Adjusting to Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cushing Library staff acknowledge that not all HNU students live in Alameda County where Holy Names University is located. We have listed California resources first since they apply to all students living in California. Many of the California resources help locate resources at the county or city level.

Residents of Alameda County should read the California resources section and Alameda County resources section, as both apply to them.

Students living outside of Alameda County are encouraged to use the list of Alameda County resources to search for similar resources available in their counties. 

The Customer Support box on the lefthand side of the screen will be updated as we learn of companies offering financial assistance to customers. If you would like to add to this list, please email hnulibrary@hnu.edu

SAFETY

• Resources for emotional support and well-being can be found at this California Department of Health page

NOTE: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline has a 24-hour hotline. Call at 800-273-8255 or text 838255

1. Hotlines are available if you are distressed, feel like you want to hurt yourself or others, or just need someone to talk to
2. Help finding behavioral and mental health services
3. Hotlines and other resources for victims of domestic or partner abuse, sexual assault or human trafficking
4. Information on reporting child abuse, adult abuse and neglect
5. Family support for caregivers or family members supporting loved ones with mental health conditions

• Contact a counselor from HNU's Counseling and Psychological services for free and confidential counseling. 

STATE BENEFITS

• Find information and apply at MyBenefitsCalWIN:

1. Medi-Cal (affordable health insurance - low share of cost or at no cost)
2. CalWORKs (cash aid and services for families with a child or children at home)
3. CalFresh (food assistance)
4. CalFresh Employment & Training Program (job skills)

As part of the CalFresh program, the EatFresh.org website provides online recipes and is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition to improve their health. 

FINANCIAL HELP

• Information on relief for homeowners and renters
• Information on relief for childcare
• Chart explaining Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 (including Federal, State and Local benefits). Scroll above the chart to learn about resources for workers.
• For information on claiming Unemployment Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and Disability Insurance, visit the State of California Employment Development Department website
• For information on COVID-19 Disaster Relief Assistance for undocumented adults and COVID-19 testing and treatment for undocumented adults or immigrants who don't have health insurance

FOOD RESOURCES

• Enter your zip code to find a local food bank and learn about additional food resources in your area
• Information about downloading the CA Meals for Kids Mobile App to find California Emergency, Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites
• See if you qualify for the California WIC Program for Women (pregnant and new mothers) and parents, Infants, and Children under 5
• For other food resources for California residents, such as older adults and seniors, visit this California Department of Health page

The Alameda County Social Services Agency assists Alameda County residents in applying for California State programs as well as Alameda County programs like the ones listed below. Click here for COVID-19 services updates.

• General Assistance

            Provides cash aid to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and who have

            no other means of support.

• Cash Assistance for Immigrants

            Provides benefits for legal non-citizens in financial need who are ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

            due to their immigrant status. Blind or disabled immigrants of any age, or seniors aged 65 and older may be eligible to receive CAPI.

• Refugee Cash Assistance

            Program is for newly-arrived refugees who are either single adults or families without children. 

FOOD

Enter a full address, city, or zip code to locate an Alameda County Community Food Bank. 

Read the latest announcements for programs by Oakland Unified School District Nutrition Services.

UTILITIES

Qualifying customers can apply for lower bills from PG&E AND EBMUD. 

Alameda County Public Health Department. "Selected COVID-19 Resources and Assistance: 
FINANCIAL RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES." March 26, 2020. PDF. June 19, 2020 <http://www.acphd.org/media/573088/financial-resource-list.pdf>.