Coronavirus Resources

The health and safety of our community is our top priority. We are monitoring the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic in York County closely and staying in regular contact with federal agencies, health organizations, and local agencies.

Below is a list of local resources to help keep you informed of COVID-19 relief and emergency assistance options.

If you would like your organization’s information to be added to the resource list, please contact Summersby Okey at sokey@unitedwayofyc.org

SC 2-1-1

• SC 2-1-1 – Call 2-1-1 or 866-892-9211 – sc211.org/index.php/9-uncategorised/78-category-coronavirus

FOOD

• Interactive COVID-19 Food Resource Map
• USDA’s National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs – https://www.lunchapplication.com/
• Rock Hill School District – offering grab and go meals, Monday – Thursday. More information here – https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/mealsites
• York School District – Summer meals will be available to our children in York County beginning Monday, June 8th – Friday, August 7th, 2020.  More information here – https://www.york.k12.sc.us/summerfeeding
• Fort Mill School District – will provide breakfast and lunch free of charge during the duration of the school closure to families in need. For full details: www.fortmillschools.org/news/what_s_new/emergency_meal_program
• #SupportYorkCounty Restaurants – delivery and free meal options: www.visityorkcounty.com/about/covid-19-information/supportyorkcounty/
• PATH in York – providing drive-in food distribution for families by appointment only. Those in need can pull in at their appointed time and receive their food without having to get out of the car. Appointments are available on Mondays and Fridays between 9 am and noon and on Wednesdays between 2 pm and 5 pm.  Those seeking assistance can call 803-684-3992 for their appointment at any time, day or night.
• Pilgrims’ Inn Emergency Assistance pantry – available from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday-Friday. They will provide food to each client once per month.
• Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen – temporarily closed
• HOPE of Rock Hill – serving food from 9:00 – 10:30 AM Monday – Thursday. Please visit www.hopeofrockhill.com or HOPE of Rock Hill on Facebook for more information.
• The Salvation Army – www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/rockhill/home
• Rock Hill Community Fridge – https://www.facebook.com/rockhillcommunityfridge/

UTILITIES

• SC Thrive COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program – https://scthrive.org/covid-19-rental-assistance-program/
• Comporium – to provide 60 days of free internet service to students out of school www.comporium.com/covid-19/
• TruVista – based in Chester is providing 60 days of free internet service to students. For more information call 800-768-1212
• Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas – will waive late payment fees and fees for returned payments for its service territories beginning Saturday, March 21 until the national state of emergency is lifted. Learn more: news.duke-energy.com/releases/duke-energy-and-piedmont-natural-gas-take-new-steps-to-help-customers-communities-and-employees-in-wake-of-covid-19
• York Electric Cooperative – postponing account disconnections www.yorkelectric.net/covid-19-servicing-updates/
• York County Natural Gas – postponing account disconnections
• Town of Clover – water cutoffs have been suspended for March and April, learn more : https://www.cloversc.org/newsView.aspx?nid=10578
• Carolina Community Actions, Inc – providing emergency financial rental and utility assistance by appointment only. Applicants must call 803.366.5537 to schedule an appointment for assistance.

HEALTH

• Atrium Health Virtual Visit – atriumhealth.org/campaigns/primarycare/virtualvisit/virtualvisit
• MUSC Health Virtual Care – virtual visits are free with code COVID19 : campaigns.muschealth.org/virtual-care/index.html
• Keystone Substance Abuse Services – Beginning March 23, Keystone will be closed for onsite services. Keystone will be conducting health assessments via telehealth and keeping current patients engaged with their group counselers via telehealth. For Online Recovery Resources and for Keystone’s full COVID-19 update, click here: www.keystoneyork.org/covid-19-update/
• American Red Cross – Rock Hill office is closed with the exception of blood drives. Statement from the national organization in regards to COVID-19: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/coronavirus-safety-and-readiness-tips-for-you.html
• Palmetto Women’s Center – open 9-4 Monday-Thursday: www.palmettowomenscenter.com/
• Affinity Health Center – is providing telehealth services for new or existing patients. To schedule a telehealth appointment, call the main number at 803-909-6363.  Affinity accepts uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances. Primary care and mental health services are available through telehealth.
• Affinity Health Center will begin offering curbside COVID-19 testing (specimen collection) on Monday, April 6th.  In order to be tested for COVID-19, you must call their main number at 803-909-6363 to be pre-screened. If you are eligible for testing, they will schedule an appointment for you to be tested from your car. affinityhealthcenter.org
• North Central Family Medicine – northcentralmed.com/
• Senior Health – www.medicareadvantage.com/resources/senior-guide-to-mental-health-during-covid-19  
• Proper Handwashing – https://cnaclassesnearme.com/how-to-properly-wash-your-hands/ 
• Telehealth and Online Mental Health Resources – https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/telehealth-addiction-treatment-during-quarantine/
• Teletherapy – https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/treatment-program/online-counseling/telehealth-app/
• Drug Rehab During COVID-19 – https://www.rehabspot.com/covid-19/

