Resident Resource Library
Please come back often as we will be updating this page frequently.
Welcome to our Resource Library, where you’ll have access to a list of recommended resources to help you with everything you might need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we are temporarily closed at our physical locations, we’re still here to help! Need something that isn’t listed here? Please call your local Project Access Resource Center or fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we’ll get back to you shortly. Please stay safe and healthy!
Telenursing for CA Residents
West Coast University is partnering with our California Resource Centers to offer you no cost telenursing appointments with a Registered Nurse faculty and students to provide healthcare education. Do you have a health condition or question that you would like to discuss? We have faculty that specialize in pediatrics, maternity, mental health, adult and elderly care. If you don’t live at a Project Access community in California and need assistance, please contact your Resident or Community Activities Services Coordinator.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Disaster Distress Hotline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. You can also text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Diversity and Inclusion
Census 2020
U.S. Census 2020
Complete your Census today! The Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. The census can shape many aspects of your community, such as clinics, fire departments, schools, and roads. BE COUNTED and look out for something in the mail between March 12-20.
Disaster Preparedness
CDC Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness advice from the CDC
Ready.gov
Information for youth, families, and businesses on disaster preparedness
Education
Cox Communications
Fast, home internet free for 2 months. Click for eligibility to the Cox Connect2Compete program.
Spectrum is offering two free months of internet and WiFi services to new customers in households with Pre-K to 12 or college students who need remote education. Call 1-855-243-8892 to sign up or click here to learn more about this offer.
Cool Math
Learning activities: Elementary-High School
E-Learning for Kids
Learning activities: K-6th Grade
Fun Brain
Learning activities: K-8th Grade
Fun Fonix
Learning activities: K-High School
Khan Academy
Class schedules for remote learning
The Kidz Page
Jigsaw puzzles, learning games, coloring, holiday activities
Make Me Genius
Learning activities: Kindergarten-7th Grade
NASA Kid’s Club
STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) acitivties
PBS Kids
Educational computer games
Scholastic: Study Jams
Interactive math and science activities
Open Library
Access to over a million books
Save the Children
Resources on how to talk to your children about COVID-19 and activities to do as a family.
Employment
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for programs such as unemployment insurance benefits, disability, or paid family leave benefits. Please check your state’s website for more information.
LegalAid at Work
Confirm eligibility to take off up to 40 hours to take care of your children if their daycare or school is closed.
Employment Opportunities
Job Search Websites
Food
Feed America
Find your local food bank
OC Food Help
Food resources available in your community
WIC
A nutrition assistance program that provides benefits for healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to community resources, and various food packages.
Health
How to Pick Up Your Prescription During COVID-19
Please also consult with your pharmacist on best practices to pick up your prescription
Mental Health Association
24/7 Hotline for COVID-19 Support
Planet Fitness
They conduct live workout routines on Facebook live daily.
#MindfulMondays
Every Monday, we’ll be posting tips on how you can be “MINDFUL” about your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Previous #MindfulMondays:
Stay Focused | Stay Motivated | Stay Inspired | Stay Sharp | Stay Productive | Stay Social | Stay Active
School Districts
Here is a listing of school districts in the communities we serve where you can find out your nearest meal distribution, school schedules, and other news.
Socialization
Well Connected-A Community for Seniors
Well Connected is a phone and online program offering activities, education, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups to older adults accessible from the comfort of home.
Telephone Topics
Seniors—or anyone! Can call a toll free number and listen in on interesting discussions, participate in wellness programs, and hear live music.
Virtual Field Trips for Families
Travel
Obtain a U.S. Passport
Due to COVID-19, please be advised of certain restrictions on obtaining a passport.