We will all remember 2020 for the impact the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic had on our lives. At SpiriTrust Lutheran®, we also will remember 2020 as the year of selfless giving. We are grateful to the champions who provided care to those we serve, the donors who supported both our ongoing needs and our pandemic response effort and the volunteers who patiently awaited a return to the vital roles they serve in our life plan communities and hospice program.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Children – Answers to commonly asked questions related to children
Cloth Face Covers – Recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission
COVIDView Weekly Surveillance – Summarizes and interprets key indicators including information related to COVID-19 outpatient visits, emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths, as well as laboratory data
Daily Life & Coping – Learn how to plan, prepare and cope with stress before and during a COVID-19 outbreak
Frequently Asked Questions – Answers to frequently asked questions about the coronavirus
How to Protect Yourself & Others – Information on how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus
What to Do if You Are Sick – How to prevent the spread of COVID-19, if you are sick – includes a self-checker.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 – Program guidance and information about the CDC response to COVID-19. This includes clinical & technical guidance, billing & coding guidance, survey & certification guidance, coverage guidance, provider enrollment guidance, Medicaid & CHIP guidance, marketplace plan guidance, open payments guidance and partner resources.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
How to Handle Coronavirus – Tools for students, parents, financial stress and healthcare workers on how to improve your mental health during coronavirus.
Domestic Abuse Hotline
Resources and help can be found by texting LOVEIS to 22522, calling 800.799.7233, or via the live chat service.
Employee Assistance Program
WellSpan EAP – The SpiriTrust Lutheran® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides team members, spouses and dependent family members with three free confidential assessments per calendar year, per issue. Visit the WellSpan EAP website for free on-line resources, health and wellness information and a provider listing.
Internal Revenue Service
Economic Impact Payments –What you need to know about the distribution of economic impact payments.
Tax Deadline Change – The deadlines to FILE and PAY federal income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 800.273.8255 or chat with someone online for free and confidential.
Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak – Regular updates on how to cope with the coronavirus outbreak and provides a list of resources.
PA Department of Health
Food Distribution for School Communities – Lists school websites by county for details on free lunch programs.
Open Child Care Centers – List of open child care centers throughout the Commonwealth.
Overview of Confirmed Cases – A daily update of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
Services for Individuals – Guidance on unemployment compensation, financial help, food assistance, driver services and state correctional institution visitation.
Symptoms & Testing – Lists symptoms of coronavirus along with a link to the CDC online tool to help determine when to seek medical care and the CDC coronavirus self-checker.
Talking to Children About COVID-19 – Tips and resources, including links to KidsPeace and PBS Kids.
Travel – Information on things to consider before traveling, protections to take, if you must travel, and what you must do if you travel throughout the U.S. or abroad.
Universal Masking – Explains why and when needed and how to make one.
Pinnacle Health
Coronavirus Information – Updates on coronavirus including FAQs and how to get help.
WellSpan Health
Coronavirus FAQ – Answers to FAQs regarding how it is responding to COVID-19 and what services it is providing during this time.
Maintaining Good Mental Health – Tips and resources on how to stay calm during a pandemic.
Coronavirus Resources for Employers – Information and guidelines for proactive, preventive self-measures and other care measures.
What To Do If You Get COVID-19 – Information on how to get medical care, self-isolation and limiting the spread of COVID-19.