COVID-19 INFORMATION
Websites
Websites
Please use the following websites to find out updated information on COVID-19:
Contacts
For questions an resources related to COVID-19, please contact the following entities.
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For questions relating to Housing and COVID-19 email Ohio MHAS at COVID19Housing@mha.ohio.gov
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For specific behavioral health questions, email Ohio MHAS at COVID19BH@mha.ohio.gov
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For questions relating to COVID-19, contact the Ohio Department of Health at 1-833-427-5634
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For local inquiries and questions relating to COVID-19, contact your local department of health. To find contact information for your local health department, visit https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/find-local-health-districts
Tools & Resources
For tools and resources to implement in your recovery homes, please review the following information.
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5/2021 Updated CDC Guidance For Fully Vaccinated Individuals
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Halts Evictions until 2021
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Ohio Recovery Housing Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 Guidance - This page provides guidance best on frequently asked questions by recovery housing operators
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Supporting Residents in Group Living Situations during COVID-19
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Supporting Providers in Group Living Situations during COVID-19
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Office of National Drug Control Policy:Virtual Recovery Resources - This document provides recommendations for virtual recovery resources
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NARR Guidance for COVID-19 - Guidance Provided by the National Alliance of Recovery Residences
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CDC's Guidance on Handwashing - Includes information and posters on handwashing
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The SAMHSA disaster planning guidance - Includes information on how to prepare for pandemics
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ASAM Infection Mitigation in Residential Treatment - provides guidance from ASAM to address COVID-19. The document is focused on Residential Treatment, but ASAM states that portions may be helpful for community housing settings.
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Ohio Department of Health Checklists - these checklists help families and businesses prepare for COVID-19
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The HUD Exchange Disease Risks and Homelessness Page provides relevant information for individuals who are homeless and/or at-risk
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CDC Guidance for residential care facilities operators and similar smaller congregate living operators
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CDC Guidance for larger operators, such as transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, emergency shelters, and SUD treatment centers.
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CDC Guidance and Resources concerning mental health and coping with COVID 19
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To help support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, Addiction Policy Forum has partnered with CHESS Health to launch the Connections App, a free smartphone app that is scientifically proven to support patients in recovery by reducing relapse and promoting pro-social engagement.
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MASKS: Below are resources for purchasing masks for your recovery home
Economic Resources
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Residents who wish to apply for unemployment in Ohio can do so online at www.unemployment.ohio.gov or call 1-877-644-6562 or 614-387-8408 M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Office of Unemployment Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus
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Executive Order 2020-03D - This order details the expansion of Ohio's unemployment compensation system for people impacted by COVID-19
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Office of Workforce Transformation COVID-19 Job Search - Provides information on available job opportunities and links to companies that are currently hiring workers.
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CSH has provided guidance for Housing Subsidies Available for Persons Who Exited Ohio Prisons After April 1, 2019 And Participated in Recovery Services While Incarcerated
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Small Business Administration Loans - Small Businesses are eligible to apply for CARES Act Small Business Loans. This summary of the program provides details about eligibility and how to apply.
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Paycheck Protection Program - Small business and eligible nonprofit organizations described in the Small Business Act may be eligible to receive up to eight weeks of payroll costs, benefits, mortgages, rent and utilities. Funds are eligible to be forgiven if certain conditions are met. The PPP overview provides a high level overview of this program.
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Vory's health care advisors have put together information on COVID-19. This includes general information for the health care industry as well as information for employers.
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Executive Order 2020.08D - signed on April 1, 2020 requests that commercial landlords suspend rent payments for small businesses and commercial tenants that are facing financial hardship due to COVID-19
Contact Ohio Recovery Housing
Ohio Recovery Housing needs to hear from you. We join the department on regular phone calls, and we can only be effective advocates if we hear directly from you about your needs. Please contact Ohio Recovery Housing at (614) 453-5133 and at info@ohiorecoveryhousing.org
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