Resources in Response to COVID-19
It’s been quite a long time to be without in-person programs and our community. To try to help ease this, we will be keeping an up-to-date resource guide available here for anyone in our community to use. This includes information about where to find support throughout the community, tips for coping through challenging times, and a whole lot of activities and ideas for safely passing the time. We are unsure of when we will re-open, but in the meantime we are grateful to connect through these means. Click here to see our programs/office update.
Credible COVID-19 Information:
American Sign Langauge COVID-19 Videos
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Iowa Department of Public Health
Coping Skills & Helpful Hints:
Free Counseling for All Iowans
Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies
Meditation with Linsey (videos)
Stress Counselors Available via Phone or Online
Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease
How to Cope with Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Internet Safety during COVID-19
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Video: A Meditation and Mantra to Promote Healing with Lizzo
Community Updates:
Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program
City’s Upcoming Free Meals Schedule
Governor COVID Updates – Spanish
Iowa Legal Aid – English; Housing, Public Benefits, etc.
Iowa Legal Aid – Spanish: Housing, Public Benefits, etc.
Low-Income Home Energy Program
Health Insurance Special Enrollment
Statewide Childcare Availability via DHS
Expanded Food Bank Resource for Community Members
Meal Program for all DMPS Students During Shutdown
Employment Resources – Immediate and Temporary Positions
Information for Undocumented Iowans
DART Not Collecting Fare, Asks Passengers to Use Back Door
Activities & Things to Do:
Six Online Activities to Help Students Cope with COVID-19
YWRC Activity Book for 5th – 7th Graders
YWRC Activity Book for 8th – High Schoolers
FREE Interactive Programs for Elementary – High School Students, Adults Working with Kids
12 Museums Offer Virtual Video Tours
List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings
Met Opera to Launch Free Nightly Streams During Coronavirus Closure
Des Moines Public Library Audio and E-Books
Browse the Des Moines Art Center’s collection online