My team and I are working with together federal, state and local authorities to stay up to date on COVID-19 and provide you with resources and information.
News
From Governor Charlie Baker’s office:
Local Resources
Sign up for text message alerts: Send COVIDMA to 888-777
Unemployment
Unemployment insurance is administered by the state.
Hotlines
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
COVID-19 Hotline: 2-1-1
MDPH 24-hour Emergency Hotline: (617) 983-6800
Partners Healthcare Coronavirus Hotline
Supporting Clinicians, Patients and the Public
Phone Number: (617) 724-7000
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, 7 days a week
Health Resources
Community Health Centers
Please call before going to a center in person.
Hospitals
Beth Israel Lahey Health (Locations include Beverly, Burlington, Anna Jaques, Peabody, Addison Gilbert)
Community Action
Community Action agencies offer a variety of services from housing resources, to nutritional assistance and workforce development.
180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 282-1000
3 Washington Square, Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-1971
155 Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 459-0551
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc.
305 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 681-4900
Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc.
156 Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 581-7220
North Shore Community Action Program, Inc.
119 Rear Foster Street, Building 13, Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0767
Mental Health Resources
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has taken their classes online. If you’re new to NAMI, or looking for a guide to managing your mental health during a crisis, head to their resource page for a great overview of the different services, tips, and resources available.
Town by Town Family Resource Support Groups
Connection recovery support groups.
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has a great tips for social distancing, and offers a Disaster Distress Helpline to provide 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people.
Substance Abuse
Support groups have moved online to continue supporting people’s path to recovery. Here are a few we’ve found:
Herren Project - Former NBA player and Massachusetts native Chris Herren’s online support group
The Phoenix - Free resource offering online support meetings, yoga, and other classes
Smart Recovery - Online community providing peer support for recovery
More resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidelines for coping with a disaster or traumatic event and helping children cope with emergencies.
The AARP has suggestions on how to fight social isolation caused by the coronavirus which can be found here.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. If you or someone you know needs help, please call: 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).
Other resources:
Crisis Text Line: 24/7, free, and confidential hotline: text SHARE to 741741
Good Samaritans: Telephone: (877) 870-4673
Our Coronavirus Response Plan
The most important thing you can do to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is remain up-to-date on the latest public health guidelines and take all recommended precautions.
Be sure to check the CDC website regularly.
Our team has used expert recommendations to develop a response system based on three threat levels. We encourage other teams and individuals to consider using these guidelines as their own. We are currently operating at Level 3. The levels are as follows:
Level 1:
Employees may work from home (when possible)
Meetings should be taken by phone (when possible)
Pre-approved travel may proceed
Limit any events/gatherings to 50 attendees
Level 2:
Employees must work from home when not assigned an office rotation
Meetings must be conducted by phone or video unless absolutely necessary
Work travel is suspended
All event attendees must be pre-approved
Level 3:
Staff must work from home
In-person meetings are prohibited
Work travel is prohibited
Event attendance is prohibited
Updated August 17, 2020