COVID-19 Resources

It is more important than ever for neighbors to help each other through these unprecedented times. Accurate, actionable resources are the first step.

I have pulled together this list of COVID-19 resources based on the recommendations of our governments, local businesses and neighbors. I hope it will be useful to you. Please send recommendations to add to this list to lisa@lisaforsanmateo.com and feel free to share the list with anyone who can use it.

Thank you for staying safe, healthy, hopeful...and connected!

I. Federal

Centers for Disease Control

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

II. State

California Department of Public Health

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

Covered California COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period

https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/special-enrollment/

III. Governor's Office

Governor's Office

https://www.gov.ca.gov/

California ALL (one-stop resource center for California State COVID-19 Resources)

https://covid19.ca.gov/

IV. County

San Mateo County

https://www.smcgov.org/

SMC Resources and Services (THIS IS A FANTASTIC ONE STOP REFERRAL SOURCE)

https://cmo.smcgov.org/covid-19-resources

V. County Health

https://www.smchealth.org/coronavirus

Emergency Services Providers

https://hsa.smcgov.org/emergency-safety-net-assistance-core-service-agencies

https://www.thrivealliance.org/essential-services

Key Consumer Resources Clearing House (e.g. pharmacy, clinics, etc.)

https://community-zonehaven.firebaseapp.com/

Financial Donations

https://www.smcstrong.org/

Medical Donations

https://www.smcgov.org/covid-19-donations

Neighbor-To-Neighbor Volunteer & Assistance Opportunities

https://www.covidassist.org/

VI. San Mateo City

City Updates

https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4223/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-Updates

Emergency Services

Police

In Case of Emergency - Call or Text 911

Non-Emergency Police Assistance: 650-522-7700

General Information and Records: 650-522-7710

https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/273/Police

Fire

650.522.7900

https://www.smcfire.org/

Email: fire@smcfire.org

Emergency Services Sign Up: https://www.smcfire.org/office-of-emergency-services

Business Resources Center:

https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4258/Resources-for-Businesses-and-Employees

Transportation/Rides:

Rides for Seniors:

https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3795/Get-Around-Senior-Rides-Program

Rides for anyone with needs: www.covidassist.org

VII. Food Services

How to get supplies and food if unable to leave home

*Please contact friends, family, or others you know who can provide support. They are permitted to pick up any of your needs. Please also contact 211 if you do not have family or friends who can drop off food and supplies, the operators can connect you with a local aide to assist.

Video on how to safely shop for groceries and use take out/delivery meals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKx-F4AKteE&t=323s

Samaritan House

https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/service/food/

-Bread available to all who need it after obtaining a voucher with no application at client services.

-Food pantry is available after applying for a voucher at client services.

-Hot dinner and desert available to all who need it with a carry-out option.

-Mobile meals available for elderly and disabled through client services.

Peninsula Family Service Midway Food Bank (in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank)

https://www.peninsulafamilyservice.org/

-Provides free food to families via a drive-through food bank

Shopping Assistance For Seniors Who Are Homebound (SASH):

650.522.7493

-Free weekly home delivery of groceries for seniors run by San Mateo Parks and Recreation

Free Peninsula Humane Society Pet Food Bank

San Mateo County pet owners facing financial hardship or considered at high risk for the novel coronavirus are invited to use this service.

Pickup Time:

Fridays 11am-2pm but please call 650.988.8250 ahead of time.

Pickup Address:

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA

Open Farmer’s Markets

https://pcfma.org/

Second Harvest

https://www.shfb.org/get-food/

San Mateo Restaurants Offering Take Out/Delivery

https://downtownsanmateo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/dsma-0523-final.pdf

VIII. Housing and Shelter

Samaritan House

https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/service/housing-services/

-Housing stabilization services to keep people in their homes

-Adminstrator of San Mateo County coordinated services to allocate resources to people experiencing homelessness

Life Moves

https://www.lifemoves.org/

-Provides interim housing and supportive services for homeless families

IX. Health Services

San Mateo County Health Resources

https://cmo.smcgov.org/covid-19-resources

Samaritan House

https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/service/health-dental/

-Provides healthcare to low income and uninsured individuals residing in San Mateo County.

Peninsula Family Service Resource Line for Older Adults
https://www.peninsulafamilyservice.org/

650-780-7542 
-Adults 60+ years old can speak to an experienced professional with a wide network of community resources and services including food resources, wellness checks, emotional support calls, and more. Service available in multiple languages.

Caminar (Mental Health)

San Mateo County Crisis Hotline:1-650-579-0350
Santa Clara County Crisis Hotline: 1-855-278-4204
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
https://www.caminar.org/

X. COVID-19 Screening & Testing

*The location at the San Mateo Event Center is an invitation-only testing site, one of two in the Bay Area operated by Verily, a subsidiary of Alphabet, Google's parent company. The other site is in Santa Clara County. It's an appointment-only testing site. Each person has to answer an online questionnaire about their symptoms and travel history before being invited to get tested.

*You must call your health provider and they will determine if you are eligible for testing

Stanford COVID-19 Testing

https://stanfordhealthcare.org/discover/covid-19-resource-center/testing.html

Additional COVID-19 Screening and Test Sites Finder

https://my.castlighthealth.com/corona-virus-testing-sites/

-Nationwide site to find nearby COVID-19 screening and testing sites

Get Free Testing

No doctor's note, symptom screening or medical insurance required.
Online registration is required. Onsite registration assistance is available. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/2xk730L
Registration capped at 250 appointments per day at each site.
Results are available in 1-3 days. Individuals who test positive will be contacted by San Mateo County Health.
Testing provided through Project Baseline by Verify.
Learn More: www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/
To ensure as many people can receive testing as possible, please check if your health care provider offers testing.

Locations

San Mateo: Mondays and Tuesdays, San Mateo County Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Daly City: Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jefferson Union High School District Office, 699 Serramonte Blvd. Daly City, 9:00am - 4:00pm
East Palo Alto: Fridays and Saturdays, Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA, 550 Bell St., East Palo Alto, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Note

A test detects if you have the virus at the time you take the test. It does not test for immunity or if you had the virus in the past. If your test is negative, you must remain cautious as you can still get infected.

X. Testing Locations

Here’s a searchable map of coronavirus testing sites in the San Francisco Bay Area that don’t require a doctor’s referral. Use this list to find drive-through and other testing centers near you.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2020/map-coronavirus-testing-near-me/

San Mateo Sites:

After Hour Pediatrics

210 BALDWIN AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA, 94401

AGENCY: After Hour Pediatrics Urgent Care Clinic:

M-F 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm

Appointment only

Must call first

650-579-6581

DRIVE THROUGH: Yes

More info from agency

More info from local health department