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COVID-19 RESOURCES: (as of 03/25/2020)
LATEST INFORMATION
- Follow Governor Ron DeSantis Facebook for live press conferences and updates
- What to know about COVID-19 in Florida
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Latest news and updates from the Center for Disease Control.
- Live international updates, advice and news.
HEALTH RESOURCES
COVID-19
- Florida Department of Health
- COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7, 1 (866) 779-6121, COVID-19@flhealth.gov
- Florida League of Cities
- CDC
Mental Health
- Florida Department of Children and Families
- News and updates for child care, mental health and substance abuse around Florida.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- Text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline
- Call 800-985-5990
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or visit
- Connections by CHESS Health App
- A free, evidence-based mobile app proven to provide ongoing support and relapse prevention to people recovering from substance-use-disorders.
- 211 Helpline Florida
- The United Way is aiding those who affected by the coronavirus pandemic. If you or somebody you know needs help, please reach out through calling, texting, chatting, or emailing. Call 2-1-1 or (352) 332-4636. Calling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Text your zip code to 898-211.
- National Council for Behavioral Health
- Information and guidance for providers
- Crisis Centers
- Provide 24/7 free, confidential emotional support
- Dial 211
- Mental Health First Aid
- Advice on helping others, as well as ourselves, with depression, anxiety and other mental health disorders.
Mental Health Facilities and Providers
- Florida’s Behavioral Health Managing Entities:
- Panhandle – Big Bend Community Base Care
- Northeast, North Central Florida – LSF Health Systems
- Suncoast region – Central Florida Behavioral Health Network
- Central Florida – Central Florida Cares
- Treasure Coast region – Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
- Broward County – Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
- Miami Dade and Monroe Counties – Thriving Minds
- AHCE new website of all agency’s guidance
- National Council for Behavioral Health-Information and guidance for providers
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Elderly Assistance
- Elder Helpline Information and Assistance Service
- Information regarding elder services and activities is available through the Elder Helpline Information and Assistance service within each Florida County.
- All Elder Helplines can be accessed at 1-800-96-ELDER (800-963-5337)
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- News, programs and resources for Florida’s elderly population, the most affected by the virus.
- Senior Shopping Hours
- Grocery stores around Florida have designated a special “Senior Hour” outside of their normal business hours to give those most vulnerable to the virus first access to food and necessities
- Publix – Open for shoppers 65+ on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
- Whole Foods – Open to shoppers 60+ one hour before opening to the general public
- Target – Will reserve the first hour of shopping each Wednesday for vulnerable guests
- Walmart – Will open one hour early every Tuesday for shoppers 60+
- Dollar General – Will dedicated the first hour of each day to seniors
- Fresh Market – Will dedicate 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Monday through Friday for seniors
- Grocery stores around Florida have designated a special “Senior Hour” outside of their normal business hours to give those most vulnerable to the virus first access to food and necessities
- Florida Health Care Association
- Long term care providers
Food Relief
- Meals for Kids
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partnered with 2-1-1 to create the resources.
- Floridians can text FLKIDSMEALS to 211-211 to find the closest participating Summer Break Spot location with meals available.
- Residents can also call 2-1-1 to speak with a live operator for additional information
- Feeding Florida
- Local food pantries may begin facing shortages as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. Feeding Florida features a way to donate to nonprofits and community-based organizations that provide food and other resources to our most vulnerable populations. Feeding Florida also allows those in need of food to search for their nearest food pantry.
- SNAP
- Food assistance
Housing & Utilities
- Mortgage flexibility
- Federal regulators, through the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are ordering lenders to offer homeowners flexibility.
- Power companies around Florida, including Duke Energy, will not disconnect any customer’s service for non-payment, in order to give customers experiencing financial hardship extra time to make payments.
- Power companies will continue to read meters and send bills. Customers should pay what they can to avoid building up a large balance that will be harder to pay off later.
- If you are unable to pay your mortgage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, talk to your mortgage lender about Home Loans Special Payment Forbearance and loan extensions to assist with suspending payments.
K-12 Education
- Florida Department of Education
- Issues daily updates on distant learning options and the extended Spring Break vacation.
- Resources for Families
- Resources and private offers made available by the state of Florida and private companies to families during the extended spring break.
- Department of Education
- Resources for students and school personnel on the coronavirus.
National Security
Pet Care
- Humane Society
- Humane Societies around Florida are providing dog and cat food to the public through their food assistance programs listed on their website
Price Gouging
- Call 1-866—9NO-SCAM
- To report price gouging go online MyFloridaLegal.com
Public Assistance & Employment
- Florida Public Assistance
- Is accepting public assistance grant applications to those affected by COVID-19 until April 12, 2020
- United Way Community Economic Relief
- Call 1-866-211-9966
- Help with bills, rent and food
- Provide zip code and a list of local agencies will be provided
- Reemployment Assistance Benefits
- Click on the Reemployment Assistance Service Center to learn more about applying for unemployment assistance.
- Reemployment Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
- US Department of Labor
- Provides news, facts and resources about the coronavirus to employees.
- Information about filing for unemployment and reemployment resources
Small Businesses
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
- Short-term, interest free loan applications for small businesses.
Tax Relief
- Tax day has been extended to July 15
- Read more at the IRS website
Transportation
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Follow for updates to Florida’s public transportation system.
- Toll fare will now only be paid by Sunpass or toll-by-plate
- Follow for updates to Florida’s public transportation system.
White House
- Visit the website Whitehouse.gov
- President Donald Trump’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America
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FL Governor’s Executive Orders: (as of 03/25/2020)
2020-83 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Density of the Workforce 03/24/2020
2020-82 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Isolation of Individuals Traveling to Florida 03/24/2020
2020-72 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Non-essential Elective Medical Procedures 03/20/2020
2020-71 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Alcohol Sales, Restaurants, and Gyms 03/20/2020
2020-70 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Broward and Palm Beach County Closures 03/20/2020
2020-69 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Local Government Public Meetings 03/20/2020
2020-68 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 regarding bars, beaches, and restaurants 03/17/2020
2020-52 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 03/9/2020
2020-51 Executive Order re: Establishes Coronavirus Response Protocol and Directs Public Health Emergency 03/1/2020
Dept. of Health Policies & Procedures:(as of 03/25/2020)
Dept. of Children & Families Policies & Procedures:
(as of 03/25/2020)
https://www.myflfamilies.com/covid19/mental-health.shtml
DCF MEMORANDUMS
DCF 20-055 EO Emergency Order Covid-19 (3-22-20)
DCF Memorandum – Suspension of Visitation SMHTF (3-16-2020)
DCF Memorandum – Visitation at SMHTF (3-17-2020)
DCF Memorandum Law Enforcement Transportation COVID-19 (03-15-2020)