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COVID-19 Resource Guide

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

Relief Fund for Undocumented Workers in Oakland

A fund to support undocumented immigrant workers in Oakland who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 epidemic and the public health measures that have been taken to combat the spread of the disease. We know that undocumented immigrants are excluded from many of the relief programs for workers, as well as unemployment benefits. That is why this fund has been formed.

To request financial support from this fund, please submit an application on this website: Relief Fund for Undocumented Workers in Oakland

Relief Fund for Undocumented Immigrants in San Francisco

A relief fund for undocumented immigrants who live or work in San Francisco, or who worked in San Francisco and lost that job due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To get on the waiting list, please fill out the application form found on this website:  San Francisco UndocuFund Relief Fund

National Domestic Workers Alliance (ANTH or NDWA) Coronavirus Care Fund

This emergency relief fund is for babysitters, house cleaners, and home care aides for the elderly or people with disabilities. At this time, the application for this fund is only open to workers who have participated in activities of the Alliance, its chapters, affiliated organizations such as MUA, or who have registered with Alia.

If you are an active MUA member and believe you may qualify for this fund because you are a domestic worker, please contact us to contact the appropriate person to submit your application to receive $400 in emergency assistance from the Fund. .

COVID Fund - Request for Aid for the Migrant Youth Community

This is a fund from East Oaklan DREAMers to provide financial assistance here. NOTE: This fund is currently depleted, and they will not be accepting new applications until more funds have been raised. Please check the website frequently to see if the fund has been reopened.  COVID-19 Fund Request for Aid for the Migrant Youth Community

Paid Family Leaveo (Paid Family Leave in English)

Paid family leave is a public benefit from the State of California that is available to those who are staying home because they need to care for someone who has contracted the virus (Covid-19) or who has been quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional).

How to apply?

  • Online: The fastest way to apply is by submitting an online application. You will need to provide the following information when doing so online:
  1. Your name and last name.
  2. Your Social Security number.
  3. Your driver's license number.
  4. The name, telephone number, and mailing address of your most recent employer

Go here to begin your online application. Applying for Paid Family Leave Through SDI Online

Disability Benefits or Paid Sick Leave

This is another public benefit from the State of California that is available to those who have contracted the virus themselves or who have been exposed to it and are quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional in the case of disability benefits).

How to apply?

Like paid family leave, the quickest way to apply is to submit an online application. You will need to provide the following information.

  • Your name and last name.
  • Your Social Security number.
  • Your driver's license number.
  • The name, telephone number, and mailing address of your most recent employer

To start your online application, go here:  How to Submit an Application Through SDI Online

  • By regular mail: You must request the form on the website of the Department of Employment and Development here. They will send the form to your home. Once completed, you must send it to the address indicated in the application.

Unemployment Insurance (known in English as “Unemployment”)  *NOT AVAILABLE for undocumented people

unemployment benefits They are available to those whose hours have been reduced or who have lost their job due to coronavirus measures (and also applies to those who choose to stay home due to underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable). The Governor has waived the 1-week waiting time and the individual may not be required to actively search for work (as is generally required).

NOTES:  

  • Unemployment insurance is not a public benefit, so it cannot count as a “public charge” against an immigrant who applies for any immigration process.
  • Unfortunately, this benefit is not available to undocumented people.
  •  SCHOOL CLOSING: If your child's school is closed and you have to miss work to care for them. You may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits. 

How to apply?

If you need support filling out the application, you can contact the following agencies:

Excelsior Works (San Francisco): Call (415) 857-9656

Unity Council (Oakland) – Call (510) 535-6900. 

For more information on how to apply you can read more at File an Application for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

LUNCH

Free food in San Francisco schools:  

Starting Monday, March 30, the sites ofl San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) They will be open two days a week, Monday and Wednesday, 11 am-12 pm But food will continue to be provided to cover five days of meals, each bag will have meals for several days:  breakfast, lunch, dinner, fresh fruit, vegetables and milk. Free meals will be provided to all children 18 years old and younger, and no identification or proof of school enrollment is required. Adults can now pick up meals for children, without having a child present.

This new schedule was developed to better comply with social distancing.  

To find an updated list of sites in this LIST OF SCHOOLS IN SF, or you can see this MAP OF SCHOOLS IN SF

Free food in Oakland schools

Oakland Unified School District will also be providing food at 12 locations, where breakfast and lunch pickups will be available for all OUSD students or families and any Oakland children under 18 years of age. This service will continue while the regional Curfew order is in effect. To ensure the least amount of contact, students do not need to be present to pick up food.

The sites listed below will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Multiple days of take-home food pickup are available: LIST OF SCHOOLS IN OAKLAND y MAP OF SCHOOLS IN OAKLAND

Other Resources in the Bay Area

In Alameda County you can call Food Assistance Line to tell you the closest place where you can access free food: 510-635-3663. 

In San Francisco you should call 415-820-1699 to ask about locations where free food is offered on Mondays from 10am to 2pm, and Tuesdays to Fridays from 9am to 1pm. You can also search this website:  SF Food Bank

MEDICAL ATTENTION

Free Testing of the COVID-19 Virus

COVID-19 Testing Center
Hayward Fire Station No. 7, 28270 Huntwood Ave
Every day from 9am to 6pm.
Hayward Covid19 Hotline phone number: (510) 293-8617

Emergency Medi-Cal:

If you or a family member has symptoms of COVID-19, you should not hesitate to seek medical assistance in California! Undocumented people living in California qualify for emergency Medi-Cal.

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is assisting with Medi-Cal applications including support in Spanish and translation in Mam. Call this number and leave a message: (510) 618-3454. The office will call you back to assist you. You will also find information on the website of the Department of Health Services. One call to 1-800-541-5555  They will tell you what documentation you will need to present.

NOTICE: The federal government has announced that testing, prevention and treatment for COVID-19 will NOT be used against immigrants in public charge testing. This means that immigrant families must seek the health care they need during this difficult time. If you have questions about public charge, you can read this document or see this video.  

HealthPAC in Alameda County 

HealthPAC clinics provide low-cost medical services as well as medications. In the city of Oakland, you can find this clinic at the Highland Hospital or at the Clínica de La Raza in Fruitvale. There are also clinics in the cities of Hayward, Livermore, Fremont, San Leandro, Union City and more.

See here one list of all the clinics where you can go: HealthPAC Clinics. You can also call 1-877-879-9633, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Healthy SF in San Francisco 

The Healthy SF program provides low-cost medical services, as well as medications. You can call 415-615-4555 to receive information on how to register. Please go here to find more information: Healthy SF  

Remember We have rights when we go to medical care. You can see more information here. 

FOR TENANTS

Several local governments and the state government of California have declared moratoriums to stop evictions during this period. This means you cannot be evicted for not being able to pay rent during the Covid-19 crisis (but you still owe rent). The conditions of each order vary a little.

Here you can see a video which explains the order in San Francisco and the steps you have to take if you can't pay your rent: Temporary Moratorium on Evictions in San Francisco

If you are receiving threats of eviction and need help, call: 

  • Centro Legal de la Raza al 510-437-1554 and select the option for tenant rights.  
  • Just cause al (415) 487-9203. When you call, leave a message with your name, phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are having, and they will return your call.  

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT and MENTAL HEALTH

MUA is offering Soul Counseling by phone. Please call us Monday through Friday between 10am and 2pm, Oakland: 510-261-3398, San Francisco 415-621-8140.

BAYWAR Women Against Rape Crisis Line: is available 24 hours a day to respond to women who have suffered sexual assault either in the home or outside the home:  510-845-7273.

Alameda County Crisis Line is available for people experiencing emotional or mental crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call 1-800-309-2131. 

San Francisco Suicide Prevention Leader is available 24/7 for people experiencing mental health crises, call 415-781-0500.