COVID-19 Help Center

Posted By:  Library Reference Staff
Date Posted:  4/20/2020

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In a world that is becoming overwhelming with facts and resources, we've pulled the top local and state COVID-19 resources together to help you in whatever way you currently need. Your library is always here to help - Book-a-Librarian for one-on-one assistance, access our topic guides and databases, and use Lawyer in the Library to consult with lawyers for free.

Health

Inform yourself and learn how to stay protected.

• World Health Organization (WHO): Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) - COVID-19 Updates
• Deschutes County Health Services: COVID-10 (Novel Coronavirus)

Community Resources

Connect with local and state resources.

• Thrive Central Oregon: COVID-19 Resources
• Pandemic Partners – Bend: Deschutes County Community Resources
• Pandemic Partners: Crook & Jefferson County Resources
• 211 Info: Child Care and Parenting
• Governor's Office: Oregon Coronavirus Information & Resources

Worker Relief

Learn about resources available to workers, and be prepared to get back in the job market.

• State of Oregon: COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
• Oregon Employment Department: Online Unemployment Claim System
• Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry: COVID-19 Workplace Laws
• DPL: Career and Employment Resources
• U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
• U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers

Business Resources

Find resources to support your business and employees.

• Central Oregon SOS
• Work Share Oregon
• Business Oregon: Small Business Navigator – COVID-19
• OSHA Workplace Guidance
• CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know
• U.S. Small Business Administration: Coronavirus - Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• Redmond Chamber of Commerce Resources

Legal Resources

Connect with legal resources across the state and country.

• State of Oregon Law Library: Free Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
• Library of Congress (LoC): Coronavirus Resource Guide
• Oregon Department of Justice: Child Support FAQs
• Oregon Department of Justice: COVID-19 Scams and Price Gouging
• National Consumer Law Center: Consumer Protections
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: COVID-19 Resources

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Conecta con Recursos de Apoyo en Oregon Central.

• DPL: Recursos de apoyo en Central Oregon
• COVID-19 Recursos para Comunidades Indocumentadas