Resilience for Individuals and Families

During this COVID-19 public health emergency, or other disasters,

it’s important to access tools and build up your ability, your resilience,

to manage unexpected disruptions until we can all bounce-back.

Tips & RESOURCES

Coping with Unemployment

Excerpt from bankrate.com found at: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/what-to-do-if-lost-job-coronavirus/

What should you do if you’ve lost your job?

  1. Apply for unemployment benefits.
  2. If you have emergency savings, now’s the time to tap into it.
  3. Look over your monthly expenses and find ways to cut back.
  4. If you have a mortgage, inform your lender and servicer.
  5. If you have student loans, suspend your payments.
  6. Get in touch with your bank.
  7. Stay away from payday loans.
  8. Communicate with your utility and service providers.
  9. You can use your retirement accounts — but avoid it if possible.
  10. Take advantage of community programs.
  11. Look at job postings.
  12. Be flexible about new opportunities.
  13. Pay attention to the news.

WORKING FROM HOME

Preparing your workforce: Transitioning from the workplace to working remotely during COVID-19, tips for employers and employees…

Let’s flatten the curve, Louisiana.

COPING WITH STRESS

Locate resources for individuals and families by the Louisiana Department of Health at http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3883

The Louisiana Department of Health has extensive behavioral and other health resources to help individuals and families manage the stress of COVID-19.

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INFORMATION EMPOWERING

Preparing your family: https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/what-to-do-if-lost-job-coronavirus/

The Louisiana Department of Health has extensive behavioral and other health resources to help individuals and families manage the stress of COVID-19.

Family Preparedness Fact Sheet Download

Getting accurate information: LDH FAQ on COVID-19 as of 4/16/2020

CONNECTING TO EDUCATION

Informing college students: Locate Guidance from the University of Louisiana System while students transition to online completion and continuation…

Connecting with the Louisiana Department of Education: Resources for primary and secondary institutions, students, families, educators, and the public…