COVID-19 Resources

CDC Mask Guidance
The CDC updated masking guidance based on the COVID numbers in communities. To check on your community and to learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

Free at-home COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
The Biden Administration has secured at-home COVID-19 test kits for those that request them. You can order your completely free rapid tests online—and have them delivered to your home directly. The United States Postal Service will ship them in 7 to 12 days. Please note that
each residential address is limited to one order, which contains four tests.

Follow this link to order your test kits: https://special.usps.com/testkits.

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
The best way to protect yourself and others from new variants is by getting fully vaccinated, including a booster shot for adults. A second booster shot for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people age 50 and older and those with compromised immune systems. Click here to see if you are eligible for the vaccine booster shot.

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Everyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines have received full FDA approval. Find a location close to you to get the vaccine by visiting: https://www.vaccines.gov/.

Vaccine Resources
Guilford County Vaccination Appointment
Contact: (336) 641-7944
Forsyth County Vaccination Appointment
Contact: 336-582-0800

Americans Abroad

International travelers who contract COVID-19 while abroad should consult the State Department guidance that can be found here.

Constituentscan register with https://step.state.gov/, the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, to get updates as COVID-19 travel guidance changes. The State Department provides a list of travel advisories for those who are planning to fly outside of the United States that can be found here: State Department Travel Advisories.

Funeral Assistance supported by FEMA

FEMA is now offering financial assistance to North Carolinians who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19. North Carolinians who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, for an individual whose death may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19 can apply for up to $9,000 of assistance per funeral through FEMA’s dedicated call center at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM ET - 9 PM ET. No online applications will be accepted.

For more information please visit FEMA.

Food and Family Support Assistance

Call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162
- Calling 2-1-1 will route people to resources that can help with food assistance, assistance with paying rent and utilities and information on support for families and basic needs
Text COVIDNC to 898211 to sign up for updates from NC Department of Health and Human Services
How to apply for SNAP
How to apply for WIC
Texting Tool to Access Food for Children
- Free or reduced price eligible families can textFOODNC to 877-877 to find nearby meal sites

Health

Center for Disease Control (CDC): How to protect yourself
Center for Disease Control (CDC): If you think you are sick
NC Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Guidance

Find a COVID-19 community testing site near you.

Housing/Renters Assistance

Housing Hotline of Greensboro and Guilford County provides information on low income housing, linkage to agencies that may have money for emergency rent, and other support. The Housing Hotline can be reached by calling (336) 691-9521.
Legal Aid - Greensboro Office - If you are in need of legal advice or representation, Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit that may be able to assist you. Legal Aid has an office located at 122 North Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401. They can be reached by calling (336) 272-0148.
For more information about resources available in Forsyth County, please visit https://forsythcountyclerk.com/emergency-help-in-our-community/.
Legal Aid - Winston Salem Office- If you are in need of legal advice or representation, Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit that may be able to assist you. Legal Aid has an office located at 102 W 3rd St, Ste 460, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. They can be reached by calling (336) 725-9162.

Unemployment

If you have lost your job, been furloughed, or seen a reduction in work hours due to coronavirus, apply for unemployment by visiting des.nc.gov.

Fraud or Disinformation

NC Attorney General Josh Stein: To report suspected fraud, disinformation, or price gouging, please contact the Attorney General’s office by visiting https://ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/
FBI: Internet Crime Complaint Center
Twitter: To assess whether a Twitter account is fraudulent, go on botometer.

Domestic Violence

If social distancing has you sharing a space with an abuser, please call 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522. Please remember, you are not alone.

Social Security

In early April 2022, the Social Security Administration added more in-person appointments and will now offer in-person service for people without an appointment.

The Social Security Administration is strongly encouraging those looking for an appointment to visit their website and schedule appointments in advance.

Please visit the Social Security webpage How to Get Help from Social Security to learn:

The best ways to get help from Social Security.
What you should know before you visit a Social Security office, so we can help you safely.