Limited eviction relief. Includes a wonderfully Orwellian definition of a "covered dwelling"...Just when you thought you were covered.
Find out if your apts. landlord is getting mortgage relief
National Consumer Law has provided this useful list:
CONTENTS
*UPDATED WITH CARES ACT*
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the ‘‘CARES Act,’’ Pub. L. No. 116-136
Federal Foreclosure and Eviction Suspensions; Mortgage Loan Forbearance
Banking Agency Guidance on Mortgage Servicing and Loan Modifications
State Limitations on Foreclosures and Evictions
Federal Changes re Appraisals for Mortgage Loans
Student Loans, Other Debts Owed to the Government
State Actions Regarding Utility Service and Telecommunications
State Limits on Collection Lawsuits, Debt Collection, Repossessions (Private Creditors)
Price Gouging
Collection of Civil and Criminal Debt Owed to the State
Banking and Bank-Extended Consumer Credit
Bankruptcy Changes
Fair Credit Reporting
Health Insurance
CARES Act Employee Protections
This is a crowdsourced resource of trusted, curated + editorial links specific to Hawaii concerning the novel coronavirus global pandemic (COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2).
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Ethnic Studies Statement on Anti-Asian/Chinese Racism in the time of COVID-19; April 2, 2020
“Eh you get extra?” designed to provide person-to-person exchange of supplies such as toilet paper, paper towel, rubbing alcohol, etc.
If you do not have good internet access or only have a phone, here are some mental health options available by voice or SMS. Some of these resources also have web availability.
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For UHM students on campus, there are also Counselors in Residence in the Residence Halls; they are available through the Counseling and Student Development Center 956-7927.
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There is a text messaging hotline for people who prefer to type and not talk, the Hawaii Crisis Text Line 741741. Text "Aloha" so they know you are local.
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There is also a community crisis line to speak with someone, AMHD Crisis Line Hawaii at 808-832-3100.
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If you are being threatened or harmed in your shelter, whether it is temporary or permanent, call Domestic Violence Action Center:
Oahu Helpline: (808) 531-3771
Toll Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200. -
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
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If there is ever an event where someone is presenting a danger to themselves or others please call 911.
This program provides one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $1,000 per household) to Hawaiʻi residents facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to provide stability to families during this emergency situation. Online application opens up on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Contact hrf@hawaiiancouncil.org for more information.
CORONOVIRUS/COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR RENTERS
Due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 many renters are losing their jobs or suffering with reduced hours, over 100,000 Hawaii residents filed for unemployment in March alone. Over 14 thousand people have already signed a petition demanding a rent and mortgage freeze. Please call the Governor's office at (808) 586-0034 and demand a statewide rent and mortgage moratorium. We must protect each other.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides supplemental unemployment insurance (UI) funding to expand individuals’ eligibility, increase benefit amounts, and lengthen the duration of benefit availability.
Eligibility: In addition to standard UI eligibility, you may qualify for UI benefits via the CARES Act if: You are self-employed, including an independent contractor, freelancer, or a gig-economy worker; You are a part-time worker; Your work hours have been cut or reduced to zero, but you are still employed; or You have a limited work history that would typically disqualify you from UI.
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
The University recognizes that families may face crises and problems that affect work performance. WorkLife Hawaiʻi has been contracted to provide EAP services through a voluntary program that permits employees to seek help on their own. A WorkLife Hawaiʻi counselor will meet with the employee to explore options and possible resolutions. Discussions with a WorkLife Hawaiʻi counselor are kept confidential and will not be released without prior written permission from the employee.
Counseling Services develops and delivers counseling, consulting, prevention and outreach services for the UH Hilo community that empower students to achieve personal and academic goals.
The CSDC is currently open during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm), but is transitioning to services that are most essential for the mental health of our students. We are set up for urgent walk-in appointments or telephone crisis consultations from 8:30am-3:30pm for individuals who are physically located in the State of Hawaii, in accordance with the licensing laws for our providers.
Since 1990, our agency has been providing legal information and representation to victims. We are a legal resource to other sectors of the community as well. Our programs have become more diversified and in addition to legal services, we have a complement of advocates to assist and accompany victims as they seek access to community resources in their pursuit of safety and freedom.
Agency work involves a commitment to raising public awareness, community building, outreach to immigrant and ethnic communities as well as cis, trans, non-conforming and non-binary survivors. Specialized training, cultural competency and refined expertise in intimate partner abuse are integral to Domestic Violence Action Center.
This editable document tree (bit.ly/covid19collectivecare) is a US-based resource for people looking out for themselves and their communities through personal preparation, collective care, mutual aid and advocacy.