DAILY TAPA COVID-19 EMAIL

TAPA Daily COVID-19 Email - Monday 4/20

TAPA Ensemble,

The word Ensemble means “all of the parts of a thing, taken together, so each part is considered only to the whole.” Another way of thinking about it is that our Ensemble is only as strong as all of its parts: all of you and all of us. With COVID-19 hitting our community harder than others, please remember that TAPA is here to support you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s adviser, or to our school nurse (Meghan Minuto, ms.minuto@TAPAprovidence.org ) or our school social worker (Svetlana Goretaya, ms.goretaya@TAPAprovidence.org ) if you, your child, or your family have any needs.

This week brings much needed resources to the Providence community, including a new walk-up COVID testing clinic at Bailey Elementary School, right across the street from the Providence Community Health Center (more information below in 1D), and the addition of Pandemic-EBT benefits for all families whose children qualify for Free or Reduced Priced Lunch (more info below in 1A). Also, the Department of Health has provided additional information for those struggling with opioid addiction on how to stay safe during quarantine(more info below in 1B).

We will get through this, together.

Ms. R-H

Here’s the Ish You Need To Know

1. The latest from RI Gov. Gina Raimondo and Dr.Nicole Alexander-Scott

A. Social Distancing Is Working

B. Everyone, Customers and Employees Must Wear Masks

C. Walkup COVID Testing Station Opening At Bailey Elementary School

D. Drive-thru COVID Testing Station Opening in Olneyville

E. Remember: There Are Also Testing at URI, CCRI, RIC and Twin River

2. Supports for The TAPA Community And Others Who May Be Struggling

A. P-EBT Benefits For Families Who Qualify For Free/Reduced Price Lunch

B. Worried About Opioid Overdose in Your Families?

C. COVID-19 PVD Area Mutual Aid and Community Assistance Group Resources

D. Virtual Social Work Office Hours happen every weekday,11 am and 4 pm

E. Awesome Online Art From TAPA Artists and Educators:

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1. The latest from RI Gov. Gina Raimondo and Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott

A. Social Distancing Is Working

“[The number of COVID-19 related deaths is] going up, but not nearly as fast as we would have thought,” Governor Raimondo has said. “The slope of the curve is much gentler. The peak will not be nearly as high as it would have been had we not taken these measures and complied with them when we did. It’s tough, but it’s working, and I want to say thank you.”

B. Everyone, Customers and Employees Must Wear Masks

Every customer who goes to a store of any kind -- pharmacy, grocery, any essential retail, a liquor store — must wear a mask. The mask rule does not apply to people under 2 years old or people whose health might be damaged by wearing them — and that latter category ought to be staying home anyway. Masks don’t have to be medical-grade masks; they can be homemade, fashioned from a bandana or even a T-shirt. They should cover the nose and mouth.

C. Walkup COVID Testing Station Opening At Bailey Elementary School

A new COVID-19 testing site will open in Providence beginning on Tuesday, the state’s first drive-up and walk-up site. The test site is a partnership between the Providence Community Health Centers and the state of Rhode Island, and will be held in the parking lot of Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School at 65 Gordon Ave.

Testing will be available to symptomatic Providence Community Health Centers patients with a referral from their primary care provider and an appointment; the school is across the street from the PCHC’s Prairie Avenue clinic, Elorza’s office said. Bilingual personnel, materials and signage will be available on site.

D. Drive-thru COVID Testing Station Opening in Olneyville

Clinica Esperanza at 60 Valley Street in Olneyville, which is offering drive-thru testing “to Providence’s frontline communities.” Clinica Esperanza launched a drive-up COVID testing site in the past few days, the city said. The clinic worked with the United Way and the Rhode Island Foundation. Drive-up testing is available on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 4 to 6pm by appointment only. Clinic patients should call their COVID-19 line at (401) 408-0238, the city said.

E. Remember: There Are Also Testing at URI, CCRI, RIC and Twin River

Testing is currently available at several drive-up sites around the state, including URI in South Kingstown, CCRI in Warwick, and Rhode Island College in Providence, in addition to hospital-based testing. CVS also runs a site in the parking lot of Twin River in Lincoln.

2. Supports for The TAPA Community And Others Who May Be Struggling

A. P-EBT Benefits For Families Who Qualify For Free/Reduced Price Lunch

Rhode Island is issuing P-EBT cards to SNAP and non-SNAP households with children who have lost access to free or reduced price meals at school due to COVID-19 school closures. For households receiving SNAP benefits, the additional benefits will be added to their existing EBT cards. Households not currently receiving SNAP benefits will receive a new P-EBT card in the mail with benefits automatically

The benefit is for $5.70 per day per child. The first card will be for $193.80 to cover the days that school has been closed so far. P-EBT benefits may be used by all households receiving a card to purchase food for their family; there is no risk to immigrant families, regardless of status, by using the card. Also, if you’ve been getting grab and go lunches in your community, you can continue to get those meals and use P-EBT.

More information can be found HERE

B. Worried About Opioid Overdose in Your Families?

The state department of health is worried about an increase in opiate overdoses in the next month. If you or someone in your home is using opioids and needs safe access to supplies that you need like naloxone, sterile syringes, and fentanyl test strips, the sources below will provide free delivery to your house, or to arrange a pickup.

