Employment, Mental Health Resources In Montgomery: Coronavirus

GERMANTOWN, MD — Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass (D) is reminding residents that they are not alone in the age of the coronavirus — and that there are many resources out there to help make the day-to-day a little easier.

"We are living in an unprecedented time," Glass said in an email to subscribers. "In less than one week, we've gone from conducting our regular daily routines to conducting social distancing. We've gone from eating out to eating alone. And we've gone from educating our children in classrooms to educating them in our living rooms."

"While the unpredictable nature of this crisis can be unnerving," Glass added, "I want you to know that here in Montgomery County we are working to protect the health and safety of every resident."

Listed below is information Glass is sharing, based on constituent emails and phone calls his office has received:

• Employees in Montgomery County are entitled to one hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked or a maximum total of 56 hours per year.
• Residents can apply for unemployment insurance benefits online.
• Montgomery County Public Schools have announced "grab and go" meal sites offering students breakfast, lunch and dinner from 11 AM - 1 PM Monday - Friday. For a full list of the meal sites, click here.
• Manna Food Center will remain open during the COVID-19 crisis. To schedule a food pick up, call 301-424-1130 by 3 PM the day before. Visit bit.ly/emergencynutrition for a list of pantries and soup kitchens.
• EveryMind offers free support to help us all manage stress and anxiety during these difficult times.You can call/text them at 301-738-2255 or visit their website.

You can find updated COVID-19 information on the State or County's websites, and you can also find more in other languages, including in Spanish and Chinese.