COVID-19 Resources
MN Department of health
For up to date information regarding COVID-19, visit this resource from the State of Minnesota
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on how to protect yourself and what to do if you are sick.
Information about the COVID-19 Vaccine
For up to date information, data, and guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine visit:
Worker Protections Related to COVID-19
Employees are protected by a number of state and federal laws follow this link for specific information on the rights of workers.
Internet Access
The following resources and options may be available in your area if access to the internet is a challenge during this time.
1. Spectrum Internet® Assist: Internet for $5 per month to qualifying households. For more information, call 1-844-488-8395.
2. Xfinity Comcast: Free Internet Essentials for new qualifying customers for the first two months. For more information, call 1-855-846-8376.
3. Information regarding broadband service options or broadband providers: call 651-259-7610 for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Deployment Office of Broadband Development
4. The following carriers have eliminated data caps for mobile devices; verify with your carrier if unsure before using a mobile device to set a wifi hotspot: Comcast, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Cox, Verizon.
Ramsey County Community Resources
For food, housing, employment, and business resources follow this link:
Minnesota hotlines available to answer coronavirus-specific questions
Language interpreters are available upon request.
1. School and Child Care Questions:
Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Human Services
651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
2. Health Questions
Minnesota Department of Health hotline
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Information Regarding Grief
There is no right or wrong way to deal with grief. The grieving process is rough—and it's different for everyone. It's not just a matter of coping with loss, but coping with change—and that takes time.
Coping strategies, A to Z for younger folks
The Hampshire CAMHS ‘A to Z of coping strategies’ includes 26 ideas, strategies and techniques to help a young person to cope better if they are experiencing stresses and pressures in life and during this pandemic.
How to Reduce Stress of Homeschooling on Everyone
A school psychologist offers advice to parents on how to support their child during school closures.
COVID-19 Symptoms
If you have COVID-19, you may have mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness. Follow this link to find out more from the CDC:
Stop the Spread of Germs
Information on helping prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19 from the CDC.