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our RESOURCE GUIDE
ON THE COVID-19 CRISIS

For questions or information, contact THRIVE! at tel. 440-987-9182 or via email at thriveloraincounty@gmail.com.

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STATE OF OHIO RESOURCES
 For the latest information on COVID-19, go to: coronavirus.ohio.gov.
If you have questions about COVID-19, call the Ohio Department of Health hotline at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
 
FEDERAL RESOURCES
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
Or call 800-232-4636, open 24/7
 
Subjects are listed alphabetically.
 
EXERCISE AND FITNESS
 Deb Lansman RYT, CPT, of Lansman’s Shape Shop, Wellington. While her fitness classes in Wellington are currently suspended, she recommends:
  1. While watching TV, each time there is a commercial get up and walk around the house; do some squats; do some crunches. 
  2. Deb and her husband walk 10,000 “steps” a day. One mile equals 2,000 steps, so that’s five miles a day!
  3. If you are not as active as you normally are, eat a good breakfast, eat your dinner at lunch time and have a very light evening meal no later than 6:30 p.m. 
United Way's 2-1-1 Resource Guide
Joe Wicks and His "5-Minute Moves" Videos for Kids
Lorain County Public Health Has the Latest on C-19!
Lorain County Metro Parks 
Take a hike with the family at the Metro Parks! Outdoor areas are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
To see the trails at the Caley, Carlisle and Wellington Reservations, go to: https://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/trails
 
FREE ONLINE VIDEOS
Joe Wicks  This enterprising Brit is a personal fitness coach who has created “5-Minute Moves” for kids to help them stay fit. (Pssst: they’re good for all ages.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhHY8mOQ5eo
 
YMCA of Greater Cleveland:
To watch free videos, go to https://ymca360.org/on-demand#/
In addition, these organizations are offering free fitness content during the quarantine:
• Nike Training Club:  https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?cp=34674701600_search_&gclid=CJalhInBgekCFVeUxQId_LIBOg&gclsrc=ds
 
• Daily Burn, 60-day free trial: https://lp.dailyburn.com/workoutathome/index.html
 
• Fitbit Premium, 90-day free trial: https://www.fitbit.com/us/products/services/premium
 
• Peleton, 90-day free trial:  https://www.onepeloton.com/app
 
There are loads of other free fitness demos online if you go to YouTube.com.
Dietitian Libby Showalter, MS, RD, LD
THRIVE!'s New Handsome Fridge Magnet
Oberlin Community Services' Contact-Free Food Distributions
FOOD
 FOOD DELIVERY PROGRAMS
Food Delivery Project, Oberlin Community Services
Tel. 440-774-6579
This free delivery program is for Wellington-area residents who are home-bound or incapacitated. Food is delivered on the third Friday of every month.
 
Village Market
Wellington
Tel. 440-647-2169
This free program is for seniors only in lieu of the Wellington bus. You must call no later than 11 a.m. on the day of delivery or before.
Food is delivered on Tuesday and Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m.
 
FOOD PANTRIES
Please see the update on Wellington's Community Meal Program for churches still serving meals at Food Pantries, Community Meals & Food Delivery
 
Oberlin Community Services (OCS)
285 South Professor Street
Oberlin
Tel.: 440-774-6579
www.oberlincommunityservices.org
OCS Drive-up Food Distribution (contact-free):
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1:30 to 4 p.m.
(Once-a-month Mass Food Distributions are cancelled until further notice. Thanksgiving and Christmas food distributions are for Oberlin residents only.)
 
St. Patrick’s “Helping Hands”
St. Patrick Catholic Church (the old church)
510 North Main Street
Wellington
Tel.: 440-647-4375
Schedule:
Third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday following the third Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Food for those living in zip code 44090 only; must bring photo ID.
 
Well-Help Food Pantry
127 Park Place
(First United Methodist Church)
Wellington, OH 44090
Tel. 440-647-2689
Drive-Up Food Distribution (contact-free)
Monday through Friday, 10 to 11:45 a.m.
 
