Coronavirus Resources for Providers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Providers

Members of Congress Write Letter to Majority Leader McConnell on HCBS funding

On 7/29, Senator King signed on to the letter written by Senator Casey & Senator Warren to support Medicaid home and community-based
services (HCBS).

Click here to read the letter

MCOA Legislative Testimony on COVID-19

On 6/19/20, Jess Maurer provided testimony on behalf of the Maine Council on Aging in front of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. During the hearing, the committee heard input from specific businesses or business sectors on their current challenges, how they have responded and their ideas on how Maine government can support them.

Click here to read the testimony

Here are tools and resources to help Maine Council on Aging Members and other care providers plan and respond to COVID-19. Please check back regularly, as we will update as more information is available!

General Resources & Links

For the most up to date recommendations from CDC and Maine CDC, please visit the sites below:
Federal CDC Website
State CDC Website
State 211 Website

White House Task Force
Coronavirus.gov

Center for Disease Control
Resources for Businesses and Employers
Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Department of Health & Human Services
HHS Public Health Emergency: Community-Based Organizations during COVID-19 Resource Page
Face Coverings for Organizations and Businesses
To help limit the spread of COVID-19, HHS and FEMA are offering cloth face coverings at no cost to community-based organizations. The face coverings, produced and delivered in partnership with the United States Postal Service and the National Council of Textile Organizations, are being made available to community-based organizations at no cost (and while supplies last).
Click here to read more

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA 2019 Novel Coronavirus website
OSHA Guidance on Returning to Work (6/2020)

World Health Organization
Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
Social Stigma associated with COVID-19
The COVID-19 risk communication package for healthcare facilities
Evaluating and Testing Persons for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Maine DHHS
Maine OADS: COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR OLDER MAINERS
Technical Brief: Protecting Health From Hot Weather During the COVID-19 Pandemic
MANAGING HEAT RISK DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Which Type of Mask Do I Need?

Alzheimer’s Association
Emergency Preparedness: Caring for persons living with dementia in a long-term or community-based care setting
Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Person-Centered Dementia Care
The curriculum is a train-the-trainer model created to prepare attendees already familiar with Alzheimer’s and dementia care, to train direct care staff in a wide range of residential and community based settings. The 7-hour virtual training teaches attendees how to deliver the 13-hour curriculum based on the person-centered model of Habilitation Therapy.
Click here for more information & to register

FrameWorks Institute
Framing COVID-19

Center for Community Investment
Reimagining Strategy in Context of the COVID-19 Crisis: A Triage Tool

MaineHousing
COVID-19 Updates at MaineHousing

Maine Council on Aging and Other Sources
Staying Connected During Covid-19
Volunteer Guidance on Safe Deliveries (COVID-19)
PPE & Public Health System Materials Request, by county
Encouraging older adults to stay active and safe during the coronavirus pandemic
Maine COVID Sitters: support for Maine’s Healthcare workers: We are volunteering to provide childcare, pet services, and household support to those on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of New England’s Exercise and Conditioning for Easier Living (U-ExCEL) program – online workout services for older adults
Census 2020 & Covid-19: Impact on the Census
Plain Language Information
Maine Farm and Seafood Products Directory
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: How to safely spend time outside
The Compassionate Manager: A Trauma-Sensitive Approach to Managing in the Era of Covid-19
Serving Diverse Elders: Strategies for Meaningful Inclusion in Service Planning and Delivery

Maine’s Area Agencies on Aging

Remember that the local area agency on aging is the first place older Mainers call if help is needed (1-877-353-3771). While all of their offices are physically closed, they’re still providing all of their services virtually – they’re connecting people with the services they need, doing Medicare and Options Counseling over the phone, hosting virtual family caregiver support groups and, of course, still making and delivering Meals on Wheels.

Please check the resource pages with updates below:

Aroostook Agency on Aging

Eastern Area Agency on Aging

SeniorsPlus

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Spectrum Generations

Funding Opportunities & Resources

Maine Humanities Council: Mini Grants; Awards of up to $1,000 Click here to read more
Maine Association of Nonprofits: Information on COVID-19 for Maine Nonprofits, Financial Relief for Nonprofit Businesses and Employers. Click here to read more
Maine Philanthropy Center: COVID-19 Response Funds. Click here to read more
NCOA: COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Click here to read more
USDA Rural Development: Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants. Click here to read more
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health. Click here to read more
Health Human Services COVID-19 Awards Click here to read more

Grant Application: 2020 Census COVID Contingency Fund COVID-19 has impacted Census Bureau operations, media coverage of the 2020 Census, and civil society’s efforts to get out the count.The Census COVID Contingency Fund is supporting local get out the count (GOTC) efforts reaching the hardest to count populations (those with a response rate under the national average) by providing contingency funding and digital training. For this first round of funding we have ten $2500 grants available to eligible applicants.
Click here to read more and apply

DHHS/ACL: Mobilizing and Empowering the Nation and Technology to Address Loneliness & social isolation (MENTAL) Health Innovation Challenge. Click here to read more

(NEW) Maine Charity Foundation Fund
The Maine Charity Foundation Fund provides grants for community-based transportation programs, including changes in response to the pandemic, and efforts to keep older community members socially connected during a time of physical distancing. Projects in rural areas are a priority. Click here to read more

(NEW) DHHS: Community Interventions to Address the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Disparity and Vulnerable Populations Click here to read more

Resources from Members

Please see the resources compiled by fellow MCOA members at the links below.

AARP: Weekly AARP Tele-Town Halls
AARP Maine Senior Hours Database: Maine Grocery & Food Resource Listing
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice: Coping Through Hard Times
Consumers for Affordable Health Care Consumer Assistance HelpLine
Clark Insurance: Returning to Work During COVID-19 & Resources
Foundation for Art & Healing: Stuck at Home (Together)
Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine: Food resources (updated daily)
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors: The Maine Shared CHNA is partnering with Good Shepherd Food Bank to marry up our statewide network of friends with their partner agencies across the state. Click here to read more
HealthCentric Advisors (QIN-QIO): Coronavirus: Sharing the latest news & resources
LeadingAge: Coronavirus Resouces
Maine Equal Justice: Helpful COVID-19 Resources for low income
Unemployment Insurance & COVID-19 Webinar
Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition: Resources for New Mainers
Maine Primary Care Association: Resources
Maine Primary Care Association: Webinars of Interest

Additional Resources

Covid-19 Related Scam/Fraud Information from MEMA & Maine State Police
If you believe you’ve been scammed, file a complaint with the Maine Attorney General at consumer.mediation@Maine.gov or FederalTradeCommission@FTC.gov, or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4621.

MaineHousing: COVID-19 Rental Relief Program

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Tips to stay on top of your finances during the coronavirus pandemic

For LGBTQ older people and those aging with HIV that are worried, stressed or in need of help, know that the @SAGEUSA hotline is available for you here: 1-877-360- LGBT(5428)

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is opening its Emotional-Support Help Line. Professionally trained mental health staff are there to support people who may be suffering from fear or stress over COVID-19. Optum’s Emotional-Support Help Line number is 866-342-6892 and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is free of charge and open to anyone.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Providers

Members of Congress Write Letter to Majority Leader McConnell on HCBS funding

MCOA Legislative Testimony on COVID-19