COVID-19 Resources for AmeriCorps Grantees

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The resources listed here are for AmeriCorps State programs in Iowa to help facilitate needs, questions, etc. related to COVID-19. This situation is fluid, so this information will be updated and could change quickly. We will do our best to keep this up to date. If you have any questions related to this information, please reach out to Volunteer Iowa at americorps@volunteeriowa.org.

Last updated: 11/30/2020 at 3:06 PM

Federal Resources:

• AMERICORPS FAQs and Resources: https://americorps.gov/about/what-we-do/covid-response 
• AMERICORPS Extending CARES Act COVID-19 Flexibilities (COVID CPC Exit) (Nov. 2021)
• AMERICORPS Q&A Regarding Member Service and COVID-19 Vaccinations (Nov. 2021)
• AMERICORPS Message to all AmeriCorps Members (sent 3.17.2020)
• CDC Coronavirus webpage: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• Review Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities issued by the Centers for Disease Control. CDC is a reliable and authoritative source of resources on what to do before, during, and after an outbreak.
• CDC's COVID-19 “What’s New” e-newsletter that will be delivered to your inbox to keep you up-to-date on recent developments. You can sign up for the newsletter here.
• Truescreen/Fieldprint COVID-19 FAQs: https://portal.mytruescreen.com/documents/Truescreen_COVID19_SourceImpact.html (posted 3.31.2020)
• COVID-19 NSCHC Alternative Search Process (ASP) (posted 5.27.2020)
  • CNCS NSCHC ASP and COVID-19 Information
  • Volunteer Iowa Call Recording with AmeriCorps Programs on May 27, 2020

Volunteer Iowa Resources:

• Get Connected - Volunteer Portal Opportunities related to COVID-19
• March 13, 2020 Memo from Volunteer Iowa
• Memo from Volunteer Iowa to AmeriCorps Members - March 23, 2020 (please Cc americorps@volunteeriowa.org when you send to your members)
• COVID-19 Member Service Agreement (MSA) Amendment Template (posted 3.20.2020)
• Volunteer Iowa AmeriCorps Policies/Monitoring Flexibility Notification (20-21)
• 21-22 COVID Flexibility Policies (NEW)
• Guidelines for Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations during the COVID-19 Outbreak (posted 3.23.2020)
• Volunteer Iowa Press Release, COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities - March 24, 2020
• Deployment of Iowa AmeriCorps - Directive from Gov. Reynolds (posted 3.25.2020)
• COVID-19 Resources for Volunteer Iowa Programs and Nonprofits: https://www.volunteeriowa.org/covid-19-resources-volunteer-iowa-programs-and-nonprofits (added 3.27.2020)
• AmeriCorps Program COVID-19 Checklist (updated 4.16.2020)
• Email message to AmeriCorps (sent end of April 2020) - Thankful for our AmeriCorps Iowa Members (added 5.4.2020)
• AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team Virtual Summit/Training Opportunity (added 5.11.2020)
  • May 18-21, 2020
  • Click HERE for the schedule and registration details
• Electronic Signature Information (added 5.14.2020)
  • Electronic Signature Guidance and Information
  • Electronic Signature Policy Example
• Member COVID-19 CPC Exit Tracking Form (added 5.14.2020)

State of Iowa Resources:

• State of Iowa COVID-19 Information: Current Status
• State of Iowa Proclamations: https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/#proclamations
• Office of the Governor of Iowa: Latest News and Information
• State of Iowa Test Iowa website: https://www.testiowa.com/ (posted 4.27.2020)
• Iowa Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resources
• Legal Assistance Hotline for COVID-19 Questions: 1-800-332-0419 (posted 4.6.2020)
• Resources for Nonprofit Organizations (via Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines) (posted 3.24.2020)
• Nonprofit Guide to the CARES Act (posted 4.13.2020)
• Building Better Virtual Meetings: Webinar recording/training from March 25, 2020 (added 4.2.2020)

General Support Resources:

These are resources we are aware of, we are not endorsing any of these listed, just providing them as resources for members, program staff, and individuals who are looking for emotional support resources, personal resources, and other information during these uncertain times.

• Share Member Assistance Program (MAP) resources, or program-provided mental health resources, with your members during this time. If you are unsure how to access these resources please reach out to your Program Officer.
• What you need to know about COVID-19 - fact sheet
• Have questions/need resources regarding COVID-19: Call 2-1-1
• Iowa Concern Hotline 800-447-1985
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255​
• NAMI Crisis hotlines:
  • Dallas County 24/7 1-844-428-3878
  • Warren County 24/7 1-844-258-8858
• Crisis Text Line 24/7: HOME to 741741 to connect to a counselor
• SAMHSA Disaster Distress helpline 24/7 365 days: 1-800-985-5990
• Mental Health - Your Life Iowa Statewide Crisis Line (855) 581-8111
• Iowa Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team
• Mental Health America has some great information and resources
• Christian Century 
• How to Cope with Anxiety about COVID-19 (IDPH)
• Older Adults and COVID-19 (Prepwise)
• Taking Care of your Behavioral Health during an infectious disease outbreak
• Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event
• Here is a link to a free resource that centers on supporting mental and emotional wellness: https://blog.calm.com/take-a-deep-breath
• Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS): What to know about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your Mental Health
• Iowa DHS new COVID Recovery Iowa program (posted 6.1.2020)
  • Iowans can access services through the following options:
    • Call 800-447-1985 to connect with a counselor specializing in rural issues and agriculture 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    • Call the Iowa Warm Line, 844-775-9276, to connect with a peer counselor or request to get in touch with a COVID Recovery Iowa counselor.
    • Visit www.COVIDrecoveryiowa.org and complete a contact form and a counselor will get back to you.