Stay Connected

Charter Communications

Charter Communications announced on March 13 that for 60 days the company will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access to homes with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription. Installation fees will also be waived for these households. Enroll by calling 844-488-8395. Charter will also continue Spectrum Internet Assist, a program offering low-cost broadband internet of 30 Mbps for low-income households without school-aged children.

Comcast

Comcast, which owns Xfinity, will offer 60 days free and increased speeds for new families who join the Internet Essentials program, an internet access program for low income families that is normally $9.95 a month.

AT&T

AT&T recently announced it would not cancel service and would waive late fees for any wireless, home phone, broadband residential or small business customer experiencing hardships because of the coronavirus pandemic and can’t pay their bills. Qualifying low income households can apply for $10 a month internet access through the “Access from AT&T” program. Fixed Wireless Internet and Wireline customers can use unlimited internet data. AT&T will also keep public Wi-Fi hotspots open.

Library Resources

Visit the COD Virtual Library for a variety of online resources and more information on the following:

  • Canvas and ConferZoom tutorials
  • Online learning tutorials
  • Free Microsoft and other important Apps
  • Off-campus access to library resources
  • Free and reduced textbook information and more

Food Resources

FIND Food Bank’s Free Mobile Market community food distributions and FIND’s network of partner agency Food Pantries and community Feeding Sites will remain open.

Find site locations

You can reach FIND at 760-775-FOOD (3663) or visit their website for more information.

Local School District Student Meal Information

CalFresh / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAPS)

The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods in many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.

  • Apply online
  • Apply in person at your local Human Services Office, especially if you need benefits right away.
  • Request a CalFresh Application by calling (661) 631-6000 by phone.

Health Resources

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

It is important to remember that you need to care for your own physical and mental health at times like this – and that support and resources are available if you feel a need for help or talk to someone. Riverside University Health System has put together a guide for maintaining mental health and well-being.

2-1-1 Riverside County

2-1-1 Riverside County has been selected by the County of Riverside as the designated information line for COVID-19 public inquiries. Operators are available any time to answer your questions and to provide the most up to date public health information available. Additionally, operators are able to help provide referrals to services such as food, shelter, and other health related requests.

Hotlines

  • Behavioral Health CARES Line: (800) 706-7500
  • Substance Use CARES Line: (800) 499-3008
  • 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care: Palm Springs (442) 268-7000

Helpful Smartphone Applications

Safety Plan

Having a plan in place that can help guide you through difficult moments can help you cope and keep you safe. Through this app, you can customize your own warning signs that a crisis may be developing; coping strategies for dealing with suicidal urges; places for distraction; friends and family members you can reach out to; professionals you can call; methods of making your environment safe; and you own important reasons for living.

Download Safety Plan for iPhone

Download Safety Plan for Android.

Sanvello

Popular app for stress, anxiety, and depression. Use Sanvello to manage daily mental health with tools like mood and health tracking, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive behavior therapy.

Anxiety Coach

A self-help app that addresses fears and worries using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies. The app walks you through making a list of feared activities and helps you master them, leading to less fear and worry. The app includes tools for a severity self-test, making a plan, anxiety tracking, and viewing your progress.

PsyberGuide

PsyberGuide is a non-profit project that aims to help people to use technology to live a mentally healthier life.

What’s Up?

A free app that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy methods to help you cope with depression, anxiety, stress, and more. The app features a beautiful, modern design, simple headings and easy-to-follow methods to help you navigate to what helps you the most.

Download What’s Up? for iPhone

Download What’s Up? for Android.

MY3

You define your network and your plan to stay safe. With MY3 you can be prepared to help yourself and reach out to others when you are having thoughts of suicide.

DownDog for School

Due to the current outbreak, many people are avoiding gathering in large groups, including yoga studios and other fitness spaces. We believe that stressful times like these are precisely when people need wellness practices the most, and we are committed to doing our part to help out.

SAM

SAM will help you to understand what causes your anxiety, monitor your anxious thoughts and behaviors over time and manage your anxiety through self-help exercises and private reflection.

Other Resources

Extended Tax Deadline for CA Tax payers Affected By The COVID-19

The Franchise Tax Board announced special tax relief for California taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Affected taxpayers are granted an extension to file 2019 California tax returns and make certain payments to June15, 2020, for ALL tax filings and payments made between March 15, 2020, through June 15, 2020.For more information, visit the Franchise Tax Board website.