PRAYERS:

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• A word of prayer from the 223rd General Assembly co-moderators for these uncertain times…

• Una oración de las co-moderadoras en estos momentos de incertidumbre…

• Prayer for wisdom and peace as the coronavirus spreads - By Rev. Dr. Jill Duffield

• Interfaith Prayers for the Sick & Dying

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LOCAL / STATE / FEDERAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT RESOURCES:

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• Cleaning & Disinfecting Guidance from the CDC (click to download)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resources

• California Department of Public Health - COVID-19 Updates

• Fresno County Department of Public Health - COVID-19 Updates

• Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency - COVID-19 Updates

• Madera County Department of Public Health - COVID-19 Updates

• Merced County Department of Public Health - COVID-19 Updates

• Kings County Department of Public Health - COVID-19 Updates

• Kern County Public Health Services Department - COVID-19 Updates

 

MENTAL HEALTH:

 

• National Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990; press "2" for Spanish): The National Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7/365 crisis counseling & emotional support continues to be available for anyone experiencing distress or other mental health concerns during the ongoing COVID-19 infectious disease outbreak. Calls (1-800-985-5990; press "2" for Spanish) and texts (text TalkWithUs to 66746) are answered by trained counselors from a network of independently-operated crisis centers located across the U.S.

• Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• "That Discomfort You're Feeling Is Grief" (Harvard Business Review)

 

CHURCH / CLERGY RESOURCES:

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• Guidelines for Reopening Churches (click to download)

• PCUSA COVID-19 Resources for Churches & Individuals

• Infectious Disease - Guidance for Congregations (click to download)

• Infectious Disease Response Plan (click to download)

• The Presbyterian Outlook - ALL COVID-19 Resources

• Congregational leadership: Responding to COVID-19 (Commentary)

• “Church in an Emergency/Pandemic” — Advisory opinion from the Office of the General Assembly

• Faithful leadership in times of crisis

• Guidance for Drive-In Events (Fresno County Dept. of Public Health)

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VIRTUAL / DIGITAL RESOURCES:

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• The ChurchPulse Weekly: A Free Crisis Toolkit for Churches

• Zoom Tutorial for Church Members (YouTube Video)

• Ten Tips for Folks New to Online Meetings (by NEXT Church)

• Ten Facilitation Tips for Meeting Online (by NEXT Church)

• Ten Tech Tips for Meeting Online (by NEXT Church)

• Asana - A Virtual Project Management Tool

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EMPLOYER / UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES:

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• PC(USA) COVD-19 Related Legislation Overview / PDF Guide

• Family First Act: Response to COVID-19 (Insurance Board)

• Safety Central Resources - Insurance Board

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet (FEMA - March 20, 2020)

• "How to File for Unemployment If You've Been Affected By Coronavirus Layoffs" (Yahoo News)

• California EDD (Employment Development Department) COVID-19 Resources

• California - Unemployment Insurance Program

• California - File an Unemployment Claim Online

• California - File an Unemployment Claim By Phone (List of Numbers by Language)

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES:

There has been a spike in domestic violence since the spread of COVID-19. We wanted to pass on a national resource, as well as resources for each county. 

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• National - The National Domestic Violence Hotline has a private website chat feature with "quick escape"  that deletes the cookies upon exit so there is no trace of visiting the site. Visit www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233.

• Fresno County - Marjaree Mason Center: (559) 233-4357 24/7 hotline or crt@mmcenter.org

• Mariposa County - Mountain Crisis Services: 1-888-996-2350

• Madera County - Martha Diaz Shelter: 1-800-355-8989

• Kern County - High Desert Women's Shelter: (760) 375-5725

• Tulare County - Karen's House: (559) 732-5941 -or- Central CA Crisis Center: (559) 781-7462

• Kings County - Barbara Saville Shelter: 1-877-727-3225 - Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter: (661) 327-1091 - Alpha House: (661) 763-4357

• Merced County - Tri-Valley Haven (Livermore): 800-884-8119