Community Resources
During this Coronavirus Pandemic, there can be many stressors and unmet needs for students and families. We have provided a list of resources, most with online links for more information to assist during this time. Resources include Food Support, Mental Health, Utilities, Healthcare, Online Learning and more.
Durham Co. Resource Lists
Durham County Meta List of Resources, Durham Neighbor Help- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xRnZ0oktArFkBbBo-E9BFt7SL0xBZxP_RRCoccqn_Q4/edit
Durham County Resource Database, Community Empowerment Fund and Duke Student Collaborative on Health Policy- tinyurl.com/ducovid19resources
COVID Community Resources, Duke Office of Durham and Community Affairs- https://sites.duke.edu/covidcommunityresources/
COVID Resources for Students and Families, Partners for Youth Opportunity – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RKY-ZxJbY3CB2clCq7UJFKIea9OZmqpPkocff5hta6M/edit#gid=0
COVID Resources for Young Adults in NC, Equality NC- https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lZ0r4O5iczhhal6saOr1pM0DdoZ5w1gqryX5hCXus4/edit
Family Connects Support List for Parents- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlBB5k_1IHEc7djBdicQRJKwccM-r2aO/view
Durham Network of Care, Alliance Health- https://durham.nc.networkofcare.org/mh/
National Alliance on Mental Illness resource guide: https://www.nami.org/covid-19-guide
Durham County Transportation: https://www.dconc.gov/government/departments-a-e/cooperative-extension-service/transportation
Renter's Information
Renters who are concerned about paying their rent should request help from their landlord, DSS and/or Legal Aid of NC 866-219-5262. Eviction hearings and most court cases are postponed 30 days from March 16.
On March 31, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 124 which prohibits utilities – including electric, gas, water and wastewater services from disconnecting people who are unable to pay during this pandemic. The order also prohibits utilities from collecting fees, penalties or interest for late payment. The order applies for the next 60 days and gives residential customers at least six months to pay outstanding bills.
Mental Health Resources
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health, Alliance Health
Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety, Psychology Today
Hope4NC 24/7 helpline (1-855-587-3463) to connect North Carolinians to mental health support
Hope4Healers 24/7 helpline (919-226-2002) for first responders, health care workers, and others on the front lines of COVID-19
COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide, National Alliance on Mental Health
Food Resources
Durham FEAST provides complete meals, fresh produce, and shelf-stable ingredients to children and adults experiencing food insecurity during COVID-19. Sites and schedules will be regularly updated at https://www.durhamfeast.org/sites. (In Spanish: https://www.durhamfeast.org/sitios.)
Use the Durham Food Resources Map to find no-cost meal sites, food pantries, grocery stores, farmers markets, and more near you.
Families with children registered for the USDA free and reduced lunch program in North Carolina will receive pandemic EBT benefits (P-EBT). Families will receive $307 per child in benefits, in two allotments. For most families who receive SNAP/EBT, benefits will go on their EBT card. Families who do not currently receive SNAP/EBT will be sent a white P-EBT card in the mail. More information:
NC Department of Health and Human Services Food for Children:
Text FOODNC to 877-877 to get the location of the nearest meal site with serving times.
Text COMIDA to 877-877 for information in Spanish
Unemployment Resources
The North Carolina Division of Employment Security is providing guidance to help people understand the impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus on unemployment insurance benefits. For general questions about unemployment benefits in North Carolina during the COVID-19 crisis, contact the Division of Employment Security.
Employees with questions about the application and benefits can read more about requirements and steps to get an unemployment benefit payment here: https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information/covid-19-information-individuals
Employers who have questions about their role in the process can read more about what is required of them to help their workers quialify for benefits here <insert link: https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information/covid-19-information-employers.
To report technical difficulties using the online tools provided by the Division of Employment Security, contact the office via the form at https://des.nc.gov/customer-contact-form.
Resources for Spanish Speaking Families
El Centro Hispano: recursos para salud, alimentos, educación, y utilidades
El Centro Hispano COVID19 Solicitud del Fondo de Respuesta a las Crisis: En respuesta a la crisis de COVID19, El Centro Hispano ha creado el Fondo de Respuesta a la Crisis COVID19 para atender las necesidades de los miembros de la comunidad y las familias
Asistencia para alimentos: text COMIDA to 877-877