Weber/RENEW: Weekdays 11am-3pm, 640 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907. We are open for distribution, as well as needle exchange, fentanyl test strips, condoms, and other basic needs.Tel: 401-383-4888

AIDS Care Ocean State: Weekdays 11am-3pm, 557 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907 We are open for drop-in services for naloxone, needle exchange, safe sex packets, fentanyl test strip kits, and HIV/Hepatitis C testing. There is also free, statewide delivery services available. Tel: 401-781-0665

RICARES: Weekdays 10am-3pm, 134 Mathewson St, Providence RI 02903 We are doing statewide Naloxone and fentanyl test strip delivery. Text in advance for pick up any day. Tel: 401-680-0198

C. COVID-19 PVD Area Mutual Aid and Community Assistance Group Resources

Please click on the link above for resources about:
Community Testing
Community Fundraising
Community Organizations
Request & Offer Assistance
Food Assistance & Resources
Statewide Community Action Programs
Unemployment, Government Programs & Assistance
Health & Safety
Addiction & Recovery Resources
Resources for Children/Education
Businesses Offering Assistance
Other Resources
General Information

Other Useful Resources include:
Rhode Island Department of Health
COVID-19 hotline: 401-222-8022 or call 211 after hours
Rhode Island Commerce Small Business Hotline: 401-521-HELP
Volunteer: Rhode Island Responds, Medical Supply Donations, Manufacturer and Supplier Offer
Food delivery for people in quarantine: RI Delivers, or call 211 or 401-462-4444
KidsLink for Youth Mental Health 1-855-543-5465
Resource for Inexpensive Hotel Rooms - rihavens.com
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence who need to relocate: HERE

D. Virtual Social Work Office Hours happen every weekday, 11am and 4 pm

Please come hang out with TAPA’s new Social Worker,Ms. Svetlana! We can talk about what’s stressing you out or just make jokes. Both and everything in between are good. Links below:

EVERY WEEKDAY
11am-12pm:
Meetup link
Join by Phone:+1 530-425-6579 (PIN: ‪209 473 693‬#)

4-5pm:
Meetup link
Join by Phone: +1 260-303-7028 (PIN: 758277644)

E. Awesome Online Art From TAPA Artists and Educators:

Bring Your Own Improv continues to offer their online Family Friendly improv comedy show for FREE. It is every Friday at 7:00 pm for the foreseeable future. They love to give people some needed laughter in everyone's lives right now. For links to the show, visit: www.bringyourownimprov.com

The Glitter Goddess Collective (led by TAPA Dance Artist In Residence Matt Garza, and featuring numerous TAPA staff, alum, and allies)is providing Free Virtual Community Yoga every morning at 10am EST. The Glitter Goddess Collective believes that our bodies have wisdom and insight for us in times like this. It feels so uplifting and grounding to practice in community with so many of you.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewgarza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garzasmash/

Boletín Informativo de TAPA Sobre COVID-19 - Lunes 20 de Abril

Conjunto de TAPA,

La palabra Conjunto significa "todas las partes de una cosa, juntas, de modo que cada parte se considera solo para el todo". Otra forma de pensarlo es que nuestro Conjunto es tan fuerte como todas sus partes: todos ustedes y todos nosotros. Con COVID-19 golpeando a nuestra comunidad más fuerte que a otras, recuerde que TAPA está aquí para apoyarlo. No dude en comunicarse con el consejero de su hijo, con nuestra enfermera escolar (Meghan Minuto, ms.minuto@TAPAprovidence.org ) o con nuestra trabajadora social (Svetlana Goretaya, ms.goretaya@TAPAprovidence.org ) si usted, su hijo, o su familia tiene alguna necesidad.

El mensaje de esta semana trae recursos muy necesarios para la comunidad de Providence, incluyendo una nueva clínica de pruebas COVID en Bailey Elementary School, justo al cruzar la calle del Centro de Salud Comunitario de Providence (más información a continuación en 1D), y la adición de beneficios Pandemic-EBT beneficios para todas las familias cuyos hijos califican para almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido (más información a continuación en 1A). Además, el Departamento de Salud ha proporcionado información adicional para quienes luchan con la adicción a los opioides sobre cómo cuidarse durante la cuarentena (más información a continuación en 1B).

Venceremos esto juntos.

Ms. R-H

He Aquí lo Que Necesita Saber

1. Lo Más Reciente de la Gov. Gina Raimondo y Dra. Nicole Alexander-Scott

A. Distanciamiento Social Esta Funcionando

B. Todos, Clientes y Empleados Deben Utilizar Máscaras

C. Centro de Pruebas COVID Sin Cita en Baily Elementary

D. Centro Servi-Carro de Pruebas COVID en Olneyville

E. No Olviden: Centros de Pruebas en URI, CCRI, RIC y Twin River

2. Apoyo Para Miembros de la Comunidad de TAPA y Otros Experimentando Dificultad

A. Beneficios P-EBT para Familias Que Califican para Almuerzo Gratis/Reducido

B. ¿Preocupado por la Sobredosis de Opioide en su Familia?

C. Recursos de COVID-19 de PVD Area Mutual Aid y Grupo de Asistencia

Comunitaria

D. Horas de Oficina Virtual de Trabajadora Social, dias de semana, 11am y 4pm

E. Impresionante Arte en Línea por Artistas y Educadores de TAPA