COVID-19: Resources and What You Need to Know

Statewide Resources

Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report

News from the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp

Georgia COVID-19 Hotline

Georgia Department of Labor

Social Distancing: Apps for Seniors (Tech-Savvy or Not!)

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)

Federal Resources

IRS: Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline

Check the Status of Your IRS Economic Impact Payment

If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov.

National Domestic Violence Hotline in English

Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources from the SBA

National Institutes of Health: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories

AARP has put together a number of resources, articles, and guides on the coronavirus. You can also access this information in Spanish.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Background

Vaccine Information

COVID Vaccine | Georgia Department of Public Health

Vaccine information for the state of Georgia is available in the link above and you can find the state’s vaccine locator tool here. As of February 12, 2021, CVS Pharmacy and Walmart have also begun taking vaccination appointments at various locations in Georgia.

Vaccine distribution is currently in Phase 1A+. The groups listed below are currently eligible:

·        Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, EMS personnel, environmental services, etc.)
·        Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
·        Adults aged 65+ and their caregivers
·        Law enforcement, firefighters, first responders

Additional county-specific information can be found here:

Cobb & Douglas Public Health

  • Appointments subject to limited availability

Fulton County

  • From their website: Fulton County is currently in the process of changing to the new statewide Vaccine Registration and Administration Solution (VRAS) appointment scheduling system. Residents over age 65 and those who do not have Internet access may call (404) 613-8150 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays for more information about the vaccine. 

Dekalb County Board of Health

  • Appointments subject to limited availability

Economic Resources for Businesses and Individuals

For Workers

For Small Businesses

Updates from the Centers for Disease Control

Cities and Counties in Georgia’s Sixth District

Cobb County Health District (770) 514-2300 

Fulton County Health District (404) 613-8150 

DeKalb County Health District (404) 294-3700

Assistance and County Resources

Georgia Rental Assistance Program GeorgiaRentalAssistance.ga.gov

Fulton County Emergency Rental Assistance

Cobb County Assistance Center

DeKalb County Help for Citizens

Support Resources for Veterans and Caretakers

For veterans and seniors who live with mental health challenges or memory difficulties, the measures taken to mitigate the coronavirus have been particularly stark. These resources and links from our local partners are meant to address the mental health of veterans and to provide their families and caretakers with resources on how to maintain a routine during a time of increased isolation.

From the Alzheimer’s Association

Visit https://www.alz.org/georgia for more information about our state and ways to care for loved ones.

  • COVID-19, Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
  • 24/7 HelpLine (800-272-3900): The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with the disease, caregivers, families and the public.
  • ALZConnected, powered by the Alzheimer's Association®, is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia
  • Community Resource Finder: The Community Resource Finder is a database of dementia and aging-related resources.
  • Live Well Online Resources: Living a quality life in the early stage of Alzheimer's is a choice. The online tools below can help empower you to take steps to live well for as long as possible, find the confidence to face challenges ahead, and ensure you have a voice in how you live your best life with dementia.
  • Caregiving and COVID-19 - Tips for Dementia Caregivers.
  • Education: The Alzheimer's Association provides free education sessions for those living with the disease and their caregivers.

From the Department of Veterans Affairs

  • VA Front Door Program: Dial 404-321-6111, Ext: 204014 for veterans
  • Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255.
  • For Veterans or Non-Veterans in Crisis: Dial 800-950-NAMI
  • For Veterans or Non-Veterans Dealing with Substance Use Issues: 800-662-HELP (SAMHSA)

For Parents and Students

Fulton County Schools

DeKalb County Schools

Cobb County Schools

University System of Georgia

From the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

When School is Out, Stay Engaged: Videos on topics such as setting up a learning space, interactive scavenger hunts for kids, and other fun resources in education

Find Support in Your Community: Connect to community partners in nearby areas to serve critical needs

Food Support: Connect to organizations providing food in nearby area

Community Partners

The Giving Kitchen

  • Providing relief to food service workers facing unemployment due to restaurant closings.  

Open Hand

  • Delivering meals to food insecure seniors.

Atlanta Community Food Bank

  • Offering special food assistance programs for people and families experiencing food insecurity due to COVID-19.

United Way of Greater Atlanta

  • United Way of Greater Atlanta is running a 2-1-1 helpline to help connect people in need with the organizations that support them.