LTUSD Community Resources site
Financial Resources
Unemployment & Disability Insurance:
California Unemployment Benefits/Filing
California Disability Insurance for Coronavirus impacted (sick or quarantined) workers
Nevada Unemployment Insurance Filing
IRS Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payment information
Community Resources
Barton Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund to Aid Community Recovery
El Dorado County Income, Employment and Expenses (2-1-1)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5 - Family Engagement, Resources, Assistance
Food programs
Food Assistance Resources and Schedules in our Area
Christmas Cheer Emergency Food Pantry : open Tues-Thurs 11am-2pm phone: (530) 542-4934; address: 1120 Third Street
El Dorado County Food and Meal Assistance (2-1-1)
California Department of Social Services Pandemic EBT Extra Food Benefits
Family Resource Center Basic Needs bread distribution and emergency food program
General Resources
LTUSD Helpline: contact Elizabeth Ruiz by email eruiz@ltusd.org, or call Tuesday or Thursday 8:00am-1:30pm 541-2850 ext. 0 (Se Habla Espanol)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5 - Family Engagement, Resources, Assistance
List of Community Resources by Tahoe Homeless Coalition
UCCE Central Sierra Community Resources Page - Food Assistance and More...
WarmLine Family Resource Center for Families of Students with Disabilities
Housing/Homelessness Assistance
El Dorado County Housing and Homelessness Assistance (2-1-1)
Tahoe Homeless Coalition Coordinated Entry
LTUSD's Homeless Liaison: email Amanda Hammond at ahammond@ltusd.org
LTUSD Student-specific resources
District Information
LTUSD wants to support you! Email eruiz@ltusd.org, or call 541-2850 ext. 0 on Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00am-1:30pm (Se Habla Espanol)
Elementary Schools:
Bijou Community School main website and teacher contact information (by grade)
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School main website, teacher contact information (by grade), LTESMS Parent request for assistance form
Sierra House Elementary School main website and teacher contact information (by grade)
Tahoe Valley Elementary School main website, TVES Parent request for assistance form
School Counselors:
Student with last names A-L, contact: Ms. Maira Villegas at mvillegas@ltusd.org
Student with last names A-L, contact: Mrs. Nicole Zunino at nzunino@ltusd.org
Individual teacher contact information (by subject)
South Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac Continuation School
Daily counselor availability from 11:00-12:00 in Google Hangouts: http://sths.ltusd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2752699&pageId=28583793
Individual teacher contact information (by subject)
LTUSD Food Distribution schedule (English & Spanish)
Also see the Food Programs section above for Boys & Girls Club nightly meals and more
Available at the STMS Tuesdays 10:00am-12:00pm and Thursdays 12:00pm-2:00pm. PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR and an attendant will come to you. Contact Jennifer Sunzeri at 530-541-2850 ext. 1056 or send an email to jsunzeri@ltusd.org
Cyberbullying information for kids
Cyberbullying information for teens
Digital Etiquette video for students ("netiquette" by Brainpop)
Medical resources: covid & Health coverage
COVID-19 Prevention & Symptoms:
Barton Memorial: Updates & What to do if you are experiencing Coronavirus Symptoms
Self-Care, Caring for Others, and Stopping the Spread of COVID-19
CDC: How to Stop the Spread of Germs
Coronavirus: A Book for Children
Health Insurance:
El Dorado County Health Care Resources (2-1-1)
Medi-Cal hotline: (800)541-5555
Covered California special enrollment due to Coronavirus
Other:
The Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) to find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups
Mental health & well being
Crisis Lines and Resources:
If you are in need of immediate assistance (if you, or your child, is unsafe and in immediate crisis), call 911.
El Dorado County Emergency & Crisis Services (2-1-1)
El Dorado County Behavioral Health psychiatric emergency services crisis line: (530) 544-2219 (available 24/7)
Disaster Distress Helpline: call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for help in English or Spanish
Live Violence Free 24-hour crisis line: (530) 544-4444
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (available 24/7)
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Suicide Textline: Text the word HOPE to (916) 668-iCAN
National Suicide Crisis Chat: suicideprevention.wellspacehealth.org
Supports in our Community:
LTUSD Triage: available everyday by email at eruiz@ltusd.org, or from 8:00am-1:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays by phone: 541-2850 ext. 0 (Se Habla Espanol)
County Behavioral Health, South Lake Tahoe office: (530) 573-7970
A Balanced Life SMART Recovery meetings facilitated by Marcella Araiza, LMFT, every Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Free to anyone in the community wanting support with any kind of addiction using science backed methodologies and strategies. Join via Zoom (click link above or use Meeting ID: 605-789-868).
Live Violence Free therapy, support, and advocacy programs
Tahoe Youth and Family Services: Mental Health and Substance Abuse services
A Balanced Life Helping the Helpers group. A weekly support group for those in a helping profession during the Coronavirus pandemic. Every Thursday starting 4/23, 1:00 - 2:00 pm with Lindsay Simon, LMFT. Access this weekly meeting by clicking here or use Meeting ID: 712-2974-0117 once you're signed into Zoom.
Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings
Telehealth Services for Children and Teens (Provided by Childmind.org)
Stress and Well-Being Resources for Children:
Child Mind Institute - Resource for Children's Mental Health
El Dorado County Community Hub 5 - Family Engagement, Resources, Assistance
WarmLine Family Resource Center for Families of Students with Disabilities
Caring for Kids: Your Child's Mental Health
How to Talk to your child about Social and Emotional Issues from Understood.org
Staying Motivated While “Sheltering-In Place”
Telehealth Services for Children and Teens (Provided by Childmind.org)
Stress and Well-Being Resources for Adults:
Barton Health's May Mental Health 31-Day Challenge
Care for the Caregiver: Tips for Families and Educators from the National Association of School Psychologists
Managing Your Own Anger: A Guide for Parents
How to Get Therapy When You Can't Leave the House (NPR article with links to resources)
PARENTING SUPPORTS & Resources
Webinars:
Everyday: ChildMind.org daily live Facebook chats about Parenting in the time of Coronavirus
Free parenting series with resources for developing a home-learning schedule, emotional check-ins, and emotional regulation from Make Social & Emotional Learning Stick.
Supporting challenging behaviors at home through the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions - online parent "walking tour" with strategies and videos found HERE
Free Parenting Education talk: Cliques, Conflicts, and Connections online May 5th. Geared towards parents of daughters.
Community Family/Parenting Support Resources:
Catalyst Community Family Resource Guide- Alpine County
Catalyst Community Family Resource Guide - El Dorado County
Family Resource Center Parent Support and Education programs
Parent Support in English and Spanish for South Tahoe Middle School
Online Resources:
Stay-At-Home Printable Pack (Indoor Activities, "I'm Bored" activities to do alone or with a sibling, and more!) by BigLifeJournal.com
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (available in English and Spanish)
Coronavirus: A Book for Children
Talking with Kids - a parent resource for talking about difficult topics, including Sickness & Death, Disasters, Sex & Relationships, Race, Divorce, Violence, and more.
5 Strategies for teaching children Social Emotional skills at home
Managing Your Own Anger: A Guide for Parents
4 Tips for De-Escalating Behaviors
How to Talk to your child about Social and Emotional Issues from Understood.org
WarmLine Family Resource Center for Families of Students with Disabilities
Supporting children with ADHD during the Coronavirus Crisis
UTILITIES/Public services
Comcast COVID-19 response : Free WiFi and No Disconnection or Late Fees for current customers
Liberty Utilities COVID-19 response: no disconnections until 5/1/20 for nonpayment
Southwest Gas Energy Share and Financial Assistance Programs
Spectrum Internet (Charter): Free for students 1-844-488-8395
Verizon Wireless: waiving late fees until 5/16/20 with notification of financial hardship
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