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
Mobile Food Pantry
Tel. 440-960-2265
For a list of mobile operations, go to:
https://www.secondharvestfoodbank.org/find-help/mobile-food-distributions
Libby's Salmon Patties Recipe
Wellington High School's "Dukes" Logo
Mercy Health
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​FOOD/SNAP BENEFITS:
For the Ohio Direction Card/EBT, you can apply online:
https://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/foodstamps.stm
 
Or go online and visit the Lorain County Department of Jobs and Family Services (LCDJFS): http://www.lcdjfs.com/financial-support-services/food-assistance
Tel. 440-323-5726
Please note that the lobby is currently closed.
For the latest news from LCDJFS, go to http://www.lcdjfs.com/latest-news--updates
 
FREE “GRAB-AND-GO” BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES FOR KIDS
Children 18 years and younger who live in Wellington can enjoy free sack breakfasts and lunches from Wellington High School, 629 North Main Street; tel. 440-647-3734. People can drive up for curbside service behind the school cafeteria. No documents are required. Breakfast is from Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; Lunch is from Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

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See THRIVE! Dietitian
Libby Showalter's
"Tips to Eat and Stay Healthy
During Coronavirus"


Go here




​HEALTH AND MEDICAL

2-1-1 “First Call for Help” Program, United Way of Greater Lorain County
(or toll-free at 800-275-6106); www.211lorain.org
United Way of Greater Lorain County provides a 24/7 free dial-up service to help connect those in need with health and human services, such as food and delivery services, health and wellness programs, transportation and other issues.
 
Lorain County Public Health (LCPH)
LCPH has loads of resources to help you during the crisis, with information about how to slow the spread of COVID 19, WIC benefits and more.
Tel. 440-322-6367 or go to https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/
 
Mercy Health
Mercy Health is now offering COVID-19 video visits free of charge to those experiencing symptoms and those who may have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Use the free virtual visit if you:
• Are showing possible COVID-19 symptoms
• May have been exposed to someone diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19
Visit bonsecours247.com or download the Bon Secours 24/7 app for free from the app store. Use the Coupon Code CARE2020 for your free COVID-19 visit.
This service is for non-emergency COVID-19 visits only. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
LOCATIONS:
Mercy Health -- Allen Hospital
200 W Lorain St
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
440-775-1211
 
Mercy Health -- Lorain Hospital
3700 Kolbe Rd.
Lorain, Ohio 44053
440-960-4000
 
Mercy Health -- Wellington Primary Care
Family practice physician
508 Dickson St Suite 2
440-647-2225
 
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
Go to https://www.clevelandymca.org/ for a list of locations and contact information. Go to https://www.clevelandymca.org/covid19support.html to see how your paid membership helps support the homeless, those addicted and seniors who are connecting virtually.



MyPlate.gov
MHARS Board of Lorain County
Lorain County Office on Aging
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES
 Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS)
Mental health and substance use services are ESSENTIAL, and agencies are still serving the public. MHARS lists providers for both mental health and addiction issues.
 
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-888-6161
Mental Health Services Non-Emergency Line (Navigator): 440-240-7025
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Non-Emergency Line: 440-282-9920
If feeling stress or anxiety over coronavirus, call the Disaster Distress Line: 1-800-985-5990
Call the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services at 1-877-275-6364, Extended hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Friday
 
Crisis Text Line: Text 4hope to 741741 or facebook.com/crisistextline
 
There is also a special website devoted to coronavirus: https://mha.ohio.gov/Health-Professionals/About-Mental-Health-and-Addiction-Treatment/Emergency-Preparedness/Coronavirus

NUTRITION
 Libby Showalter, MS, RD, LD, LIVESTRONG Dietitian for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and THRIVE! Dietitian has prepared a special guide on "Tips to Eat Healthy" and "Tips to Stay Healthy During  Coronavirus." Go to: Recipes
 
MyPlate
This federal government site offers loads of tips on what and how much to buy during the coronavirus crisis, plus recipes.
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/coronavirus
 
SENIOR CITIZENS

 Lorain County Office on Aging (LCOOA), Southern Satellite Office
LCOOA provides seniors with so many resources, including help with food/nutrition.
Tel. 440-647-0777
https://lcooa.org/
 
SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers is a completely free fitness program for Medicare beneficiaries. You’ll get a newsletter with tons of useful articles, be able to access exercise videos and much more.
https://tools.silversneakers.com/ 
https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/coronavirus/  -- for information about seniors and the coronavirus

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Email: thriveloraincounty@gmail.com
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