COVID-19

The following are resources that might be useful as you seek information about COVID and assistance with services related to the pandemic.

Refugee Congress COVID-19 Statement

• Read Refugee Congress’ statement calling for communities to come together to support one another and ensure we all have access to safe environments.

General COVID-19 Information

• Learn more about the coronavirus from the CDC (English)

• Access information about coronavirus in multiple languages

• Connect with your state health department

• SEARAC resources page

CARES Act/Federal Stimulus

•  The CARES Act: How Does Pandemic Relief Impact Me as a Refugee?

• The CARES Act – How Pandemic Relief Benefits Refugees

Combating Xenophobia and Racism

• Find COVID-19 resources to take a stand against racism

Coping with Isolation, Stress & Anxiety

• 30 Ways to Care for Yourself, Others and Immigrants During COVID-19

Families

• See advice for talking with children about COVID-19 and a comic explaining coronavirus for kids

Financial (General)

• File for unemployment insurance

• Learn more about the tax filing and payment extension and tax relief information

• Find student financial aid information

• Find social security and coronavirus information

• See rent payment requirements by state during the pandemic

Medical Care

• Find a health clinic serving low-incoming and uninsured patients (English, Arabic, Spanish)

• Read about medicare and coronavirus

• See information about the “public charge” rule and seeking care for coronavirus

Public Charge, and Resources for People Who Are Undocumented

• See resources for undocumented Californians (including some general U.S.-wide information)

• Immigrant Eligibility for COVID-19 Public Programs

• USCIS Public Charge Information

Other

• See resources for people facing domestic violence

• Refugee Council USA COVID-19 information

Small Business/Entrepreneurs

• See Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources