The Benton County Health Department began a new mental health service to provide relief
during the COVID-19 pandemic
Contact the county crisis line at 888-232-7192 or text OREGON to 741741.
COVID-19 Hotline: 541-766-6120, M-F, 8-5 pm
Benton County Resource Line is at 541-766-2130 to support people connect to the Oregon Health Plan, MarketPlace, and WIC, among other supports.
Oregon mask mandate to end on March 11, 2022
The Oregon Health Authority announced that the rule requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public places will be lifted on March 11, 2022. This decision was made in light of a projected drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations by the end of March reaching levels similar to before the Omicron wave. This will end the state requirement for everyone to wear a facemask in all public, indoor spaces including schools, though individual facilities, organizations, and businesses can choose to continue requiring masks past this date.
Benton County also has a local order requiring masking in all public, indoor spaces. The Board of Commissioners will be meeting with local health officials to determine how the County will move forward.
Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Project team
Apply today to gain experience in public health!
The Oregon Health Authority AmeriCorps VISTA Partnership Project is recruiting 21 new AmeriCorps VISTA team members to start on April 11, 2022!
Applicants are interviewed and selected on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply! All positions must be filled by no later than March 18th, but they may be filled earlier if a strong candidate is found.
Positions are available throughout the state, both in urban centers and scenic rural areas. Oregon is a wonderful place to build a career in public health. Learn more and apply by following this link: http://healthoregon.org/vista
COVID-19 FAQs
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Vaccination on Retail Pharmacies
211 texting is live in English and Spanish
If you’re looking for information about the COVID-19 vaccine, 211 is a great way to get your questions about COVID-19 vaccines answered.
You can text ORVAX to 898211 with your questions in English or Spanish.
Also, if you need to schedule your vaccination and you don’t have access to the internet, you can call 211. They can help you schedule.
New Vaccine Tool
(Posted on February 2nd) Next week, OHA will launch a new tool that will allow people to determine if they are eligible for a vaccine and register to get email alerts or text notifications about vaccine events in their area. The tool will be open to all Oregonians and information will be available in 11 languages. OHA will provide information about how to access the tool in Coronavirus Update after it goes live. In the meantime, Oregonians can:
Visit covidvaccine.oregon.gov
Text ORCOVID to 898211
Email ORCOVID@211info.org
Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 (TTY: dial 711 or call 1-866-698-6155)
Oregon Workers Relief Fund
The Oregon Workforce Relief Fund (ALO) provides temporary help to Oregonians with financial need and who have been excluded from unemployment insurance programs due to their legal status.
To apply, call 1-888-274-7292 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Remember, you can ONLY APPLY ONCE FOR THIS FUND.
Alivio Laboral de Oregon
El Fondo de Alivio Laboral de Oregon (ALO) brinda ayuda temporal a Oregonianos con necesidades financieras y que han sido excluidos de programas de seguro de desempleo debido a su estatus legal.
Para aplicar, llame al 1-888-274-7292 de lunes a viernes de 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. Recuerde, actualmente solo puede recibir este fondo UNA SOLA VEZ.
Safe + Strong Helpline
You can call the Safe + Strong Helpline at 800-923-4357 (800-923-HELP). The line offers free, 24-7 emotional support and resource referral to anyone who needs it – not only those experiencing a mental health crisis.
The Safe + Strong also has National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, YouthLine, Alcohol and Drug Helpline, Trans Lifeline and more.
Another resource from The Safe + Strong is Community Care Resource Guide to find culturally sensitive resources created for and by your community.
If you or someone you know needs a meal, check this out…
Wage Assistance Programs
You can reach useful COVID-related unemployment programs below.
Domestic Violence
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home!
