Latinos En Spokane
COVID Resources
To our community
We understand these are difficult times. The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused disruptions in our workplaces, schools, and homes. Prior to COVID-19, Latino communities across the state and country had already experienced challenges in health disparities and in accessing resources. Throughout this pandemic, we have observed an increase in barriers to health and community services due to language access, lack of trust, shortcomings in economic support to undocumented and mixed-status families, and public charge confusion.
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In response to COVID-19, Latinos en Spokane has been working to provide direct advocacy and support to local families, translating information, connecting state and local resources, food banks, tenant advocacy, providing live webinars through our social media platforms, collaborating with local organizations to fundraise for undocumented families. We are continuously searching for resources, creative solutions as well as listening to community needs.
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This pandemic has exposed many disparities and challenges ahead. Nevertheless, it has also shed light on the power of community response and the hearts of volunteers working to help neighbors and those experiencing need. Thank you Spokane community organizations, thank you volunteers, and thank you to our donors.
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We will continue updating this webpage with up to date COVID information and community resources.
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How Can I Be Prepared for a COVID-19 Outbreak?
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COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus. There is currently an international outbreak affecting several countries and states.
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As new information emerges about the virus, please remember that the risk of COVID-19 is not at all connected with race, ethnicity, or nationality.
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Stigma will not help to fight the illness. Seeking and sharing accurate information during a time of heightened concern is one of the best things we can do to keep rumors and misinformation from spreading.
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How can I prevent the spread of COVID-19?
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Symptoms of COVID-19 primarily include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. These symptoms appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.
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-19 spreads between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) via coughs or sneezes. It may also spread by touching a surface or object with the virus on it.
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People are thought to be most contagious when they are the sickest, though some spread is possible before people show symptoms.
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Prevention starts with practicing good personal health habits: stay home when you’re sick, cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, wash your hands often with soap and water, and clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.
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Getting plenty of rest, drinking fluids, eating healthy foods, and managing your stress may help you prevent getting COVID-19 and recover from it if you do.
Where can I get more information?
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Visit the Department of Health’s Website at www.doh.wa.gov/coronavirus
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Call 1-800-525-0127 and press #. Telephone based interpretation services are available.
Source: Washington State Department of Health
COVID-19 Resources
Washington STATE COVID-19 HEALTH GUIDANCE STATISTICS AND RESOURCES
Spokane County COVID-19 HEALTH GUIDANCE STATISTICS AND RESOURCES
If you have any questions about COVID-19, you can call the Spokane Regional Health District at1-800-525-0127. They speak Spanish.
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COVID-19: Current Situation in Spokane County
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COVID-19 Screening Locations in Spokane County
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Raiz healthcare monitor program for COVID19
This program is ideal if you:
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Are COVID19 positive and are self-isolating at home
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Have been in contact with someone who is COVID19 positive
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Have any symptoms of COVID19
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Raiz provides coverage to undocumented families! Family planning, birth control, permanent methods (tube ties and vasectomy), STI and STD screenings, and Cervical Cancer Screenings. Call (509) 207-3017
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Local Food Banks
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Spokane Food Fighters
In order to help meet the needs of individuals and families in our community while we deal with COVID-19, Spokane Food Fighters exists to help fill immediate food security needs. This resource is meant for same day emergency meal needs for those who have not been able to be helped through channels like their school district, food pantries, 2nd Harvest or Meals on Wheels. The mission is simple to work to ensure nobody goes hungry in Spokane in this time of need through a local team of volunteers and restaurants. For more information please click here.
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WOMEN & CHILDREN'S FREE RESTAURANT
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY11AM - 1PM1408 North Washington Street, Spokane, WA 99201(509)324 1995A (WOMEN WILL BE PRESENT)
ALL SAINTS FOOD PANTRY
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY10AM - 12M314 Spruce St Spokane, WA 99201(509)838 4409
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CARITAS OUTREACH MINISTRY
MON-WED - THUR11AM - 1PM1612 W Dalke Ave Spokane, WA 99205(509)326 2249BY
(APPOINTMENT ONLY)
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SALVATION ARMY
MON-WED - FRI9AM - 4 PM 204 E Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99207(509)325 6821
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY- 9 AM - 5 PM 204 E Indiana Ave Spokane, WA 99207(509)325 6821
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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTER
MON-WED - THUR9AM - 12PM500 S Stone St Spokane, Washington 99202(509)808-2139
2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY10AM -2PM500 S Stone St Spokane, Washington 99202(509)808-2139
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SOUTHSIDE FOOD PANTRY
SATURDAY10.30AM - 12PM2934 E 27th Av Spokane, WA 99223(509)724-0067
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SPOKANE VALLEY PARTNERS
WEDNESDAY11AM - 12.45PM10814 E Broadway Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206(509)927-1153BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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OUR PLACE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
MON - TUE- THUR10AM - 12.30PM1509 W College Spokane, Washington 99201(509)326-72
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Spokane County School Districts
District Meals
​Central Valley School District
Kids, age 18 and under, can enjoy a free, nutritious, grab-and-go, drive-through or walk-up breakfast & lunch while our schools are closed. Weekdays, 10am-1pm at specific designated locations.
Registration is not required. No ID or paperwork required. Children do not need to be a CVSD student to participate. Children must be present to pick up.For more information click here.
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Cheney School District
District will provide meal packs to include breakfast and lunch, Monday – Friday to all children. Meals will be distributed daily and will be available for pick-up at select school sites and various locations throughout the district as follows. Please practice social distancing while picking up meals daily. For more information click here.
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Deer Park School District
Due to significant staffing limitations during the week of Spring Break (April 6th – 10th), meal delivery will be at just three sites: Clayton School, Deer Park Elementary, and Deer Park Middle School. Distribution times will remain the same – 11AM to 12PM. For more information click here.
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East Valley School District
East Valley School District will be delivering meals to ALL children 1 to 18 years of age. East Valley school buses loaded with sack lunches will drive to these locations where children will meet the bus to pick up their grab-and-go sack lunch along with breakfast for the next day. In order to receive a lunch, each student needs to be present. There is no cost for the lunch and children do not need to be students of East Valley School District. For more information click here.
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Liberty School District
For more information click here.
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Mead School District
Meals will be provided throughout the emergency school closure INCLUDING April 6-10, which was the district's regularly scheduled Spring Break. For more information click here.
Medical Lake School District
A survey with distribution locations is available here.
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Spokane School District
SPS is offering grab & go meals – a breakfast and a lunch together – for any child aged 0-18, or currently enrolled in high school, at the following locations from 11 a.m.-noon. Yes, that's any student -- even those who don't attend Spokane Public Schools! For more information click here.
School Closure and COVID-19 Updates
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West Valley School District
For children ages 18 and under, grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches are available Monday through
Friday from 11:00 to 1:00 at Pasadena Park Elementary, Seth Woodard Elementary, Ness Elementary,
Orchard Center Elementary, Centennial Middle School and West Valley High School. For more information click here.
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Spokane Public Schools - Other resources
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Mental Health Resources
Latinx Mental Health Collaborative
The Latinx Mental Health Collaborative and Latinos en Spokane partnered to connect and invite families in Spokane
explore ways in which we can help each other during quarantine, stay safe, and healthy. The event was live on Latoinos en Spokane and was led by psychotherapists, Vicky Wesslen, Erik Jiménez, Abigail Bocanegra and psychiatric nurse practitioner, Damaris Aragón. Facilitation was provided by Angela Rooth, a psychology student at Whitworth University and intern at Creative Heart Therapies, PLLC.
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Latinx Mental Health Counselors in Spokane:
Maria G. Bazzell, LMHCA, MHP
Mental Health Clinician - WISe
3754 West Indian Trail Road
Spokane, WA 99208
C: (509) 220-3265
T: (509) 559-3100
F: (509) 328-7582
Damaris Aragorn
509-342-6592
Vicky Wesslen
707 West 7th Avenue
Suite 150
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 220-3357
Erik Jimenez
4001 N Cook St #420, Spokane, WA 99207
509-747-4174
Abigail Bocanegra
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Spokane Regional Crisis Line
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please call 1-877-266-1818. Spanish speakers are available.
Family Violence Prevention Services
Mujeres In Action (MIA) Spokane
MiA is a non-profit organization with the commitment of supporting and advocating for the victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault in the Spokane area. (509) 869-0876 www.miaspokane.org
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YMCA
YWCA Spokane is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. They provide shelter for domestic violence victims, legal advocacy, mental health, child care, 24/7 confidential domestic violence helpline services at 509-326-2255.
Rental and eviction support
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Tenants Union of Washington State
In case you cannot pay part or all of your rent in April, May or June due to COVID-19 emergency health orders. RENTALS WILL NOT BE EVICTED DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY. Tenants living in the city of Spokane must use the city version and everyone else uses the Washington state model letter because of the differences in the moratoriums. Please feel free to use these templates for your letters.
For the City of Spokane
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For Washington State
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Resources for Undocumented Persons
DSHS
DSHS is offering emergency financial assistance to ALL people living in Washington. It is open to families WITHOUT DOCUMENTS. The program requires a telephone interview. Call 877-501-2233 to complete the entire application process. Click here for more information.
