COVID-19 Resources



COVID-19 Resources Updated April 1st, 2020Official COVID-19 InformationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention showing number and locations of positive casesNational and GlobalCDC Recommendations How to protect yourselfWhat to do if you think you are sickCommunity ResourcesResources for HomeSchools & ChildcareColleges & UniversitiesWorkCommunity and Faith Based OrganizationsCommunity EventsHomeless SheltersFirst Responders and Law EnforcementPublic Health CommunicatorsUpdated NewsIndiana State Corona Virus Website Map showing number and locations of positive casesOfficial communication from Indiana State Department of HealthContact informationPublic and Professional ResourcesISDH Corona Virus Hotline Number: 877-826-0011Don’t Fall Victim to COVID-19 Related ScamsHoosiers are facing challenging times to keep their families safe and avoid the spread of COVID-19, and unfortunately scammers are adding additional risk by taking advantage of the current health crisis. Newly-surfaced reports show scammers creating text messages, emails, websites and social media posts to pose as government entities and organizations to obtain financial information from individuals for personal gain.The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) team continues to find ways to assist Hoosiers, which includes helping individuals identify scams to avoid falling victim.Here are a few key signs of these scams:Emphasizes the terms “Stimulus Check” or “Stimulus Payment.” The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses the official term “economic impact payment.”Asks the individual to sign over their stimulus check.Asks by phone, email, text or social media for verification of personal and/or banking information to receive or speed up their stimulus check.Mails the individual a fake check and requests the individual to call a number or verify information online to cash it.DOR recommends Hoosiers remain vigilant and work hard to identify these scam attempts. Never engage with potential scammers online or on the phone.Individuals who receive emails, text messages or social media attempts to gather information that appears to be from DOR, the IRS or an organization closely linked to either government agency, such as the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), should forward it to?phishing@.Learn more about reporting suspected scams by going to the?Report Phishing and Online Scams?page on the IRS website.Individuals can find official IRS information about the COVID-19 pandemic and economic impact payments on the IRS?Coronavirus Tax Relief?web page. For information on COVID-19 related changes to DOR operations and ongoing taxpayer relief, visit DOR’s Coronavirus webpage at?dor.7870.htm.? Please share: Economic Impact Payments are not taxable as 2020 incomeThe Economic Impact Payment is not income and you will not owe tax on your payment. It will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2020 tax return next year. The payment also will not affect your income for purposes of determining eligibility for federal government assistance or benefit programs. Find more answers to questions about these relief checks at the?Economic Impact Payment Information Center on .General ResourcesIndianapolis Community Resources Page access and distributionUtilities supportSupport for artists and small businessesSupport for workersChild careAt-Home entertainmentDonations and Volunteer OpportunitiesIndiana Division of Family ResourcesAt least one physical office in every Indiana county will remain open for business. However, in an effort to keep social contact to a minimum and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), DFR strongly urges Hoosiers to consider submitting applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or health coverage (Medicaid) online. Applications can be submitted at fssabenefits.. Health coverage applications can also be completed by calling 800-403-0864. Indiana WIC Remains open and continuing daily operations.Please be aware WIC local agencies have been given the flexibility to complete WIC appointments over the telephone. These appointments include enrollment, recertification, nutrition education/issuing benefits, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services. Currently, WIC operations will vary by region/WIC local agency so please contact your local WIC clinic directly for additional details or questions. You can find your local WIC clinic by going to the following link: the state WIC office at 1-800-522-0874. HousingFor housing assistance in Indiana, such as information on the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), please contact the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Indiana 211Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities - quickly, easily, and confidentially. 2-1-1 can provide assistance on the following:Food & Clothing Mental Health & Addiction Health Care Housing & Utility Assistance Education & Employment Children & Family Tax Assistance Call 2-1-1 or visit Promise of Hendricks County assistance with rent, utilities, housing, and basic needsList of currently hiring companiesPlainfield area resourcesFood Pantry ListLGBTQ SupportIndy Pride Resources Youth Group (IYG) for youth up to age 20 for transgender and nonbinary folks Center for those living with HIV Wellness (formerly Brothers United) for folks of color living with or at risk for HIV you or someone you know in danger, crisis, feeling suicidal, or just need a judgment-free place to talk to someone??Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 National Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line: text START to 741 741GLBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743?National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929 COVID-19 Resources for the Deaf CommunityProvided by Deaf Hoosiers Federal Rural Resource GuideIdentifies funding, training, technical assistance, and other federal resources to help rural communities respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Programs are listed by audience for for-profit businesses; agricultural producers and ranchers; state, county, and local government; nonprofits; cooperatives; individuals; healthcare facilities; and tribes and tribal organizations. Todd Young’s COVID-19 Toolkit Protective EquipmentIndiana CTSI and partners making medical supplies to address COVID-19 shortagesIndiana hospitals and other organizations on the front lines of the war against COVID-19 are under a significant burden and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is working to do its part to support their efforts. The goal is to help alleviate the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by developing designs and mobilizing 3D printers for rapid manufacturing at partner universities: Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame. As part of this effort, the Indiana CTSI is also partnering with other universities and the local campuses of Ivy Tech Community College.The teams are currently focused on optimizing and printing medical face shields and have already started printing PPE for distribution. As production ramps up, the coordinating teams plan to work with hospitals and other organizations to understand their individual needs.Our teams are currently developing designs for face shields, N95 masks, ventilator parts, test swabs and comfort mask straps.If your organization would like to get 3D-printed PPEIt is requested that all institutions needing supplies first visit? HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" EMResource, the Indiana State Department of Health’s new coordination system, to track COVID-19 supply availability. If an organization needs face shields and is interested in securing a shipment through this coordinated effort,?there is a survey to fill out here to outline your current and projected needs.While the shields will not be sterile, they will be clean, as the only human contact would be from the person removing the piece from the 3D printer. The coordinated effort is expected to be able to produce several thousand face shields each week, spread across the various printing locations.View the full webpage here: and Family SupportTalking with children about Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 PDF Provided by ISDH Futures IndianaFamilies who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana staff at 1-800-299-1627 and a referral specialist can support them in their searchChild Care Resource and Referral AgencyEvery community has a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) who can connect parents with local child care options and pgovide referrals for support. To find your local CCR&R you can call 1-800-299-1627 or go to? Care AwareChild Care Aware: for finding Child Care Special Resources for Military familiesWi-Fi through SpectrumSpectrum will be offer FREE Broadband and WiFi for 60 days for households with K-12 and/or college students. Call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. Scholastic Learn at HomeScholastic is offering a free 20 day trial of their Learn at Home Platform. Access it at the following link: with KidsIndy with Kids Facebook page is hosting virtual play dates and fun videos[0]=68.ARAfcGF_-Lf7RtlItPVr-WWpKo5FM3L7HSWYnpMrm-GnBMLV3rb1VGBraolJsXPsY8OuMppqGxR8PHfJSqNXp3JjgGM9lNE5JmNIERiXi6iKQ-JwNmXlfFMYyMcSxzhIBs9PfOTfdotUvHXPwBoAnb0p0G4U5E3oKs6ltomdfkEW5pZFs0sb3HDf0Tf7l9smWbgeWeuiDj3WO39lQ20dH93iXn3gsG8C1YFVLTlVo7ZV5dSNpF_fNW088VQFjxNFEu7YAQbit1b7XC32ui6eXn6gMK8K_sqHig_H-unjGBjq8S1lInXagomR5lWQadD9K4XMgEWxWEoSoOXQz_ksrao&__tn__=-UK-RIndiana Department of EducationIndiana’s Department of Education Digital Education Resources to ParentThe Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Parent to Parent program empowers parents to be their child’s strongest advocate on educational and social issues through MCEC Parent Workshops. More than 260,000 parents have attended these workshops since the program’s beginning in 2006.For more information, visit their website at: Family Support Group MeetingsHosted by the Family and Social Services AdministrationFor family and friends concerned about their loved ones who live with a substance use disorderSee details below:Every Wednesdays through June 17, 20206:30-8 p.m. EDTWeb link:?bit.ly/CRAFTzoomCall-in: 1 646 558 8656Meeting ID: 128 712 140Please email?whitney@?for additional information.TutoringKnowledge Share has 12 volunteer tutors from various colleges. Open 10:30 am – 4:30 pm ET weekdays.?Knowledgeshare20@ or email?askknowledgeshare@AskRose Homework Help? 877-275-7673 Sun-Thurs 7 pm – 10 pm ET; Mon – Fri 12 pm – 3 pm ETFree math and science tutoring for grades 4-12 via phone, chat or email (email link on?)Stand For Children Home Learning hotline 317-560-4600 or?indianaZoom technology for English as a Second Language (ESL) learnersCall & Learn Hotline sponsored by the Indiana Retired Teachers Association for all students up to grade 12877-407- is available through your log in at Military OneSource at?militaryonesource.mil?or at?. The eligibility has been expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow all military youth to take advantage of the tutoring services 24/7. This is a very secure site and the tutors are vetted rigorously.Child Care for Essential WorkersChild Care of America Enrollment Line855-965-2212ReadyRosieReadyRosie, an