Covid-19 Resources

We will keep this page of resources updated for our clients and community as we get the information throughout the
COVID-19 outbreak.

General Health Information Regarding COVID-19:

Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Information on COVID-19
Up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania including statistics by county and ways to help “flatten the curve.”
Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV
Expert advice for those living with HIV and their caretakers regarding precautions to take, and when to seek medical attention.
Pennsylvania Unemployment and Worker’s Comp (if COVID-19 was contracted at work)
Help for those whose work has been affected by COVID-19 and for which benefits they may be eligible.
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
List of programs that can support recovery efforts for rural residents, businesses and communities through technical, training, and management assistance; financial assistance; and state and local assistance.

Healthcare Resources

Gilead’s Advancing Access Program
Information for individuals on Gilead prescriptions and programs they offer to help those during the outbreak.
Information about Sexual Health and COVID-19
PDF guide with basic information on COVID-19, how it’s spread, and how it relates to your sexual health.
Penn State Extension COVID-19 Resource List
A list of resources for individuals and businesses including making sure children stay engaged in education at home, information on quickly-changing business practices, and information about Penn State Extension’s online courses and webinars.

Mental Health Resources

The Trevor Project
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
OK2Talk
An online community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health conditions to share their stories.

Food Resources

Free lunches for students in Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties
Locations, times, and availabilities of free lunch for student programs in Central PA counties.
How to Access Emergency Food Assistance during COVID-19 Mitigation
Information about area food banks, how to access them, and additional information for students in need of meals.
Berwick Area YMCA – Fresh Express
Vulnerable Customers Shopping hours at ALDI’s
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, ALDI stores will open at 8:30 a.m. and reserve the first hour of business for vulnerable shoppers. This includes senior citizens, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns.
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Finder
Search for soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and social programs by area code within Central Pennsylvania.
Sheetz Kidz Meal Bagz Program
Sheetz is offering free meals for children which includes a turkey sandwich, chips, and a drink. Search for a participating Sheetz near you. As of April 17, 2020, it has been expanded to all 600 locations and will last for 2 weeks, then be reevaluated.
Wayne County Emergency Food Relief Program Application
For any Wayne County resident who is unemployed, furloughed, or just short of food due to COVID-19.
Wayne County Food Assistance Guide
A list of available food pantries and other drive-up food assistance available throughout Wayne County.
Emergency Food Bank in Shamokin
Central Susquehanna Opportunities’ Food Bank in Shamokin is offering call-ahead and curbside pick-up food services.
PSU Extension Nutrition Links
Information on virtual classes related to nutrition and food shopping tips
The Bloomsburg Cupboard
Weekly food distributions and Panther Packs for elementary school-ages students

Recovery Resources

In the Rooms
A place for recovering addicts to meet and socialize when they’re not in face-to-face meetings.
Virtual NA Meetings
Virtual NA meetings held through Zoom for the Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Hazleton areas.
Virtual AA Meetings
Virtual AA meetings held through Zoom for Northeast PA.