Tool | Type | About | Cost / Nonprofit Discount | COVID-19 Response | Last Updated |
Canva | Graphic design | Empower your team to create high-impact social media graphics and marketing materials. Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other visual content. It is available on web and mobile, and integrates millions of images, fonts, templates and illustrations. | 3/12/20 | ||
Trello | Project management | Trello is a highly visual Kanban-style list-making application -- think of it as an online corkboard. | 3/12/20 | ||
Airtable | Project management; database management | Airtable is a spreadsheet-database hybrid, with the features of a database but applied to a spreadsheet. | 3/12/20 | ||
Asana | Project management | Easily organize and plan workflows, projects, and more, so you can keep your team's work on schedule. Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. | 3/12/20 | ||
Loom | Screen and video recording | Loom is free screencasting software available via Chrome extension or desktop app. Loom allows you to record your camera and screen with audio. You can the download your video, embed it on your website, or share it via social media or email. | 3/12/20 | ||
G Suite | Productivity suite | G Suite is a suite of cloud computing, productivity, and collaboration tools developed by Google. | 3/14/20 | ||
Microsoft Teams | Productivity suite | Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, and application integration. | 3/4/20 | ||
Remote desktop service | 3/13/20 | ||||
Cureo | Project management | 3/27/20 |
From the day your organization formed, you’ve mattered. Your importance began long before your 501c3 was approved. Whether new or seasoned, your organization provides vital services to many. In the last several weeks a shining spotlight has brought your work from behind the scenes to center stage. You were relevant when formed, you are relevant now and you will continue to be relevant with your steadfast leadership and commitment to your community. An important part of TCN’s mission is our support of the organizations that serve our community. We have and will continue to do so. #nowmorethanever
Sincerely,
Holly Parker
Executive Director
TCN
EXPLORE
- Important Fund Development Resources for Organizations
- The COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
- Additional Funding Resources
- COVID-19 Educational Resources
- Virtual Resources & Available Essential Services
- Youth MOVE Resources – Peer Resources to Manage Social Distancing
- Ways to Stay Socially Connected
- Responsible News Sources
- Places of Positivity
- Reducing Anxiety
- Journaling Resources, Prompts, and Templates
- Apps
- Places for Learning
- Financial Resources
- Online Support Groups
- Low-Cost (or Free) Web-based Tools & Resources for Nonprofits
Important Fund Development Resources for Organizations
GRANT FUNDING:
I. Announcing the MontCoPA COVID-19 Response Fund
The MontCoPA COVID-19 Response Fund is a novel partnership between local philanthropy, county government, concerned citizens, and safety net providers to offer immediate relief to safety net organizations serving vulnerable populations. The Fund’s Founding Partners are HealthSpark Foundation; VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn; BLBB Charitable; AmerisourceBergen Foundation; Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation; Genuardi Family Foundation; Montgomery County Foundation, Inc.; the County of Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia; TriCounty Community Network; Bucks-Mont Collaborative; and the Interagency Council of Norristown.
The MontCoPA COVID-19 Response Fund will provide general operating support to registered nonprofit organizations during this time of crisis. Grants will be awarded quickly and on a rolling basis, while funds are available, in order to provide maximum flexibility and responsiveness.
Individuals and businesses who want to support local relief efforts are encouraged to donate directly to the MontCoPA COVID-19 Response Fund.
Donations can be made online or via check, with more information here.
To learn more or apply for grant funds, please visit the Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. website here.
Eligibility: Designated nonprofits (see list below) operating in the Borough of Pottstown that are experiencing significant financial distress due to events cancellation, membership loss, or program suspension. Applicants must be the executive director or senior administrator of the organization and must adequately demonstrate financial need. Grantor reserves the right to request additional information that may aid in selecting recipients
Small Business/Nonprofit Loans:
- Hobart’s Run Small Business Impact Grant (SBIG)
- SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
– Small Busines Association’s Coronavirus Disaster Relief Lending
– Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
– SBA Express Bridge Loans
– Lender Match
- COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA)) Contact CDEO
alempert@montcopa.org
The COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
The COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). All CWCA loan applications must be submitted through a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO). For the list of CEDO’s operating within Pennsylvania, please refer to the CEDO webpage.
