Boyertown Area Multi-Service COVID-19 Resource Guide
The following list of agencies provide up to date information on valuable services to get people through these challenging times. This general resource does not imply endorsement of an organization or service.
State Resources:
Official Pennsylvania Government Website for COVID-19 guidance and resources including unemployment
Compass is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information
DHS is continuing to process applications and benefit renewals for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emergency SNAP applications can be expedited and issued in five days. Pennsylvanians can apply for SNAP online at this website.
LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps keep families safe and health through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
PA Department of Health’s dedicated Coronavirus webpage for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pennsylvania Attorney General contact for consumers to email and report price gouging
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance - www.uc.pa.gov/PUA Department of Labor and Industry has opened a phone line to help Pennsylvanians who have questions or concerns pertaining to the PUA program Call 855.284.8545 for assistance from 8 am to 3 pm Mon-Fri. Claimants can also get help via email at UCPUA@pa.gov.
PA COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Pennsylvanians -https://www.aging.pa.gov/Pages/covid-guide-for-older-adults.aspx
Montgomery/Berks County Resources:
Pennsylvania 211 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks County residents with the health and human services they need
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities is committed to providing access to food and essential items and meeting the growing needs of local at-risk seniors, as well as families who are juggling lost wages and layoffs
Mitzvah Circle supports individuals and families experiencing poverty, homelessness and serious illness
Emergency Food Map of Montgomery County for locations of food pantries and soup kitchens across the county
Montgomery County Covid-19 Update
Berks County Covid-19 Update
Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Link to aging and disability resources for all populations regardless of age, income or ability
Pottstown COVID-19 Testing Site
Mental Health Services for Montgomery County - https://www.montcopa.org/1219/MentalBehavioral-Health
Montco Veteran Helpline
PA Career Link Online Workshops
Local Health Services:
Community Health & Dental healthcare discounts for those who qualify
Creative Health Services provides quality behavioral healthcare designed to empower and promote wellness for individuals and communities
Tower Health testing sites
Other Resources:
John A. Hartford Foundation resources for older adults, family caregivers and health care providers
Utilities:
Comcast offering two free months of service to low income households, and has opened its Xfinity WIFI hotspots
Service Electric opening free WIFI hotspots
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance offering free and low cost internet resources
PECO suspending service disconnections and suspending new late payment charges for all customers through May 1st
Small Business Support:
Facebook Small Business Grants Program offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time
U.S. Chamber of Commerce a coronavirus small business guide
Official Pennsylvania Government Website for COVID-19 guidance and resources including unemployment
Compass is an online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information
DHS is continuing to process applications and benefit renewals for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emergency SNAP applications can be expedited and issued in five days. Pennsylvanians can apply for SNAP online at this website.
LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps keep families safe and health through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
PA Department of Health’s dedicated Coronavirus webpage for the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Pennsylvania Attorney General contact for consumers to email and report price gouging
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance - www.uc.pa.gov/PUA Department of Labor and Industry has opened a phone line to help Pennsylvanians who have questions or concerns pertaining to the PUA program Call 855.284.8545 for assistance from 8 am to 3 pm Mon-Fri. Claimants can also get help via email at UCPUA@pa.gov.
PA COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Pennsylvanians -https://www.aging.pa.gov/Pages/covid-guide-for-older-adults.aspx
Montgomery/Berks County Resources:
Pennsylvania 211 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks County residents with the health and human services they need
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities is committed to providing access to food and essential items and meeting the growing needs of local at-risk seniors, as well as families who are juggling lost wages and layoffs
Mitzvah Circle supports individuals and families experiencing poverty, homelessness and serious illness
Emergency Food Map of Montgomery County for locations of food pantries and soup kitchens across the county
Montgomery County Covid-19 Update
Berks County Covid-19 Update
Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Link to aging and disability resources for all populations regardless of age, income or ability
Pottstown COVID-19 Testing Site
Mental Health Services for Montgomery County - https://www.montcopa.org/1219/MentalBehavioral-Health
Montco Veteran Helpline
PA Career Link Online Workshops
Local Health Services:
Community Health & Dental healthcare discounts for those who qualify
Creative Health Services provides quality behavioral healthcare designed to empower and promote wellness for individuals and communities
Tower Health testing sites
Other Resources:
John A. Hartford Foundation resources for older adults, family caregivers and health care providers
Utilities:
Comcast offering two free months of service to low income households, and has opened its Xfinity WIFI hotspots
Service Electric opening free WIFI hotspots
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance offering free and low cost internet resources
PECO suspending service disconnections and suspending new late payment charges for all customers through May 1st
Small Business Support:
Facebook Small Business Grants Program offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time
U.S. Chamber of Commerce a coronavirus small business guide