COVID-19 Resources for Individuals, Families, and Providers

Provider Financial Support Options

• Section 1102, Paycheck Protection Program: This program allocates $349 billion, available through June 30, to provide eligible small businesses with government-backed loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans may be forgiven if the borrower keeps employees on payroll.
  • Loan amounts will be equal to 10 weeks of company payroll, up to $10 million, and may be utilized to pay payroll, rent, and utilities to keep company doors open.
  • Eight weeks of payroll, rent, mortgage payments, and utilities may be forgiven if the company maintains its workforce. 
  • Forgiveness amounts will be reduced proportional to layoffs or salary reductions.
  • Businesses which rehire laid off employees may still benefit from full loan forgiveness.
  • All small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with fewer than 500 employees or that meet the SBA’s small business criteria, and independent contractors.
  • The program operates directly through financial institutions, with waivers of most requirements normally associated with these types of loans. Applicants only need to make a good faith certification of the loan’s necessity and that the loan will be used to retain workers; no hardship demonstration is required. 
    • Application Form
• Section 1110, Emergency EIDL Grants: Expands eligibility for access to Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to the same entities eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program (All small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with fewer than 500 employees or that meet the SBA’s small business criteria, and independent contractors). Private non-profits are also eligible.
  • IDL provides operational liquidity of up to $2 million to small businesses in designated disaster areas.
  • Any EIDL loans made in response to COVID-19 before December 31, 2020 will certain requirements waived.
  • EIDL loan recipients may request an advance on the loan of $10,000, the SBA will disburse within three days. This advance does not need to be repaid and thus functions as a grant. SBA is allocated $10 billion for this grant program.

• Tool Links

  • Montana Healthcare Program Provider Information Website
  • CMS - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Corona Virus Waivers and Flexibilities
  • CMS - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Podcasts and Transcripts/li>
  • CMS - Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Coronavirus Current Emergencies

• Health

  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • World Health Organization - Emergencies - Coronavirus Disease

• Telehealth

  • OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency 
  • Telehealth Communications - COVID-19 and HIPAA

• Behavioral Health

• Mental Health America - Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resource
• NAMI – COVID19 – Information and Resource Guide
• Stress, Resilience, and the Role of Science: Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Aces Connection - Managing in the Midst of COVID-19
• 10 ways to avoid ACEs (during the pandemic)
• American Psychological Association - Pandemic
• Montana Health Care Foundation – Our COVID-19 Response
• National Council for Behavioral Health - Resources and Tools for Addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• National Guidance on Emergency Homeless Services for Youth and Young Adults[awayhomeamerica.org] Recommendations for Centering Youth of Color and LGBTQ Equity with Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding-- this is also a resource for older adult partners 
• Recommendations for Request for Proposal (RFP) Process in YHDP [docs.google.com] -- this is also a resource for older adult partners 
• National Network 4 Youth - Policy and Tax Stimulus Resources
• Office of National Drug Control Policy - President Trump’s Position - Treatment of  SUD is an Essential Medical Service.

• People with Disabilities
  • International Disability Alliance -  COVID-19 and the Disability Movement
  • Administration for Community Living - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Montana Disability and Health Program - COVID-19 Information and Resources

• SAMHSA Resources and Information
  • For More Information on Behavioral Health COVID-19 Resources visit SAMHSA Website
  • Disclosure of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records:   Does Part 2 Apply to Me?
  • COVID-19 Information for SAMHSA Discretionary Grant Recipients 
  • COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance 
  • TAP 34: Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs 
  • Considerations for the Care and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders in the COVID-19 Epidemic: March 20, 2020
  • Considerations for Crisis Centers and Clinicians in Managing the Treatment of Alcohol or Benzodiazepine Withdrawal during the COVID-19 Epidemic: March 19, 2020
  • Considerations for Outpatient Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings 
  • COVID-19: Interim Considerations for State Psychiatric Hospitals
  • <Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
  • Virtual Recovery Resources
  • Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
  • Disaster Distress Helpline
  • Telework and DFWP Drug Testing During COVID-19
• Guidance for Opioid Treatment during COVID-19
  • OTP Guidance for Patients Quarantined at Home with the Coronavirus 
  • Sample OTP COVID-19 FAQs  
  • Use of Telemedicine While Providing Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • FAQs: Provision of Methadone and Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19 Emergency
• Additional Federal Guidance
  • OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
  • The Notification of Enforcement Discretion on Telehealth Remote Communications
  • DEA Information on Telemedicine
  • DEA Diversion Control Division COVID-19 Information
  • Guidance for Direct Service Providers [cdc.gov]
  • Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities [cdc.gov]
  • Guidance for Direct Service Providers, Caregivers, Parents, and People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders [cdc.gov]
  • People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders [cdc.gov]
• Stay up to Date
  • Coronavirus - COVID-19 (coronavirus.gov)
  • Government Response to Coronavirus
  • COVID-10 What is the  U.S. Government is Doing

Find a Behavioral Health Provider 

Montana THRIVE  - THRIVE is an interactive computerized behavioral therapy program using a video format intended to connect individuals in need.

Mental Health America COVID-19 – Information and Resources

National Council for Behavioral Health - COVID-19 Resource Page

National Council for Behavioral Health - COVID-19 Office Hours - Opportunities for Peer Support Workers, Supervisors and Programs

COVID-19 NAMI Resource and Information Guide

Shareable Resources on coping with COVID-19

For More Information on Behavioral Health COVID-19 Resources visit SAMHSA Website

Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Managing Stress - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Recovery Support Meetings

Simple Steps for 12 Step Groups Using Various Virtual Platforms for Meetings - Great quick start information on Zoom, Google Hangouts, and Free Conference 

Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak

How To Practice Mindfulness Right Now

Free Trail of Music to Keep You Focused, Help You Relax or Improve Your Sleep

Stress, Resilience, and the Role of Science: Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Shatterproof - How To Stay Supported, Connected, and Healthy During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Harvard Business Review - Anxiety is Contagious - How to Contain It

10 ways to avoid ACEs (during the pandemic)

True Colors United Covid-19 Action and Resource Center [truecolorsunited.org]: info on mental health, LGBTQ young people during this time, and more general resources 

Virtual Youth Gathering on Covid-19 with the National Youth Forum [awayhomeamerica.org] - On April 20, young people will be discussing new challenges, threats to our physical and mental wellbeing, and needed short and long-term interventions. Most importantly, we’ll share resources, creativity, and community. This is a conversation by and for young people – so let’s connect.