All Things COVID-19

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Here are links that might be helpful to you during this difficult time of isolation: 

News and Info:

• IMPORTANT: If you will be applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) you MUST have registered online with CRA. To do this please visit this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/e-services-individuals/account-individuals.html The online application is anticipated to be up and running on April 6^th. Eligibility for this program can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html
• The Canadian Cancer Society introduced “Cancer and COVID-19” – a webinar series offering support and information to people with cancer and their caregivers.  The latest episode features the Honourable Dr. John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Visit https://canada.ca/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 or contact the Government of Canada’s information line at 1-833-784-4397.

• Canada’s COVID Self-Assessment Tool app: https://ca.thrive.health/

• To support student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has announced its plan to pause the repayment of Canada Student Loans until September 30th, 2020, with no accrual of interest. Pending parliamentary approval, these measures will become effective March 30th, 2020. This will include pre-authorized debits. We will provide more details shortly. https://www.csnpe-nslsc.canada.ca/en/home
• 2019 Income Tax deadline is now June 1, 2020 instead of April 30, 2020
  https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/government-extends-tax-deadline-to-june-1-amidst-covid-19-outbreak
• There are several free tax clinics available through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (must be low income, have a straightforward tax return, no self-employment/business/rental income, not be filing on behalf of a deceased person, have not filed for bankruptcy recently, and not have capital gains/losses).
• Free Tax Clinic information and locations can be accessed here: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html  Please check that the clinic is still running by contacting them directly.
• Deferral of mortgage payments may be possible for up to 6 months through 6 Canadian Banks due to COVID-19:
  https://www.660citynews.com/2020/03/18/6-canadian-banks-to-allow-deferral-of-mortgage-payments-by-6-months/  Please speak directly to your mortgage lender.
• For a quick view of what’s going on in the world around C-19 visit https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
• Enmax relief programs for customers: https://www.enmax.com/news-events/news/reliable-service-customer-information
• Calgary resources and guidance: https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/covid-19-guidance-and-resources/
• More local resources – a detailed list of free resources including a restaurant offering free meals: https://globalnews.ca/news/6698910/coronavirus-resources-available-to-calgarians-amid-covid-19-pandemic/
• Advanced care planning – Important during COVID19: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/dwdcanada/pages/4530/attachments/original/1586374644/DWDC_Toolkit_Advance_Care_Planning_and_COVID19.pdf?1586374644
• A comprehensive guide to resources including free Alberta Mental Health services: https://calgaryunitedway.org/covid-agency/

Tips and Support:

• Canadian Partnership Against Cancer offering support and resources: http://links.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/m/1/17750443/02-b20128-65d023e2d5fd4091972b5410dc75de7b/1/97/2534cc38-f0b3-4c14-8d0d-4f79387aafc9
• Mental Health support – Health Canada offers free calls with social workers or psychologists: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2020/04/government-of-canada-connects-canadians-with-mental-wellness-supports-during-covid-190.html
• Expert advice on cancer and common ailments: https://myleapmagazine.ca/2020/02/24/expert-advice-on-cancer-and-common-ailments/
• Jud Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who specializes in mindfulness and habit change post daily videos on his YouTube channel on how to work with these uncertain times and also gives tips on how to develop healthy mindful habits…. https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6sRqjtLfiTTni7oXKpSj2cQ9290lkpKH
• Cancer and Covid-19: http://www.cancer.ca/en/support-and-services/support-services/cancer-and-covid19/?region=on
• Tips to reduce stress, talk to children, and stay connected in these COVID-19 times. Two new podcasts featuring Dr. Nicholas Mitchell, AHS Addiction and Mental Health Medical Director: https://soundcloud.com/ahs-communications
• Mental health support: https://www.royalalex.org/news/texting-program-offers-covid-19-mental-health-support/
• Info and tips from AHS: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx
• Live 10 percent happier during coronavirus: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
• Community organizations – current status:  https://wellspringcalgary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Community-Organizations-Current-Status.pdf
• Wellspring Calgary sites: Special supports and resources for seniors: http://thewayincalgary.ca/
• AHS Text4Hope: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx
• Food delivery: https://crackmacs.ca/covid-19/food-delivery-in-calgary/

More Free Support:

https://www.caregiversalberta.ca/

https://wellspring.ca/online-programs/

https://cancerconnection.ca/home

https://cancerchat.desouzainstitute.com/

Good News and Kindness:

• • High school students launch a hotline featuring positive messages for seniors: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/high-school-hotline-seniors-1.5529610
  • Good News with John Krasinski: (Episode 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5pgG1M_h_U (Episode 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oilZ1hNZPRM (Episode 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg08rJGKjtA (Episode 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQLi2GYVULc (Episode 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1zIgTwENPg (Episode 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IweS2CPSnbI

• The Good News Network: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
• Kindness abounds: https://www.womansday.com/life/inspirational-stories/a31668524/coronavirus-acts-of-kindness/
• Free music performances during C-19: https://www.cbc.ca/music/music-in-the-time-of-covid-19-live-performances-you-can-stream-from-home-1.5500113
• These adorable BC brothers create a song called Stay Home – scroll down to video: https://www.delta-optimist.com/news/coronavirus-ladner-brothers-get-the-word-out-with-stay-home-song-1.24100270