covid-19 Resources
Please view these helpful resources about the coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as activities and learning resources. This list will be updated as new resources are available.
Hotlines and helpful information
Coronavirus Disease in Minnesota Dashboard | State of Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health has two public hotlines open every day from 7am to 7pm.
School and child care questions: 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504
Health questions: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903
Mental health
Crisis Text Line offers free help to those who are having a mental health crisis or are contemplating suicide. Text MN to 741741. Services are available 24/7 across Minnesota.
Coping with stress | CDC
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to protect yourself against the Coronavirus | CDC
Essentials
General
United Way 2-1-1 provides free and confidential health and human services information | United Way 2-1-1
Internet
Internet Essentials - Free internet for two months for qualifying new customers | Comcast
Free wireless hot spots in Minneapolis | City of Minneapolis
Food
Twin Cities restaurants providing free kids' meals during coronavirus school closures | City Pages
Food shelves in Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Washington County, Dakota County, Anoka County, Scott County
Metro Mobility will pick up your grocery order and deliver it for free | Metro Mobility
Fresh Produce Distribution | Neighborhood House
Housing
Resources for people experiencing homelessness | St. Stephens Minneapolis
Rent assistance (enter your zip code for options near you)
Minnesota housing resources (rent assistance, find affordable housing, homeless/looking for shelter)
childcare
Childcare resources for health care workers | MN COVID Sitters
Employment
Activities and learning resources
dance and music
Upstream Arts STUDIO ACCESS YouTube channel
Live dance every day at 3pm | Kairos Alive
Live Virtual Concerts | NPR
Art Lessons
Film
We Are One Film Festival | May 29 - June 7, 2020 on YouTube
Omnifest at Home | Science Museum of Minnesota
Museums
Museums with virtual tours | Travel and Leisure
Museum Exhibits, Symphonies, and Operas You Can Enjoy From Home | Conde Nast Traveler
National Parks Tours | Travel and Leisure
Animals
Panda Cam | Zoo Atlanta
Eagle Cam | MN DNR
Farm Babies | Minnesota Zoo
Monterey Bay Aquarium live video streams | Monterey Bay Aquarium
learning
Things to do at home with your kids while schools are closed | Wavy.com
Learn at home resources | Scholastic
Online resources for anyone isolated at home | Chatterpack.net