COVID-19 Vaccination Scheduling System is Now Online
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West Virginians can access a new online vaccination scheduling and
distribution communication tool that will notify residents about the
availability of vaccine doses to help streamline vaccination efforts
statewide. Sign up here.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM IF:
- You
have already received your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. You will
receive information about your second dose from the healthcare entity
that administered the first dose and/or the Vaccine Administration
Management System (VAMS).
- You
have already been placed on a waitlist through your local health
department or other healthcare provider. You will be integrated into this
new system and do not need to register again.
When Can I Get the Vaccine?
Follow this link and scroll down the page.
https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/Vaccine.aspx
Social Security Announces 1.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2021
News Release
How to Contact Social Security During the Pandemic
Local Social Security offices are closed during the pandemic,
but they are available to help you over the phone. This link will take you to
the Social Security Office Locator where you can find the
phone number for your local office.
FDA Advises Consumers Not to Use Hand Sanitizer Products Manufactured by Eskbiochem
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West Virginia Strong Summer Food Assistance Programs
On
June 4, 2020, Governor Justice announced improved coordination among
all state, federal and community nutritional resources as a part of his
Administration's COVID-19 response. The link below connects you with an
interactive map to find resources in your area. You can also call 2-1-1
and a member of the United Way team will assist you.
Interactive Map
Economic Impact Payments (Stimulus Checks) for Non-Tax Filers
If someone drew Social Security (SSDI,
retirement, Widow's, SSI) in 2018 or 2019 but did not file taxes due to income
being below tax filing thresholds, they will still automatically receive the
Economic Impact Payments without having to do anything and the payment will be
deposited to the account in which they receive their Social Security checks.
However, if they have
qualifying children under 17, it is recommended that they go to the IRS’ new
webtool for Non-Filers to enter their information so they can also
claim/receive the dependent child payments.
Also, if someone did
not file taxes in 2018 or 2019 and did not start drawing Social Security
benefits until 2020, they will need to go to the IRS’s Non-Filers website to
enter their information to receive a payment.
Please see the below
link from Social Security for further information about these updates. As
a reminder, Social Security and the IRS are not going to call individuals
regarding their Economic Impact Payments such calls are scams! The only
official place to get information/file for payment for non-filers is the IRS
website: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments. This is also the place for people to go to see if they are eligible for a
payment, and soon to check the status of your Economic Impact Payment.
SERVICES FOR SENIORS DURING THE COVID-19 (Coronavirus) CRISISIf you are looking for information on what senior services are available during the COVID-19 crisis, contact your local county aging provider (senior center). The link below will direct you to the County Aging Provider page on the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services website.
County Aging Providers (Senior Centers
SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people
experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990 is
a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate
crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to
any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and
confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United
States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms
are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or
text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis
counselor.
Welcome to the West Virginia ADRN!
To locate providers that service your
area, click on Find Organizations in the panel to the left. A new screen will open, where you should
select the needed service from the Services dropdown list. Next, enter your
county name in the Areas Served field, then click Search to produce a list of
organizations that will provide that service in your area. You can also do a geographical search by using the zip code
or location search features; however, providers that appear in those results
may not service your area. For detailed instructions see Search by Areas Served Instructions or Search by Zip Code Instructions.
The West Virginia Aging &
Disability Resource Network (ADRN) and our partner agencies are a bridge to
available resources to assist you and your family with questions about
long-term care services and supports that may allow you or your loved one to
remain at home and active in the community for as long as possible. At the
ADRN, you will find professionally trained staff that can answer your
questions about programs and other resources available in your area, how to
access these services, and can also assist you in applying for those
programs and supports that best suit your independent living and long-term
care needs.
The ADRN is a state-funded resource and is a division of the West Virginia
Bureau of Senior Services. There is a wide-ranging list of resources
available to you on our web site. This list is offered for informational
purposes and to assist you. The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
does not endorse or recommend any agency or business listed. The help that
you receive from the ADRN will empower you to make informed choices and
decisions regarding long-term care. It is recommended that you contact an
ADRN partner for more specific information and for a comprehensive
assessment of your needs. You can also visit our on-line resource database
to see what services are available to meet your needs.
Services offered at the ADRN are available to anyone, at no charge,
regardless of age or income. For more information, please call toll-free
1-866-981-2372, or
click here for the ADRN partners that serve your area.