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COVID-19
Below, please find a collection of information/resources about COVID-19 from the CDC and the State of Massachusetts. The resource guide also includes information from the City of Worcester, Worcester Public Schools, Educational Resources for children and parents, as well as community resources that might be helpful to families/individuals most vulnerable right now. The list is not comprehensive and will be updated regularly, but it is a good start for anyone looking for information.
CDC issued guidance/resources in various languages
COVID-19 information in more than 30 languages, including American Sign Language
State of Massachusetts Resources related to COVID-19
Worcester COVID-19 resources
The City has created a dedicated Coronavirus page at worcesterma.gov/coronavirus with fresh information, including daily briefings from Dr. Hirsh, Mayor Petty and Manager Augustus.
The City has also set up a Coronavirus hotline 508-799-1019.
Worcester Mutual Aid Group
The Worcester Mutual Aid Group is a community of over 1000 Worcester volunteers and organizers working, among other things, to match community needs people are experiencing with volunteers. This is a community-based resource for families/individuals. Folks can sign up for needs they have, and a volunteer will contact them directly to meet that need/needs as best they can.
Intake form for folks who need support as a result of COVID-19 English
Intake form for folks who need support as a result of COVID-19 Spanish
Intake form for folks who need support as a result of COVID-19 Vietnamese
YWCA Domestic Violence Support
Domestic Violence Helpline number: 508-755-9030
If you do not have a health provider, and you show COVID-19 symptoms, call these numbers in Worcester:
UMass Medical Control Center: 508-334-6688
Worcester Department of Public Health: health@worcesterma.gov
City of Worcester Coronavirus FAQ Line: 508-799-1019
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Epidemiology Line: 617-983-6800
City of Worcester Coronavirus Updates: worcesterma.gov/coronavirus
City of Worcester Division of Public Health: worcesterma.gov/public-health
Multicultural Wellness Center
Provides 1 on 1 therapy to patients suffering with anxiety and depression, among other mental health issues, via telehealth during the crisis. Most Mass Health plans accepted. Sign up below:
Worcester Public Schools Important Resources
WPS Meal Pick Up Locations & Schedule for WPS students (site being updated daily)
Resources for parents home with kids
Quarantine, Social Distancing, Education & Activity Resources:
Education and Activity Resources:
Amazing Educational Resources: Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings
Sci Show - Great Science YouTube
Worcester Parks (please follow all CDC recommendations regarding social distancing)
Boston Public Library- Membership available online for all Massachusetts residents, including access to a large number of resources, including Lynda.com with good software and soft skills courses for young adults.
greatminds.org - This will allow you to download all the Eureka math sheets for the grade level, and has added video lessons from teachers daily. Eureka math is common core based and in depth. (If you don’t know what math your kid does this is probably similar or more thorough). This also aligns with Zearn.