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Healthcare Resources
Healthcare Resources
If you don't have health insurance, you can apply for low-cost health insurance through the MA Health Connector.
If you're uninsured, but need healthcare now, you can find a health center that will treat you regardless of your ability to pay here. The Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is the closest such health center to New Bedford.
If you're looking for mental health resources, you can check out this comprehensive list from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) - link.
If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, reach out to the Disaster Distress Helpline toll-free at (800) 985- 5990. They're open 24/7.
Food Resources
Food Resources
You can call Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline toll-free at 1-800-645-8333 to find free food pantries, giveaways etc. in your community.
Or click here to see food pantries in the local New Bedford area.
Self-Care Resources
Self-Care Resources
Meditate: Download Liberate, the only free meditation app geared specifically towards people of color, or listen to Mantras in Love, an album of self-love songs by Beautiful Chorus.
Listen to music: Support homegrown talent by checking out Jarynette's (Class of 2011) new song Get To It or Ms. Terry's new album Hospital Socks.
Read a book: Download Libby to access free ebooks from your local library or listen to a free audiobook on Audible.
Write a poem: April is National Poetry Month. Challenge yourself to write a poem a day.
Write a play: Renowned playwright Lauren Gunderson is offering a playwriting tutorial for free!
Watch a movie: Kanopy has thousands of movies. Sign-up for free with your library card or student ID.
Watch a musical: Playbill has made videos of 15 broadway plays free.
Cook a meal: New York Times: Cooking is offering 4 free weeks of recipes.
Go for a walk: Take in the natural beauty of the sea on the New Bedford Harbor Walk or walk across suspended bridges at the Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve in Dartmouth.
Take a trip (virtually): Many museums, zoos, national parks, and international landmarks are offering free virtual tours.
Do yoga: CorePower Yoga is offering free yoga classes and DownDog is offering free fitness classes.
Learn a new language: Download Duolingo for free.
Learn a new instrument
Communicate with a loved one
Financial Resources
Financial Resources
If you were laid off in MA because of covid-19, you can learn about your eligibility for unemployment benefits here and apply for unemployment benefits here.
You can attend a virtual town hall meeting to get step-by-step instructions on how to apply for unemployment benefits by registering here and find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about filing here.
If you're a service worker (waiter, driver etc.) struggling to make ends meet because of covid-19, you may be eligible for cash assistance from One Fair Wage's Emergency Fund. Fill out an application here.
If you have student loans, you can learn more about loan interest rates + deferred payments because of covid-19 here.
Wifi Resources
Wifi Resources
Comcast is offering free WiFi to Internet Essentials users Sign up for Internet Essentials for only $9.95/month with no annual contract and free equipment – then enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to get your service for FREE. To apply, click here.
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