American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics
National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podc...
Childmind Institute: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Many Comprehensive resources for everyone, videos, pdfs, etc. https://psychhub.com/covid-19
Medical Resources for Undocumented Folks During Covid-19:
https://unitedwedream.org/2020/03/healthcare-access-for-undocumented-fol...
NAMI – Comprehensive Covid-19 Resource Guide: https://www.nami.org/getattachment/Press-Media/Press-Releases/2020/COVID...
TimeSlips - Resources for Elders Suffering Dementia, Alzheimers and Memory Loss https://timeslips.org/resources
Medication Access During Covid-19: https://mhanational.org/medication-access-during-covid-19
Managing Stress and Anxiety related to Covid-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-str...
Tips for Social Distancing and Quarantine During Covid-19: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quaran...
Covid-19 Pandemic Response Resources for anyone/everyone – very comprehensive list with infographics and multiple topics: https://www.cstsonline.org/resources/resource-master-list/coronavirus-an...
The Muse: https://www.themuse.com/advice/coronavirus-work-from-home-tips
NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/19/smarter-living/work-at-home-tips-advi...
Pop Sci: https://www.popsci.com/story/diy/best-work-from-home-tips/
Nextiva: https://www.nextiva.com/blog/working-from-home-tips.html
Black Enterprise: https://www.blackenterprise.com/8-tips-to-work-from-home-effectively-dur...
Fortune: https://fortune.com/2020/03/12/working-from-home-coronavirus-remote-work...
Funny Tweets about working from home: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/work-from-home-tweets-coronavirus_l_5e6fe...
Racial Equity Tools: https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/resource-lists/resources-...
Forbes: Racial Inequities in US Healthcare https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2020/04/12/covid-19-reveals-ra...
Brookings: How to Reduce Racial Gap in Covid-19 Deaths https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/04/10/how-to-reduce-the-racia...
Scientific American: What Covid Means to Black Americans
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/what-the-covid-19-pandemic-m...
Non-Profit Quarterly: Covid-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform our Future
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/covid-19-using-a-racial-justice-lens-now-...
Immigrant and Immigration Resources: HIAS has produced a "Know Your Rights" flyer to give refugees, asylum seekers, asylees, and other immigrants information about their rights during the coronavirus outbreak. It includes facts about employment protections, accessing healthcare, housing rights, and more. You can read versions in English, Arabic, Farsi, French, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili. https://www.hias.org/covid-19-response
VOCES de la Frontera Hotline: 414.366.3392 Raids/Redadas 414.418.9409
Employment Best Practices:
The FDA released informational materials for food industry in Spanish, Somali and other languages. This assistance provides food safety best practices for retail food stores, restaurants and food pick-up/delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 crisis has given rise to a set of new and unforeseen threats to the civil rights and civil liberties of all Wisconsinites – even a threat to our lives, especially for people of color, and members of other vulnerable communities.