San Andreas, CA…On March 15, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom asked for the closure of bars, wineries, nightclubs, and brewpubs. Restaurants should be closed for in-restaurant seated dining and should be open only to drive-through or other pick-up/delivery options. For more information on food and beverage venue recommendations visit https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-024.aspx.

Governor Newsom also strongly urged seniors 65 years of age and older, and people with chronic health conditions, to isolate themselves at home in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information about COVID-19, visit https://covid19.calaverasgov.us.

The Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) would like to remind community members of available resources that may be of assistance at this time, many of which can be applied for online or by telephone. Resources include cash assistance programs, food benefit programs, Medi-Cal, and more. Access to these resources and more can be found on https://covid19.calaverasgov.us/.

Also, HHSA has a 24 hour Mental Health Crisis Hotline accessible to all community members by calling 209-754-3239 or 1-800-499-3030.

If you have questions or concerns about your county benefits, please call HHSA at 209-754-6448.
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