Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 

Due to the recent Shelter in Place for our communities of the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19, the YWCA of Contra Costa/Sacramento have taken the following steps:

• Administrative Office and Childcare program closed during this time. Note: The Administrative Staff are working from home and will be checking emails and phone messages to assist in facilitating your needs.

• The Mental Health program will remain open during this time for services.
• The Sacramento Residential program is open and accepting online applications while the Facility Rental program is closed during this time. 

We want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this very difficult time. May everyone stay safe and healthy.

Resources for you and your community. 

• Governor Newsom’s Executive Order – CA Governor Gavin Newsom put out this press release that discusses his executive order which delays the deadline for tax filing, waives waiting periods for unemployment and disability benefits, explains state efforts to assist CA workers, and has community guidance for home, offices, schools, and more.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 updates

• Check out Contra Costa County Public Health’s website, Sacramento County Public Health website & the  California Department of Public Health’s website for up-to-date information on COVID-19 in our region. (Please note: at the time of writing the guidance on these sites if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is to call your doctor or an urgent care clinic and seek their advice.)

• California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance resource list.

• Coronavirus Resource Kit: Broken down by state, though not all states covered. From Equality Labs. 

• Learning to Live with Coronavirus: The Daily Podcast episode that covers public transportation, supermarkets, and more. (Link is with Spotify)

• Get The Facts Straight : short video on Coronavirus. Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.

Resiliency Resources:

• CDC Summary on workplace, school, home safety measures

• Treating Yellow Peril: Resources to Address Coronavirus Racism

• Here are some tips on ways to support your emotional and behavioral health in the face of heightened anxiety and the potential for quarantine and isolation

• Additional resources with a Mental Health Resources list

• You can also reach out to our Mental Health Services department if you need to. 

• Check out this podcast by Healing Justice titled Coronavirus: Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens (+ the amazing resource list on their website)

Mutual Aid Resources:

• Mutual Aid Google Docs created by Walela Nehanda:
• Immune Compromised People in Need
• Willing to Help Immune Compromised People in Need

What can you do to help?

Support small businesses

Advocate and call your legislators

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