North Penn School District Free Meals
The North Penn School District Nutrition Services has a Curbside Pick-up program. Starting September 8th, 2020, we will be offering FREE breakfast and lunch bundles to all children 18 and under.
Curbside Pick-up at Oak Park:
Tuesday: FREE Meal Pick Up: 11am-1pm and 4:30-6:30pm – Oak Park parking lot (Meal bundles include breakfast and lunch for the entire week – for any child 18 years old or younger)
Contact the North Penn School District School Nutrition Services Department at 215-853-1080 or froehlml@npenn.org if you have questions about this service.
PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Referral Helpline available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources. The number to call is 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600. https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DHS_details.aspx?newsid=513
Rent and Mortgage Relief Funding Available
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency opened applications for a new rental and mortgage assistance program Monday, June 29, 2020. This new program is funded through the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund allocated by the Governor and the Legislature.
To view the applications and apply for funds click here.
To view an FAQ about rent relief click here.
To view a fact sheet about mortgage relief click here.
Internet Access Help from Comcast - Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here for more details.
Counseling Services:
Springfield Psychological is now providing Telehealth Services for outpatient therapy and psychiatric medication management to support both NEW and EXISTING patients from the comfort of their home until the Coronavirus outbreak resolves. Telehealth services are now covered by ALL major commercial insurances & Medicare and can benefit all age ranges. Please contact our Intake office directly 610-544-2110 x 2 or www.springpsych.com to view our Telehealth Services section.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Montgomery County is here to help. Their mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through recovery focused support, education, and advocacy. Their commitment to providing you with the mental health support, education, and resources you need to build better lives will not be interrupted. Support groups will be held virtually and by dial in, click on the link below for updates. While their office is closed, they will maintain their Help Line, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 215-361-7784 or https://namimontcopa.org/
Resources for Parents to help kids handle the stress of the Covid 19 crisis:
Supporting Stress, Excessive Worry and Mental Health During COVID-19
Resource :Talking to Your Kids About the Corona Virus