MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
Due to school closure, the school counseling and social work offices will be closed, however, we remain available to provide support via e-mail and phone during traditional school hours. We also want you to know important resources/supports in our community.
225 W. Valley Parkway Suite 100
Escondido, CA 92025
Provided crisis intervention and help to any person between the ages of 14-25.
Monday: Friday 12-8pm Saturday: 12-5pm
911 – Contact 911 in the event of an immediate emergency
(Lines operate 5pm-10pm)
Emergency Screening Unit (ESU) (619) 876-4502 4309 Third Ave. San Diego, CA.
Social Emotion Learning Program Provides animated videos and activities for teens and families giving away free resources to support distance learning. Go to www.counsellearning.com > School at Home
CDC provides resources for managing anxiety & stress.
Living With Mental Illness During COVID-19 Outbreak– Preparing For Your Wellness
Meditations and Calming Exercises
Social Support: Getting And Staying Connected
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
Cómo hablar con los niños sobre el coronavirus
How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
NAMI Coronavirus Recommendations
COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
211 – Resource Hotline
211 is a resource hotline that has access to various community resources. For example, if a family who is homeless needs to connect to a hotel/motel voucher they can call 211; or if you want to learn about food resources in Escondido, CA you can call 211 to learn what program are available. If you need a resource, give them a call!
Tay Academy – YMCA
1050 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 908-9373
Offer case management support and linkage to resources, including bag of groceries, hygiene supplies and other basic necessities. They also have free snacks and access to computer. Can offer case management assistance with housing and shelter for youth 18-24 on Wednesday. Hours are limited to 12-4 at this time.
HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS
Interfaith Community Services
550 W Washing Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 489-6380
Serve hot breakfast and to-go sack lunches every morning from 6:30-7:15am. Offer housing assistance for families, immigration lawyers available on Mondays and many more resources.
Coronavirus and Housing/Homelessness resources
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
https://www.housingsandiego.org/covid19-resources-for-affordable-housing
Eviction Information, Rights, and Letter to Landlord https://www.sdhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-Letter_FINAL.pdf
HEALTH CARE
Free Clinic Directory https://freeclinicdirectory.org/
211 Free Public Health Nurse Line Call 211 and ask for Nurse Line. Available 8am-8pm for anyone who does not have a medical provider but has symptoms.
Foundry Clinic Free Medical Clinic. http://thefoundryescondido.com/foundry-outreach 1249 E Ohio Ave. Escondido, CA 92027. (760) 385 -3739. Open Tuesday 1PM – 6PM, Thursday from 8AM - 2PM
FOOD/FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS
Local free food distribution sites, visit https://feedingsandiego.org/need-help/food-distributions/
Feeding San Diego is working diligently to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and provide food resources to those impacted. Text "food" to 877877 or call (858) 452-3663.
https://www.sdcoe.net/news/Pages/20-03-13-student-food-service-during-district-closures.aspx
Orange Glen High School, San Pasqual High School and Escondido High School will also be offering lunch at the school sites from 11am-12pm.
Mama’s Kitchen, the Home Delivered Meal Program is designed for individuals that have been diagnosed with a critical illness and are unable to independently prepare their own meals.
Escondido Food Resources for Children
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17eZM2sb8nQaUUsdEVYA-yIOUwMHfu1IF/view
Servingseniors.org is delivering to seniors call 619-487-0613 for San Diego area/ Oceanside area 760-435-5285
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 TTY
Becky’s House
https://www.ywcasandiego.org/get-help/beckys-house/
Center For Community Solutions
Hotline: 1 (888) 385-4657 https://www.ccssd.org/get-help/overview.html
WIFI/Utilities/Rental Assistance
ATT Call 1-855-220-5211 or visit https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#!/
Charter Spectrum Call 1-844-488-8395 or visit https://www.spectrum.com/internet-service/california/san-diego
Comcast/Xfinity Call 1-855-846-8376 or visit https://www.internetessentials.com/
Cox Call 1-800-234-3993 or visit https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html
Internet for All Now –assistance determining if your household qualifies for an affordable home internet offer; call toll-free 1-844841-INFO (4636), or visit http://www.internetforallnow.org/get_affordable_internet_today.
Everyone On – To see low cost internet offers for which you may qualify based on zip code and household circumstances call 1-855-EVRY1ON (3879166), text CONNECT to 30364, or visit https://www.everyoneon.org.
Human-I-T – A non-profit organization available to help those who are not connected to or unable to afford internet services. Fill out an internet request form at https://www.human-i-t.org/requestinternet or text 1-562-372-6925 for assistance accessing internet services. Assistance is also available to help with affordable device access
UNEMPLOYMENT/WORKERS BENEFITS
https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
LEGAL AID
RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES
• COVID-19 testing for Undocumented People https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/public-charge
• Immigrants Rising Resource List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PxLuuH0-hwHXftUXuEi52Q1qWUDegN8_I1L4ulIFwzk/preview
• Free Clinic Directory https://freeclinicdirectory.org/
• Healthcare Access https://unitedwedream.org/2020/03/healthcare-access-for-undocumented-folks-in-the-time-of-covid19/
Immigrant Relief Fund: https://www.immigrantsandiego.org/sdirc_immigrant_relief_fund
Disaster Relief for Immigrants – https://www.jfssd.org/drai-project/
General Information About COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Hub from the CDC
Fact Sheets on COVID-19 in Spanish and Other Languages
Preguntas y respuestas sobre la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19)
American Psychological Association (APA) Resources on Pandemics