COVID-19 Response
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), NCCEH encourages all homeless services providers to review these resources, as well as to continue to check back with the NC Department of Health and Human Services for the latest updates regarding the Coronavirus in North Carolina and the Centers for Disease Control for the status of Coronavirus in the United States. For more information, you can visit NCDHHS's Coronavirus FAQ or you can call (866)-462-3821 for questions about the Coronavirus.
Webinar on Infectious Disease Preparedness
Unofficial COVID-19 Guidance for all HUD-funded Providers
Checklist Example for Planning To Use HUD-CPD Programs To Address COVID-19
Disease Risks and Homelessness
Using HOPWA Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
Using a Disaster Policy to Fund Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response with ESG
Using CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
HUD Guidance for Non-Congregate Shelters
HUD Waivers for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA
State
Information on Statewide Stay at Home Order
NCDHHS: COVID-19 Resources for Homeless Shelter and Providers
Emergency Management and Services Contact List by County
NAEH: Resources to prepare your system for the COVID-19 outbreak
Tableau: Breakdown of ESG CARES Act Funding
COVID-19 Homelessness Planning and Response Dashboard
Client Facing Resources
Print Resources about COVID-19
Flyer about Economic Impact Payment for Non-Filers; Digital Version
HMIS@NCCEH/Data Collection
As screening is implemented, HMIS@NCCEH agencies should record minimal information about COVID-19 cases in HMIS to support client, staff, and community to take necessary precautions and to advocate for resources. Check the HMIS@NCCEH Training page for guidance.
HMIS@NCCEH Guidance for Data Collection and Entry
HUD: HMIS Privacy and Security Standards and COVID-19 Response
Best Practices from Other Communities
Buncombe County Sample Guidance for Homeless Shelters
COVID-19 Client Triage Tool Atlanta, GA CoC Example
On Wednesday, March 25th NCCEH and the NC Emergency Solutions Grants Office at the NC Department of Health and Human Services hosted a virtual meeting for housing programs to discuss the response to COVID-19. Click here to view the recording of this meeting.