Harbor Area
A U.S.-Cuba Normalization Teach In Webinar
Nine speakers will be in this webinar along with the organizing committee of the International Conference for the Normalization of U.S.-Cuba Relations. They will discuss paying humanity’s debt: Cuba, Africa and the Caribbean in solidarity; us-cubanormalization.org.Time: 8 p.m. (Eastern), 5 p.m. (Pacific) May 19
Details: Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_I8-I3XaYRfmzIK_8EvUxJQ
L.A. County to Launch “Great Plates Delivered” Initiative
LOS ANGELES— Los Angeles County announced its participation in California’s “Great Plates Delivered” initiative. With the support of the Board of Supervisors and in partnership with the LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services and the Office of Emergency Management, LA County will provide three home-delivered meals a day to qualifying adults over 60 who are high-risk as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This will stimulate the restaurant, hospitality and transportation industries.
Participants may apply by calling 2-1-1 and meet the eligibility requirements. For a full list of requirements see www.tinyurl.com/yd2y8a3r
Restaurants interested in participating in the “Great Plates Delivered” program should fill out an interest form at https://tinyurl.com/ybe4vyjg
Details: www.tinyurl.com/Greatplatesinitiative
Grab & Go Lunches
The Boys and Girls Club of LA Harbor has seven “Grab & Go” food distribution sites that operate 12 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. A lunch and snack will be given to every child on a first come, first serve basis. The child does not need to be present to receive food and all food must be eaten off-site.
Details: https://www.bgclaharbor.org/resources.
Food Resources
Los Angeles County’s most comprehensive resource is a portal which maps six different types of food resources through the county.
Details: https://food-resources-lacounty.hub. arcgis.com
Enrollment Assistance for State Medical Insurance
Those eligible for Medi-Cal and Covered California can receive enrollment assistance and information about health care programs from the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services.
Both state-operated insurance programs offer access to primary care, emergency treatment and mental health services to all who qualify.
Help is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 562-570-7979. Certified enrollment counselors speak English, Spanish and Khmer. People may also send questions via coveredlb@ longbeach.gov.
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month, Resources Are Available
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to take the time to ensure that we are taking care of our mental health, in addition to our physical health, during this crisis. If you, or someone you know, may need some assistance or support, there are many resources available.
Long Beach Resources:
The Guidance Center provides mental health services to children and families. If you need help, call 562-595-1159. Services are provided remotely.
For the Child provides mental health care and support for vulnerable children and families during this crisis. If you need Child and Adolescent Crisis Team/Urgent Services, call 562-422-8472. For general questions, call 562-422-8472 and leave a message.
Additional Resources:
LACDMH
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s 24/7 Access Line at 800- 854-7771 is available to provide mental health support,
resources and referrals.
The Department of Mental Health offers many other free resources at, www.dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information to help people address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pacific Asian Counseling Services
Pacific Asian Counseling Services provides culturally sensitive and language specific services with expertise in the immigrant Asian Pacific Islander populations. During the pandemic, they are offering telehealth and telephone services only.
Details: 562-424-1886
Crisis Support and Intervention
Text “SHARE” to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor, 24/7, for free, confidential support.
Crisis text line counselors are available to connect about anxiety related to the novel coronavirus, isolation, students’ concerns about school, financial stress and other concerns.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Congressional Art Competition Works Accepted Electronically
Congressman Alan Lowenthal has announced that the Congressional Art Competition deadline has been extended and artwork will now be accepted electronically.
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 47th District. The over-all winner of the competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol.
Submissions will be accepted until May 25.
Details: https://lowenthal.house.gov/services/ art-competition