COVID-19 Resources
by admin | May 27, 2020
This page is dedicated to providing links to what is hoped to be helpful information for the community as we adapt to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Cybercriminals take advantage in times of uncertainty to capitalize on hunger for information and fear. Be extra vigilent in examining any email with a Covid-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to Covid-19. Verify URLs before and after clicking. Use trusted sources of information and be particularly wary of social media links.
In most cases, links are to home sites where there are obvious links to current information. Due to the rapidly changing status of absolutely everything, poke around a bit.
Be informed, be safe and through this we will adapt together. If you have recommendations to post or questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call!
Internet Service
Due to the Coronavirus emergency, internet service providers were offering special free service to new customers and grace to existing customers. Offers are at the vendors' discretion, so contact them for specifics. Listed are local providers and their contact info.
Atlantic Broadband ME/NH https://atlanticbb.com
Comcast ME/NH https://internetessentials.com 866-203-0432
Spectrum https://www.spectrum.com 877-217-5063 Some may qualify for Spectrum Internet Assist 855-243-8892
GWI (Great Works Internet) https://www.gwi.net 207-496-1287
Consolidated Communications https://www.consolidated.com 844-968-7224
Local Media
Local media outlets are regularly reporting information useful to both businesses and individuals.
Maine News
https://wgme.com
https://www.wmtw.com
https://www.mainenewscenter.com
https://www.mainepublic.org lots of programming focused on state and national responses
New Hampshire News
National Public Broadcasting
https://www.npr.org
https://www.pbs.org
Government Agencies on Business & Labor
US government
Coronavirus (COVID-19) hub of links
US Small Business Administration disaster assistance
COVID-19 and the American Workplace at the Department of Labor
IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Home site
FEMA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Maine Business and Labor
Maine Department of Labor Information About COVID-19
The governor’s page dedicated to COVID-19 for individuals and businesses
Dept. of Administrative and Financial Services Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources (includes links for general public)
Maine Department of Labor (unemployment info)
New Hampshire Business and Labor
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19
COVID-19 NH Business Resources
Unemployment Assistance Hotline at 603-271-7700 File a claim
Government Agencies on Health
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home site
Links to information for specific audiences
National Institutes of Health Home site
Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention Home site
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Home site
World Health Organization Home site
FEMA Home site
Rumors & Fraud
FEMA Rumor Control
FBI latest scams and links to report if you have fallen victim
Mental Health Resources
Times are stressful and maybe you or someone you know needs some help. You are not alone. Find the support you need.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services website
NH Department of Health and Human Services Check the website or call the suicide hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website has options for deaf and hard of hearing. A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific for coping with the COVID-19 outbreak Call 1-800-273-8255 or 911.
Science
Take serious care when searching for information on treatment and other facts about the virus--many malicious sites are springing up that may or may not have correct information. Infections are not readily apparent because they are designed to run silently while harvesting information from your computer use.
Johns Hopkins Medicine COVID-19 page
Mayo Clinic COVID-19 page
Home with Kids?
Maine Public Educational material for educators and parents
PBS educational resources with tools while schools are closed
Get Involved / Find Help
The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine continues their awesome work to provide fresh, nutritious food to distribution outlets. Check this page for ways to help. For those in need, they've also published a means to more easily find food.
Take a Break!
We all could use a little yoga at this point. Check out this little chihuahua taking instruction in Italian. Bravo!
Get some excercise courtesy of YMCA 360
Virtually visit some museums around the world
Maine museums offering online portals
This child has the right perspective, hear his beautiful Isolation Waltz
Having a sweet attack? Try this really easy pie
Other Links
Our blogs page has articles addressing specific issues and we are attempting to update with more useful articles.
We use our Facebook page to post links to timely information
Make sure the money you give is used as you intend Charity Navigator evaluates and rates organizations