Additional Funding Resources
United Way of Boyertown:
www.UnitedWayBoyertown.org/contacts/
Chester/Delaware County Funding:
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation: http://www.pchf1.org/available-grants/mini-grants/
Chester County Community Foundation: https://chescocf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-03-CCCF-COVID19-RR-Grant-App.pdf
United Way of Chester County: https://www.unitedwaychestercounty.org/covid-19-response-fund
Brandywine Health Foundation: https://brandywinefoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant-scholarship/
Delaware County: https://delcofoundation.org/apply-for-covid-19-funding/
PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) Loan Program:
The State of PA approved a $60 million COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA), administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). Working capital loans up to $100,000 are available to qualifying small businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees. The interest rate is 0% (unless agricultural in nature, then 2%), 3-year term, 12-year amortization. No payments will be due and payable during the first year.
All CWCA loan applications must be submitted through a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO). For a list of CEDOs operating in PA, please refer to the CEDO webpage, which can be found at https://dced.pa.gov/CEDO.
– Montgomery County – https://www.montcopa.org/3507/COVID-19-Working-Capital-Access-Program
– Chester County – https://ccedcpa.com/cwca/
– Berks County – https://business.greaterreading.org/list/member/greater-berks-development-fund-798
For more information, refer to the CWCA Fact Sheet and Guidelines attached as well as the official website: https://dced.pa.gov/programs/covid-19-working-capital-access-program-cwca/
SBA Disaster Loan Webinar and Pennsylvania State Financing Programs to help Small Businesses with COVID 19 https://visitkop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Temple-SBDC-Webinars.pdf
https://phila-uyims.formstack.com/forms/philadelphia_covid_19_small_business_relief_fund
The EIDL program, administered by the SBA provides low interest loans with long repayment periods. This can be applied for now. There is also up to a $10K grant available that does not have to be re-paid.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
Another loan is available under the Paycheck Protection Program and it contains debt forgiveness provisions if the proceeds are used for eligible expenses during the “forgiveness period”. These loans will be administered by your lender so if you have a banker with whom you do regular business, reach out to him/her ASAP if you want to take advantage of this loan. These loans are still being set up by the banks and should be available in a week or more, depending on the institution. See the link below for more information.
https://gop-waysandmeans.house.gov/the-senate-cares-bill-helping-small-business/
Keep in mind the borrower requirements – “Good faith certification that the uncertainty of the current economic conditions makes necessary the loan request to support the ongoing operations of the eligible recipient”. There are other requirements for these loans so please review all terms in detail. You may wish to reach out to your attorney if you have questions on the impact of these loans.
You can apply for both the EIDL and the PPP loans. The funds from the EIDL cannot be used for the same expenses (including payroll) as the Paycheck Protection Program. If you are approved for both, the EIDL loans rolls into the PPP.
EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT and PAYROLL TAX PAYMENT DELAYS:
Available to eligible employers. CANNOT take advantage of these benefits AND PPP program.
UNEMPLOYMENT:
The CARES Act will allow, for the first time, self-employed individuals to apply for unemployment benefits and is giving regular unemployment payments a “boost” of additional cash per week. The Act also extends the period of time that folks will be able to receive unemployment benefits. PA is not yet set up to accept applications for self-employed individuals. Keep an eye on the website for more clarification on this.
Be careful – if you apply, or have your employees apply, for unemployment benefits, you may forfeit eligibility for the EIDL and PPP loans. Check with your lenders.
Here is the link to the PA UC website. For those outside of PA, check your states’ individual websites https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
TAXES AND ESTIMATED PAYMENTS:
If you file a business tax return, your return has either been filed or is extended and is not due to be filed until September. For those who file a Schedule C on your 1040 and haven’t filed a return already, you have until July 15 th to file a return or an extension AND PAY 2019 TAX DUE. First quarter 2020 estimates are not due until July 15 th. Strangely, second quarter estimates are still due June 15 th – this could change.
STIMULUS (REBATE) PAYMENTS:
Some clients will be eligible for federal stimulus payments based on 2018 tax returns or 2019 if you have already filed. If you chose direct deposit and are eligible to receive a stimulus payment, your amount will be directly deposited. See if you are eligible:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/coronavirus-stimulus-check-calculator/
There are several other provisions in the CARES Act that may affect your situation including no penalty withdrawals and loans from retirement accounts and suspension of 2020 RMD requirements.
COVID-19 Educational Resources
- Visit Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Data Hub & Office of Public Health websites for accurate local information
- Drive through testing site at the Central Campus of the Montgomery County Community College in Whitpain Township. This site will provide self-swab COVID-19 testing, by appointment only. To view a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services instructional video about self-swab testing, visit here.
- COVID-19 Help Line that can be reached at 610-631-3000 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.
- Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health & CDC websites for accurate statewide and national information
- Let the community know your needs via PA Link’s Provider Survey and/or the Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce website
- The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Center for Community Resources (CCR) created a new Statewide Support & Referral Helpline. It is available 24/7 to respond to those struggling with anxiety and emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency. The Mental Health Support Line/Warm line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494 from anywhere in PA.
- SAMHSA is providing regular updates via a new consolidated COVID-19 page: samhsa.gov/coronavirus . SAMHSA also has a list of resources for Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19. Please visit here .
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746. For more information please visit here.
- DDAP (Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs) is providing updates as well: visit here .
- PA GET HELP NOW 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- 5-County SEPA region information for school meals during closures, please Click here
- PA Parent and Family Alliance has been working hard to put together some useful resources for families and providers across the state. These resources include education, mental wellness, work, necessary services, art, relaxation and much more and we have more to add. Please visit their site by clicking here .
- DHS has a website/link for daycares open for essential employees during this time: visit here.
- Children’s Book on COVID-19: click here.
- Please find attached information (member support document) regarding Safe Link and other resources to address cellular phone usage during the COVID-19.
- Senator Casey Resource Hub– Includes unemployment, taxes, housing/food assistance, and more here.
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Guide- Advocacy, safety, self-care, and more here.
- COVID-19 Resources for Social Workers- Free online trainings and resources by population here.
- MontCo Veterans Helpline– flyer is attached! 610-213-4022
Virtual Resources & Available Essential Services
- Teletherapy : Those in need now have access to one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and various online services virtually with a licensed professional, improving their chances of a successful recovery.
- Creating Increased Connections Mutual Aid Groups are now online – click here to join!
- CIC has also added a “Friday Fun Day” virtual event!
- NAMI Montco is offering virtual Recovery Support Groups, Family Support Groups, and Wellness Chats – learn more here
- Virtual Alt2Su Groups (via Western Mass RLC)- please click here !
- Hearing Voices USA is offering online groups here
- Locate online Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous , and other Recovery Groups
- Unsuicide has a comprehensive list of suicide prevention instant messaging, chatrooms, and forums
- Adult, Youth, and CPS Virtual Drop Ins provided by PMHCA, Youth Move PA, and PaPSC. Please visit here for more information.
- Follow Magellan Behavioral Health’s Provider Announcements page for daily COVID-19 provider updates.
- Find food resources on the Montco Anti-Hunger Network Map and the Montco Hunger Solutions Emergency Food Map
- Review resources for unemployment compensation, financial help, and more here (be sure to scroll down)
- A list of low-cost and free web-based tools and resources for non-profits are available here
- Youth MOVE Resources – Peer Resources to Manage Social Distancing visit here.
- Community Advocates of Montgomery County- offering a virtual Forensic Peer Support group. Click here for more information!
- The Center for Loss and Bereavement– offering appointments and support groups via Telehealth. Visit here for more information or call 610-222-4110.
- Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol– please see attachment! Naloxone, treatment services, etc.
- MontCo. CSP 2020 virtual Poster Art Contest is currently taking place! Please enter by visiting www.montcopacsp.org – and click “Art Contest” in menu at top of page!
- Virtual FAFSA help/support- please see attached document!
- Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia have resources available: please visit here.
- Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research (ACR) webinars, tip sheets, and resources for Young Adults.
- Webinars: visit here.
- Resources: visit here.
- Tip sheet: visit here.
Mental Health Resources
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH!
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- The CSP Conference/MontCo MH Award Reception is being postponed. We were planning on hosting virtual awards throughout the month of May but due to low submissions, the awards will also be postponed for when the CSP Conference is re-scheduled. Erin will send out new updates as they develop!
- Montgomery County Court House will be illuminated green for a week or two in May in honor of Mental Health Awareness month!
- The Commissioner’s will also be reading the Mental Health Proclamation this morning at the Commissioners meeting declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Please follow Montgomery County Health and Human Services (HHS) social media platforms for Mental Health Awareness posts throughout the month of May.