educational resource site, has developed learning toolkits for children ages infant through kindergartener to explore and learn at home. Visit to find resources for your child!Financial and Employment SupportHousingNo residential eviction proceedings or foreclosure actions may be initiated during the public health emergency. This does not relieve the individual of obligations to pay rent or mortgage payments.All public housing authorities are requested to extend deadlines for housing assistance recipients and required documentation to show eligibility for housing programs.For more information, please see?Executive Order 20-06.UtilitiesProviders of essential utility services such as gas and electric, broadband, telecom, water and wastewater services are prohibited from discontinuing service to any customer during the public health emergency.For more information, please see?Executive Order 20-cast will provide free 60 days of Internet for low-income families Business Owners (SBA)Small Business Owners - SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19): link includes directions on how to apply for the Disaster Assistance LoanThe Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) DWD has updated its COVID-19 UI Frequently Asked Questions with important information, which can be found at?unemployment..??If individuals still have questions, they can contact DWD via email or telephone. Due to extremely high call volume, waits will be longer than usual. DWD is requesting that individuals only reach out with questions on the day corresponding with the first letter of their last name to assist with wait times. Here is the schedule:Monday:???????????? A-ETuesday:????????????F-IWednesday:?????? J-MThursday:?????????? N-TFriday:????????????????U-ZFriday:????????????????If You Missed Your DayContact methods are:Email at?AskUIContactCenter@dwd.Phone at 1-800-891-6499HealthWell Foundation – COVID-19 $250 GrantGrants?awarded through the fund will provide reimbursement assistance for delivered food, medication, telehealth copays and transportation costs associated with COVID-19.For more information on what the fund covers, eligibility and how to apply, visit our fund page at? for freelance workers and artists Article – Companies hiring in Indiana amid the coronavirus outbreak Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – Free 14 Day Membership of Workforce Development Facebook Live RecordingThis one hour long presentation from DWD leadership discussed unemployment insurance benefits and the CARES Act: ’ Eviction Avoidance ProjectThrough a grant from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Indiana Legal Services Military Assistance Project is launching a Veteran Eviction Avoidance Project. This project covers not only Marion County as ILS's current EAP project, but also the donut counties (Boone, Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, and Hendricks).?While there is a moratorium on evictions right now, some landlords may attempt to ignore it. Additionally, our veterans in this service area may be concerned about being evicted. The earlier they contact us, the better -- especially to prevent an eviction or a dismissed eviction on their record.The attached documents are the Referral Form and the FAQs regarding the project. If you are working with a veteran who is facing eviction or may face eviction or even fears eviction once this public health crisis has subsided, please complete the referral form with the veteran and email or fax to us (information is on the form).Last year, the ILS EAP took referrals that were simply an email with no referral forms. Unfortunately, we can no longer do that as we ran into issues with our grantor. So please complete the form. In the future, we may have a web-based form available. But at this time, we only have the attached referral form.If you have questions, please contact Pollli Pollem, CAPT, AFNG, Retired, Military Assistance Project Director, Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (317) 631-9410, ext. 2295USAAEligible members can get financial assistance during the pandemic period.For full list of assistance, please visit USAA’s information site: Relief FundArtist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19To support artists during the COVID-19 crisis, a coalition of national arts grantmakers have come together to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists across the United States.Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the?COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. Foreclosure Prevention NetworkThe Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network helps Indiana homeowners, who are at risk of foreclosure, through Indiana's Hardest Hit Fund ("HHF"). If you are an Indiana homeowner struggling to make your mortgage payment, Indiana’s HHF can help with mortgage payment assistance up to $30,000. Access and NutritionFood Bank InformationStatewide, interactive food assistance mapCreated in partnership with Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, state food banks, the Indy Hunger Network, and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry County provides food assistance through the Community Compass app. You can also access help by texting “hi” to 317-434-3758, which will help direct you to the closest food resource.Indiana Food Pantry Resource List Parks and Recreation Free MealsIndy Parks and Recreation is offering free evening meals for youth 18 and under. are partnering with Second Helpings to provide sandwiches to adults.A schedule is available at the Parks website and has also been attached to the email distributing this Resource List.Meal Delivery – Martin Luther King Community CenterIf you do not have access to transportation,?Martin Luther King Community Center?is offering a meal delivery program.Please complete this form before 9:00 a.m. to have lunch and/or dinner delivered to your home between 11am and 1pm the same day.We will work to find a community center delivering close to you. You must complete this form every day.Call 317-923-4581 with questions or email Info@ Public Schools Food Pick Up InformationIndianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has partnered with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc., to provide additional nutritional support for all IPS students and families in central Indiana during the COVID-19 health crisis.IPS buses will pick up and deliver Gleaners’ meal packages to 25 locations throughout the city. Distribution will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, beginning Friday, March 20. Families will receive one 17-pound box of food, which includes a variety of non-perishable meal-making items to supplement their daily nutrition.?Identification is not needed.Distribution link: Farmers and Food ProvidersList of local farmers and food providers still offering their produce via delivery and pick-up: Household Distribution ProgramDuring the COVID-19 response, food banks and partner agencies have largely shifted to drive-through distributions. Through the DHD program, current TEFAP food banks will use the network of new and existing mobile pantries to distribute food packages to families in need. It is anticipated a total of 250 sites, including mobile pantries, will assist with food distribution throughout the state, primarily in rural areas. Marion County will use Indianapolis Public School buses, community centers and a drive-through location at Gleaners Food Bank to ensure that families have easy access to food resources.Each household receiving food through this program can receive one prepackaged 25-pound box that includes a variety of foods, including, but not limited to, canned and packaged fruits, vegetables, soups, sauces, noodles, beans, nuts, juices and meats. If frozen and/or refrigerated storage is available at a site, those items also will be distributed.　Individuals should contact their local food bank or pantry to determine whether they are participating in the DHD program. For additional information, please visit?wic.?or find a food pantry near you by using?Indiana’s food assistance map.Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood CenterFood pantry is open Monday - Friday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. You only need to bring documentation that shows that you live in Indianapolis. If you are a senior in need of delivery living in the Pike and Washington Township area, call 317-293-2600 ext. 121.FBGNC will also assist families with emergency rental and utilities assistance. Families in need should call 317-293-2600 for a phone intake appointment. FBGNC will not accept any walk-ins. Indianapolis Bar AssociationVeterans and their dependents may still seek legal assistance from Indiana Legal Services, Inc. in two ways:Online Intake Process-?Please Provide and Complete All Information Requested. Intake Phone:? 844-243-8570?? Monday–Friday 10 am to 2 pm EST “Virtual Ask a Lawyer” response to the COVID-19 public health emergency,?the?Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar) has launched the “Virtual Ask a Lawyer”?online legal advice chat service, where members of the community can chat in real time with an attorney who is prepared to assist with basic legal questions.To begin the chat, individuals simply visit?chat.? The chat service will be manned?Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays).Mental Health SupportMental health considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak PDF Provided by ISDH(1).pdfTen Percent Happier free coping tools, with a focus on managing stress and anxietyMental Health Care AmericaText Mental Health Care America at 741741 for free counseling.Domestic Violence HotlineIf you need support during this time, please call the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) emergency statewide hotline at 1.800.332. 7385.If you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto for 24/7 chat or text LOVEIS to 22522.?Helpful Articles 10 Things to Do to Calm Your FearsManaging Your Mental Health During COVID-19HeadspaceHeadspace is offering free Headspace Plus to healthcare providers: resources for mental health support during COVID-19 Health America of Northeast IndianaMental Health America of Northeast Indiana Mental Health Virtual ServicesCrisis Text Line – Text MHA to 741741 to be connected to a trained Crisis CounselorOther Helplines and resources available on AnxietyResources for anxiety and mental health during COVID-19 Than Ever BeforeMore Than Ever Before Toolkit Than Ever Before, is designed to help people?by encouraging them to care for their mental health—and support those they love—every day.Useful Mental Health Mobile Apps This list of mental health mobile apps is provided by Mental Health America of Indiana, in partnership with Purdue University’s Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute:What?s Up?What’s Up is an amazing free app that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods to help you cope with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and more. Use the positive and negative habit tracker to maintain your good habits, and break those that are counterproductive. We particularly love the “Get Grounded” page, which contains over 100 different questions to pinpoint what you’re feeling, and the “Thinking Patterns” page, which teaches you how to stop negative internal monologues. Try