COVID-19 Resources
Local Coronavirus Resources
Local Health
- Barry Eaton District Health Department Coronavirus Page: get the latest local updates on cases and resources
- Spectrum Health Coronavirus Resources
Mental Health Resources
- Sesame Street and CNN Town Hall on COVID-19: Watch the entire video at CNN.com. Aired on CNN Saturday March 25th and was focused on parents and children.
- Talking to Children about COVID-19: from ZeroToThrive.org, a part of the University of Michigan. Note the link downloads a PDF file.
- ZeroToThrive.org: resources from the University of Michigan on coping during the COVID-19 situation including a children's coloring book and various guides to help parents and children.
- COVID19 Books for Children: from Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan (4 titles). Note this link opens to a Google Drive page.
- Managing COVID-19 Anxiety: (all ages) from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, including:
Local Food Assistance
- Hastings Fresh Food Initiative: from the United Way, subject to change
- Hastings Area Schools Meal Support: from Hastings Schools and the YMCA
- DK Schools Meal Assistance Program
- Lakewood Schools Meal Support
- TK Schools Meal Support Registration
- Barry County Cares: food and personal item assistance Facebook page
- Barry County Restaurant Takeout & Delivery Menus: Facebook page provided by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce
Local Assistance and General Resources
- MSU Extension Navigating Money Challenges: webinars April-June to help families deal with money challenges during the coronavirus outbreak. Pre-register for the date of your choice, see this poster for a full list of dates.
- Barry County United Way: Coronavirus assistance programs and more. Some are also listed below.
- Barry County Chamber of Commerce Resources Page
- City of Hastings Facebook Page
State/National
- State of Michigan Coronavirus Info Page: includes known infections by county, guidelines, Executive Orders and more.
- Map of Food Locations for Children: Michigan state map of where families can find meal locations during school closures.
- Coronavirus FAQ: from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
- CDC: main coronavirus page of the CDC covering symptoms, guidelines, resources and more.
- Michigan DNR: Information on closures, open facilities and more.
- NOTE: for the duration of the coronavirus situation, the DNR is waiving the need for a Recreation Passport to enter state parks.
- Small Business Assistance Programs
- Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet
From the Centers for Disease Control
- What is the coronavirus COVID-19?
- What are the symptoms?
- What do I do if I'm sick and think it may be COVID-19?
- How do I protect myself?
Trusted Resources from the Federal Government
Tax deadline for filing delayed to July 15
Check on the status of your Economic Impact Payment
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention :: Coronavirus facts and guidance from the federal government
- Coronavirus.gov
- Ready.gov/Pandemic :: Pandemic preparedness for your family and your community
- U.S. Small Business Administration :: Disaster assistance for small businesses
Trusted Resources from the State of Michigan
Michigan COVID-19 hotline:1-888-535-6136. If you are concerned that you may have contracted COVID-19, call your healthcare provider, don't start with an in-person visit.
- Michigan.gov/coronavirus :: Michigan's central repository for information includes:
- Facebook.com/MIGovernment
- Governor's homepage with all State of Michigan updates
- State tax filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020
Assistance for individuals:
The Governor has extended unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is available to provide assistance including food, emergency relief, and housing services.
Information about children and education from the Michigan Department of Education
Assistance for Small business in Michigan:
- Small businesses that could benefit from SBA loans are encouraged to start collecting the information they’ll need. For additional information, please contact the Michigan SBA offices in Detroit or Grand Rapids.
- The Michigan Small Business Development Center can also provide resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Resources for Employers:
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