Mutual Aid Worcester orignated as a Facebook group for people from Worcester, MA and the Worcester area to share resources and support for the community in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This site is a collection of the resources shared within that group and is informational only.
Information from mass.gov
- Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Massachusetts COVID-19 unemployment information
Information from Worcester Public Schools & The City Of Worcester
- Worcester Public Schools Mobile Meal Schedule
- WPS Learns – Worcester Public Schools Extended Learning Resource Site
Please visit the City of Worcester website to stay updated on the latest information.
Information about COVID-19 / Coronavirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- UMass Memorial Healthcare – COVID-19 latest information
Trevor Noah of The Daily Show Interviews Dr. Fauci
Resources
Fact Checking
There’s a lot of information and misinformation being shared on the internet. Here are some tools to help you fact check the things you read or hear.
- Cornell University Library: Fake News, Propaganda, and Bad information: Learning to Critically Evaluate Media Sources.
- Reliable Fact Checking Sites Via Cornell University Library:
Avoiding Scams
- hhs.gov – Avoiding Grant Scams
- Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Information about Coronavirus related scams
- Latest Updates from FTC
Food and Nutrition
- Worcester Public Schools Mobile Meals Schedule & Locations
- South Worcester’s Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens & Other Food Donations
- Exempt Emergency Child Care Programs – Eligibility, Providers, FAQ
- MA Food System Collaborative Resources – For advocates, farmers, business owners
- Central Mass Grown Covid-19 Local Food Resources – Information for farmers, farmers markets, and CSA providers
- How and Where to Buy Local: Mass.gov – Locator and list of farmers markets, CSAs and local food programs
Employment & Small Business Resources
- COVID-19 Resources for Employers, Job Seekers, & Partners
- COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Assistance from the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Find Mental Health Services
Hotlines for Mental Health & Domestic Violence Emergencies
------------------------------------------- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7: 1-800-273-8255 Spanish Language: 1-866-628-9454 Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889 Veterans: 1-800-273-8255 Disaster Distress: 1-800-985-5990 Anyone can also use their online chat feature on their website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Trevor Project (suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth) 1-866-488-7386 Domestic Violence YWCA Daybreak https://ywcacm.org/domestic-violence/survivor-services (all services are confidential) Helpline 24/7: 508-755-9030 Chat line: http://www.ywcahelp.com/ Massachusetts Domestic Violence Hotline 800 799-7233 (SAFE) (TTY 877 521-2601) Worcester's Anti-Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline/Resource Pathways for Change https://www.pathwaysforchange.help/pfc/ (all services are confidential) Hotline 24/7/365 Central Mass 1-800-870-5905 Office (closed to clients) phone counseling available 9 am-5 pm 508-852-7600 TTY: 888-887-7130 RAINN National Anti-Sexual Violence: https://www.rainn.org/ Hotline: 800-656-4673
Non-emergency Mental Health Resources
If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
- Maintaining Emotional Health & Well-Being During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- mass211.org: Informational and referral hotline: 211
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are free and confidential. Interpreter services are available in multiple languages.
- mass211.org: Informational and referral hotline: 211
- CommunityHELP.net
- Enlightened Interventions
- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access
- Online resources for those in recovery from the Peer Services Department at the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH)
Organizations In and Around Worcester, MA
Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester is collecting contact information from area organizations and putting them into a searchable database.
They’ve posted the information they’ve collected on their site.
Supporting Local Businesses
Discover Central Massachusetts has a great list of local businesses and restaurants that you can support through pick-up and delivery.
Hello Neighbor!
Do you know someone who is unable to get to the store? Download printable “Hello Neighbor” cards (pdf) to fill out and leave with friends and neighbors so they can contact you for assistance.
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