CHILD AND ADULT CARE RESOURCES

• SC Child Care – the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has created a page to help Providers and Parents stay up-to-date on the latest recommendations regarding the Coronavirus: www.scchildcare.org/news-and-announcements/covid-19-announcements
• Adult Enrichment Centers – providing virtual support for people with disabilities and virtual/phone support to caregivers of seniors or someone with dementia: www.adultenrichmentcenters.org/
• York County First Steps is available to answer any questions or concerns regarding preschool aged children. Families with questions can visit www.YCFirstSteps.com or they can reach out to David Lisk at dlisk@rhmail.org.
• South Carolina Appleseed – comprehensive database for SC families searching for answers about food access, housing, consumer protection, healthcare, and other developments: http://www.scjustice.org/covid19/
• Virtual School Day: Over 100 free live K-12 classes available all day long intended to help parents fill their children’s day with enriched learning. Some popular classes are “Intro to Spanish for Kids”, “Coolest Women in History”, “Java Programming Basics”, and “The Story of Your Favorite Fairy Tales”. We have received exceptional ratings from thousands of parents and students. More info here: https://www.varsitytutors.com/virtual-school-day
• Virtual Summer Camps: Free half-day summer camps will be a week-long, with enrichment-based classes in subjects like foreign languages, chess, theater, coding, Minecraft, how to be a detective, photography and more. These live, interactive classes will be taught by expert instructors vetted through Varsity Tutors’ platform. We already have 200 camps scheduled for the summer. More info here: https://www.varsitytutors.com/virtual-summer-camps

SHELTERS

• Tender Hearts Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing – will remain open but not taking any new clients.
• The Haven at Pathways – currently has available beds: https://www.pathwaysyc.org/

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• SC Works Online Job Search – https://jobs.scworks.org/vosnet/Default.aspx
• Zoom (remote jobs) https://zoom.us/careers
• Rock Hill Economic Development – www.jobsrockhil.com 

STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES

• SC Thrive – taking applications over the phone for SNAP, Medicaid, and other assistance programs, call 800-726-8774. Lear more about their resources: https://scthrive.org/coronavirus-resources/
• South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce – announced a  new resource hub to answer questions about unemployment claims related to COVID-19. Visit the site: dew.sc.gov/covid-hub
• U.S. Small Business Administration – www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
• US Department of Labor – www.yorkelectric.net/covid-19-servicing-updates/
• York County Government – www.yorkcountygov.com/CivicAlerts

GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION

• SCDHEC Care Line – 855-472-3432 – scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

OTHER RESOURCES

• Guide to Layoffs and Lost Wages Due to Coronavirus – https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/coronavirus-lost-wage-resources/
• VITA – All VITA sites will be closed to ensure the safety of our volunteers and community members. We have partnered with H&R Block for households with a simple return to file their state and federal taxes for free. File today at www.myfreetaxes.com.
• Coronavirus Scams – Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. They’re setting up websites to sell bogus products, and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts as a ruse to take your money and get your personal information. Learn more: www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/02/coronavirus-scammers-follow-headlines
• State Helplines for COVID-19 – https://careconnectusa.org/coronavirus-hotlines-usa/