it out for yourself?Mood Kit?MoodKit uses the foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and provides users with over 200 different mood improvement activities. Developed by two clinical psychologists, MoodKit helps you learn how to change how you think, and develop self-awareness and healthy attitudes. The journal feature is a great way to practice self-care by reflecting on the day, noting any distressing thoughts, and documenting how you overcame them.?Mind Shift?Mind Shift is one of the best mental health apps designed specifically for teens and young adults with anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxious feelings, Mind Shift stresses the importance of changing how you think about anxiety. Think of this app as the cheerleader in your pocket, encouraging you to take charge of your life, ride out intense emotions, and face challenging situations.?Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM)?SAM might be perfect for you if you’re interested in self-help, but meditation isn’t your thing. Users are prompted to build their own 24-hour anxiety toolkit that allows you to track anxious thoughts and behavior over time, and learn 25 different self-help techniques. You can also use SAM’s “Social Cloud” feature to confidentially connect with other users in an online community for additional support.?eMoods?eMoods is a mood tracking app designed specifically for people with bipolar disorder. Throughout the day, users can track depressive and psychotic symptoms, elevated mood, and irritability and give an indication of the severity of their symptoms. Users can then see their mood changes on a color-coded monthly calendar and even export a monthly summary report to identify specific triggers and better understand their fluctuating mood.?Happify? Need a happy fix? With its psychologist-approved mood-training program, the Happify app is your fast-track to a good mood. Try various engaging games, activity suggestions, gratitude prompts and more to train your brain as if it were a muscle, to overcome negative thoughts. The best part? Its free!?MoodTools? MoodTools aims to support people with clinical depression by aiding the path to recovery. Discover helpful videos that can improve your mood and behavior, log and analyze your thoughts using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, develop a suicide safety plan and more with this free app.?nOCD?nOCD was designed with the help of OCD specialists and patients to incorporate two treatments: mindfulness and Exposure Response Prevention Treatment. You can receive immediate, clinically- supported guidance when an OCD episode strikes, take weekly tests to assess the severity of your OCD, and have motivational support along the way. One user calls nOCD “a free therapist in your pocket!”?PTSD Coach?Created by the VA’s National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), PTSD Coach offers everything from a self-assessment for PTSD, to opportunities to find support, positive self-talk, and anger management. What’s great about this app is that you can customize tools based on your own individual needs and preferences, and integrate your own contacts, photos, and music.4?Breathe 2 Relax?Sometimes you just need to breathe and remind yourself you are okay. Breathe2Relax is made for just that. Created by the National Center for Telehealth and Technology, this app is a portable stress management tool that teaches users a skill called diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe2Relax works by decreasing the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ stress response, making it a great option for people suffering from PTSD Online Support Groups – Provided by Mental Health America warmline, a non-crisis talk line now availableWho is KEY Consumer Organization an what is a warmline?KEY Consumer Organization is a mental health consumer-run organization that seeks to empower and encourage others in their recovery journey. We advocate on the state and local levels for consumers like us. One of the ways we serve consumers is through our peer-run warmline.What is a warmline?A warmline is a non-crisis talk line where individuals can call to talk with a certified recovery specialist who is in recovery with mental health challenges themselves, and is trained to support and empower others in their recovery journeys.If you need to talk with someone who can provide support, encouragement and empowerment, call the warm line at 800-933-5397, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.For more information on KEY Consumer Organization or the warmline, go to?.Free virtual support groups and virtual self-care groupsAllies of Indiana in partnership with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction are hosting free virtual support groups every Tues, Wed, Thurs and Friday through the end of May. These support groups are for any individual interested in receiving support in a group setting during these challenging times.? During our time together we will check in with each other, support each other and share strategies of self-care.??We ask that you find a quiet place to connect with the group.? ?Registration will open on Monday each week.??Please register on?Eventbrite?by using the search events function and typing in?Allies of Indiana.Days and times:CPR support groups:Tuesday - 7 p.m.Wednesday – noonThursday – 7 p.m.Friday – noonmeCPR self-care group:Friday – 8 a.m.Emotional CPR?is a public health initiative?designed to teach anyone how to assist others facing an emotional crisis.?eCPR is based on the principles shared by a number of support approaches: trauma-informed care, recovery components, instilling hope, counseling after disasters, peer support, and cultural and social atonement. It was developed by a diverse cadre of leaders who themselves have learned how to recover and grow from an emotional crisis through:C?