Saint Paul COVID-19 Resources

Governor Tim Walz has extended the stay-at-home order to May 4, 2020.  Sprockets is aware of the increased stress that this places on youth, youth workers, and the community.  With all of the media, event and school closures, and call for social distancing a lot of anxiety and unsureness can become overwhelming for both young people and adult caregivers.   We have compiled a list of resources to help everyone find what they need.

Saint Paul-specific Resources 
**If English is not your preferred language or want to share resources with others, please check for resources translated in several of Saint Paul's most common languages. 

Distance Learning Resources

Check out our Distance Learning Resources page 

Food Resources

• Saint Paul Public Schools will deliver a week's worth of lunches to anyone who is 18 years or younger (or older, if you have disabilities and enrolled in SPPS programming) who live within the SPPS district, regardless of school choices.  Lunches will be delivered via bus routes.  Check out the schedule of what day delivers in your area. 

Health and Mental Health Resources

• Also note that basic health and wellness support can still be acccessed at Como Park, Harding, Highland Park, Johnson, and Gordon Parks Health Start clinics 

• Saint Paul Public Libraries has a full time social worker who is available by phone to patrons every day from 1:00-4:00 Monday through friday.  Patrons can call Ruby at 651-300-9305. 

• As a reminder, United Way has continual support for human services.  Call 211 or visit www.211unitedway.org for local resources. 

• Social isolation and physical distancing from others also means that there is an isolation for family members who may experience violence.  Please check in with your youth and coworkers, and help point them to the right resources.  Do not encourage isolation for these individuals, but instead a place to be healthy. 

As part of Ramsey County, Saint Paul residents should reference the County website in order to learn more about County Services Impact as well as Community Services.  Please check to see what county services are closed in both Saint Paul and surrounding areas.

**Saint Paul Public Libraries are providing contact-less check-out and other online services.

Stress Management Resources 

• When everything feels overwhelming, check out tips for taking in rapidly changing news. 

• De-stress together with meditation apps for kids and families. 

• Get the blood flowing and elevate the mood with these 25 dance games (you might need to buy a special control from Amazon). 

• Apps, websites, and video games that inspire running, jumping, and more to stay active. 

• Don’t forget to enjoy a device-free dinner or two. 

Resources to consider from the World Health Organization. 

• Helping Children Cope with Stress during the 2019-nCoV Outbreak 

• Coping with Stress during the 2019-nCoV Outbreak