COVID-19 Resource Page
Official Information, Resources, and Updates
Information is key in navigating through these difficult times. For the most up-to-date information regarding California’s response to COVID-19, please visit the following pages:
- CA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Portal
- CA Department of Public Health (CDPH), Corona Virus Updates - En Español
- CDPH News Releases - En Español
- CA Department of Education (CDE) Resources
- CA Employment Development Department (EDD)
- CA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES)
Local Resources
Riverside County is working alongside the state and federal governments to ensure that our local needs are being met. For more information on what our local guidance is in response to COVID-19, please visit the following pages:
- Riverside University Health System: Public Health
- Riverside County Superior Court
- City of Corona
- City of Eastvale
- City of Jurupa Valley
- City of Moreno Valley
- City of Norco
- City of Perris
- City of Riverside
Health Resources
Maintaining a strong public health system continues to be our strongest asset in combating COVID-19. To access new resources and support, please visit the following pages:
- COVID-19 Health Care Website
- Covered California Expands Special Enrollment and Medi-Cal Seeks Waivers to Encourage Coverage
To make an appointment for FREE COVID-19 Testing near you, please visit the following pages:
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
COVID-19 has undoubtedly placed a burden on our emotional and mental health. Further, the closures that have been necessary to protect our public health may at times place a burden on some of our most vulnerable community members. For a variety of resources and assistance, please visit Resources for Emotional Support and Wellbeing
If you are in need of assistance or simply someone to talk to, please reach out to the following resources:
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 (TTY 800-846-8517)
- Or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for 24/7 support.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
- California Suicide & Crisis Hotlines: Find phone numbers and links to all the suicide and crisis hotlines by county in California.
- California Peer-Run Warm Line: Call 1-855-845-7415 for 24/7 non-emergency support.
- Riverside County Coalition for Alternatives to Domestic Violence:
- Crisis Line Service: 1-800-339-SAFE (7233) or 951-683-0829
- Restraining Order Appointment Scheduling Line: 951-320-1374
- Administrative Office Line: 951-320-1370
Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Students
Educational Resources
School campuses may be physically closed, but class is still in session. To learn about the CA Dept. of Education guidance on a number of topics including distance learning, child care, and special education, please visit: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/guidance.asp
For the CA Dept. of Education’s guidance on instruction higher education and college admissions in light of COVID-19 please visit: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/collegereqsinformation.asp
K-12 Resources
School districts have taken a number of steps to ensure that students will not fall behind in their education. To learn about what your district is doing to facilitate distance learning, please visit their respective websites
- Riverside Unified School District
- Alvord Unified School District
- Moreno Valley Unified School District
- Perris Unified High School District
- Corona-Norco Unified School District
- Jurupa Unified School District
- Spring Charter Schools
Higher Education Resources
Our institutions of higher education will be utilizing distance and online instruction during this time. To learn more about how your institution can support you, please visit their respective pages:
- University of California, Riverside
- California Baptist University
- Riverside Community College District
- La Sierra University
Utility Resources
For many in our community, unemployment or a loss of income as a result of COVID-19 has made it difficult to keep up with regular utility payments. If you are in need of assistance, please reach out to your respective providers as soon as you see the need.
- Western Municipal Water District
- Eastern Municipal Water District
- Riverside Public Utilities
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA
- Southern California Edison
- SoCal Gas
Business Resources
Small businesses are part of what makes our community so diverse and vibrant. If you are a small business owner during this difficult time, there are a number of resources that are available to you at the local, state and federal levels. To learn more, please visit the following pages:
- SBA Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
- Riverside County Workforce Development Board: Rapid Response Services
- SBDC Employer COVID-19 Resource Packet
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development COVID-19 Resources
- Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
Volunteer Opportunities and Resources
In times of difficultly, our community has always joined together to support one another in the various ways we can to learn about opportunities to help California fight COVID-19 or to help those impacted by it, please visit the following pages:
- Office of the Governor - California Volunteers
- California Health Corps
- California Food Banks
- American Red Cross Blood Donations