According to OHA, domestic violence increases during natural disasters. ODHS has programs that can help. Please see the poster for guide – available in 4 languages, see below:
English – Spanish – Russian – Vietnamese
Tenant Protections during the COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
Oregon Housing and Community Services provides guidance during the pandemic under the eviction moratorium – available in 12 languages, see below:
English – Simplified Chinese – Spanish – Korean – Russian – Somali – Vietnamese – Arabic – Traditional Chinese – Marshallese – Hmong – Chuukese
You can find other protections that are part of the moratorium on the Community Alliance of Tenants webpage. If you need help coming up with your rent, 211 info also has information on rental assistance throughout Oregon.
COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Program
Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative (OSHI) has a COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Program. You can learn about eligibility requirements and the application process at OHSI’s website. There is a moratorium on foreclosures through Dec. 31, 2020.
Public charge during COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the federal Department of Homeland Security and USCIS clearly stated that testing, treatment, and preventive care related to COVID 19 will not be considered as part of the public charge determination, no matter how that that testing or treatment is paid for. To get more info click link(s) below:
English – Simplified Chinese – Spanish – Korean – Russian – Somali – Vietnamese – Arabic – Traditional Chinese
Oregon MothersCare (OMC) COVID-19 Interim Guidance
OMC helps pregnant people access services and supports to ensure a healthy pregnancy. OMC visits are generally provided in-person by a local implementing agency at an OMC Access Site location.
However, during the COVID-19 pandemic response, face-to-face visits may not be feasible, and OMC services may be best supported via an encounter method other than at the physical OMC Access Site location.
Covid-19 Rental Relief Program
If you are struggling with rent, the Community Services Consortium (CSC) is offering financial help to renters. Available June 24th.
Covid-19 Awareness in Spanish. See the video for dialect variants in K’iche, Mixteco-Alto, Mixteco-Bajo, Perépecha, and Q’anjub’al visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-nI1n3gglEcQJUlcuEXYA
UPDATES/NEWS
November 13, 2020
Two-week freeze order by Governer Kate Brown
Order will take effect on Wednesday, November 18. These new measures are meant to limit group activities and stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the state. Learn more about the new measures.
Watch OHA’s Press Briefing with Gov. Kate Brown, Nov. 13, 2020- in English and in Spanish.
October 19, 2020
OHA revises face covering guidance
June 29, 2020
Governor Kate Brown Extends Face Coverings Requirement Statewide
Face covering requirements apply to indoor public spaces, take effect on Wednesday, July 1. For more information read June 29th press release.
The Department of Human Services is open to help Oregonians navigate this public health crisis together.
The Oregon Employment Department provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits to most workers who are out of work through no fault of their own.
Oregon Worker Relief Found
The Oregon Worker Relief Fund provides financial support directly to Oregonians who have lost their jobs and are ineligible for Unemployment Insurance and federal stimulus relief due to their immigration status, and are now experiencing economic hardship
Coping with Stress
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations like COVID-19. You may feel anxious, mad, sad, or overwhelmed. Find ways you and your family can reduce stress.
If you or someone affected by sexual and domestic violence, you can get help by the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV).
Covid-19 Testing Basics
Get information about who should be tested, where to get tested and what to expect. Source: Oregon Health Authority
4/7/2020
CMLC is offering multiple Spring English Classes on Zoom this term! To see the schedule, click here
3/24/2020
On Monday, Governor Kate Browns made an Executive Order requiring new temporary rules in effect. What do we have to do? How does this affect me? Find out more here (Available in multiple languages): https://govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19
3/20/2020
CMLC has a temporary new phone number that you can call during the closure and will reach our staff directly. (541) 632-3890
We are still able to check our info@cmlcenter.org email account offsite.
3/18/2020
For the latest CMLC Census 2020 updates, click here:
3/16/2020
Both Census 2020 Volunteer Trainings @ CMLC have been cancelled. We are currently working on alternate ways to help provide assistance to those who need help filling out the Census despite the current circumstances. Stay tuned for updates. Until then, please check www.wecountoregon.com to learn more about Oregon’s efforts to ensure Hard to Count communities are counted on the 2020 census.For the latest CMLC Census 2020 updates, click here: