Coping with COVID-19

Coping with COVID-19

In this extraordinary time we can all use some support...

The COVID-19 epidemic has rapidly become an unprecedented situation that continues to grow. Not only are we seeing the physical effects of the illness, but also the social impact it is causing. Millions of people in the U.S alone have lost their jobs, closed their businesses, and have been forced to self-isolate (“social distancing”) as we attempt to curve the rate of exposure. It truly is a scary situation and many of us are left experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression. While it’s true that we have no control over what is happening, we do have control in other areas of our lives. In situations like these it is absolutely necessary that we pay special attention to the important choices we can make to keep us safe and also contribute to our mental wellness. Below are a some resources including articles, hotlines, and apps that can help us practice healthy coping strategies while we continue to support one another and focus on keeping one another safe. 

Hotlines

Resources for Coping

Things to do Indoors

Tips from Our Amazing Partners

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Articles and Videos

Resources for Undocumented Folx

•Restaurant Opportunities Centers United – Restaurant Workers Relief Fund. For restaurant workers in need of financial assistance. https://rocunited.org/relief/application/

•One Fair Wage Emergency Fund. Cash assistance for restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers and more who need the money.  https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help

•USBG National Charity Foundation – Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. For bartenders, or the spouse or child of a bartender who have experienced an emergency hardship. https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap

•Another Round, Another Rally Emergency Assistance. For workers in the hospitality industry, dishwasher, bartender, server, busser, chef, cook, sommelier, manager, host, concierge, cleaning staff, or bar back may apply for funds. Apply by clicking here.

•Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation. For emergency assistance for those employed by restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier. Apply by clicking here.

•Latino Task Force (San Francisco. The SF Latino Task Force brings you the LTFRespuestaLatina.com (link in bio), where you can find essential resources around COVID-19 in English, Spanish, and Maya. Resources include: health, employment, food, education and more.
.El SF Latino Task Force les presenta la página de LTFRespuestaLatina.com (link en bio), donde encontrará muchos de los recursos esenciales sobre el COVID-19 en Inglés, Español, y Maya. Recursos incluyen: salud, empleo, comida, educación y más.

Queer & Trans People of Colo (QTPOC) at STRUT

Below is the QTPOC at Strut (San Francisco) APRIL 2020 Calendar for their virtual programming. You can also see the descriptions of the events along with sharable links. You can also view their upcoming events on their websites calendar here. All of the events are being held on Zoom. Download of app may be required and dial-in services are provided as well.

Individuals can also keep updated on all upcoming QTPOC at Strut events by texting “QTPOC” to 474747.

Mondays Bingo Night

Join QTPOC at Strut for every Monday Bingo Night with our amazing host, Grace Towers!

Limited spacing for Bingo Night.
Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.

Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link

 

Tuesdays Xicanx Drag Queen’s Guide to Survival

Join QTPOC at Strut every Tuesday evening. In these unprecedented times, it is important for us to look to our ancestors for wisdom and lessons in resiliency and survival. QTBIPOC often find themselves on the frontlines of major world crisis and they represent a long line of people who have had to be creative and innovative with how they and their loved ones survive.

Join Dino Foxx/Foxxy Blue Orchid for a series of virtual sharing circles where they/she will share some lessons learned growing up poor, brown and fabulous.

Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.

Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link

 

Wednesdays Yoga

Join QTPOC at Strut every Wednesday evening for free virtual Yoga sessions with the incredible Deontre Martin.

Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.

Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org

Click here for the Facebook link

 

Thursdays Fitness While Sheltered

Join QTPOC at Strut every Thursday evening for Fitness While Sheltered to learn exercises that you can do while sheltered in place.

Edgar Doolan is an amazing personal trainer who will be guiding us in exercises using our own body.

Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.

Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link

 

Fridays Red Table: Mental Health Talk

Join QTPOC at Strut every Friday for some of some extra TLC, skill-share and community time. Let’s get together and talk about mental health and how we can support our own and each other’s wellness.

Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.

Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link