If you need to talk to someone, these resources are confidential and available for free 24/7: Call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Text HOME to 741-741 for Crisis Text Line Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66-746 for the Disaster Distress Helpline Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678 or click here to chat with The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth) Call 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22-522 to connect with The National Domestic Violence Hotline. Kaiser Permanente has resources on how to talk about mental health with a child and resources for self care and staying healthy at home.

*** If you are in need of last minute housing or are in need of food please contact one of the following community organizations: *** Dreamcatcher Youth Services Phone Number: 1-800-379-1114 Location: 422 Jefferson Street, Oakland, California 94607 Calli House- Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center Phone Number: 1-800-610-9400 Location: 845 Brookside Dr B, Richmond, CA 94801 YEAH! Youth Engagement Advocacy Housing Phone Number: (510) 704-9867 Location: 1744 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 Great Plates Delivered - Older Adult Meals Program Email: ACGreatPlates@acgov.org Phone Number: (925) 803-7943 Click here if you are a restaurant interested in participating.

If you do not have internet access at home, or cannot afford to maintain it, but need internet for work or school, there are several options available: Comcast Internet Essentials, a low-cost home internet package for qualifying individuals and households, is now available for free for the first two months. Access from AT&T is a low-cost home internet package for qualifying individuals and households (no special for COVID-19 but still available at a low cost) Additionally, many internet providers have announced that they are waiving late payment fees, increasing caps on internet speeds, and will not disconnect customers for not paying monthly bills on time. If you have questions or concerns about your internet connection, contact your provider or visit their website for more information.

If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member you may qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL). If you’re unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness, you may qualify for Disability Insurance. If a worker or a family member is sick or for preventative care when civil authorities recommend quarantine, workers may use accrued paid sick leave in accordance with the law. More information can be found here.

File an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. UI provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. Eligible individuals can receive benefits that range from $40-$450 per week. The Governor’s Executive Order waives the one-week unpaid waiting period, so you can collect UI benefits for the first week you are out of work. If you are eligible, the EDD processes and issues payments within a few weeks of receiving a claim.

If you are a student experiencing a crisis and need support please reach out to the following community resources. Counseling Related Services If you need social or emotional support please call or text one of the following community organizations: California Youth Crisis Line: 800-843-5200 (24 hours) Call TeenLine Online (800) TLC-TEEN from 6pm to 10pm PST Texting Hotlines Text "safe" to 20121 (Local, between 4pm-11pm) Text 741741 (24 hours) Text “TEEN” to 839863 (Teens helping teens, 6pm-9pm)

Through these services you will be able to pay your property taxes, order vital records, and access many other essential services. The following online and mobile services may be available to you: Ordering copies of vital records (birth, death, and marriage certificates) Searching for and ordering copies of real estate/official public records and fictitious business names Making online payments for central collections' accounts Making online payments for your property taxes Applying for and obtaining permits/licenses through our permit portal Viewing property assessment information Submitting applications for assessment appeals Finding information on criminal dockets and inmate rosters Accessing your Alameda County library account Logging into your voter profile

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has automated many of our key services to provide customers with fast, convenient, and secure online options. Benefit Programs Online: Access the EDD’s online benefit services, such as UI OnlineSM, SDI Online, and Benefit Overpayment Services. UI Online: Apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, reopen an existing claim, and manage your UI claim. SDI Online: Apply for Disability Insurance (DI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits and manage your DI claim. Benefit Overpayment Services: View your balance, make a payment, and set up an installment agreement. Bank of America EDD Debit Card website: Check your EDD benefit payment balance, activate your card, create a direct deposit transfer, and more.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has automated many of our key services to provide customers with fast, convenient, and secure online options. CalJOBS: Create résumés that can be seen by employers, search the full-service employment center for job openings, look for training or educational programs, and much more. LMI Online: Take advantage of the labor market data and resources found in the Labor Market Information (LMI) section of the EDD website. Get the latest on the state of the labor market, explore occupations using the California Occupation guides, or explore labor market data by using our interactive tools.