Stay up to date with COVID-19
Austin Public Health (APH)
Travis County Justices of the Peace – non-essential court proceedings, including evictions, off until after May 8
Report concerns/complaints about the order from the County Judge related to COVID-19
Central Health COVID-19 Information – if you are uninsured and have COVID-19 symptoms, call 512-978-8775
General Information & Resources
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 2020 (CDC)
2020 Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA) This guide contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace.
Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19 (National Council of Nonprofits) Current information and resources that nonprofits can use to prepare and respond
OpenWHO The World Health Organization’s interactive, web-based, knowledge-transfer platform offering online courses to improve the response to health emergencies
Coronavirus & COVID-19 Resources (Society for Human Resource Management) Ways to prepare your workforce for the possibility of business closures, working from home, quarantines and other outcomes of a disease outbreak.
COVID-19: Five Things to Know and Do (Nonprofit Risk Management Center) Tips to help your organization hone your crisis management skills to offset an infectious disease crisis
CDC Foundation Has COVID-19 Guidelines for Nonprofits (The NonProfit Times)
Get Your Workplace Ready for Pandemic Flu (CDC) Guidance for workers to help slow the spread of illness and for workplaces to develop new contingency plans or modify existing emergency operations plans that reflect considerations specific to your workplace setting and community
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources for Nonprofits and Funders (Bridgespan) Collection of online resources that offer valuable guidance on navigating the current times—both responding to the pandemic and preparing for the possibility of an economic downturn.
COVID-19 Nonprofit & Philanthrophy Resources (Nonprofit Sourced)
The Root of Change: Managing Successful Initiatives in Social Good Organizations (Blackbaud) Includes change management practices and strategies leaders can employ to lead their teams through uncertainty.
Community Resources for Individuals & Families
Information for community resources on the coronavirus COVID-19 (2-1-1 Texas)
COVID-19 Austin Area Response (CoronavirusAustin.org)
COVID-19: Austin Information and Resources -English Version (Office of Austin City Council Member Greg Casar)
COVID-19: Información y Recursos de Austin -Spanish Version (Office of Austin City Council Member Greg Casar)
COVID-19 Resources for Parents in Austin, Houston and San Antonio (Families Empowered)
Accessing Resources During COVID-19 (City of Austin) If interested in adding links email Lara Foss Lara.Foss@austintexas.gov
COVID-19: Community Resources (City of Austin) If interested in adding links email hsempio@austintexas.gov
How To Get Help (And Help) In Austin During The Coronavirus Pandemic (KUT)
Help with Racist Incidents (Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce) If you experience any micro-aggressions, racial profiling, or any sort of attacks verbal ― whether it’s a dirty look, a racial slur or something worse ― safety should be your first concern. Typically, the best self-defense is to ignore and walk away from a provocation. Then, please let us know by filling this online Incident Report Form. This information is collected anonymously but if you need support please reach out to us. If there is immediate danger, call 911
Ongoing Safety Planning, Emergency Protective Orders, Advice and Counsel, Court and Documentation Preparation & Filing, Representation (Texas Advocacy Project)
Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV (US Dept of Health & Human Services)
Resources for Undocumented Communities (Giving City)
FindHelp.org is a comprehensive, constantly updated aggregation of free and reduced-cost programs helping Austinites, Texans, and Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Enter a ZIP code (e.g., 78701) to search for support resources of any nature. COVID-19 focused programs are currently prioritized and rise to the top.
Texas Workforce Commission COVID-19 Resources for Job Seekers – Call Center 800-939-6631; 7 AM – 7 PM, seven days per week starting April 13th
Workforce Solutions Capital Area- Workforce Resources in Response to COVID-19. The Workforce Solutions centers are operating remotely to protect the health and safety of our staff and community. Call us at 512.549.4967 for program assistance.
In-home child care support for Texas frontline workers from Care.com – caregivers can waive fees on this portal
“Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic – Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch" – links for virtual day trips by Gerald E. McLeod for The Austin Chronicle
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