Resources for Residents during COVID-19

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This page is dedicated to identifying resources to assist residents during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Cloth Face Covering

A cloth face covering should be worn whenever people are in a community setting, especially in situations where you may be near people. These settings include grocery stores and pharmacies. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing. Cloth face coverings are especially important to wear in public in areas of widespread COVID-19 illness. Follow this link for more information.

Testing

Testing is available at many locations located across our region. Visit this site to locate one closest to you.

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US Government - Stay up-to-date with the White House, US Department of Health and Human Services, and the CDC.

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Coronavirus Rumor Control - The purpose of this FEMA page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Fate Power Switch

The Fate Power Switch gives residential households in the ONCOR power grid the opportunity to join their purchasing power together to obtain a lower electricity rate. Registrants are expected to save between $40 - $50 per month.

Sign up for free here.

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211 Texas is available whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling, substance abuse treatment or have nonmedial COVID-19 questions, one number is all you need to know.

COVID-19 Resource Link to Texas.gov

Helpful resource links provided by Texas.gov.

Dallas Regional Chamber

Dallas Regional Chamber, along with partners across North Texas, are connecting workers displaced by the COVID-19 outbreak. Several organizations are hiring a large number of employees. Click the link to find openings in essential industries that have ramped up hiring locally.

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Altice Advantage Internet is offering a free 60-day Altice Advantage Internet that is available for new residential Internet customers. Limited to those who do not have Suddenlink internet service and share a household with a student (K-12) or a college student.

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TXU Energy Aid -  Donations from customers, employees, and other Texans to help families keep their lights.

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Atmos Energy - Community programs that can help pay your natural gas and other utility bills.

  • Atmos Energy has temporarily suspended natural gas disconnections.  
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Mental Health Support Line The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency. 

  • Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544.
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For up-to-date information regarding Rockwall ISD click here.

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For up-to-date information regarding Royse City ISD click here. 

Agency Contact Info Services
Adult Protective Services Hotline Phone: (800) 252-5400 Abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities.
Austin Street Shelter Phone: (214) 428-4242
Link: www.austinstreet.org
2929 Hickory St.
Dallas, TX 75087

 Shelter
Baylor College of Dentistry Phone: (214) 828-8100
Link: www.dentistry.tamu.edu/patients/index.html
 Dentistry
Crisis Center of Northeast Texas Phone: (800) 656-4673 or 
            (800) 656-HOPE
 Crisis intervention, advocacy and or counseling 
Family Place Battered Women's Hotline & Shelter Phone: (214) 941-1991
Rockwall, TX 75087
 Shelter
Food Stamps Phone: (972) 771-8386 Food
Genesis Women's Shelter Phone: (214) 946-HELP (4357)
Link: www.genesisshelter.org
Dallas, TX 75219
 Shelter
Greenville Community Health Center Phone: (972) 772-8194 Local primary health care clinic
Helping Hands Phone: (972) 771-4357
Link: www.rockwallhelpinghands.com
Rockwall, TX 75087
 Rental, utility, and food assistance
Helping Hands Health Center Phone: (972) 772-8194
Link: www.rockwallhelpinghands.com/health-services
 Medical assistance