Crisis Support & COVID-19 Resources

Our County, our state, our nation, and the entire planet faces an unprecedented challenge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us have had our personal and professional lives upended by changing public health conditions, changing workplace environments, and more. But one thing has not changed—OCEA's commitment to you and your co-workers.

We have compiled this resource document to help you navigate services available in your community and our state. While we hope this information proves helpful, please know we have not reviewed all the resources listed for accuracy. This list is provided as a service to OCEA members and OCEA makes no representations or assurances of any kind in conjunction with the information or the listed resources.

We wish you and your family the very best during these challenging times. As always, we are here for you and available for any questions you may have. The best way to reach us at present is by email at info@ocea.org.

Statewide Resources

California's COVID Response
Financial help, rent/mortgage moratoriums, mental health resources, etc.
covid19.ca.gov

One-Stop Resource
For those impacted by job loss
onwardca.org

Filing for unemployment
edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Video on filing for unemployment
youtube.com/watch?v=QQKrICx80H8&feature=youtu.be

Attorney General Xavier Becerra
Price Gouging Information
oag.ca.gov/consumers/pricegougingduringdisasters

Federal Resources

CARES Act information
Federal resources and benefits info
unioncounsel.net/two_trillion_cares_act.pdf

More info on the CARES Act
home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares

Orange County Resources

Orange County resources
Job loss, food assistance, taxes, rent, childcare, etc.
covid19info.ocgov.com/residents

Community Action Partnership of Orange County
Food, utility assistance, etc.
capoc.org

United Way OC
Listing of numerous resources
unitedwayoc.org

2-1-1 Resources
Financial assistance, food, employment, mental health, substance abuse, etc.
211oc.org

Los Angeles County Resources

Los Angeles County resources
Food, senior assistance, housing, assistance for tenants, etc.
covid19.lacounty.gov

Food resources
food-resources-lacounty.hub.arcgis.com

2-1-1 Resources
Domestic violence services, housing, help for seniors, mental health, etc.
211la.org

Riverside County Resources

Riverside County resources
Job loss, food assistance, mental health, housing, seniors, etc.
riversideca.gov/press/covid-19-housing-resources

Riverside County resources
Job loss, food, utilities, mental health, etc.
rivcoworkforce.com/COVID-19Resources.aspx

County Department of Public Social Services
Financial assistance, food, employment, etc.
dpss.co.riverside.ca.us

2-1-1 Resources
Helpline and referral for numerous services
connectriverside.org

San Bernardino County Resources

San Bernardino County Resources
Food, housing, jobs, legal services, mental health, etc.
wp.sbcounty.gov/workforce/resources/community-guide

Resources and assistance
Assistance programs and referrals to numerous services
sbcounty.gov/main/Pages/OtherResources.aspx

Community Action Partnership
Food bank listings and other services
capsbc.org

2-1-1 Resources
Food, housing, seniors, mental health, utilities, etc.
211sb.org

San Diego County Resources

Food assistance
sandiegohungercoalition.org/covid19

Resources for older adults
sandiegocounty.gov

Mental Health Resources
sandiegocounty.gov

2-1-1 Resources
Food, utility, housing, financial resources, etc.
211sandiego.org

Miscellaneous Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
thehotline.org/help

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Free legal aid and attorney referrals
calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help

Catholic Charities
Food assistance, counseling, crisis hotline, utility assistance, etc.
catholiccharitiesusa.org/find-help

Utilities
Southern California Edison — sce.com
So Cal Gas — socalgas.com
Spectrum/Charter Communications — spectrum.com
Verizon — verizon.com
T-Mobile — t-mobile.com
AT&T — att.com

Pharmacies & Home Delivery Services
Walgreens — walgreens.com
CVS — cvshealth.com/covid-19

Resources for Business Owners

Help for small businesses
covid19.ca.gov/business-and-employers/

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

Affordable Housing Clearinghouse
U.S. Department of HUD Certified Counseling Agency
(949) 859-9255
affordable-housing.org

HUD certified counseling agencies providing rental counseling

Orange County Community Housing Coporation
(714) 558-8161
occhc.org

Orange County Fair Housing Council, Inc.
(714) 569-0823
fairhousingoc.org

USA Homeownership Foundation DBA Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals
(951) 268-1518
varep.net