= ConnectingP?= empoweringR?= RevitalizingIntimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Americans are required to stay home to protect themselves and their communities. However, the home may not be safe for many families who experience domestic violence, which may include both intimate partners and children. Violence in the home has an overall cost to society, leading to potentially adverse physical and mental health outcomes. To help families and communities address intimate partner violence and child abuse health concerns, see SAMHSA’s?Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19?resource document.?was curated from mental health experts across the state; will be useful to Hoosiers coping with issues during and post-pandemic?Hoosiers can visit??to find trusted resources curated by FSSA’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction, including information ranging from coping mechanisms, crisis counseling, how to self-monitor for signs of stress, domestic violence resources, substance use disorder and recovery, and tips for helping children, youth and teens. Videos featuring medical experts, persons in recovery and other practicing Indiana clinicians addressing specific mental health topics are also available on the site.PsychHubAs the world faces unprecedented fear and uncertainty, the mental health community understands that we are stronger together. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the nation’s most credible mental health organizations to collaborate on a free resource hub to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. SupportShipHappensA zero barrier access program to Naloxone- provided Free online training in opioid overdose and response utilizing Naloxone, Free Naloxone and Free shipping to any Indiana resident in need. Please visit their social media page at? be trained and receive your kit(s).Connecting Kids to CoverageConnecting Kids to Coverage - Indiana (CKC-IN)A program to connect children and families to health care coverage in Indiana.?This effort is funded by a grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to the Indiana Rural Health Association. Specific ResourcesFinancial ResourcesIndiana Department of Veterans Affairs Military Relief Fund MFRF eligibility criteria has been adjusted as follows:Removal of requirement that the veteran’s hardship must have occurred as a result of their military serviceRemoval of the requirement that the veteran’s hardship must have occurred as a result of their military service.Removal of the required periods of war or conflictModification of the $2,500 lifetime limit to allow the IDVA director to approve MFRF requests in excess of $2,500.Removal of the veteran’s ability to only utilize the fun to the total of $2,500, allowing veterans who have previously used the fund to apply for the MFRF COVID-19 relief.The following are the new eligibility requirements for the MFRF COVID-19 application:Veteran must have written documentation proving that their position and/or job has been affected by COVID-19, e.g. a letter from an employer, a letter from a supplier.Proof of hardship as a result of COVID-19, e.g. a letter from an employer on official letterhead detailing a period in which the veteran will lose income as a result of COVID-19.Army Reserve Component is being extended to non-activated Army Guard and Reserve members who might be experiencing financial hardship from a canceled deployment or the Pentagon’s travel bandNavy/Marine Corps Force Aid Society Guard – Housing AssistanceMishawaka, IN Courtyard/Springhill Suites150 rooms available at the GOV rate for anyone in need of assistance/housing Will need to provide Proof of Service (i.e. Military ID), and # of persons Contact:Leslie MikolajewskiLeslie.mikolajewski@Office: 574-273-0192Cell: 574-339-7443National Guard – Financial GrantWe Care for America National Guard Relief FundContact Marla Miller765-416-2989mmiller@Blue Star Families Pain Points PollMilitary families, communities, and Veterans are experiencing intense challenges during this global pandemic. To identify these pain points, we have launched the COVID-19 Military Families Pain Points Poll. This poll is more than a one-time survey. The questions and topics update weekly to reflect the changing needs of those impacted by COVID-19.In this ever-changing environment it is vital that we stay connected to our military families and military community. We encourage you to take this poll as often as your situation shifts, so we can better understand how COVID-19 has impacted your life. The Pain Points Poll operates in real-time allowing us to alert military, government, and nonprofit leaders to challenges as they arise in the weeks and months to come.Please take a moment to give us your community's weekly temperature check. Financial Protection BureauBelow is an article titled: Financial help for servicemembers affected by the coronavirusIt includes information on mortgages, student loans, scams, and consumer protections, amongst other issues. Support Fund - Northeast Indiana Base Community CouncilThis is our organization's unique resource that awards a one-time grant up to $650 designed to help eligible Service Members and recently separated Veterans experiencing an urgent financial crisis. Our Military Support Fund's brief 3-page application and turn-around time averaging 24 hours makes the MSF somewhat unique.?The?intent of the?MSF is to support ready and resilience military members and military families, and to show appreciation