- 5/11– “Beneath the Vest, A First Responder Mental Health Film and Panel” will now be virtual on YouTube and Zoom at 8:30 am and 8:30 pm.
Morning Screening: https://youtu.be/Kjq4reVeayU
Morning Talkback: bit.ly/NAMIVirtual
Evening Screening: https://youtu.be/k68e7nCj7vg
Morning Talkback: bit.ly/NAMIVirtual
- 5/30- The NAMIWalks Your Way Greater Philadelphia will be a virtual event this year! It is being held on May 30, 2020. For more information, please visit here.
- 5/31- Positive Pedalers for Mental Wellness event will now be virtual! Click here to register!
– Creating Increased Connections Mutual Aid Groups are now online – click here to join! Information also attached!
– Virtual Alt2Su Groups (via Western Mass RLC)- please click here!
– NAMI Montco is offering virtual Recovery Support Groups, Family Support Groups, and Wellness Chats – learn more here
– Hearing Voices USA is offering online groups here
– Locate online Alcoholics Anonymous and other Recovery Groups
– Unsuicide has a comprehensive list of suicide prevention instant messaging, chatrooms, and forums
– Use the attached resource for Adult, Youth, and CPS Virtual Drop Ins provided by PMHCA and Youth Move PA
– PaPSC has partnered with Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association and has created a way for you to connect with other peer supporters across the state. Join the group on Mondays from 11:30am – 12:30pm for a “Virtual Drop In” group. Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/305863445 Meeting ID: 305-863-445
– Follow Magellan Behavioral Health’s Provider Announcements page for daily COVID-19 provider updates
Southeastern PA County Mental Resources:
Montgomery County:
https://www.montcopa.org/1219/MentalBehavioral-Health
Chester County:
https://www.chesco.org/617/Mental-Healt
Delaware County:
http://www.delcohsa.org/mh_adult.html
Bucks County:
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/HumanServices/behavioralhealth
Philadelphia County:
https://healthymindsphilly.org/en/resources/
https://cbhphilly.org/cbh-member
Food Resources:
Public Community Food Pantry: Distributing boxes of food essentials; dairy, protein sources and produce when available. Appointment not required.
Location: Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities Outreach Center, 57 North Franklin Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Thursday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
For more information contact: 610-970-5994 or email the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities Outreach Center Director, Victoria Bumstead at vbumstead@pottstowncluster.org
Pottstown Community Meals: Offering meals to community members at local worship centers. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sunday Breakfast at the Pottstown Bible Church, 366 South Street
A curbside breakfast pick-up from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Monday Lunch at Christ Episcopal Church, 316 East High Street
A to-go bagged lunch from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday Dinner at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 North Hanover Street
A to-go meal from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Wednesday Lunch at The Salvation Army, 137 King Street
A to-go bagged lunch from 11:45 am–12:30 pm
Thursday Evening at First Presbyterian Church, 750 North Evans Street
A to-go meal from 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday Lunch at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 North Hanover Street
A to-go meal from 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Breakfast at Grumpy’s for children and families: 137 East High Street, Pottstown
Tuesday-Friday – 8 am – 10 am
Community Meal (Lunch) at Kingdom Life Church 380 Walnut St., Pottstown
Monday through Friday – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Healthcare/Insurance Resources:
Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) can help individuals and families apply for health insurance through Medicaid, CHIP and the Marketplace (Obamacare). Families who lost insurance when they lost a job can qualify for low-cost or free coverage. PHAN will help families through the application process, obtaining verification, and trouble-shooting incorrect denials.
Call 877-570-3642 or email at helpline@pahealthaccess.org. For more information visit PHAN’s web site at www.pahealthaccess.org
A Resource for Nonprofits and Businesses in Search of PPE:
Chester County COVID-19 Community Resource Guide found here—
https://chesco.org/DocumentCenter/View/54524/DHS-COVID-Community-Resource-Guide
Youth MOVE Resources - Peer Resources to Manage Social Distancing
- Gaming: Kongregate – Free online games ranging from casual if you just have a few minutes to longer-form games that you can come back to.
- Art: Google Doodles – We’ve all seen the Google Doodles that appear during special events or to honor specific people. This is the archive that you can get lost in.
- Music: Song Maker – A quick and fun way to let out some noise while on your computer. Song Maker lets you easily construct songs, play them back, and remix them.
- Health: Yoga with Adriene – Welcomes all levels, all bodies, all genders, all souls! Browse the library of free yoga videos to find a practice that suits your mood.
- Health: Fitness Blender– Free workout videos for every fitness level. This site has it all- HIIT, pilates, strength-training- you name it!
- Education/Inspiration: Ted Talks – The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less).
- Entertainment: Open Culture – 1,000’s of movies for free, including classics, indies, film noir, documentaries and more.
- Art: Virtual Museum Tour – Take a virtual tour of some of the world’s greatest museums and heritage sites.
- Nature: Animal Cams – Check out these amazing feeds! From jellyfish to an African watering hole.
- Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
Transportation
- Cancellations & Schedule Changes:
- SEPTA Lifeline Service: visit here for more information.
- Montgomery County courts and offices are running on a limited schedules – learn more here
- SEPTA and Amtrak are operating on limited schedules – learn more
Ways to Stay Socially Connected
- Reddit – Reddit is the largest online forum dedicated to specific and unique interests and topics known as subreddits. There is a community for everyone from your favorite TV show to the ever soothing /r/oddlysatisfying sub.
- Discord – Discord is a chat program that connects you to communities for text, voice, or streaming. If you want to join conversations surrounding your interests.
- Netflix Party – Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends! It synchronizes video playback and adds group chat.
- Google Hangouts Meet – Hold video meetings with people, including chat and audio.
- Zoom – Free to use for meetings up to 40 minutes long with video, voice, and screen share options.
- Create Whats’App groups with friends or neighbors to talk about your daily lives the way you would in normal life.
- Play Settlers of Catan Online – Catan Universe lets you use Catan Classic to play the board game virtually! The website is in German, use Google Translate to translate it to English and voila!
- Indigenous School Teachers – Stay connected to learning and learn more about indigenous culture.
- Houseparty – Stay connected with friends, play games, and see everyone on the same screen in an easy to pop in and out of “house”.
Responsible News Sources
- NPR Up First – A daily news podcast, 15 minutes or less.
- Teen Vogue – Seriously – check out Teen Vogue. They’re doing the best reporting on…. Everything, from health to fashion to current events and the epidemic.
- The Daily – NYTimes produced podcasts that keeps you updated and has interesting stories
- EEOC – Pandemic preparedness in the workplace and the Americans with DisAbilities Act
- Teen in Print COVID 19 Perpectives – A first-person exploration of the coronavirus outbreak has impacted Boston teens’ mental health, academic performance and families
- Contra COVID – A group of students and professionals from Harvard Medical School and medical institutions around the country who are dedicated to ensuring that Latino and immigrant individuals have the information they need to protect themselves and their families. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole
Places of Positivity
- Action for Happiness – Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society.
- Tiny Buddha – Tiny Buddha is about reflecting on simple wisdom and learning new ways to apply it to our complex lives-complete with responsibilities, struggles, dreams, and relationships. A leading resource for peace and happiness.
- Shine Text Messages – a free app with daily messages and support for anxiety and depression
- Replika – A personal AI that would help you express and witness yourself by offering a helpful conversation. It’s a space where you can safely share your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences. It also checks in on your daily and sends self-care reminders.
- Quarantine Karaoke – Taking the quarantine by storm is a Facebook group of people who are held up in their homes sharing their favorite songs. This is truly online karaoke and people supporting each other in an online environment to help each other get through this experience.
- Center for Puppetry – Live streaming puppet performances.
- Ten Percent Happier – Host Dan Harris tackles actionable and practical tips on how to deal with the anxiety and fear that comes with not only what is going on currently, but the lack of information around what the future holds.
- Some Good News – John Krasinski of The Office fame has started a YouTube channel from his home, sharing little bits of positive news to lift spirits!
- Greater Good Berkeley’s April Happiness Calendar – This month, find resilience and reduce anxiety.
Reducing Anxiety
- Isle of Calm (NPR): Stream 6 Hours of Soothing Music
- Happify – Happify is an app that assesses a variety of domains in your life and takes you through modules (games, activities, exercises) that are designed to reflect those domains to increase happiness and reduce stress.
