COVID-19 Response & Recovery
Natalia’s Plan.
Our federal government still doesn’t have an adequate plan based on science to protect us while preventing the collapse of our economy. Here’s my plan, informed by my training as an epidemiologist, my time as Science Advisor to the New York City Health Commissioner, and my many years as a policymaker at the United Nations. This plan outlines equitable, science-driven, and coordinated policies and investments that we can make to reopen, recover, and rebuild from this tragedy. It is a plan focused on those impacted the most because if we protect our most vulnerable, we protect everyone. We can keep each other safe and make our country better in the process.
Local & National Resources.
Many of us are struggling due to the effects of COVID-19 and its impacts on our lives and livelihoods. No matter your circumstances, please know that there are a variety of local and national ways to access support. Read on to find resources related to the science of COVID-19, protecting your health and the health of your loved ones, and accessing financial support, food assistance, and resources for other needs.
Know the Science↓
Below you’ll find information from national and local scientists:
National Guidance
For national guidance and information on testing, symptoms, and daily updates, visit the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.govLocal Guidance
For local updates on precautionary measures, regulations, and the latest COVID-19 related news, visit the following Massachusetts state government websites:
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Protect Your Health↓
If you or a loved one are in need of guidance, these are some key resources available to you:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474Recursos en Español
24/7 confidential assistance from a trained support professional
The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Lifeline
1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678Judgement-free support from a trained counselor specifically for young people
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255Recursos en Español
Free emotional support and crisis services
Resource referral available
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1-800-656-4673 or 1-800-3224 (TTY)
Recursos en Español
24/7 confidential assistance from a support professional
Referrals for long-term support if necessary
Local legal information
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1-800-662-4357 or 1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
Recursos en Español
24/7 information service for individuals and families facing substance abuse and other mental health issues
Referrals for long-term support if necessary
Access Resources↓
Community groups and organizations are working tirelessly to assist you and your family during these challenging times. Resources from financial assistance to food support are available below.
○ Variety of links, including financial, health, and employee resources
○ Financial assistance
○ Childcare options
○ Kids resources
○ Resources on health information, access to care, immigration policy updates, etc.
○ Recursos en Español, em Português
○ Assistance with legal aid and navigating complicated legal information
○ Housing security and financial assistance
○ Local regional office contacts
○ Recursos en Español, em Português
○ Includes additional food and general assistance resources
○ Recursos en Español
○ Learn about qualifications for receiving benefits, how to apply, etc.
○ Recursos en Español
○ Up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits for those who would not qualify for regular benefits
○ available lending programs and tax relief measures
○ essential business guidance
○ information regarding Small Business Administration financial assistance
○ Recursos en Español
○ Connect with other domestic workers online
○ Emergency funds for home healthcare workers, nannies, and house cleaners
○ Recursos en Español
○ Cash assistance for restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, etc.
○ Includes both national and state-specific funding and assistance for those working in the restaurant industry
○ Joseph’s Food Cellar 508-226-1115
○ Self Help Attleboro 508-226-4192
○ Murray UU Food Pantry 508-222-0505
○ Hebron Food Pantry 508-223-4257
○ South Attleboro Assembly of God 508-761-7334
○ The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry 508-966-1258
○ Brookline Food Pantry 617-800-5339
○ Feed my Sheep Food Pantry 774-644-7142
○ Gates of Hope 508-837-1962
○ Veteran’s Association of Bristol County 508-679-9277
○ Citizens for Citizens 508-679-0041
○ Greater Fall River Food Pantry 401-624-6309
○ Foxboro Discretionary Food Pantry 508-543-5235
○ Franklin Food Pantry 508-528-3115
○ Hopkinton Food Pantry 508-435-6511
○ Our Daily Bread 508-339-1343
○ Medway Village Food Pantry 508-533-6401
○ Medway Food Pantry 508-533-2434
○ Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry 508-376-5034
○ Needham Community Council Food Pantry 781-444-2415
○ Newton Food Pantry 617-928-6021
○ Centre Street Food Pantry 617-340-9554
○ Norfolk Food Pantry 508-528-5862
○ Living Bread Food Pantry 508-695-9587
○ Raynham Food Pantry 508-823-9200
○ Raynham Food Basket, Inc. 508-823-1104
○ Seekonk Portuguese SDA Church 508-761-9181
○ Doorways Food Pantry 508-336-8772
○ Annelle Delorme Hagerman Food Pantry 508-678-9663
○ Bethany Gospel Chapel Food Pantry 508-675-0273
○ St Vincent de Paul Taunton 508-823-6676
○ Doorways Food Pantry 508-336-8772
○ Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center 508-824-1788
○ North Taunton Food Pantry Outreach 508-822-1941
○ Wellesley Food Pantry 781-235-1188
○ Wrentham Food Pantry 508-384-3110