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Food for the weekend - provided by the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank

Sunny Hills partners with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank to provide Power Packs to our Sunny Hills Families! The Power pack program provides students with non-perishable breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack items to enjoy over the weekend. Power Packs will be discreetly distributed to students at school every Friday.

 

Please note that you can register with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank to receive additional food items including fresh produce.

Please reach out to Ms. Schulenberg if you would like to sign your family up for this free resource, if you have questions, or if your family has a need for financial resources: Schulenbergc@issaquah.wednet.edu

Power Packs

Health and Community Resources
During COVID-19 Outbreak 2020 
From our Swedish School-Based Mental Health Partners
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King County Novel Coronavirus Call Center
If you are a King County resident and have symptoms of COVID-19 or questions, you can call (206) 477-3977. This helpline is open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. every day. The operators are able to connect with a third-party interpreter.


King County Public Health Website  
We know many people are concerned about potential exposure to COVID-19. If you think you've been exposed and are experiencing fever and respiratory symptoms, here are three ways to access our services:


• Please call ahead before arriving in person. This includes physician clinics, urgent care centers or emergency departments. 
• See a provider virtually using Swedish Express Care Virtual. With this service, you can visit with one of our providers via online video from the comfort of your home, seven days a week.
• Use the new Swedish online coronavirus assessment tool. We developed a “chat” tool to help you assess your risk and connect you with a provider virtually if you are at a higher risk for the virus.


By calling ahead or connecting online, a professional can talk with you about seeking care, including options for testing, while minimizing the risk of exposing yourself or others through an in-person visit. 
 

Mental Health Resources

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Mental Health CRISIS SERVICES:
• Crisis Text Line – text START to 741741 www.crisistextline.org 
• King County Crisis Connections 206-461-3222
• Trevor Project 1-866-4UTREVOR (488-7386) (specific toward LGBTQ youth)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Teen Link 1-866-833-6546 www.teenlink.org 
• Children’s Crisis Outreach Response Services (CCORS) through the Crisis Clinic 206-461-3222 
• Washington 24-Hour Recovery Help Line:  866.789.1511 www.warecoveryhelpline.org
• Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human caused disaster at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
 

Mental Health Providers in the Community (current info as of 3/26):


NOTE: The mental health resources listed below are not endorsements nor is this list meant to be an exhaustive list of providers. Please contact your insurance company to verify coverage of a provider. If you need information regarding medical insurance or the Washington State Health plan please visit wahealthplanfinder.org or call 1-855-923-4633.  

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• Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens
***This referral service connects youth (ages 17 and under) and families with evidence-supported, outpatient, mental health services in the community. It is a free, telephone-based referral service funded by the Health Care Authority and operated by Seattle Children’s. Call 833-303-5437 Monday to Fri 8AM to 5PM or visit https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/washington-mental-health-referral-service/ 


• Friends of Youth 425-869-6490 still open so far 


• Seamar 425-460-7125 still open so far. Open Access – Monday starting at noon. Thursdays 9AM. 2-3 hours. Only Provider One. First come first served. 1811 156th Ave NE Suite 2 Bellevue 98007


• Ohana Behavioral Health 425-686-9509 Still accepting new clients via telehealth, go to their website to get set up with an appointment: www.ohanabehavioralhealth.com) 


• Issaquah Highlands Counseling Group 425-677-8686. Currently accepting new clients via telehealth. 


• Centered Mind Counseling 425-269-3277 – currently accepting new clients via telehealth. Go to their website https://centeredmindcounseling.com/ and click on “Telehealth Video Sessions” to get set up with services. 


• Dayspring Behavioral Health 425-295-7697 – currently accepting new clients, and only doing telehealth currently


• Full Circle Counseling 425-409-6414. Accepting new clients both in person and via telehealth


• Youth Eastside Services 425-747-4937. No new kids. If currently a client – individual therapist will contact kid about telehealth. 


• Sound mental health 206-302-2300 open for essential services only (that includes medications, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE appts – but not new outpatient walk ins). 


• Virginia Mason Grief Services- Seattle- 206-223-6398 


• Safe Crossings 206-749-7723. Currently accepting new clients, offering consultation to caregivers, possible phone visits with kids, mailing out resources to families. Working on getting telehealth set up as soon as possible.  


• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center 1-888-998-6423 (24 hour line). Currently seeing current clients and accepting new clients, doing telehealth. 


• Seneca Family of Agencies 206-948-0096. Currently accepting new clients, doing telehealth only. 


• The Emily Program (eating disorder services) 1-866-916-3280 ext. 1612. Currently accepting new clients. 


• Eating Recovery Center 1-877-825-8584. Currently accepting new clients. (To find info on COVID-19 resources, go to https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/covid) 


• Children’s Crisis Outreach Response System (CCORS) 206-461-3222. Currently operating as normal. 
 

Mental Health Resources
Food Assistance

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Role of the Issaquah School District

If your student(s) are not currently qualified for free or reduced-price meals you may fill out an application by June 30 here: https://issaquah.strataapps.com/ or by contacting the Food Service office at (425) 837-5064 to have a paper application mailed.

We want to make sure all of our students stay healthy and grow strong.

Learn more about the P-EBT program:

Meals
Meals 


1. Catholic Community Services-Issaquah https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/issaquah-meals/    
180 E Sunset Way Issaquah WA, 98027; P: 425-679-0342 
Hours: M-F, 530pm  
Provides a free hot meal in Issaquah to anyone in need; no ID required. Hot-to-go meals ONLY beginning March 13, 2020. 

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2. Vedic Cultural Center-Vegetarian Meal Truck http://vedicculturalcenter.org     
1420 228th Ave SE Sammamish WA, 98075; P: 206-979-8002 
Hours: Meal: Daily, 7:30-9pm.  
Provides a free vegetarian hot meal at the center every evening for anyone in need.  

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3. Northwest Life Church http://www.nwlifechurch.com     
13120 SE 192nd St Renton WA, 98058; P: 253-638-8470 
Sundays from 10-11am and 5-6pm, we are operating a Drive-Thru Food Bank for anyone who needs groceries to drive up and get some groceries, activity packs for kids, toiletries, etc.
 

Financial Assistance

COVID-19 Financial Resource Links:

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1. https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources     
2. https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources?fbclid=IwAR0dEu-_gINGdKvkWOYX_GmKUubA9C7B1NeFYBTQAUQfrJJ6CUUz34awjuc    
3. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financially-from-impact-of-coronavirus/     

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COVID-19 Emergency Loans: 

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America’s Credit Union: https://www.youracu.org/financial-help-during-pandemic/ - My Main concerns would be the size of the payment. They say the loan could go up to 30 months but it’s hard to say if they would really do that. 
For example, let’s say someone took out all $2,000 at 3% and the repayment period was for 12 months. That would be about $170/month for the payment. Might put a lot of pressure on their budget but it is only about $40 in interest that would be charged for the whole loan. 
Here’s a loan calculator to play with the numbers: 
https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/loan-calculator.aspx# 


ACU is also located in Pierce County but they say they can serve anyone in the PNW.


Seattle Credit Union: https://www.seattlecu.com/lifeline-loan?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTVdOaVlUVXhPRE0wTTJZeiIsInQiOiJ0ZWozcXRBaW9nWmpHUXQ2RnAxUFowUWE4TVFVS2V1bkdjQzBpaUNUemdHZ2xaV1FMMFI5bFlnaUQ3UmpJVmVNOHZsaFd1UVdEeEhZZEUwT3kxRndqczYxVnNwY1RSSG5oS3lTV3B5cmlYUVpKbWo5NjdlWWxKZzB1bE5PYkFOdCJ9 

   
Harborstone Credit Union: They are in communications with Sound Outreach to set up an emergency loan program that would allow for a client to get a loan if they met with a SO counselor. Nothing is currently available but could be very soon.
 

Housing/Rental/Utilities Assistance


Rental Assistance: 


The governor has issued a moratorium on tenant evictions for non-payment until April 17. 


For Issaquah Renters: Issaquah recently allocated $100,000 in emergency funding for rental assistance to help those in need. http://www.issaquahcommunityservices.org/need-help/     


Mortgage Assistance: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-assistance#fannie-freddie     
 

Utilities Assistance: 


The Governor has asked that public utilities do not disconnect service for non-payment and to waive late fees during this emergency. Contact your utility company for bill assistance programs that are available. 


Internet Assistance: 


Many providers are not disconnecting customers for late payments right now and may also waive late fees. Some are offering free and low cost service currently. 


 · Xfinity WiFi public hotspots are now open to everyone.   


· Comcast is offering two months free to new customers in their service areas https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19    


 · AT&T Access offers low-cost internet.  

