Emergency Resources

As of Wednesday, March 18th, you may call the JCS main phone number- 410-466-9200 for information, resources and assistance to support you at this challenging time. You can also email info@jcsbaltimore.org.

Baltimore Area Meal Programs

With schools and senior centers closed, local jurisdictions are making to-go meals available.

Children

Baltimore City Breakfast & Lunch To Go  

Baltimore City Recreation & Parks Food Parks Food Pick Up Sites

Baltimore County Schools Take-Away Meals

Baltimore County Recreation & Parks Take-Away Meals

Food distribution sites in Baltimore City

Older Adults

Local Senior Centers, though closed, will provide boxed to-go lunches.

Baltimore City Information

Baltimore County Dept of Health or call 410-887-3816

Home delivery of meals may be available for eligible older adults. Call the following for eligibility information:

Baltimore City Maryland Access Point Home-Delivered Meal Program: 410-396-2273

Baltimore City residents age 60 and over, or a family member concerned about an older relative without food, should call Maryland Access Point at 410-396-2273 (CARE).

Baltimore County Maryland Access Point Home-Delivered Meal Program: 410-887-2594

Financial Support

Please click here for a list of Maryland’s essential businesses, loan and grant information, unemployment Insurance benefits, and more.

COVID-19 Testing

Important Information About COVID Testing

• Not everyone needs a test. Testing is appropriate for those who are at the highest risk for developing severe COVID-19 disease.

• Currently, COVID-19 testing is not widely available.

• Mildly ill patients should be encouraged to stay home and contact their healthcare provider by phone for guidance about clinical management.        

COVID Testing Sites Currently Available in Baltimore:

Prior to visiting these test sites, please contact a medical professional:

• Lifebridge Health/Sinai Hospital Drive Through
  410-601-2222 (must call first)

• MedStar PromptCare
  410-230-7820 (can test walk-ins)

• Mercy Hospital 410-332-4866
  (no drive-through available yet)

• Maryland State Health Department
  410-767-6871 (will have updated list of test sites)

Additional Sources of Credible Information and Resources:

COVID-19 Information

Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore County Government

Baltimore County Partner Resources

Maryland Access Point

Maryland Department of Health FAQ

Maryland Department of Health

CDC – COVID-19 Fact Sheet

CDC – COVID-19: What to do if you are sick

CDC – COVID-19: Managing anxiety and stress

The Office of Govenor Larry Hogan

Your local health department website and telephone

Governor’s office for the deaf and hard of hearing

Additional Resources

Stores with Special Shopping Hours for Adults Over 60 and Vulnerable Customers: 

• Aldis
• Big Lots (the first hour of each day)
• Costco
• Dollar General 
• Giant
• Harris Teeter
• Safeway (under the store hours FAQ)
• Sam’s Club  
• Target  
• Trader Joes
• Walgreens 
• Walmart
• Whole Foods

Laundry Service:

• Laundry City – Free pick-up, washing, drying, and delivery for people age 70+

Medications: 
Check with your insurance carrier as many are making accommodations to ensure that individuals have proper medication during this time. 

• CVS Pharmacies have put several provisions in place to assist the community and provide guidance. 

Stimulus Package:  

• CARES Act Rebates FAQ
• Social Security and the CARES Act
• IRS coronavirus tax relief page 
• Questions and answers from the Washington Post about the economic relief plan, which includes stimulus payments to individuals, expanded unemployment coverage, student loan changes, different retirement account rules and more.

Unemployment Resources:  
Please find below links to assist with unemployment benefits in the State of Maryland. To contact a Claim Center, call 410-949-0022 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

• Maryland Business Express
• Maryland Department of Labor  
• Maryland Unemployment Insurance FAQs
• Career OneStop

Business Resources:

• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
• Federal disaster loan assistance for the self-employed and small businesses
• FEMA Emergency Preparedness Resources for Businesses
• Maryland’s Resources for Businesses
• What Nonprofits Need to Know
• Information from OSHA
• Good Business Works – resource page for small businesses
• COVID-19 Worker Relief Funds, Company Actions, and Impact on Frontline Workers, National Fund for Workforce Solutions
• Maryland Coronavirus Information for Business
• Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund 
• Work Sharing – A Smart Alternative to Layoffs – Unemployment Insurance

Mental and Behavioral Health:

• Mental Health Association of Maryland, including resources for families, online support groups and older adults.
• Free Remote Support Group from Families Strong for families and friends of those struggling with addiction.
• Recovery support apps from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Virtual Meetings – directions and links on website.Teleconference Meeting – A Step A Day, daily at 7:00 p.m., dial 425-436-6346, Access Code 242385
  Please email office@nemdaa.org with questions.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Metro Baltimore 
  HelpLine: 410-435-2600 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Maintaining Mental Health from Maryland Department of Health
• Children’s Mental Health Matters has an excellent web page to support families and children.

Domestic Violence Resources

• CHANA Baltimore
• House of Ruth
• Maryland Network against Domestic Violence
• Safety planning from myplan.org

Caregiver Resources:

• Called to Care program
• Caregiver Action Network
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Family Caregiver Alliance
• Federal and state resources
• John A. Hartford Foundation
• Maryland Access Point caregiver support groups
• Maryland Access Point resources for family caregivers
• Maryland Access Point resources for home care options
• Maryland Access Point respite resources
• Maryland Family Caregiver Support Program from Department of Aging
• Maryland Healthcare Commission
• National Alliance for Caregiving
• National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
• Support from the VA for caregivers of veterans
• Twenty-five organizations that take care of caregivers from American Society on Aging

Family Resources:

• Parent/Caregiver guide to help families cope from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Tips for families from ZERO TO THREE
• Learning resources from Maryland Department of Education
• Baltimore’s Child
• Virtual travel, including landmarks, museums, zoos, theme parks and theater
• Helpful apps during social distancing

Utility Services:

• BGE will work with residents whose service was disconnected prior to the March 13 moratorium on service disconnections. Residents who have had their electric service disconnected should contact BGE to begin the reconnection process. 
• Comcast will help to keep people connected to the Internet: 
  • Free WIFI hotspots – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.
  • Comcast Internet Essentials “Affordable Internet at Home for Eligible Households”  provides two months of free services for eligible new customers. Available to individuals receiving a public benefit (MEDICAID, Public housing, SNAP, TANF, SSI, National School Lunch Program or Head Start, LIHEAP, WIC, VA PENSION). 

Teleconferencing Tools:

• Google and Microsoft are offering their conferencing tools free-of-charge for a limited time.
• GoToMeeting is offering their remote work tools free for three months.
• Free webinar from Slack on using its tools to work remotely.
• Zoom has a free option.

Fore more information, please visit jcsbaltimore.org/COVID19-Resources/

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