for the selfless service our brave local warriors have given to our country and communities.Approved grant applications are paid from funds in our 501(c)3 special interest fund managed in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. Money for the MSF comes from donations made by individuals (often our members!), businesses, our community partners, and one annual fundraiser -- our annual Race for the Warrior, a 5k/10K patriotic celebration that provides information on many ways to participate. Race for the Warrior is a certified points race held on the runways of the Fort Wayne International Airport. (see )Please refer to the attached NIBCC Military Support Fund flyer and Military Support Fund Grant Application for more information.DAV Unemployment ReliefVeterans who have lost employment due to the COVID-19 crisis can now apply for DAV’s unemployment relief. will also continue to sponsor virtual job fairs to connect veterans with employers on a local and national level — learn more at?jobs.. And if you need assistance with VA claims or any other information about your veterans benefits, please visit? get in touch with a DAV benefits counselor. You can also speak to a service officer Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST by calling 1-888-604-0234.Pet Supplies and SupportHancock County Humane Society will be hosting a pet food pantry for pets in need on Saturdays from 10 – 2PM.Indianapolis Animal Care Services can also direct you to pet resources. Call them at 317-327-1397Entertainment During Social DistancingIndianapolis Public LibraryThe Indianapolis Public Library has free resources for those with a library card, to include music, videos, audiobooks, comics, magazines, and e-books. Access them at .Fitness FunPlanet Fitness is hosting free live-stream workouts:[0]=68.ARBF_IYKi0anGpbBRD0IMybxLQOvkWTqFklwIDQt_uTv0IHA4tSMe3o-oo-7rY299xU51xOaqoE_LxSNJMpLT9Hhfg9QWuzyZWty2yJrvVYUQ00OGUEp6T04k5gOjK__eYg8_vLosjMDbyBkQg7wWZlPD5IfraENlJeJT7F9QmACC-fL0AMyGY1nvZR6ZuaTFSY5RwhQPnsSgoRRHipYG4cLOKuRLPQdZkVn6ypApdVMwSaeY3HWVDYJSs3ac_60GDVHDusWvNKZaPGPII_883lUE0P59ZOzEoLglhbTUWEKD09nbHefIu0h4eXrxj8aZLC5YMAC2nvh5125ZccwJ_F82RjiWdqqPSTBYXMZho40368UcM_J2T7MfXMkzplYCbFolctYt38cIkngZBqJ4x-EamOLwGsuiiceD5wHDRe1Ehno2qPJbBMkLiX1RZwHm1s35SI6wspUGNzcgVujml2jkiu5frJpQKKN6yJEet1ZKpTXnMrfzfyR9eJuaAjpwBPI5cFUvVit_U8Health Code – Million Mile Month are optionalFun opportunity to make walking/running a competition amongst families, work colleagues, or community groups while still practicing social distancingBolt for the Heart – Virtual 5 K Ivy League CoursesFree Ivy League courses available online State Parks – Monroe LakeMonroe Lake Facebook Page is hosting Live Events, focusing on crafts and nature. For full schedule, visit their Facebook Page: State Parks Virtual ProgrammingWith people sheltering at home, many parks are doing virtual programming. Have you tried any? Indiana State Parks have programs listed on the?DNR Calendar?at?calendar.dnr.. Look for the word “virtual” and check them out.??Now is a great time to study your frog calls at? is Citizen Science Month. Being involved in a citizen science project is a great way to learn about the nature around you and help at the same time. Here are a few citizen science opportunities you can explore:Indiana Phenology?is seeking volunteers to?collected plant phenology data.?Phenology is the study of observable seasonal life cycle changes in nature, such as leafing, flowering and fruiting of plants or in migratory, feeding and reproductive behavior in animals. The goal is to gather data on the leafing, flowering and fruiting of common native plants in all 92 counties of Indiana to document the impacts of environmental change in Indiana. Partners include the USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN), an organization dedicated to collecting, organizing, and sharing phenological data and information to aid decision-making, scientific discovery, and a broader understanding of the science of phenology.? Long-term observations of plant and animal life stages are recorded by volunteer and professional scientists in a national phenology program called Nature’s Notebook. All observations are freely available through the USA-NPN website.?To find out how you can help visit? Indiana City Nature Challenge: There are three Indiana cities participating in the City Nature Challenge this year-South Bend, Fort Wayne area and Indianapolis, which combined covers a large part of Indiana. This is a friendly, collaborative effort to document the wildlife found all around us using the iNaturalist app. Check out the project page for information? a nationwide monitoring program designed to track status and trends in the reproductive biology of birds, including when nesting occurs, the number of eggs laid, how many eggs hatch, and how many hatchlings survive. The database is intended to be used to study the current condition of breeding bird populations and how they may be changing over time as a result of climate change, habitat degradation and loss, expansion of urban areas, and the introduction of non-native plants and animals.?To find out more visit? a simple app that allows you to quickly record bird sightings as a way of creating a personalized list of what you’ve seen and learned. It is for all levels of birders to use. The data from eBird can be used by scientists to explore bird biology on a global scale. To learn more about eBird, visit:? the vastness of Indiana, you may be the first to notice an invasive species growing. You can use the citizen science tool EDDMapS to report your observations. It is free and easy to use. EDDMapS tracks invasive species across Indiana and there have been over 130,000 county reports. It is also a helpful website for learning about invasive species identification.? To learn more about reporting invasive species with EDDMapS, visit:?indiana/Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow?network – simply known as?CoCoRaHS?