Covid-19 Related Programs and Services
We understand that access might seem different to everyone, and we are here to help.
These services include, but are not limited to:
Assistance in getting vaccinations and boosters
Assistance to those who have contracted Covid-19
Transitioning individuals into safer housing
Activities around mental health and wellness
Public Health Education Seminars
Assistance in getting vaccinations and boosters:
Reach out to underserved communities; rural areas, minorities, including immigrants whether documented or not, and those with limited English proficiency. Many are unable to travel or might be afraid to come forward thinking they may be ineligible.
Helping with scheduling a vaccine appointment.
Arrange or provide accessible transportation
Organize mobile vaccination clinics and events.
Remind people of the second vaccination appointment if needed
Assistance to those who have contracted Covid-19:
We can arrange food delivery through food bank partners like Meals on Wheels
Daily check-ins to make sure consumers are doing well and see what else they may need during their isolation period
Transitioning individuals into safer housing:
As we know, long-term care facilities across the country were hit hard during the first outbreak of the Covid-19 virus in 2019. As a result, there were a large number of fatalities amongst both residents and staff, accounting for 31% of all Covid-19 deaths in the US as of June 30, 2021. Since then, there has been a spike in deaths in August of 2021 due to the Delta variant.
Activities around mental health and wellness:
Provide companion/personal support
Facilitate peer support group meetings
Arts and crafts like painting
Mindfulness practice after each activity
Outdoor activities like nature walks
And more...
