Parenting Through the Pandemic Series

Parents, use this as a resource to help navigate the new normal of school.



City of Houston and Harris County

City of Houston and Harris County

 

City of Houston Corona Virus

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City of Houston Public Works – Water will not be turned off through April 30

Houston Police Department – Non Emergency 713-884-3131

 

Harris County

Harris County Novel Coronavirus

 

Harris County Tollway FREE through June
 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC Coronavirus Information

 

Talking with Children About Coronavirus

 

Helping Children Cope

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Child Care & HISD Resources

Child Care & HISD Resources

Childcare for Essential Personnel
 
https://www.ymcahouston.org/essential-personnel-child-care#close
 

Houston ISD

Houston ISD Community Resource Guide
SEL/Academic Referral  **Need to add referral form link when it goes live
 

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Texas Education Agency – Students Learning at Home

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Houston ISD Information Regarding Coronavirus

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HISD Online Learning

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Immediate Needs

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

 

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Benefits

Your household may be eligible to receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to buy food. P-EBT is for children 5-18 years old who received SNAP food benefits for the month of March 2020 and children up to 21 years old who are certified for free or reduced-price meals at school in Texas during the 2019-20 school year. Children that attend a school that offers free meals to all students (Community Eligibility Provision or Provision 2) are also eligible.

 
 
Unemployment and Disaster Unemployment
If no internet access, call 1-800-939-6631 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

https://www.twc.texas.gov

If no internet access, call 1-800-939-6631 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 
Disaster Case Management
Call 713-667-9336 and ask to speak with Disaster Case Management
or email: disastercasemanagement@jfshouston.org
 
Internet/WIFI Assistance

Spectrum – Beginning March 16 and free for 60 days for households with K-12 or College students. They also plan to open their Wi-fi hotspots for public use. To enroll in service call 1-844-488- 8395. Installation fees will be waived.

Free Internet with Comcast Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, new Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service. We are also increasing the speed of the program to 25 Mbps downloads, and 3 Mbps uploads for all new and existing customers.
 

 

Disaster Distress Helpline

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.
 

 

Crisis Text Line
 
Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.

Crisis Text Line

The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
 
 
Trans Lifeline
Dial 877-565-8860 for US and 877-330-6366 for Canada. Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
 

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
 

 

The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
 

 

Caregiver Help Desk
Contact Caregiver Action Network’s Care Support Team by dialing 855-227-3640.Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET.
 
 
Texas Transition and Employment Guide
 
 
Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Mental Health Support Services 713-970-7000

National Suicide Prevention Life Line Mental Health Support Services 1-800-273-8255

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA)  800-985-5990, for Spanish press option 2

Crisis Intervention of Houston (CIH) Mental Health Support Services  832-416-1177 or 832-4161199 (Teen)



Mental Health

MENTAL HEALTH

Harris County’s COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
832-251-7544.
 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html
 

DBSA Support Groups

https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/groups_detail.cfm?cid=18

 

Family Houston
 
 
 
Coronavirus Anxiety
 
 
 
Coping Skills Toolkit
 
 
What Causes Anger Workbook
 
 
 
The Guide:A Listing of Non-Profit Mental Health Services in Harris County
 
 
 
Triad Prevention Programs
 


Emergency Funds for People Infected w/COVID19

Emergency Funds for People Infected with COVID19

 
Health Well Foundation
 
Emergency funds for people who have contracted COVID 19
 


Health

HEALTH

For Harris County Residents:
 
The Harris Center
 
The Harris Center’s Harris County COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544  (Available 24/7)
 
 
 
 
Harris County Public Health
 
832-927-7575 (*This number is staffed 9 a.m. to 7p.m. everyday)
 
 
Harris Health System
713-634-1110 (*This number is 9am-7pm, everyday clinical-related questions only)
 
 
For City of Houston Residents:
 
Houston Health Department
832-393-4220 (*This number is staffed 9 a.m. to 7p.m. M-F, 9am-3pm on Sat.) 
 
 
For Fort Bend County Residents:
 
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services
281-633-7795 (*This number is Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm)
 
 
For questions about COVID‑19, including finding a doctor or accessing medical care, dial 2‑1‑1, then choose Option 6 (Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days per week)


Food

FOOD

Houston Food Bank
 
Find a partner near you, apply for SNAP, call their helpline at 832.369.9390 or text FOOD to 855.308.2282 to find your nearest food pantry.
 
 
Houstonians with disabilities can still contact MOPD staff for referrals and constituent services by calling 832.394.0814 or by emailing mopdmail@houstontx.gov during normal business hours.
 
The City of Houston is operating a curbside meal program at 47 community centers around the city Monday through Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Free meals, including a lunch and a snack, are available for youth ages 1 to 18. Only children who come to the site for pickup can receive the meal. Parents are not allowed to take food for a child that is not present at the time of pickup.
 
Meal Finder
Helps to find meals for school children when school is not in session
 
 
 


Rent and Utilities

RENT AND UTILITIES

Harris County Social Services
 

 

Baker Ripley

713-590-2327

 

Harris County Housing
832-927-4955
 
Catholic Charities
 

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