Good morning. Does anyone know if they are still doing Freezing Nights, also what the hours of New Hope have changed to?
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Release: Many MDC services shift how help will be provided through at least March 30 by
Rob Huff (16 Mar 2020 00:53 UTC)
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In response to guidance from health authorities and recent actions taken by Governor Jay Inslee, Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) will shift the way that it does its work in our community through at least
March 30. The second floor of our main services building at 721 Fawcett Avenue will remain closed during that time, as well as other office buildings at 730 Fawcett Avenue and 945 Fawcett Avenue. Employees in the following programs will be working remotely
through at least March 30:
- Energy Assistance
- Weatherization
- Housing
- Adult Education and Employment
- Youth Education
- Child Care Food Program
- Care Management
- The Center for Substance Use Recovery
- Supported Employment
MDC’s 24-hour programs and overnight programs will continue with some changes to limit visitor hours and require health checks for people interacting with the programs. Those programs include:
- Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Center
- Withdrawal Management
- Randall Townsend Apartments
- Avenue Apartments
- Bethlehem Baptist Church Temporary Shelter
In the coming days, we will be taking steps to re-launch a number of services to ensure that the support we provide to this community can continue, despite the need for social distancing. More information about that will be posted on the MDC website at
www.mdc-hope.org.
Thank you for your support as we work together with our community to navigate the impacts of COVID-19.
Pamela Duncan
MDC President and CEO
Any questions can be addressed to Rob Huff, Director of Communications and Advocacy, at
rhuff@mdc-hope.org or by phone at (253) 722-8563.
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Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded by
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Colleagues,
To be sure you saw this new policy. If I can help you with anything I can do from home, please let me know.
The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy.
March 15, 2020
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Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19.
“Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.
“Restaurants will be allowed to provide take-out and delivery services but no in-person dining will be permitted.
“The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy.
“Additionally, all gatherings with over 50 participants are prohibited and all gatherings under 50 participants are prohibited unless previously announced criteria for public health and social distancing are met.
“These are very difficult decisions, but hours count here and very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the virus. I know there will be significant economic impacts to all our communities and we are looking at steps
to help address those challenges.
“Tonight, after consultations with me and with the Department of Health, King County announced that they will be taking these actions immediately. King County has been the hotbed of this outbreak and has the largest population center
in the state. I have spoken to Executive Dow Constantine and I applaud their decision to act quickly. We will do a joint media announcement with more details tomorrow morning.”
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Fwd:
BREAKING! Executive Constantine and King County Health Officer announce new order to limit spread of COVID-19 by
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From Sharon Lee, LIHI
Some of you work in both King and Pierce counties.
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Subject: BREAKING! Executive Constantine and King County Health Officer announce new order to limit spread of COVID-19
Pls read below.
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Need Affordable Housing? Available units posted weekly at:
To limit the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Constantine and Dr. Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directed public he
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Here’s the latest breaking news:
To limit the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Constantine and Dr. Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directed public health actions effective Monday, March 16. Governor Inslee is expected to extend these rulings
statewide. Gov. Inslee and Executive Constantine are scheduling a media availability for March 16 to discuss more about what King County is doing, and the Governor will explain statewide actions. Details to come.
All gatherings with more than 50 participants are prohibited until further notice. All gatherings of 50 participants and below are prohibited until further notice unless previously announced criteria for hygiene
and social distancing are met. Restaurants, bars, dance halls, clubs, theaters, health and fitness clubs, and other similar indoor social or recreational venues must cease operations until March 31, 2020. Restaurants and food service establishments may remain
open only for drive-through, delivery, and pick-up only, until March 31, 2020. All other retail such as groceries, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, hardware stores, shopping centers, etc. may remain open provided they meet Public Health directives in the previous
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Resources info, via Laurie Jinkins Facebook post by
Allen Ratcliffe (16 Mar 2020 15:08 UTC)
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Meals
for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by
Sheila Miraflor (16 Mar 2020 16:01 UTC)
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Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?
Thank you.
Sheila
Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788
Cell:253-345-9653
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Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by
piercecovets (16 Mar 2020 16:29 UTC)
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This article has some info on that: https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/schools-preparing-to-feed-students-despite-coronavirus-closures/281-c2e58a5b-c5fa-4640-9f55-1f62c1363d4e
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Date: 3/16/20 9:02 AM (GMT-08:00)
Subject: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts
Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?
Thank you.
Sheila
Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788
Cell:253-345-9653
E-mail: SheilaM@goodwillwa.org
Website:
www.goodwillwa.org
RE:
Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by
ministrycounseling (16 Mar 2020 16:55 UTC)
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In Tacoma, the program show being at 10 Middle School locations, from 10-12, having lunch and breakfast
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Subject: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts
Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?
Thank you.
Sheila
Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788
Cell:253-345-9653
E-mail: SheilaM@goodwillwa.org
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Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by
Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 17:03 UTC)
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Valeo's
Office by
Sherri Jensen (16 Mar 2020 17:33 UTC)
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Due to increasing numbers of COVID-19 in Pierce County, Valeo has taken precautionary measures to practice social distancing. We are continuing to place participants on assignment, primarily using remote dispatch,
to avoid potential transmission. We will continue to engage with participants, primarily over telecommunications or video messengers, such as Skype.
What this will mean for our community is that we will not be holding regular office hours and unable to take in-person meetings. However, we would still love to meet with your referrals and hope you will work with
us to identify which platform would be most suitable for your participants. If they have smart phones, we would love to do video messaging! But good ol phone calls will work just as well.
I know this has a negative impact on the population we serve. We are doing everything we can to be creative in our interactions, allowing us to still match participants with jobs, while respecting the need for social
distancing. We are open to any ideas you have and I would love to hear how other agencies are mitigating these very trying circumstances. Please let me know how you all are handling this!
Sherri Jensen (she/her/hers)
CEO, Valeo Vocation
1224 Tacoma Ave S, 98405
Office: 253-301-2134
Cell:253-691-2846
https://www.valeovocation.org
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Pierce
County School District lunch plans by
Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 17:45 UTC)
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Good Morning. So I work in the Puyallup CSO, we have having homeless clients come into the offices stating that there are no available services for them to go anywhere and get out of the weather. Does anyone know what messages
are being given to them? Are the shelters closed?
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Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)
RE: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)
Temp. Housing for Youth - Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)
Inclement Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters - Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)
World data source re Carona Virus - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)
Let your kids explore the world - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 22:23 UTC)
(Previous discussion continued)
Fwd: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing - Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)
Re:
Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by
Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)
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Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers. Guidance for them? Al Ratcliffe
HI Jan and Sharlene,
Please see my recent email with
updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.
As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day. If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.
Let me know what questions you have.
Emily
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Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test
Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.
People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.
If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.
Or call your insurance Nurse Line.
Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.
But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.
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Al,
Of course! That’s what the
guidance document is for. Page 1, goes through when people should get tested (including people living homeless) page 2 goes through all the places people who don’t have primary care can go to get tested.
Testing locations and info about who should get tested will change every day, so please keep looking at our
website and at the most updated version of the document.
Let me know what other questions you have,
Emily
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Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test
Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers. Guidance for them? Al Ratcliffe
HI Jan and Sharlene,
Please see my recent email with
updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.
As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day. If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.
Let me know what questions you have.
Emily
Emily Less, MPH
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Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test
Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.
People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.
If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.
Or call your insurance Nurse Line.
Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.
But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.
This listserv is part of the
Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.
E-mail the full coalition by sending to
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Temp.
Housing for Youth by Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)
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Good morning coalition partners.
I am working together with a family who is seeking shelter for an under-18 y/o son who has been separated from the family due to a risk factor related to the boy's having committed a sex offense against a minor, and there being other
children in the home.
Thank you, in advance, for any recommendations that any of you might be able to provide.
Inclement
Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters by
Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)
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Inclement Weather – extra bed capacity is available at area homeless shelters tonight – Sunday, March 15th, 2020.
Comprehensive Life Resources Young Adult shelter – 415 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA - serves young adults aged 18-24 of any gender. Shelter opens at 9:00pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Single Men’s Shelter – 425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
98402 – serves men Tacoma Salvation Army Family Shelter – 1501 6th avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405 – serves families – sign in from 4pm to 7pm Catholic Community Services Nativity House Shelter – 702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 - serves adults of all genders. Prefer
clients to sign in between 4:30pm and 7:30pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Adams Street Shelter - serves families and single women - call 253-592-6401 to check availability.
More overnight shelter details are available at
http://shelter.pchomeless.org/
Day center locations are available at
http://shelter.pchomeless.org/Facilities/DayCenters
Thanks,
-Gerrit
Gerrit Nyland
Director of Client Information Systems, SW
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
gerritn@ccsww.org
253-304-5105
World
data source re Carona Virus - FYI by
Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)
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My Niece who is an epidemiologist posted this on Facebook:
Let
your kids explore the world - FYI by
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Fwd:
News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing by
Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)
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Colleagues,
To be sure you and your clients understand this Washington State COVID19 testing information. Note the exceptions.
Remember MultiCare Financial Assistance goes up to 500% of poverty. You can include a statement explaining your change in income. CHI Franciscan Financial Assistance goes up to 309% of poverty.
Information and application forms are on their websites.
For immediate release: Month 14, 2020 (20-036)
Contact:Joint Information Center, 253-512-7100
Contact:
Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Public Affairs, 360-725-7055
State waives costs for COVID-19 testing
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) are making sure residents don’t face financial barriers to
COVID-19 testing when they need it. Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issued an emergency order to state-regulated health plans on March 5 to:
Cover testing (including any lab fees) and the related visit for COVID-19 without copays or deductibles. Suspend any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testing of COVID-19. Allow enrollees to be treated by another provider
within a reasonable distance at no additional cost if there are not enough in-network providers.
The copay and deductible waiver also applies to all high-deductible health plans with qualifying health savings accounts (HSAs), according to guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. This emergency order is in effect from March
5 through May 4, 2020.
Washington residents may still be charged for tests or services for other conditions that may occur during the visit. For example, if a resident is tested for other respiratory illnesses as well as COVID-19, they may pay a fee for
the other tests. Going to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing may also result in a fee for the visit.
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The OIC does not regulate self-funded employer plans, Medicaid, Medicare, or health plans for federal employees, members of the military, or veterans. Nevertheless, some of these plans have chosen to waive copays and deductibles
for COVID-19 to align with the emergency order. If you are unsure what type of health plan you have, contact your employer's human resources office.
If you get a bill from your insurer for COVID-19 testing or the office visit, file a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner by visiting
insurance.wa.gov.
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Shelters are not closed and are operating as normal.
James W. Pogue, JR
Executive Director of Homeless Services
Comprehensive Life Resources
1305 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)396-5043
Be Excellent To Each Other – Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Subject: Homeless Coalition - RE: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Good Morning. So I work in the Puyallup CSO, we have having homeless clients come into the offices stating that there are no available services for them to go anywhere and get out of the weather. Does anyone know what messages
are being given to them? Are the shelters closed?
From: Communication forum for the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness <nobody@simplelists.com>
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(Previous discussion continued)
Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)
RE: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)
Temp. Housing for Youth - Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)
Inclement Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters - Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)
World data source re Carona Virus - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)
Let your kids explore the world - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 22:23 UTC)
(Previous discussion continued)
Fwd: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing - Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)
Re:
Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by
Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)
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Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers. Guidance for them? Al Ratcliffe
HI Jan and Sharlene,
Please see my recent email with
updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.
As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day. If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.
Let me know what questions you have.
Emily
Emily Less, MPH
Pronouns: She/Her
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Communicable Disease
(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org
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Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test
Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.
People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.
If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.
Or call your insurance Nurse Line.
Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.
But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.
This listserv is part of the
Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.
E-mail the full coalition by sending to
fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org Remember, this list is distributed to over 400 people - send no information that can identify a client and avoid unnecessary e-mails (a thank you is polite when sent to 1 person, but a nuisance when sent to 400). Click
away to subscribe
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RE:
Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)
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Al,
Of course! That’s what the
guidance document is for. Page 1, goes through when people should get tested (including people living homeless) page 2 goes through all the places people who don’t have primary care can go to get tested.
Testing locations and info about who should get tested will change every day, so please keep looking at our
website and at the most updated version of the document.
Let me know what other questions you have,
Emily
Emily Less, MPH
Pronouns: She/Her
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Communicable Disease
(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org
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From: Allen Ratcliffe <alratcliffe@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test
Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers. Guidance for them? Al Ratcliffe
HI Jan and Sharlene,
Please see my recent email with
updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.
As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day. If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.
Let me know what questions you have.
Emily
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Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test
Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.
People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.
If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.
Or call your insurance Nurse Line.
Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.
But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.
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Housing for Youth by Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)
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Good morning coalition partners.
I am working together with a family who is seeking shelter for an under-18 y/o son who has been separated from the family due to a risk factor related to the boy's having committed a sex offense against a minor, and there being other
children in the home.
Thank you, in advance, for any recommendations that any of you might be able to provide.
Inclement
Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters by
Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)
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Inclement Weather – extra bed capacity is available at area homeless shelters tonight – Sunday, March 15th, 2020.
Comprehensive Life Resources Young Adult shelter – 415 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA - serves young adults aged 18-24 of any gender. Shelter opens at 9:00pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Single Men’s Shelter – 425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
98402 – serves men Tacoma Salvation Army Family Shelter – 1501 6th avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405 – serves families – sign in from 4pm to 7pm Catholic Community Services Nativity House Shelter – 702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 - serves adults of all genders. Prefer
clients to sign in between 4:30pm and 7:30pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Adams Street Shelter - serves families and single women - call 253-592-6401 to check availability.
More overnight shelter details are available at
http://shelter.pchomeless.org/
Day center locations are available at
http://shelter.pchomeless.org/Facilities/DayCenters
Thanks,
-Gerrit
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Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)
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My Niece who is an epidemiologist posted this on Facebook:
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your kids explore the world - FYI by
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News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing by
Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)
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Colleagues,
To be sure you and your clients understand this Washington State COVID19 testing information. Note the exceptions.
Remember MultiCare Financial Assistance goes up to 500% of poverty. You can include a statement explaining your change in income. CHI Franciscan Financial Assistance goes up to 309% of poverty.
Information and application forms are on their websites.
For immediate release: Month 14, 2020 (20-036)
Contact:Joint Information Center, 253-512-7100
Contact:
Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Public Affairs, 360-725-7055
State waives costs for COVID-19 testing
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) are making sure residents don’t face financial barriers to
COVID-19 testing when they need it. Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issued an emergency order to state-regulated health plans on March 5 to:
Cover testing (including any lab fees) and the related visit for COVID-19 without copays or deductibles. Suspend any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testing of COVID-19. Allow enrollees to be treated by another provider
within a reasonable distance at no additional cost if there are not enough in-network providers.
The copay and deductible waiver also applies to all high-deductible health plans with qualifying health savings accounts (HSAs), according to guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. This emergency order is in effect from March
5 through May 4, 2020.
Washington residents may still be charged for tests or services for other conditions that may occur during the visit. For example, if a resident is tested for other respiratory illnesses as well as COVID-19, they may pay a fee for
the other tests. Going to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing may also result in a fee for the visit.
State-regulated health plans are overseen by the OIC and include individual health plans, small employer health plans, and some large employer plans.
The OIC does not regulate self-funded employer plans, Medicaid, Medicare, or health plans for federal employees, members of the military, or veterans. Nevertheless, some of these plans have chosen to waive copays and deductibles
for COVID-19 to align with the emergency order. If you are unsure what type of health plan you have, contact your employer's human resources office.
If you get a bill from your insurer for COVID-19 testing or the office visit, file a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner by visiting
insurance.wa.gov.
How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Prevention starts with practicing good personal health habits:
Wash your hands often with soap and water, Stay home when you’re sick, Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects. Get plenty of rest, drink fluids, eat healthy foods and manage your
stress to help you prevent getting COVID-19 and recover from it if you do.
DOH has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington State, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #.
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Please be specific in your replies. Who is receiving donations and for what items ?
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The CCS-Family Housing Network is looking for donations of pre-packaged or frozen meals at our Day Center at 5050 South Tacoma Way. Contact me if you need more information.
Alan M. Brown
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Tacoma, WA
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Advocacy Opportunity - Federal Level by
Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 20:07 UTC)
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Colleagues,
Valeri Knight and I and maybe others of you were just on the National Low Income Housing Coalition's COVID-19 call - with 2000 others. It might be the best call of its type I've been on - well organized, excellent
presenters and best of all, recorded. I will send the webinar link as soon as it comes out.
In the meantime, I wanted you to have this two pager document - not only for federal use but also to adapt to state and local governments.
Diane Yentel, CEO of the NLIHC closed the webinar with words we can all use:
Washing your hands
I am also including the link to this morning's Memo to Members & Partners from the NLIHC: Housing Is Healthcare
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Colleagues,
Especially those of you in Rep. Kilmer's District - the Sixth. Michele Thomas, Director of Policy & Advocacy, for the Washington State Low Income Housing Alliance, suggests we join the call and advocate for a nationwide eviction moratorium and services for
people experienced homelessness.
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CONTACT March 16, 2020 Hi Folks –
I hope this finds you well. I know it’s been a challenging week for folks in our region. Washington state and the federal government are taking unprecedented action to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is undoubtedly causing disruption
to everyday life.
I know folks have a lot of questions. Tonight, Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm PT, I’ll be hosting a telephone town hall to talk about the federal government’s response to COVID-19. In addition to a discussion on the recently passed $8.3B emergency funding supplemental
and legislation passed by the House on Saturday to support workers and families, the telephone town hall will feature experts to help answer your questions regarding best practices and ongoing medical efforts to address this public health emergency, including:
Dr. Alex Greninger, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., M.Phil., assistant director of the University of Washington Medicine Clinical Virology Laboratory and a University of Washington assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine.Dr. Nathan Schlicher, M.D., president-elect of
the Washington State Medical Association and regional medical director of quality assurance for the emergency departments at CHI Franciscan.
The health and safety of folks in our region is my number one priority. I hope you can join.
Supporting Workers and Families
Two weeks ago, Congress passed an $8.3 billion emergency spending package to support the response to COVID-19. The legislation I supported included more than $3 billion for the research and development of vaccines, $2.2 billion in public health funding for
prevention, preparedness, and response ($950 million of which is targeted at supporting state and local health agencies), and nearly $1 billion for the procurement of medical supplies.
The legislation also included
a provision I led to allow up to $7 billion in low-interest loans to be made available by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help small businesses that have been impacted by financial losses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. That was an important
first step, but obviously far more must be done.
This weekend, more action was taken when Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - comprehensive legislation I supported aimed at addressing the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans’ personal safety and financial security.
In addition to including a bipartisan
measure I led to provide disaster unemployment assistance to people who are unable to work due to the current coronavirus outbreak, the legislation provides paid leave, establishes free coronavirus testing, expands food assistance for vulnerable children
and families, protects frontline health workers, and provides additional funding to states for the ongoing economic consequences of the pandemic, among other provisions.
Specifically, the legislation will:
Ensure free testing for coronavirus: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that all individuals who need a test, including those with private insurance, Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, VA, FEHBP, and TRICARE, as well as
the uninsured, will have access at no cost.
Provide economic security:
-Paid emergency leave: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides two weeks of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave.
-Enhanced unemployment insurance: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act gives states the resources and flexibility to provide unemployment benefits to laid off and furloughed workers, as well as to those workers who exhaust their allotted paid leave.
This measure also provides additional funding to help the hardest-hit states immediately and in the future if conditions worsen.
Provide food security: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes more than $1 billion to provide food to low-income pregnant women and mothers with young children, help local food banks, and feed low-income seniors. It ensures that students who depend
on schools and childcare for free and reduce-priced meals continue to have access to nutritious foods during closures. And it provides women, infants, and children with the flexibility to access food and infant formula without having to make unnecessary or
unsafe visits to clinics.