- AllTrails: Trail Guides & Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running | AllTrails– While our day-to-day routines have changed pretty dramatically, it’s important to remember that we need to find ways to take care of ourselves. We might need to keep some physical distance from each other for a while, but we don’t need to shut ourselves in. The outdoors is still open for business (just remember to practice social distancing!). AllTrails is a website and app that helps you find local trails and open spaces.
Journaling Resources, Prompts, and Templates
- Bullet Journaling
- Bullet Journaling for Mental Health and Anxiety
- Future Self Journaling Worksheets
- I Am Grateful for…. Worksheet
Apps
- Calm – short daily meditations and sleep stories to help you relax. (Apple) (Google Play)
- Headspace – short 10-minute meditations (Apple) (Google Play)
- Breathe2Relax – is a stress management app, which will help you learn how to perform and use diaphragmatic breathing techniques for stress control. (Apple) (Google Play)
- Mindshift CBT – uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
- Woebot – Anxiety, depression and mindfulness tool that provides tiny conversations to help you feel at your best. (Apple) (Google Play)
- Stop, Breathe, and Think – simple activities and meditation to help check in on your emotions and feeling (Apple) (Google Play)
- PTSD Coach PTSD Coach was designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help you manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. (Apple) (Google Play)
- Quarantine Chat – Developed to help people feel connected.
- Shine – provides a support system for daily stress and anxiety. Learn a new self-care strategy every day, get support from a diverse community. (Apple) (Google)
- 7 Cups – 7 Cups connects you to a trained caring listener for free emotional support. (Apple) (Google Play)
Places for Learning
Aquariums and Zoos: Live Feeds
Podcasts
Museums with Virtual Tours
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- The Louvre located in Paris, is one of the world’s largest art museums and offers free virtual tours of popular exhibits.
- The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum located in New York offers a chance to view the collection and learn about the artist.
- The National Gallery of Arts is located in Washington DC they offer both video tours and interactive activities.
- The British Museum offers both virtual tours and also a chance to view the collection online
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the most visited museums in the world and offers a room by room view of its exhibits.
- NASA offers free virtual tours of the Langley Research Center and Glenn Research Center.
- The Dali Theater – Museum offers a virtual tour of the grounds and also a few exhibits
- National Woman’s History Museum in Virginia provides access to oral histories and online exhibits
- National Museum of the US Airforce offers virtual tours and the museums podcast
- Google Art Project has partnered with over 1200 museums around the world to provide virtual tours to see the featured locations to see all of the sites.
- History Colorado offers a podcast that shares stories of travel across Colorado.
- National Gallery of Art: Washington DC
- Yale’s ‘Happiness’ Course is Free Online – Make a Coursera account (free) to access
Financial Resources
Internet Service Providers (Free/Reduced Internet Access)
Questions about the Federal Stimulus Package and What it Means for You?
Ways to make money when your job is put on hold
Grants
- Robin Hood Relief Fund
- The Giving Compass Has compiled a list of almost 100 (as of 3/24/2020) emergency COVID-19 funders across the country
- The Community Foundations blog has several resources for local funding divided by state
- No Kid Hungry
- The CDC Foundation and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy
- Dunkin Joy Corona Virus (Covid-19) Emergency Grants
Online Support Groups
Youth
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- GovTeen -Forum for and by teens with mental health conditions
- OK2Talk– online blog for teens and youth to share feelings about mental health.
- Warm Lines– Offered by counties and provide one-on-one support over the phone
- TrevorSpace– Trevor Project- Discussion board that are overseen by administrators
- Please Pass the Love – Slack Group – for Youth only!
- https://teenlineonline.org/ – or get the Teen Talk App – text TEEN to 839863
Support and Recovery (Young Adult and Adults)
- Alcoholics Anonymous Online Intergroup – a directory of online audio/video meetings seven days per week.
- SMART Recovery – an online community where participants help one another recover from addictive behaviors.
- WEconnect and Unity Recovery – free online daily all recovery meetings.
- Narcotics Anonymous – online meetings in various time zones using multiple platforms.
- Herren Project – live online support groups and recovery meetings moderated by trained clinicians.
- In The Rooms – free weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues.
- Learn to Cope – online support forum open to families, friends and loved ones who have someone in their lives who is struggling with addiction.
- Al-Anon Family Groups – electronic meetings for anyone affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.
- DBSA Online Support Groups – Young Adult specific support groups are indicated on this schedule
