State of California EDD:

Unemployment and Disability Insurance. Paid Family Leave and Links to other COVID-19 info for workers.

County Social Service Departments:

CalFresh benefits for groceries. Emergency Cash Aid to help cover household expenses. MediCal Benefits for Healthcare access. Electronic applications for ben-efits are available from you County Department of Social Services in Butte, Nevada, Plumas, Lassen, Modoc & Sierra counties.

2-1-1:

A resource hot line for mental health, healthcare, financial, and other resources in Butte, Nevada, Lassen, and other NorCal counties.

Departments of Public Health:

Factual information about COVID-19 and tips for decreasing infection in Butte, Nevada, Plumas, Lassen, Modoc, and Sierra counties.

Center for Disease Control:

Scientific information about COVID-19, tips for families. Information on how to keep yourself safe with quarantine and social isolation.

Protection from Eviction:

The Governor has enacted protection for renters from eviction for nonpayment during the COVID-19 crisis.

Protection from Utility Shut-off:

PG&E, Comcast, and AT&T are among many utility service providers that will be suspending service disconnections for nonpayment.

Assistance for Self-Employed:

Many Self-Employed individuals may qualify for recently expanded Unemployment Benefits. Low interest SBA Loans are available for small businesses and sole proprietorships.

Federal Assistance Programs:

The Federal Government is issuing aid to States and Individuals in three phases. The IRS, has extended the Tax Filing Deadline, and the Department of Labor provides updates on relief packages as details are released. More information is available as it becomes available at https://www.benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources