Coalition Members,

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Carrie Ching,

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Family Support Services Coordinator

Healthy Resilient Children & Youth

(253) 798-4599 f • www.tpchd.org

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COVID-19 is affecting our work.
Your health and our staff’s health are our top priorities. Many of our staff are responding to the outbreak and others are working remotely to serve your needs. You will likely experience slower-than-normal response times for requests not related to COVID-19.

Many of our services are available online.

For more information, please read our blog or visit tpchd.org.

From: Carrie Ching
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 2:16 PM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: TPCHD Friday Update

Hello Coalition Members,

Information for Friday, 4/24/2020.

In response to COVID-19 and the growing need in our community, Wellness First is now accepting any individual who is in need of assistance/resources as long as they are on Medicaid or qualify. There is no longer a chronic condition requirement.

Grant opportunities

The Raikes Foundation and Building Changes are giving $5-20K grants to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local tribes that support students and youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in Washington State. To read more about the funding opportunity, there is an FAQ page: https://buildingchanges.org/covid-19-response.

And…

Subject: DSHS Disaster Cash Assistance Program

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/emergency-assistance-programs/disaster-cash-assistance-program

Community Health Care is open and providing services. We are still scheduling appointments for both new and established patients.

Health Insurance

Washington Healthplanfinder has extended the special enrollment period until May 8th in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Call 253-722-2154 for insurance enrollment assistance with one of our navigators. See attachment

King County Covid-19 Response: Upcoming Tuesday/Thursday Provider Q&A Sessions: Tactics for verbal de-escalation of aggressive and mentally ill individuals. These sessions will be presented by Ellis Amdur, one of the most prominent trainers in the Pacific Northwest on verbal de-escalation of aggressive and mentally ill individuals. April 21 and April 23 (repeated): Two tactics to Communicate with People who are Anxious or Angry April 28 and April 30 (repeated): Two tactics to Take Control of Situations With People Who are Either Terrified or Enraged May 5 and May 7 (repeated): Two Skills to Help Stay Calm in Crisis Situations

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