Housing/Rental/Utilities Assistance
Other Resources


United Way of King County COVID-19 Resource page: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/covid-19-resources/  
 - Resources for unemployment services, financial assistance, housing/rental assistance, food assistance, legal services, student services, and more 

 

City of Seattle COVID-19 Resource Page: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19

- Resources for utilities, immigrant-related info, internet access, healthcare, small business support, domestic violence support, home education support, and more 

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King County DCHS COVID-19 Resource Page: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/COVID.aspx 

 

Health Insurance: 
Until April 8th, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange has a special enrollment period to sign up for health insurance. Call the Customer Support Center 7:30-5:30 M-F at 1-855-923-4633. 


Work Related Concerns/Employment: 


Families First Coronavirus Response Act: 


Paid Emergency Leave: Provides two weeks of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave for many workers. https://paidleave.wa.gov/ 

    
Amazon is opening 100,000 new full and part-time positions across the U.S. in the fulfillment centers and delivery network to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service during this stressful time. Those interested in applying can learn more at amzn.to/BFIJobs .

 

Unemployment benefits https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment

 

Unemployment Insurance: for individuals whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19 https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19  

 

Workers Compensation: Now to include healthcare workers and first responders affected by COVID-19 

 

Information for folks who are undocumented:
This is by and for the undocumented community. Please consider sharing it with your families who are expressing financial worry due to being let go from their job or cut hours. The application for accessing funds is in Spanish and English and pretty straight forward. Also share to other non-Latinx undocumented families that you may know of. They can also call 253-653-4630 to speak to a person (Spanish/English).  https://www.undocuscholars.com/

 

Northwest Immigrants’ Rights Project: https://www.nwirp.org/

 

 

How You Can Help During the Pandemic 


· Give blood! There is a particularly VITAL need right now: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/     


· Donate PPE! Check out the list, you may actually have something that is needed and it can be donated here: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/  

  
· Are you a health practitioner available to volunteer? https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/HealthcareProviders/EmergencyVolunteerHealthPractitioners 

    
· Join a Mutual Aid program https://itsgoingdown.org/c19-mutual-aid/

 

Issaquah Food Bank reports that operations are going smoothly, they’ve seen a 25% increase in services in the last week. They will continue serving families during the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. If you are able, here are some ways to help:


•    Financial gifts for purchasing food and other supplies. 
•    Online orders of items off our Emergency Needs List to be shipped to us directly from the vendor. 
•    Purchase a box of kid-friendly breakfast, lunch, and snack foods to help kids maintain nutrition while out of school. 
•    Order your "Free Hugs" shirt from the FUNdraiser that local community leaders put together for us! 
 

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Financial Assistance


Hopelink: (https://www.hopelink.org/). Provides a variety of services to low-income families and individuals – including children, the elderly and people with disabilities – in north and east King County. The agency also provides transportation services in King and Snohomish counties. Their programs include: 

 

Emergency Family Shelter, Food Assistance, Energy Bill Assistance, Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention, Medicaid Transportation and Demand Area Response Transit (DART), Family Development and Long-Term planning, Financial Capabilities Program to help attain financial stability


Solid Ground: (https://www.solid-ground.org/ and P: 206.694.6700) Solid Ground and its staff work to help people overcome poverty and prevent homelessness and hunger. The non-profit, community action type organization provides assistance across King County and Seattle Washington. Services it provides: 
 

Emergency Housing Services, Food Assistance, Resource Wire: sends out information via email and text about jobs, housing, healthcare resources, social services, and community events, Financial Skills Workshops, Legal Help with Public Benefits, Affordable Health Insurance, Transportation Services 

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Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP): (206) 812-4940). This program offers food aid and energy bill assistance. 

 

Energy Bill Assistance:  CAMP also helps Seattle and King County households with home-heating bills through two programs. The first is the federal government funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the second program is Puget Sound Energy's HELP Program. It is possible for applicants to receive cash grants and assistance through both PSE/HELP and LIHEAP in the same program year, which will go a long way towards helping people pay bills. 

 

Issaquah Church and Community Services covers the Issaquah school district area and they administer emergency financial assistance and grants to help with paying rent. Call (425) 391 - 0137. 

 

Bellevue LifeSpring: If you have an eviction notice, or utility disconnection, this organization may be able to offer emergency assistance towards paying rent and utilities. Utilities bill assistance includes water, electricity and gas. Residents can usually apply at most once every 3 years. (425) 451-1175. 


Catholic Community Services Emergency Assistance program: Helps families, single adults, seniors, and people with disabilities in King County. Services include rental assistance and eviction prevention, move-in assistance, and utility bill assistance. There are also programs for shut-off prevention as well as information and resource referral to other King County resources.

East King County Catholic Community Services is at (425) 213-1963 x2 for Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland, which has very limited funding. The hours are Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 pm. 
 

Information for Folks who are Undocumented
How You Can Help
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