“Because an informed community is a healthier community.” This quote is part of a public campaign jointly sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the American Library Association to help raise awareness of how libraries provide trusted health information to their communities. Never than in this time of crisis has this quote rang more true. And although our library is closed for the time being, we’re continuing to work from home, connecting our community to online books, information, and resources to help them through this period of “Stay Home, Stay Healthy.”
I usually provide access to health information and resources at the library through monthly programs with health professionals, health-related materials that you can check out, and a dedicated health kiosk. But since you can’t access these resources at the library right now, I’ve decided to bring access to you at home. I know that some in our community might not have internet at home so I’ve tried to provide phone numbers for as many of the resources as possible. The free public Wi-Fi at the library is also on 24/7 to access these resources, see details below for getting online.
We will get through this with the strength and resilience our community has always possessed. Until then, stay safe, stay healthy, and please help others when able!
COVID-19 Information:
Washington State Department of Health Coronavirus Response (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MedlinePlus
Adams County Health Department:
Adams County Integrated Healthcare Services
(Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Emergency Housing, Public Health)
For more information on a specific program call the number listed below:
Behavioral Health & Emergency Housing, 509-488-4074
Public Health Services, 509-488-2031
Developmental Disabilities Services, 509-659-3306
Employment:
Washington State Employment Security Department
esd.wa.gov -- Apply online 24x7
1-800-318-6022 – Call Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 7am-4pm
Health Insurance:
Washington Health Plan Finder
Washington Apple Health is available year-round or certain life changes (such as losing a job or decreased income) may qualify you for a special enrollment period.
1-855-923-4633 – Call Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm (experiencing longer wait times)
Food Assistance:
Basic Food/Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Apply online or by phone
1-877-501-2233
Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)
1-800-322-2588 -- Call the Help Me Grow WA Hotline
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance:
New Hope
1-888-560-6027 – 24-Hour Victim Access Hotline
509-764-8402 or 888-560-6027
National Domestic Violence 24x7 Hotline
800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault 24x7 Hotline
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Mental Health:
American Psychological Association- “Road to Resilience”
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)- COVID-19 Information and Resources
NAMI Helpline
800-950-NAMI (6264), Mon-Fri 10am-6pm EST
Or text “NAMI” to 741-741 anytime 24/7
National Suicide Prevention 24x7 Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Other Assistance Connections and Programs:
Access Washington
Connect to state services and government agencies
Washington 2-1-1
Connect to community resources statewide
People for People
Transportation services
East Adams Library District
eBook and audiobook library, online classes and resources, and free public Wi-Fi available 24/7
Email info@ritzvillelibrary.com if you need your library card number or PIN to access these resources or to sign up for a library card. There is no password for our free public Wi-Fi (Ritzlib-Pub) and you don’t need a library card to use it, but you’ll be asked to accept the Terms of Use before you can get online. You should be able to get online from your car, but if you can’t please remember to practice safe social distancing.
~Amy Hille, Library Assistant
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