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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 
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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


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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

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PA Career Link Online Workshops
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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