Dear Richmonders,
Please check out resources for Richmond residents, business owners, employees compiled by Richmond Main Street here. Click on any drop down menu to access information ranging from safety updates, health guidelines, food access, housing/utilities/internet assistance, student/youth support, emotional well being support.
Disclaimer & Acknowledgements The content of this page is intended to assist in sharing information about resources available to individuals and businesses in relation to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Content is updated to the best of our ability and knowledge, and does not serve as an endorsement of any product, program, or business. We have sourced many updates and links from local agencies and service providers. We give special thanks to Building Blocks for Kids, Fresh Approach, Contra Costa Health Services, Supervisor John Gioia, the Small Business Administration (San Francisco Office), National Main Street Center, Working Solutions, City of Richmond, RYSE Center, and more. *please note* This list is a continual work in progress and will be updated daily to the best of our ability. If information is incorrect or a link is broken, kindly contact us; please make sure to provide detailed information and, if possible, correct info.
Below is what the website currently contains and will be updated regularly as new developments arise.
Local, State, Federal Health & Safety Updates
Contra Costa County Health Services Coronavirus Webpage Coronavirus Call Center: (844) 729-8410 Download the Stay Home Order FAQs Supervisor John Gioia webpage Join Supervisor John Gioia’s Email List Contact: Email, Call (510) 231-8686 Get updates on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
City of Richmond Coronavirus Webpage Impact to City Services and Facilities Info Sign up for Alerts Report Issues Mayor’s Office: Staff Directory, Email, (510) 620-6503, Follow on social media City Manager’s Office: (510) 620-6512 Sign-up for Weekly Report Richmond Police Department RPD COVID-19 Updates on Facebook Contact: Non-emergency issues, file, reports etc. (510) 233-1214, press 0. Emergencies dial 911. Follow on social media: Facebook, Twitter Richmond Fire Department RFD COVID-19 Updates Contact: Non-emergency inquiries fire@ci.richmond.ca.us, Emergencies dial 911. Follow on social media: Facebook, Twitter Sign up for Nixle Alerts from the City of Richmond
California Department of Public Health – Follow on Facebook, Twitter State of California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Website Governor Gavin Newsom: Newsroom Updates
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
CDC Coronavirus COVID-19 Webpage
Health Care Providers in Richmond
Kaiser Permanente: Coronavirus Response & Resources, 1 (866) 454-8855 LifeLong Medical Care: COVID-19 Updates, (510) 981-4100
For all medical or safety emergencies, call 911
Small Business Administration’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Guidance for Businesses & Employers to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Key Facts about coronavirus (COVID-19) Reducing Stigma CDC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webpage
Food Access Resources If you are hungry and need food call 211 or 1 (855) 309-FOOD (3663) WCCUSD Student Meal Pick-Up Directory & Food Resources Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano info@foodbankccs.org, 1 (855) 309-FOOD (3663) Richmond Emergency Food Pantry info@refp.org, (510) 235-9732 Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa mowcc@cchealth.org, (866) 669-6697 Apply for CalFresh Fresh Approach Mobile Farmers’ Market Routes effective March 18
RICHMOND: Wednesdays: 10am – 2pm @ Richmond Public Library (325 Civic Center Plaza, btwn Macdonald & Nevin Ave) SAN PABLO: Fridays, 10am-2pm @San Pablo City Hall (13831 San Pablo Ave)
Housing, Utilities, Internet State of California
Governor Newsom Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic CA Department of Housing and Community Development Guidance for Homeless Assistance Providers on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) CA Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council Homeless Assistance Providers Guidance on Coronavirus
Emergency Order Prohibiting Evictions Rent Program webpage: Physical Rent Program office is closed. Information is available on the Richmond Rent Program webpage. Staff is available via email rent@ci.richmond.ca.us or phone (510) 234-RENT (7368) For more info about evictions during the period of local emergency, and resources to address food, shelter, health and other emergency needs: Download the City of Richmond COVID-19 and Evictions Fact Sheet. Richmond Housing Authority: Certain staff are available via phone (510) 621-1300
Contra Costa Housing Authority
Access HACCC’s COVID-19 responses at www.contracostahousing.org HACCC offices are closed to the public. Staff and caseworkers are available via phone (925) 957-7001 or (925) 957-8001
Bay Area Legal Aid – Legal Advice Line 1 (888) 551-5554
Bay Area Legal Aid Coronavirus Response webpage Stopping Eviction Proceedings and Enforcement Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency webpage Self-Help Eviction Defense Unlawful Detainer Answer Packet Reach the Housing Unit for Contra Costa County: Call Legal Advice Line at 1 (800) 551-5554
PG&E – www.pge.com, 1 (877) 704-8470
EBMUD – www.ebmud.com, 1-866-403-2683
Republic Services – www.republicservices.com, (510) 262-7100
Republic Services Coronavirus webpage
AT&T – www.att.com,
AT&T Coronavirus Response webpage
Comcast – https://corporate.comcast.com
Comcast COVID-19 Response webpage
Xfinity Coronavirus Response webpage
Verizon Coronavirus Response webpage Support pages for customers: Wireless, Business, In Home
Metro T-Mobile – www.metrobyt-mobile.com
Metro T-Mobile Response to COVID-19
School Closures & Student Resources WCCUSD – www.wccusd.net
School Closure Info & Student Resources Student Meal Pick-Up Directory & Food Resources Distance Learning (WCCUSD)
Online Educational & Recreation
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus PBS Learning Media Museum Virtual Tours Spanish Children’s Stories Spanish Education Resources
Richmond Promise – richmondpromise.org
COVID-19 Updates Special COVID-19 Emergency Fund to Support Richmond Promise Scholars Learn More & Donate Office is currently closed. Staff are working remotely College Student Support: (510) 255-5218, info@richmondpromise.org Scholarship Deadline Info & Support: Contact Miguel Molina (530-794-8326mmolina@richmondpromise.org) or Ana Perez (510-775-106, aperez@richmondpromise.org) Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Center is currently closed. Staff are working remotely. Find contact info here COVID-19 Response Updates & Community Resources Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
YES Nature to Neighborhoods – www.yesfamilies.org
Office is currently closed. Staff are working remotely. Find contact info here. Programming Updates & Summer Camp Enrollment Info Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts – www.eastbaycenter.org
Center is currently closed. Staff are working remotely. Find contact info here. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Emotional Support & Physical Well-Being Family Justice Center – Support & workshops available via phone & virtual meetings
Richmond Location (510) 974-7200, Sign-up for email updates
Contra Costa Crisis Center – Family support, grief counseling, resource connection & more
Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121
24/7 California Peer-Run Warm Line – Peer support & resource referral
Call (855) 845 – 7415, Chat online: mentalhealthsf.org
Loving & Kindness Meditation – English, Spanish East Bay Regional Parks – Parks & trails are open. Please practice social distancing protocols while outdoors.
EBRP Parks Directory Latest EBRP News
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Vivian C. Wong, M.U.P. Executive Director Richmond Main Street Initiative Revitalizing Historic Downtown Richmond 1600 Nevin Plaza, Richmond, CA 94801 in the Downtown Richmond Visitor Center at Richmond BART P: (510) 236-4049 | F: (510) 236-4052 www.richmondmainstreet.org