A roundup of local, Sonoma County resources related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Local Resources
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Healthquest: PPE for sale
Our Healthquest team, which provides CPR training and AED sales and services, can order personal protective equipment for organizations or individuals. Orders can be made by emailing tamib@phcd.org or through our online store.
♦ Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer
♦ Reusable Face Shields
♦ Disposable Face Masks
♦ Hand Sanitizer
♦ Vinyl Exam Gloves
♦ Digital Thermometer
Food Resources
Redwood Empire Food Bank: Food Distribution Sites
Petaluma Bounty: COVID-19 Resource Guide
Includes:
♦ Free Hot Meals
♦ Free Groceries
♦ For Seniors
♦ For People who are Undocumented
♦ CalFresh and WIC Info
♦ Farmer's Markets
♦ Grocery Stores
♦ Restuarants
♦ CSA
♦ Farm Resources
CA Dept. of Social Services: Pandemic EBT Benefits
Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced meals at school will get up to $365 per eligible child during the summer to use on food and groceries
Senior Resources
Sonoma County: Resources for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations During the Shelter in Place
Includes:
♦ Information and Referral Phone Lines
♦ Grocery Stores Offering Delivery, Pickup or Senior Hours
♦ Meal Services
♦ Pharmacy Drive-up Windows and Delivery
♦ Well-being, Emotional Support
♦ Senior Community Agency and Non-profit Services
♦ Legal Services
♦ Medicare: Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
♦ Transportation – Volunteer Driver Programs
211: Senior Resources
Includes:
♦ Senior Centers
♦ Senior Support Services
♦ Senior Health Care
♦ Senior Housing
♦ Senior Meals
♦ Transportation
♦ Elder Abuse
Petaluma People Services Center: You Are Not Alone Program | Senior Café | iRIDE
Resources for Immigrant Families
State of CA: Guide for Immigrant Californians
Includes:
♦ Immigration Help
♦ Testing and Treatment
♦ Services and Public Benefits
♦ Public Charge Information for Accessing Public Benefits
♦ Small Business Support
CA Human Development: COVID-19 Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants
To support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief due to their immigration status
♦ Beginning May 18, CHD will launch the program and accept phone calls (707-228-1338) to apply for a $500 or $1,000 debit card on a first-come, first-serve basis
UndocuFund: Disaster Relief in Sonoma County: The fund seeks to support undocumented children, families and communities in Sonoma County affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legal Aid at Work: Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers in California
National / State Level Resources for Undocumented Students and Communities (Google document)
Well-Being Resources
Sonoma County: Mental Health Resources
Includes:
♦ Coping with stress and anxiety
♦ Local resources if you need help now
♦ Mental Health Warm Line: (707) 565-2652 | 7 days a week, 10am-7pm | More info
Sonoma Community Resilience Hub: Online Resource Hub
Healthy4Life: Free Online Fitness Classes for Mind and Body
First 5 Sonoma County: COVID-19 Family Resource Guide
Financial Resources
Sonoma County: Financial Assistance for Residents and Employees
Includes:
♦ Paying Bills
♦ Rent
♦ Taxes
♦ Financial Assistance Programs
♦ Unemployment Insurance & Paid Leave
Sonoma County DHS: Economic Assistance Enrollment Info
Includes:
♦ CalFresh
♦ Health Care Coverage
♦ General Assistance
COVID-19 Testing
State-Run Community Testing Sites
Two community testing sites are open to the public. Appointments are available on weekdays, and can be made at lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 1-888-634-1123. Specific test locations and hours will be provided when making an appointment. Tests are free to the public.
♦ Make an appointment | More info
Sonoma County: Drive-Thru Testing Sites
County drive-through testing is available for the following groups by appointment only by calling (707) 565-4667:
♦ Essential workers
♦ Healthcare workers
♦ First Responders
♦ Symptomatic people 65+ or with underlying health conditions
Other Resources
Community-Made Masks
The CDC is recommending that community members wear a mask or other cloth covering in most public settings. Beginning April 17, Sonoma County is ordering members of the public to wear facial coverings while in public settings. In order to ensure front-line medical personnel, first responders, at-risk populations and essential workers have access to medical-grade personal protective equipment, here is a list of resources to make and obtain homemade masks.
Make a Mask at Home
♦ Sewn Masks Tutorials: Video 1 | Video 2 | Elastic-Free Step-by-Step Guide (PDF)
♦ No Sew Masks: Video Tutorial | No-Sew Mask Patterns
North Bay Sewists Unite | Join | Request masks | Donate | Find out more
Includes:
♦ School Lunch Sites
♦ Housing & Homeless Services
♦ Income & Expenses
♦ Food
♦ Crisis Services
♦ Transportation
♦ Health Care
♦ Mental Health
♦ Substance Abuse
♦ Children & Family
♦ Youth
♦ Education
♦ Legal Assistance
♦ Post Incarceration Reentry Services
A collaborative project between community health centers, County Health Departments, and social service providers intended to help community members more easily find and access local services