Resources for Humboldt County Residents
Humboldt County Health Alert - Sign-up for email updates
Humboldt COVID-19 Test Results - Sign-up for email updates
Humboldt COVID-19 Related News - Sign-up for email updates
The three pages linked above are a valuable information resource for Humboldt County. Follow the links to the right to receive email notifications each time the page is updated. You can access all six of the above links on this page of the Humboldt County website which also includes an email address and phone number to contact the Joint Information Center directly with any questions or concerns.
COVID-19 Screening, Transportation & Lodging for Homeless - Humboldt County Emergency Operations Center resource for testing and short-term motel shelter for quarantine.
COVID-19 Sheltering Selection Criteria for Asymptomatic Individuals - DHHS-HOME supplement to the "COVID-19 Screening, Transportation & Lodging for Homeless" document.
Humboldt County Resource Master List from HHHC - Includes extensive information on food resources, testing, bathrooms, hand-washing stations and more
Resource List from Open Door - updated 4-3-2020
Economic Impact Payment Information - Press release from the Treasury Department and IRS announcing their new web portal allowing those who don't normally file a tax return to register for their payment
Humboldt County school meal pickup times & locations - Comprehensive info for all Humboldt County School Districts on the Humboldt County Office of Education website
Guide for Immigrant Californians - COVID-19 resources for immigrants from the State of California website, including information on a disaster relief assistance payment for those ineligible for a CARES Act payment or unemployment benefits
At its meeting on April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council adopted an emergency court rule that effectively stops all evictions, other than those necessary to protect public health and safety, for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Summary from Western Center on Law & Poverty
Humboldt County school meal pickup times & locations - Comprehensive info for all Humboldt County School Districts on the Humboldt County Office of Education website
Covid-19: California Tenant Protections - Informational flyer from Legal Services of Northern California sent out 3-31-2020. They also have a video in English and a video in Spanish on this topic
Stimulus Check: How Homeless People Can Access Funds - Article from Invisible People
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") - Summary from 2-1-1 Humboldt - This is information on direct payments, unemployment and small business assistance from the bill signed by the President 3-27-2020.
Latest Covid-19 Facts from California Department of Public Health, (dated 6-1-2020), will update here frequently, latest version will always be available in the "related links" section on the right of the page
WiFi Availability at Humboldt County Libraries - WiFi available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday at all libraries in Humboldt County
COVID-19 Guidance for People Who Use Drugs and Harm Reduction Programs - Extensive information from the Harm Reduction Coalition
Money, Business, Jobs. Practical Resources for the Covid 19 Quarantine - Selection of informational links from the Humboldt County website
Infographics: Visualizing Social Impacts of COVID-19 - Interesting and informative infographics from the Othering & Belonging Institute on the disparate impact of COVID-19
Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Shelter Management During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Humboldt Area Foundation (HAF) Covid-19 Regional Response Fund
Community Mental Health support for COVID from DHHS-Behavioral Health: Professional staff are available if you are feeling anxious, worried, or depressed related to the current health crisis and need someone to talk to. It can be even more challenging with the direction to shelter in place, leaving people feeling socially isolated. Please reach out for support, by calling 707-268-2999, M-F 8 AM – 5 PM.
Though not related specifically to the current pandemic, this extensive resource guide put out by St. Joe's is a valuable reference