Hampton Roads Resources
For Families
- GHR Connects– Statewide COVID-19 data and local food distribution sites
- Resources757.org – A directory of resources for residents of Greater Hampton Roads and COVID-19 Assistance
- Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore- Information about donations and distribution updates
- Text 877-877 and type FOOD or COMIDA for distribution information
- Childcare Aware: State by State ResourcesChild Care Referral and Resources: 1-866-KIDS-TLC
- WHRO has a compiled a list of FREE meal pick-up locations across Hampton Roads
- YMCA of South Hampton Roads– COVID-19 Information site with drop-off and distribution points in partnership with the Foodbank
- Sesame Street Health Emergencies– a new topic page created especially with parents and caregivers in mind
- Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters: What Parents Need To Know and Tips to Help Parents Support Children
- Active Child: Virtual and online events for families and children
For Health and Child Care Professionals
- United Way of South Hampton Roads: Coronavirus Response Hotline A hotline to allow anyone to enter into our coordinated network of resources (via the Unite Us platform) so that we can connect individuals to more easily access resources including housing, utility assistance, food, and mental health counseling. The number is (757) 858-7777
- Eastern Virginia Medical School– COVID-19 Advisories
- Hampton VA Medical Center or call Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
- The UP Center– COVID-19 Preparations & Resources
- United Way of South Hampton Roads: Need assistance, Volunteer info, Make a donation, Helpful Resources
City Specific Resources & Information
- City of Chesapeake / Chesapeake Public Schools
- City of Norfolk / Norfolk Public Schools
- City of Portsmouth / Portsmouth Public Schools
- City of Suffolk / Suffolk Public Schools
- City of Virginia Beach / Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Child Care Provider Guidance
- Virginia Department of Social Services: IMPORTANT EMERGENCY CHILD CARE INFO
- Joint Guidance for Emergency Child Care during Statewide School Closure – March 23rd update
- VDSS Hotline for questions, resources etc. 1-800-543-7545
- For specific questions related to subsidy child care please email: vendor.services@DSS.Virginia.gov
- Child Care VA: Federal/State Guidance; Health Guidance; Resources; Find Child Care
- Early Education Business Consultants: National, State and local guidance for child care centers
- Coronavirus News & Resources for Child Care Professionals, Families and Policymakers from Child Care Aware of America
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans- US Small Business Administration Power Point on Economic Relief
- For a complete list of paper forms, and information on how and where to apply – please click here
- Virginia Employment Commission: Q&A on Claims Related to Coronavirus
- Hampton Roads Directors ECE Business Group: Join this Facebook group for up-to-date business guidance, policy and procedures
- Childcare Aware: State by State Resources
- Child Care Referral and Resources: 1-866-KIDS-TLC
- Virginia Department of Social Services: Child Care Subsidy Program Questions about COVID-19– This information will be updated as additional information becomes available
- Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: Information on tele-intervention and Distance Learning (includes webinars related to COVID-19)
- HIPPA Relaxed Guidance and Implications: Information for covered health care providers (home visiting professionals) providing telehealth to their clients during this public health emergency
- CDC Guidance for Preschools
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Resources for Home Visiting Professionals:
General Information about COVID-19
National Resources
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs):
- Managing Healthcare Workers’ Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
- Managing Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
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