COVID-19: Resources for Assistance During the Pandemic

Compiled by Gwendolyn Reece, American University Library:

Each of the governments has a main page with more detailed information:

DC Government COVID-19 Information and Services

State of Maryland, Maryland Unites - COVID-19

Montgomery County, Maryland COVID-19 Information and Services

Prince George's County, Maryland

State of Virginia Commonhelp - COVID-19 page

Arlington County, Virginia COVID-19 Website

Fairfax County, Virginia COVID-19 Website

City of Alexandria, Virginia COVID-19 Website

Information by Topic

• Domestic Violence - If you need help and are unable to speak freely, text LOVEIS to 22522 .  You may also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or click here to visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline​
• COVID-19 testing
  • DC Testing
  • Maryland Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions About Testing
  • Virginia Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions: Testing for COVID-19
• List of Disinfectants that are effective against COVID-19 - from the EPA
• Health Information - from Reliable Sources
  • CDC: Center for Disease Control:  Please note the sections on what to do if you think you are sick and getting  your household ready
  • World Health Organization 
• Unemployment
  • DC COVID-19 Unemployment
• Health Assistance
  • Washington DC Financial Assistance Coverage - for those who are not covered by Medicare nor by an employer
  • State of Maryland Health Connection - special enrollment period
  • State of Virginia Commonhelp
• ​Mental Health 
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - call 1-800-273-8255
  • Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • SafeSpace from Vibrant - Includes interactive coping tools
  • CDC: Taking Care of your Emotional Health
• Food
  • Capital Area Food Bank COVID-19 specifics
  • Meal locations for DC Students
  • DC Meal locations for Seniors
  • Arlington County Food Resources
  • Fairfax County Food Resources
  • City of Alexandria Food Resources
  • Maryland Foodbank
  • Meals on Wheels Maryland - COVID-19 response
  • State of Maryland Free and Reduced Meal distribution centers for students
• Housing Assistance 
  • If you are renting and can't pay your rent or all of your rent, first talk to your landlord.  
  • If you can't pay your mortgage, first talk to your bank
  • Washington, DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program
  • State of Maryland Rental Assistance
  • State of Virginia Rental Assistance
  • City of Alexandria - Eviction/Foreclosure assistance 703-746-4990  
• Social Security:  Payments are being distributed as normal.  Go online to sign up for direct deposit.  For help, take advantage of online services, or call 1-800-772-1213.   
• Telecommunications Companies - what they are offering and what to do if you can't pay your bills.
  • Comcast
  • Verizon
• Utilities - if you can't pay your bills
  • Washington, DC Utilities Assistance
  • State of Maryland - Governor Hogan has decreed that services may not be disconnected nor charged late fees for gas, electric, water, sewage, cable TV and Internet service providers.  The executive order is here. 
  • State of Virginia Utilities Assistance
• Assistance for those who can't work
  • DC Bar and Restaurant Workers Association  - resources for workers
• Prescription Drug Assistance
  • District of Columbia Prescription Assistance
  • City of Alexandria, call 703-746-5700 
  • State of Virginia Medication Assistance
• Financial Relief for Small Businesses 
  • District of Columbia Disaster Assistance
  • State of Maryland Disaster Loans
  • State of Virginia Disaster Loan Assistance