DCHS COVID-19 Response

 COVID-19 Resource List

Please note: this is not a complete list of COVID-19 resources, but some of the most asked about information. Please reach out directly to the listed resource for questions about their respective offerings or programs.

Public Health — Seattle & King County

• Visit  kingcounty.gov/covid for more information and materials.
• Sign up  for free email alerts to learn when information is posted to Public Health.
• Visit  Public Health Insider blog for official insights from Public Health staff.
• Visit  Community Communication Network (CCN) for community and faith-based organizations resources.
• Visit  Health Care for the Homeless Network (HCHN) to learn about health services for people experiencing homelessness.
• Visit  Pandemic Advisory Group, representatives from various community, business, and government sector working together.
• Download the Stay Safe at Home newsletter for tips for older adults to stay safe and healthy at home.
• Descargue el boletín Quédese Seguro En Casa para obtener consejos sobre lo que los adultos mayores pueden hacer para mantenerse seguros y saludables en el hogar. 

Call Centers

• Medical questions related to COVID-19?
  Contact the call center between 8 AM to 7 PM PST at 206-477-3977 (Interpreters available)
  
  
• Non-medical questions about COVID-19 including compliance and business related issues?
  Contact the King County COVID-19 Business and Community Information Line (Monday – Friday) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at 206-296-1608 (Interpreters available)
  
  
• General questions about COVID-19 in Washington State
  Contact the Washington State Novel Coronavirus Call center at 800-525-0127 (Interpreters available)

Topic-specific Resources

• Visit  Anti-stigma resources to help dismantle misinformation that creates fear and hostility towards people
• Visit  COVID-19 Public Health recommendations to learn about proactive steps to maintain community health
•  COVID-19 Glossary – common words and phrases you might come across

Department of Community and Human Services:

• Visit  Cultivating Connections (dchsblog.com) for information on housing, homelessness and community services response.

King County

•  Equity and Social Justice: Tools and Resources
  • How to apply for unemployment, housing resources, information on utilities and internet, cash assistance, food assistance, childcare resources, resources for undocumented communities, small business loans and disaster assistance, in-language resources

Family Resources in King County

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•  "Grab and Go" student meal sites in King County
• Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19
• School-based health centers can deliver care to vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Resources for supporting children's emotional well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Webinar: Supporting college students with mental health conditions in the wake of COVID-19

United Way of King County

• COVID-19 Resources

Washington State:

•  Washington State Department of Health website
• General questions about COVID-19 in Washington State
  Contact the Washington State Novel Coronavirus Call center at 800-525-0127. (Interpreters available)
•  Developmental Disabilities Administration COVID-19 Resources
•  Refugee Health Program

Department of Social and Health Services

•  Disaster Cash Assistance Program: cash program because of a disaster or other states of emergency declared by the Governor.

Office of the Insurance Commissioner:

•  Coronavirus and Health Insurance: Information about coronavirus and health insurance for consumers, insurers and medical providers.

Other Resources:

 Equity Labs COVID-19 Community Guide: medically vetted series of Coronavirus information cards, in an expansive array of languages.

Neighborhood House info on  Expanded Unemployment Benefits

 Healthier Here COVID-19 Resource Hub