COVID-19 Resources
As the COVID-19 crisis has evolved, more information and resources for those affected have become available. Below is a list of important resources to help you and your family during this time.
Below is a list of resources available during the Covid-19 closures in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas.
General Resources
https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/helplist/
CDC Information
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus, such as how it spreads, what common symptoms are, and how to protect yourself: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
The CDC has given guidance on whether it is safe to travel within the US, and has advised non-essential travel and to stay away from places with community spread of Coronavirus or travel that involves being in close contact with others: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html
School at home (K-12)
HUGE list of amazing educational resources http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
Scholastic Learn at Home https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/resources/scholastic-learn-at-home--free-resources-for-school-closures.html#
Food/meals
Food pantries https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/sd-Sioux%20Falls
School breakfast and lunch meals https://www.coronahelpsf.com/fooddistribution
Delivery of household necessities – detergent, diapers, t. paper, hygiene products, food https://www.coronahelpsf.com/deliveries
Mental health and anxiety
Local Mental health resources https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/helpsheets/covid-19-and-your-mental-health/
Meditation apps for kids https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/meditation-apps-for-kids
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus
CDC - Mental health and coping COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Financial
COVID-19 Relief Fund https://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2020/03/17/relief-fund
One Sioux Falls fund – rent/mortgage assistance. There has been a fund established in the Sioux Falls area for those unable to pay rent and other expenses due to the impacts of the Coronavirus that do not qualify for federal housing assistance:https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/one-sioux-falls-fund/
Income Tax Relief - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
Community
City of Sioux Falls https://www.siouxfalls.org/covid19
Better Together Sioux Falls Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/795082001002486/
Local Sioux Falls churches have also come together to bring food and supplies to those in need during the pandemic. Follow this link to request assistance or to volunteer in the distribution efforts: https://www.coronahelpsf.com/
Employment
Reemployment Assistance (formerly Unemployment Insurance) due to COVID-19 https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/covid_19_ra_eligibility.aspx
Job opportunities http://opportunitysf.com/job-opportunities.cfm
Government agency resources https://dlr.sd.gov/covid_19_resources.aspx
Legal
East River Legal Services (civil legal issues) – www.erlservices.org
Access to Justice State Bar Pro Bono Program (civil legal issues) – www.statebarofsouthdakota.com/access-to-justice
South Dakota Network (domestic violence) - https://sdnafvsa.com/home/
Ask Questions to SD lawyers anonymously – SD Free Legal Answers – https://sd.freelegalanswers.org/
Entertainment – virtual tours while social distancing
Museum tours https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Zoos and aquariums, museums and theme parks https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/
Questions about COVID-19???
COVID-19 Information Line – https://covid.sd.gov/ or call #1-800-997-2880
Apply for Legal Assistance
Legal Services offices are limiting staff interaction with applicants and clients for the safety of our staff and clients, we are taking in applications for legal assistance online at https://www.sdlawhelp.org/apply