​Spokane Relief Fund For Undocumented Families
While many Washingtonians are expected to receive financial relief through the federal aid stimulus package, many undocumented and those in mixed-status families are not eligible for any federal funds, not even if they have paid taxes using their IRS- issued individual taxpayer identification number. Undocumented immigrants in Washington State pay over $300 million in the state and local taxes. We know that many are essential workers in the frontline to this pandemic, and we know that many families experience hurdles to access medical and social services due to work or immigration status before this pandemic, and now the risks and needs are greater. In response, Latinos en Spokane is working closely with community members to understand current needs, provide support, continue building trust, and connecting resources to those in need. To donate or apply for funding click here.
COVID-19 Relief Fund for Undocumented Individuals in Washington State - Scholarship Junkies
Our undocumented community is one of the most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Washington State. We seek to provide direct economic support to our undocumented community during the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Join us today, to ensure we are able to collectively reach our goal of $5,000,000 to support over 5,000 families. Donations will go directly to families in need. Please donate, share this fundraiser on social media, and direct friends, co-workers, and big funders you may know. To donate or apply for funding click here.
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Washington Immigration Solidarity Network
WAISN is the largest immigrant-led coalition in Washington. We are a powerful, volunteer-driven network of immigrant and refugee rights organizations and individuals distributed across the state that strives to protect, serve, and strengthen communities across the state. We work to provide support, capacity, and resources to organizations’ efforts to build power and a united voice statewide.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, WAISN has adapted our work to focus on the unique needs of our immigrant and refugee communities. For as long as we need to, we are prioritizing providing immigrant and refugee communities COVID-related immediate support and information.
Our main effort has been creating the WAISN Resource Finder, a county-by-county resource for immigrants and their families to find vetted local resources.
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​My Undocumented Life
Resources and news that can help undocumented and mixed-status families during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. click here.
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​​One America
One America compiled a list of resources in Washington State (some in multiple languages) to ensure everyone in our communities are able to receive the care and necessities they need.
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Businesses & Workers
Questions and answers for workers affected by Covid19. Information on unemployment benefits, your rights and more, click here.
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The Governor’s Office has compiled this partial list of resources to support economic retention and recovery related to COVID-19 coronavirus. Click here.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has low-interest federal loans for small businesses that are suffering financial damage from the Coronavirus closings (COVID-19). These loans are for Economic Disaster Damage.
These loans can be used to pay off fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid due to the impact of the disaster. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The interest rate for nonprofit organizations is 2.75%.
Please let us know if we need help with these applications.
LOW AND FREE COVID-19 TESTING OPTIONS
If you don't have a primary care provider or are currently uninsured, there are low-cost and no-cost COVID-19 testing services available in Spokane County. Each clinic has different screening procedures and payment options, so we recommend that you call ahead. Download this brochure to see clinic locations. Questions about health insurance and COVID-19?
More info: https://covid.srhd.org/topics/medical-insurance/faqs
CHAS COVID-19 TEST
CHAS Health COVID-19 testing locations offer patients who qualify for PCR tests (non-rapid tests). Please note that test turnaround times are currently 1-3 days. CHAS offers rapid tests as needed and requires an appointment with a CHAS Health provider.
See the CHAS website for details: https://chas.org/health-alerts
Centralized Test Location at Spokane Arena CHAS Health Offers Centralized Test Drive at Spokane Arena
Location: 720 W. Mallon Ave., Spokane
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COVID-19 TESTING FROM SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Voluntary COVID-19 testing for SPS staff, students, and families ONLY. Registration is required.
Please refer to the SPS website for testing times, locations and registration. https://www.spokaneschools.org/covidtesting
LOW, FREE TESTING ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
VACCINATION
Currently, the COVID-19 vaccination schedule is complete for the Spokane Arena vaccination location. Immunization appointments for the Spokane Arena location are administered by the Washington State Department of Health. For more information, contact the COVID-19 State Information Hotline at 1.800.525.0127 and press #. Please note: The hotline can only help you make an appointment when appointments are available.
Current Immunization Ratings in Washington State
People who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine are those in phases 1a and 1b:
1. People over 65 years old
2. People aged 50 and over who also live in a multigenerational household
3. Health workers
4. People who live or work in long-term care facilities
5. All other workers in healthcare settings who are at risk for COVID-19
The Native Project clinic has a vaccination program for the community, you just have to call 509-209-6281 and make an appointment, they will inform you how long to wait and if you can access it now in phases 1a and 1b.
For more information visit www.nativeproject.org
WASHINGTON LISTEN 1-833-681-0211
Washington Listens is a new program to support anyone in Washington experiencing stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is comprised of regional partners across the state who operate teams of support specialists to help people deal with this uncertain and difficult time. Call toll-free 1-833-681-0211 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. M. At 9:00 p. M., Or Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. M. At 6:00 p. M., Or access this resource online at www.walistens .org. Interpretation services are available.