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The Santa Barbara Foundation does not provide direct service to individuals, however we have curated the following COVID-19 resource links as a courtesy to our community members looking for information during this difficult time. For information about COVID-19 assistance grants for individuals, please visit the United Way of Santa Barbara.
We encourage all of our friends and neighbors to closely monitor updates and review important health and safety resources from the following government agencies:
Below is a more detailed breakdown of information as it pertains to general COVID-19 resources for individuals.
News from the office of Governor Newsom
Cottage Health: Information presented by Lynn Fitzgibbons, MD, an Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine specialist at Cottage Health.
CDC:
HUD: Disease Risks and Homelessness
State Public Health Officer clarification on “essential workers”
Resource Lists:
Transportation:
Child Care Resources & Information for Families: Santa Barbara County Emergency Child Care Initiative
Allan Hancock College: Student Emergency Fund
Santa Barbara City College: Emergency Grant Fund
UCSB: Basic Needs Resources
Links below have student eligibility:
COVID-19 Joint Response Fund: Applications for Individuals and Families
Santa Ynez Valley Coronavirus Relief Fund
Ventura County Rapid Response Fund: Applications for Individuals and Families
Community Action Commission: Senior Lunch Program
Organic Soup Kitchen: Sliding Scale Soup Delivery
Santa Barbara County Foodbank Picnic in the Park: Summer Meal Program
UCSB: Food Pantries and Groceries
US Department of Agriculture: Summer Food Service Program
NPR: Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm
Mental Health America: It Is Imperative To Act Swiftly To Mitigate The Effects Of COVID-19 On Mental Health
Medicare allowing use of telehealth during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Noozhawk: Laid off Workers Can Apply For Covered California
Mental Health – Community Wellness Center is ONLINE!
Greater Good’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus: Practices, resources, and articles for individuals, parents, and educators facing COVID-19
California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief during COVID-19
California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids during COVID-19
Housing for the Harvest: Free Hotel Rooms for Workers Who Have or Might Have COVID-19
Viviendas Para Trabajadores Agrícolas: Habitaciones de hotel gratuitas para trabajadores que tiene o podría tener COVID-19
Community Action Commission Home Energy Assistance Program
PG&E’s CARE Program: Apply for Monthly Energy Discount
SoCal Edison CARE/FERA Program: Apply for Reduced Energy Rate
Article to talk about the coronavirus to children for teachers and parents – Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
NPR: Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
How to talk about the coronavirus to children in Spanish – Crónica Balear
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
City of Santa Barbara Info
Many thanks to Liliana Encinas and the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department for these informative videos. New videos will be available weekly on Wednesdays. Stay connected on Facebook: @CityofSBOES
COVID-19 Vaccine Event Series
THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us. is a new campaign to provide Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccines co-developed by KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) and the Black Coalition Against COVID.
Click here to view access info & video series: https://www.greaterthancovid.org/theconversation/
Connecting needs and resources in Santa Barbara County.
The Ways to Help platform provides opportunities for community members to connect directly with nonprofit organizations in need of food, supplies, volunteers, and financial contributions. Click here to learn more.
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