COVID-19 TESTING IN MARYLAND

Getting tested is key to tracking the virus and working to target the areas who need the most assistance. Find a testing center near you by clicking the link below.

Find out more here - https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testing

COVID-19 GRIEF COUNSELING AVAILABLE FROM ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING & DISABILITIES

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19? Counseling services are available through the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities. Find out more here - https://www.aacounty.org/departments/aging-and-disabilities/

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has produced a series of factsheets for young adults, ages 15-21. The factsheets cover a variety of topics, including what test results mean, how to stay safe at the pool or beach, how to wear a face covering and other preventive measures.

The OPC has released the following updated information on housing, utilities, and taxes in Maryland. Please follow the included links for more information and guidance.

The Maryland Department of Labor​ has provided this downloadable consumer guide which summarizes some of the new #COVID19 financial relief programs and consumer protections for Maryland residents and their families, with links to more resources.

Do the requirements and benefits provided for in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) apply to you?

This tool will quickly walk you through a handful of options to determine your eligibility as an employee for paid sick leave or paid expanded family and medical leave, or your obligations as an employer to provide paid sick leave or paid expanded family and medical leave.

These resources and information on COVID-19 coronavirus have been compiled by Anne Arundel County and its partners in order to inform and protect county residents from this dangerous disease.

Local governments across America are on the front lines in addressing the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local health departments are serving as the primary agencies implementing the nation’s public health response. Local elected officials are implementing stay at home orders. Local law enforcement are enforcing restrictions on large gatherings.

The Children’s Mental Health Matters! Campaign brings together non-profits, schools, and other agencies with the following goals: raising public awareness of the importance of children’s mental health and substance use, helping reduce the stigma of mental health, and connecting families, educators and providers throughout Maryland with resources to help children.

Public health emergencies are difficult for anyone to comprehend—especially children. As schools close and we all do our best to prevent the spread of COVID-19, here are some resources to help you take care of your child’s mental health, provide structure and activities, and get access to the resources you need.

An informative and useful resource for parents of students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools who are educating students using Google Classroom. Guides available in both English and Spanish.

The coronavirus pandemic is causing increased stress and anxiety for all of us. As the news unfolds, and more support becomes available, the Mental Health Association of Maryland is curating a list of trusted resources to help you take care of yourself during this unusual, and potentially difficult, time. Follow-us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay in touch and take good care of yourself!

Last week we announced that Anne Arundel County along with the entire state of Maryland received Disaster Declaration for Economic Injury. Small businesses are able to apply for economic injury disaster loans online on the SBA’s Disaster Assistance webpage. Additional information is also available in this handout.

To help small business owners and entrepreneurs better understand the new programs that will soon be available to them, we have created a comprehensive guide to many of the small business provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress. These programs and initiatives are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.

When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA.

Take a few minutes to watch this presentation from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) about health provisions for businesses. Included in the presentation is a useful list of further resources. The presentation is also available to download and share.

Annapolis, MD (March 27, 2020) County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks will open three Essential Personnel School Age (EPSA) sites to offer childcare services for essential employees working during the COVID-19 pandemic. This service is open only to those individuals defined under Governor Hogan's executive order of March 25, 2020.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing this information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), its spread, and protection measures for you and your family. If you would like to receive regular updates and information regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) please text keyword "Join COVID" to 30890. You can call the COVID-19 Health Line at 410-222-7256 or email covid19info@aacounty.org

This resource was put together to keep those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 away from the Emergency Department and general public. Those 65 and older are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. They are also the ones who still need care for their chronic diseases. Access to physicians may be limited due to the current crisis. This hotline was established for seniors who cannot get treatment from their regular doctor and want to avoid going out in public. We are also available to answer your COVID-19 questions and concerns. All services are covered by Medicare. There are no out of pocket costs for patients.

We are amid an unprecedented public health crisis, yet we also have an extraordinary opportunity to come together within our families and our communities to reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health. AFSP encourages everyone to engage in an open, honest dialogue with their friends and loved ones, to demonstrate compassion and kindness, and to practice self-care by exercising, meditating, and consuming the news in measured doses. And, reach out to those who may be isolated and need the extra support. These actions can save lives and positively change our collective culture surrounding mental health for the long-term. We hope these tools help you to spread positive messages of hope, compassion, mental health care and suicide prevention.

Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency assistance provides interim relief and proceeds that can be used to pay cash operating expenses including payroll, suppliers, rent, fixed debt payments and other mission critical cash operating costs.

VISIT THIS RESOURCE HERE: https://commerce.maryland.gov/

To preserve the health and safety of customers and employees, all MDOT MVA branch offices and the Customer Service Center are closed. This operational change, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is effective immediately and until further notice. For more information on COVID-19, visit Maryland Department of Health.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.

Federal Student Aid are actively monitoring the new coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. If you’re concerned about your studies or loan repayment, we can help you understand what to do in certain circumstances. We’ll be adding information for students, borrowers, and parents to this page on a regular basis, so please check back frequently.

COVID-19 Awareness and the 2020 Elections - Updates from the Maryland Board of Elections

Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) wants to help ensure families are given options in these uncertain times in the case of job loss, a reduction in work hours, illness, or other issues. We want to remind those impacted by COVID-19 of available mortgage assistance and relief options.

Freddie Mac staff is working to ensure that our employees, customers and borrowers are protected from the direct and indirect impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are actively tracking the situation and making decisions based on guidance from public health authorities.

On Friday, March 13 at 12:00 PM ET, the National Federation of Independent Business hosted a webinar to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact on small businesses. Reports of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in more than half of all states. Many communities have declared health emergencies. Employers must act now to determine how to maintain operations during this crisis and keep their workers safe.