RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS
This page has answers to your questions about COVID-19 as well as resources to help you with food, housing, and employment.
Get Help
If you have COVID-19 symptoms or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, call your doctor first.
There are currently three testing sites in Pike County:
Pike County Training Center
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By prescription only
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Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Location: 135 Pike County Boulevard, Hawley, PA
This testing site was initiated by Wayne Memorial Health System along with Pike County’s Emergency Management officials and the Pike County Commissioners.
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By prescription only
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If you are a new patient, click here to pre-register
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If you are a current patient, call 570-828-8000 to schedule a Televisit
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Location: 592 Route 739 Suite 1, Dingmans Ferry, PA
Walmart
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Drive-through testing
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Free tests for people without a prescription
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Appointments are required
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Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 to 9 a.m.
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Click here for more information or to schedule an appointment
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Location: 220 Route 6 & 209, Milford, PA
Learn about health insurance special enrollment periods.
Report child abuse or get help with domestic violence
Food
Find a food pantry close to you using this tool from Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania
Apply for SNAP (food stamps)
Wallenpaupack Area School District offers a free grab and go breakfast and lunch for students. Click here for more information.
If you are in need of food assistance, you can also call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish) from Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET).
Housing
There is a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in Pennsylvania through July 10. Homeowners and renters are expected to continue making rent and mortgage payments between now and then.
Resources for homeowners
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Resources to help you avoid foreclosure
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CARES Act forbearance for USDA, FHA, and VA mortgage borrowers
Resources for renters
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CARES Rent Relief Program (PHFA)
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For assistance with rental payments, contact the Pike County Human Services office at (570) 296-3434 or send them an email.
Utility Assistance
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Heating Assistance - LIHEAP
Learn about your fair housing rights
Pike County's Fair Housing officer is Robert Ruiz. For assistance related to fair housing, call (570) 296-3434 or send him an email.
Work and Money
Keep yourself safe at work with these tips from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Unemployment Compensation
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Apply for Unemployment Compensation
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Apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (for people who have exhausted regular unemployment compensation benefits)
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Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (for people who are self-employed, gig workers, or independent contractors)
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Not sure which to apply for? See these Frequently Asked Questions
Other Benefits
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Apply for Workers Compensation
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Learn about employee paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Update Your Resume and Look for a Job
Concerned about the practices of your employer or another business? Report it to the Pennsylvania Department of Health using this form
Help with Money
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Information about Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
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Frequently asked questions about banking
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Protect yourself financially from the impact of COVID-19
To report fraud related to COVID-19, contact the U.S. Department of Justice
When getting information about COVID-19, make sure it is from a reliable source such as the Pennsylvania Department of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Learn about COVID-19 symptoms
Learn how to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19
Mental Health
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Click here for mental health support and information
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Click here to learn strategies for daily life and coping
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COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Information for:
Frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus