If you or someone you know has been overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, help is available! Encourage them to call (833) 986 - 1919.
Download and share the posters for this toll free hotline in Spanish and in English.
The UT Health Science Center at Tyler outlines a full list of available resources for the general public, for caregivers, for parents, and for medical providers.
Review the full list by visiting their website.
There are a variety of services and resources readily available to support everyone in East Texas through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The East Texas Food Bank continuously updates its Find Food feature with new pantry hours/times, and their homepage has a list of emergency box distribution sites.
The East Texas Human Needs Network has created a COVID-19 page with a variety of resources for community members, including information on filing for unemployment, and updates regarding eviction notices and utility suspensions.
While many stimulus checks will provide individuals making less than $75,000 a year with a one-time $1,200 stimulus check, many of your biggest bills may still be due today.
The I.R.S. has created special informational graphics about the upcoming economic impact payments that can be shared with your employees and clients or posted on your websites. These include details about persons who qualify for the $1,200 payments, and additional graphics will be available at IRS.gov/coronavirus.
View the guidance provided by the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) to help individuals, businesses and other taxpayers affected by the Coronavirus.
Local Support for Unemployed Individuals & for Small Business Owners
View the Information Flyer for the Texas Workforce Commission (with Contact Information and List of Regional Resources)
View the process to File Unemployment Benefits Claims (in Espanol and in English)
Linea de Apoyo a La Salud Mental por el COVID-19
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
Suggestions for Parenting Techniques During COVID-19