Increase health security: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which the federal government provides to state and territorial Medicaid programs. This will prevent states from cutting benefits,
reducing their Medicaid rolls, or imposing greater costs on enrollees.
At a time like this, providing help to workers, families, and all those who need it most is vitally important. This bill, which passed the House by a vote of 363-40, is another good step to ensure the federal government steps up. I am hopeful that the Senate
will pass it – and that the President will sign it – quickly.
Even so –there’s plenty more to do. Work is already underway on a third emergency response package to stimulate the economy and assist in addressing the urgency of testing.
Calling for Immediate Federal Response to Washington’s Additional COVID-19 Needs
Following
the Vice President’s visit to Washington earlier this month, I led a
bipartisan letter from our congressional delegation calling on the Trump Administration to immediately fulfill our state’s additional needs to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Because our state has unfortunately been on the front lines of this, we obviously
have acute challenges. We discussed those issues with Vice President Pence, but the representatives from our state – Democrats and Republicans – want to make sure that our state’s needs are being met.
The letter to the Vice President called for steps to ensure those who need it can be tested, changes to government assistance programs to ensure families can put food on the table, assistance to our first responders, protection for consumers against phishing
attacks, and additional funding.
“Ongoing support at the highest levels of the U.S. government is critical to our state’s ability to respond to this epidemic,” we wrote. “We recognize that as the first state to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak of this magnitude, eyes around the country are closely
watching the Washington state response. We thank you in advance for your efforts to mitigate the outbreak in our communities, and across the country, and we look forward to continuing our joint efforts to keep our communities safe.”
Helping Our Small Businesses
This week, I also led a bipartisan group of 29 lawmakers in calling for urgent action and clarity from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist small businesses being impacted by COVID-19 and related containment efforts.
While Congress approved up to $7 billion in low-interest disaster loans to assist small businesses impacted by this public health crisis, there’s still a lot that needs to be done to ensure this help gets to those who need it, ASAP.
The letter asked SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza to do the following:
1. Provide a clear process for how states can work with the Small Business Administration to officially declare a disaster for coronavirus-related economic injuries to small businesses
2. Develop and communicate a clear process for small businesses who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus to access economic injury disaster loans
3. Provide direction to Congress on what steps are being taken by the Small Business Administration to deliver assistance as quickly as possible
4. Compile and communicate a repository of additional resources that are available to assist small businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus
As information regarding assistance to our local employers is made available, I’ll be pushing it out. It is our responsibility to ensure that small businesses in Washington and across the country know that we are looking out for
them. I intend to keep working to have their backs – and the backs of their workers.
This is one resource – and I’m pushing for many others to ensure we help our Main Street employers and their employees.
You Can Help
We can all do our part to address the ongoing outbreak by being familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19 and practicing good personal health habits.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory
diseases, including:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect
frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including
COVID-19.Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health
workers and people
who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or
sneezing.If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s
Handwashing website. For information specific to health care, see CDC’s
Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings. These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific
guidance for travelers.
Resources for you and your family
Make sure you are getting your information from official sources. The CDC has put together a comprehensive resource guide at CDC.gov and you can find some of those resources here.
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Businesses – For information on financial assistance (including SBA loans); export assistance; employer and worker assistance; insurance assistance check here:
Get resources for impacted businesses and workers
Schools – For updates on school closures and information and guidance for parents
Visit the OSPI COVID-19 webpage
Insurance – For Washingtonians without health insurance: the Washington Health Benefits Exchange opened a limited-time special enrollment period through April 8, 2020.
Enroll for health insurance
Veterans – For information about state veterans’ homes
Visit the WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs webpage
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In the meantime, please take care of yourselves – and each other. Remember – this virus isn’t the only thing that is contagious... so is kindness and compassion. I’ll talk to you tonight on the telephone town hall!
As always, I’m honored to represent you.
Sincerely,
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