COVID-19 Resources

***For Immediate Emergencies: Call 9-1-1
Call the National Disaster Distress Helpline: In distress because of a natural or human-caused disaster? Call for immediate counseling 24/7 at: 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Text CONNECT to 741741 for 24/7 text chat support
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health VALOR Program
Los Angeles County DMH Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN)
US Teen Line, LA 310-855-4673
Call the US Suicide Prevention Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, Veterans press 1
Call the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention line at (800) 273-8255
LA County Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN) Referral Link (refer a veteran/family member to a DMH peer!)
DMH-UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence resources (create a free account for access to libraries)
- Enhancing Professional Wellbeing Course
Just Ask, Be There, Connect: Layperson prevention slides with LA County emergency and behavioral health support numbers
Rethinking Experiences of Suffering Webinar (Wed 5/20, 9 am, register for Zoom)
Navigating Uncertainty handout

Google or call your local court system across US
Los Angeles: The only family law matters that will remain open are Emergency/Ex-Parte matters, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, and/or Custody Contempt Proceedings. Basically, unless it is a life or death matter, it's not going to be considered an emergency in the eyes of the court. (Source: LA Family Law Attorney Stephen Chen).

LA County America’s Job Centers AJCC Fund for Veterans (time-sensitive)
2-1-1 and the United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund: Dial 211 to speak to someone about local assistance needs at any time. The 1-866-211-9966 number you may have seen on social media is only available for residents of Indianapolis. Please be aware that financial assistance related to COVID-19 is not available for individuals everywhere.
US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
State of California Labor Department Resources for Employers and Workers
How to Start a Small Business—a Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources

See all the changes tax agencies have made to offer coronavirus relief.
California’s FTB matches IRS deadline extension: The California Franchise Tax Board, which collects state income taxes, will now allow taxpayers to file and pay as late as July 15, matching an IRS extension of the April 15 payment due date.

America’s Job Centers of California (Employer and Worker Resources)
LA County Employer and Worker Help Center
Amazon announced plans to hire 100,000 additional warehouse and delivery workers — and boost pay — to satisfy rapidly increasing demand for online retail amid the coronavirus pandemic. Grocery chains (including Safeway, Albertsons and Kroger) are also hiring, looking for cashiers, stockers, delivery drivers and more. The hiring sprees come as many consumer-facing businesses face strong virus-related challenges, including closures of stores, restaurants and bars.

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