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Current Resources for Families - With the unusual nature of current events, these resources may change.  Please check back for updates or contact the providers directly for the most current information.

 

Galveston County COVID-19 Resource Updates 8/19/2020

Lighthouse Christian Ministries (Bacliff) [281-339-3033]

MI Lewis Social Service Center (Dickinson)[281-534-2043]

Family Service Center of Galveston County (409-762-8636)

Texas Workforce Solutions:

St. Mary Catholic Church (League City) [281-332-3031]

  • Food pantry Wed & Thurs 10-12

St. Hope Clinic (Dickinson) (713-955-4821)

  • Business as usual

Galveston County Critical Incident Stress Management Crisis Support Team

  • This site looks to be pretty new, but as of now they have a page for COVID-18 Resources for First Responders and Public Safety Resilience During a Pandemic.
  • https://www.gccism.org/
  • For CISM Services please call: 409-766-2300

Help and Hope

Texas Workforce Commission

Galveston County Health District

  • They have a COVID-19 page with FAQ's, a list of those who tested positive in Galveston County including basic demographic information and how they most likely contracted the virus, helpful information on how to protect yourself, and specific information for healthcares workers and travelers.
  • If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the COVID-19 Call Center at 409.938.7221, option 1.
  • COVID-19 Website: https://www.gchd.org/about-us/news-and-events/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

UTMB Community Education

United Way of the Mainland

Catholic Charities

  Texas City office at: 409.762.2064 x2106  

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

  • Register here to receive access to the forum. You will receive the link to join the meeting once registered. Please register even if you are unable to attend as we will be sending out additional information to our registrants. While the Alzheimer’s Association staff is working remotely, operations will continue to support our mission.
  • As always, the Alzheimer’s Association is available to you 24/7 for around-the-clock care and support at 1-800-272-3900. Please check alz.org/texas for details on any other meetings and events. 
  • Have surveyed management companies to determine how maintenance requests are being addressed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the responses, the Department is issuing the following guidance on what practices owners and management companies may wish to implement. All respondents indicated that only emergency or life-threatening maintenance issues are being addressed at this time. It is not possible to establish a comprehensive definition of what constitutes an emergency maintenance request; however, one respondent provided the following list of example scenarios:
    1. Air-conditioning problems when the temperature is above 80 degrees outside
    2. Heating problems when the temperature is below 55 degrees outside
    3. Flooding or unstoppable leaks
    4. Plumbing stoppage in a residence with one bathroom
    5. Fire (the Fire Department should be called first)
  • The terms of your lease contracts or community policies may provide further guidance as to what constitutes an emergency. The Department expects owners and management companies to exercise good judgment and apply reasonable standards when evaluating work orders.
  • It may be appropriate for non-emergency work orders to be postponed. Owners are expected to log these requests and respond appropriately once it is safe to do so. The Department will be mindful of this postponement when responding to tenant complaints. One respondent indicated that they are screening residents prior to entering their homes. Based on the household's responses, additional safety measures may be taken.
  • Please be aware that maintenance requests may be governed by the terms of your lease contract, the Texas Property Code, local codes, or other regulation. The above is general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult your legal counsel if you have any questions concerning your legal obligations.
  • The Department is aware of the unique challenges that this pandemic has presented to people who work in the multifamily housing industry. We extend our gratitude to all involved for their efforts during this unprecedented time.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Cody Campbell, Manager of Physical Inspections, at cody.campbell@tdhca.state.tx.us.

 

 

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