Helping Agencies & COVID-19 Resources

The Governor has issued guidance for childcare centers to remain open while aligning with public health recommendations as closely as possible, although it is highly encouraged for parents to stay home with children if possible. 

Temporary modifications have been made to the Child Care Subsidy Program to increase support and flexibility to working parents.  To get more information visit https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/  and  Child Care Assistance https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cc/assistance.cgi  

Mary Washington Healthcare Associates – The Rappahannock Area YMCA is able to provide FREE childcare services for children of MWHC staff, doctors, nurses, and all essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. To begin registration, please contact Dottie Rhodes at erhodes@family-ymca.org or call 540-379-7450.

The Childcare Network at the link www.thechildcarenetwork.org provides information and resources about childcare in the greater Rappahannock region.  Phone number is 540-373-3275.

Unemployment insurance has been made more accessible to the growing number of individuals who have lost their jobs or had hours significantly reduced due to the pandemic. For more information and to apply online for these benefits, visit the Virginia Employment Commission at  https://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed

DSS Re-entry Program (parents being released from jail) – 540-899-4178

The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank's mobile app, FredFoodVa, provides real-time updates of what pantries are operating each day.  Simply enter FredFoodVa into your mobile device to find the app.

SNAP Benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) SNAP can be used like cash to buy eligible food items from authorized retailers. The web address and the chart below the link provide income and eligibility guidelines. For more information, contact the Department of Social Services in the area where you live.

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/bp/fs/intro_page/income_limits/Income_Chart.pdf

SNAP Eligibility Guidelines

To find free food distribution sites organized by local school districts, including Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Caroline, please visit the School Meal Finder at https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/?filter_state=va

To find other community organizations distributing food text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877. 

For food assistance program eligibility through Social Services visit CommonHelp at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/

The Department of Medical Assistance Services has made changes to support people who are currently enrolled in Medicaid to ensure cost is not a barrier to treatment during this public health emergency.  For more information on affordable health insurance options, please go to CoverVA at https://coverva.org/  To learn more about other health benefits or apply online, visit CommonHelp at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/

Medicaid Financial Eligibility Requirements:

*For households with more than eight people, add $5,878 per additional person.  Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Enroll Virginia – Navigators and enrollment experts trained to provide free, unbiased assistance on health insurance options and available through HealthCare.gov and Enroll VA. If you would like to apply for Medicaid online, you can do so through the Cover Virginia website. 

If you believe that you or a loved one may have COVID-19, it is important to contact your local health department using this website from the VDH:  http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/health-department-locator/    Additionally, VDH has great resources and support on their website here: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/resources-and-support/ .

Financial assistance on hospital bills is available for patients of Mary Washington Hospital – to see if you might be eligible for their patient discounts download the info sheet.

For individuals who are currently without health-insurance (or are covered by Medicaid) and in need of healthcare, the Lloyd F Moss Free Clinic is available to local residents.  Call (540) 741-1061 and select Option #1 to find out how to become a patient or visit  https://mossfreeclinic.org

Health Departments

Health Clinics/Free and Low Cost

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Home Health and Hospice

Renters - the Supreme Court of Virginia has prohibited new non-emergency evictions for tenants who are unable to pay rent as a result of COVID-19.  If you are facing eviction, if your landlord attempts to lock you out without taking you to court, or if you have questions about your rights, contact your local legal aid by calling 1-866-LEGL-AID or get legal advice from the Eviction Legal Helpline by calling 1-833-NoEvict. Visit www.LegalAidWorks.org for more information.

Homeowners - If your loan is backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, your lender cannot foreclose on you for 60 days after March 18, 2020.

FHA loans also have a 60-day ban on foreclosures starting March 18, and loans under the USDA Single-Family Housing programs have a 60-day ban on foreclosures starting March 19. Check your loan documents for references to these programs to see if your loan qualifies. For more information visit www.LegalAidWorks.org

If you are currently experiencing, or at risk of facing (in the next 14 days), a housing crisis, you can call the Homelessness Helpline (540) 358-5801.

CVS and Walgreens are providing free delivery of prescription medications to the elderly and other vulnerable populations. 

FamilyWize provides free prescription discount cards to everyone in our community.  Visit the website for more information on FamilyWize at https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/familywize-211/  

Moss Free Clinic Community Pharmacy – Moss Free Clinic provides non-emergency health, dental and behavioral care include pharmacy services.  Call the Clinic directly at 540-741-1061 or read more about pharmacy services at https://mossfreeclinic.org/services/clinic-pharmacy/

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced the federal income tax filing due date is extended from April 15 to July 15,2020. For more information on free tax filing services, visit www.RUWFreeTaxes.org 

The State Corporation Commission has issued an order directing utilities, such as electric, natural gas and water companies in Virginia, to suspend service disconnections for 60 days to provide immediate relief for any customer, residential and business, who may be financially impacted by COVID-19.