community resources
Virtual Workshops
WorkSource provides online virtual workshops that can help you prepare and get a job if you've been recently laid off.
Please review our introductory video and download our latest schedule with links.
Reopening your business?
Learn about reopening resources for businesses compiled by the Thurston Chamber of Commerce by downloading the Smart Toolkit.
State and Local Resources
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has had in the community, we have compiled a list of state and local resources to provide information and help to everyone during these challenging times.
| Organization | Category | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare | Medical Assistance | COVID-19 Resources | https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus |
| Medicaid | Medical Assistance (over 65/disability) | Guidelines and resources for Medicaid recipients and potential recipients. | https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/covid19/index.html |
| Center for Disease Control (CDC) | Coronavirus Information | Coronavirus information | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ |
| Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) | Workplace Safety Information Regarding C-19 | Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 | https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | Veteran Resources | Resources for veterans affected by COVID-19 | https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/index.asp |
| WA State Dept of Health | COVID-19 Information | WA DOH C-19 resource and information page | https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus |
| WA State House Democrats | COVID-19 Information | Social Distancing Guidelines | https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2020/03/17/social-distancing-a-how-to-guide/ |
| King County Public Health | COVID-19 Information | Addresses misinformation and discrimination resulting from C-19 | https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus/anti-stigma.aspx |
| WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner | COVID-19 Information | Early refill for prescription drugs authorized, deductibles & copays waived for coronavirus testing | https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news/kreidler-orders-washington-health-insurers-waive-deductibles-coinsurance-and-copays |
| WA Health Plan Finder | Health Plan Enrollment | Special Enrollment Period in Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak | https://www.wahbexchange.org/washington-healthplanfinder-announces-special-enrollment-period-in-response-to-growing-coronavirus-outbreak/ |
| Organization | Category | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career One-Stop | Unemployment | The federal government is allowing states to change their laws to provide unemployment insurance benefits related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/UnemploymentBenefits/Find-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx?newsearch=true |
| US Department of Labor (DOL) | Worker Resources | Resources for workplace safety; wages, hours, and leave; unemployment insurance flexibility; Job Corps students; injured federal workers; and federal contractors | https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus |
| AFL-CIO | Organized Labor | Resources for those represented by an ALF-CIO aligned labor union affected by COVID-19 | https://aflcio.org/covid-19 |
| US DOL | Medical leave | Forms to file for federal FMLA (family medical leave) | https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/forms |
| Bankrate | Credit Card Assistance | Credit card assistance for people affected by COVID-19 | https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/issuer-assistance-programs-amid-coronavirus-fears/ |
| WA State Dept of Financial Institutions | Financial Resources | Financial resources for WA families affected by COVID-19 | https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus-financial-resources |
| WA Employment Security Department | Layoff Assistance | Information for workers laid off due to coronavirus | https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/layoff-assistance |
| WA Employment Security Department | Worker Q & A | Questions and answers for workers regarding coronavirus | https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19#PFML |
| WA Employment Security Department | Unemployment | How to apply for unemployment benefits | https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment |
| WA State Dept of Labor & Industries | Paid Sick Leave | Paid sick leave and C-19 common questions | https://lni.wa.gov/agency/outreach/paid-sick-leave-and-coronavirus-covid-19-common-questions |
| WA House Democrats | Emergency Assistance | A compilation of emergency assistance programs | https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2020/03/17/emergency-assistance-programs/ |
| Organization | Category | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Association (SBA) | Small Business Assistance | Disaster loans for small buinesses affected by C-19 Churches and non-profits may also be eligible for disaster loans | https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Documents/Three_Step_Process_SBA_Disaster_Loans.pdf |
| USDA Farmers | Farmer Resources | Resources for farmers dealing with C-19 | https://www.farmers.gov/coronavirus |
| USDA Disaster Resource Center | Individual & Small Business Resources | USDA Programs that assist individuals and small businesses | https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fact-sheet-usda-programs-assist-individuals-small-businesses_1.pdf |
| National Restaurant Association | Restaurant Industry Coronavirus Information | Fact sheet with links | https://restaurant.org/Covid19 |
| Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Business Tax Relief | Coronavirus tax relief | https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus |
| FDIC | Bankers & Consumers | Coronavirus information for bankers and consumers | https://www.fdic.gov/coronavirus/index.html |
| Organization | Category | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberland Regional Library | Education | Diverse collection of resources including school, eBooks, films and more. | https://www.trl.org/ |
| US Department of Education | Education | Questions and answers on providign services to children with disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/ memosdcltrs/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf? utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= |
| Pulitzer Center | Education | Printable lessons for students | https://pulitzercenter.org/builder/lesson/printable-lessons-students-27512?utm_source=email&utm_medium=educationnewsletter&utm_campaign=3132020 |
| Travel & Leisure | Education | Virtual museum tours | https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/ museums-with-virtual-tours?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_content=20200313 |
| Online Physcial Education Network | Physical Education | Tools for creating physical education plans in the home | https://openphysed.org/activeschools/activehome |
| WA Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction (OSPI) | Education | School closure fact sheet | https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/ files/public/communications/SchoolClosuresQandA.pdf |
| WA State House Democrats | Education | Support for parents and students during school closures | https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2020/ 03/17/support-for-parents-and-students-during-school-closures/ |
| WA Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction (OSPI) | Education | Talking to your children about school closures | https://medium.com/waospi/ talking-to-your-children-about-school-closures-aeb3e6be6456 |
| WA Department of Health (DOH) | Childcare | Childcare resources and recommendations with links | https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/ NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020/ChildCare |
| WA State Board of Community & Technical Colleges | Higher Education | Resources and links for each community & technical college in WA State | https://www.sbctc.edu/coronavirus/default.aspx |
| Independent Colleges of WA | Higher Education | Resources and links for private universities in WA state | https://icwashington.org/page/covid19 |
| WA Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction (OSPI) | Education | Website links an contact info for all public schools in WA state | https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/about-school-districts/ websites-and-contact-info |
| Organization | Category | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Security Department | Unemployment Insurance | Introduction to unemployment, how to sign up, and reemployment services. | https://esdorchardstorage.blob.core.windows.net/IntroductionToUnemployment.pdf |
| WorkForce 180 | Crisis Management | Dr. Beverly Ford, best practices for serving clients during the COVID-19 crisis. | https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6961341673227213826?assets=true |
| WorkForce 180 | Effective Crisis Leadership | Ed Trumbull, ICF Vice President shared usable ideas and ways to navigate through staff, client and community challenges facing all workforce leaders being looked upon for solutions. | https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6692092166351668481 |
| WorkForce 180 | Crisis Employer Outreach | Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio discussed effective ways to engage employers during the daily confusion of closings, layoffs and radical changes to the way people are working. | https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/2754582697633521155 |