– is an international (North America) program that offers an opportunity for anyone -- young or old -- to become a volunteer observer of precipitation. Local television, radio, and newspaper outlets can use the volunteer reports to share information from rural and small communities as well as larger cities. Climatologists study the data and look for changing weather patterns and historical trends. Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) uses CoCoRaHS reports help determine if a county may qualify for federal funding after a severe storm.? Your observations can help while also becoming a significant contribution to the official climate record of Indiana. CoCoRaHS came to Indiana in February of 2006 and has over 500 active observers of all ages from across the Hoosier State. Indiana was one of the first states in the Midwest to join this international network, which consists of over 20,000 volunteers. CoCoRaHS is a volunteer, grass-roots network dedicated to the monitoring of precious water resources.? Organizations involved in agriculture/gardening, public safety, and natural resources management will find great benefit from contributing to this data network, that is available free of charge to anyone through the? more citizen science opportunities? Visit?? and fill out the search boxes to learn about other projects.Fishing and hunting licenses updates2019-20 annual licenses set to expire March 31, 2020 may continue to be used to hunt and/or fish until 11:59 p.m. on May 22, 2020. Licenses that would meet these requirements include: annual hunting licenses, annual fishing licenses, hunting & fishing combination licenses, youth licenses, Trout/Salmon Stamp Privileges, and Gamebird Habitat Stamp Privileges.If you do not have a 2019-2020 annual license or stamp, a new 2020-2021 annual license will be needed.For the upcoming 2020 spring wild turkey season, hunters will need a 2020 Spring Turkey License and valid Gamebird Habitat Stamp Privilege.Licenses can be purchased by visiting the?Indiana Fish & Wildlife Online License System?or calling the Indiana DNR Customer Service Center at 877-463-6367, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.Ways to HelpDonate blood by scheduling a donation with the Red Cross - to the United Way’s Central Indiana COVID19 Community Economic Relief Fund - out to a local food bank to volunteer or donate for food distributionIf you are able to volunteer to help deliver meals, please also contact the MLK Community Center by calling 317-923-4581 or emailing Info@.Gleaners Food Bank is in need of volunteers to collect and distribute food. To sign up, please visit their website: of Light – Virtual Volunteer Opportunities is seeking volunteers to assist aging and home-bound individuals in Central Indiana: Serving HoosiersDirect support professionals are needed to provide critical care for older Hoosiers and those with disabilities. And child care providers are needed to care for children of first responders, health care and other essential workers, so the rest of us can stay safe and healthy.FSSA is working to link Hoosiers willing to serve Hoosiers with these available opportunities.If you are interested in serving Hoosiers, please click the link below, fill out the form and we will do our best to connect you with opportunities. is an Indiana community phone line designed to connect seniors in our community with student volunteers who can run errands, do yard work, take the dog for a walk, and check in. All participation is no-contact. To sign up as a volunteer or a recipient, visit for ProvidersCOVID-19 ChecklistCOVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist - Business Loans for Non-ProfitsIndiana nonprofits may qualify for?low-interest federal loans?of up to $2 million at 2.75 percent and terms up to 30 years for financial losses due to COVID-19. Since SBA issued a disaster declaration for Indiana, funds are available through the agency’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. To submit an online loan application or receive additional information, go to the following link: Office of Community & Rural Affairs – Community Development Block GrantOn March 19, Governor Holcomb took additional actions to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak with?Executive Order 20-05. This order directs multiple state agencies on the expectations of providing support and protection to Hoosiers across the State. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) has therefore been issued the following action item:Community Development Block Grant funds may be redirected to assist with COVID-19 needs based on guidance from the United States Housing and Urban Development.COVID-19 Response Program was created to address the immediate impacts of COVID-19 on Indiana’s rural communities. Funds are derived from the State’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation and guidance was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how the funds were to be used.?Communitites can apply to up to $250,000 per application;Activities are should be immediate, within the next three?months;Long-Term Recovery phase is coming in the near future.More information can be found on OCRA’s website: information on this guide, or for further assistance in finding resources, please contact Sylvia Maixner at smaixnerbhmc@, or call at 402-937-5958. ................
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