Workshops & Circles
In response to COVID-19, Humanities Amped invited Baton Rouge public school students to engage in an exciting workshop series and to join community-minded circle families. Through this programming, Humanities Amped was able to provided a sense of connection to 100 Baton Rouge students! Check back for summer offerings.
Resources
COVID-19 Information
United Way COVID-19 FAQs | Comprehensive list of commonly asked questions - updated at 9:30am and 5:30pm daily LINK
Information for 12th Grade Students | The department of education released FAQs about graduation, credits, and other information for seniors LINK
Information for 12th Grade Students | The department of education released FAQs about graduation, credits, and other information for seniors LINK
Assistance
Free Meal Locations | Locations giving free meals to people 18 years and younger LINK
Three O'Clock Project | This organization offers free meals. Check this link for their daily stops LINK
SNAP | Apply for SNAP food benefits online LINK
Unemployment Benefits | Apply for unemployment benefits online LINK
Free Taxes | This service allows households with simply taxes to do their taxes for free LINK
Three O'Clock Project | This organization offers free meals. Check this link for their daily stops LINK
SNAP | Apply for SNAP food benefits online LINK
Unemployment Benefits | Apply for unemployment benefits online LINK
Free Taxes | This service allows households with simply taxes to do their taxes for free LINK
Internet
Application for Cox Connect2Complete | EBR students receive two months of free internet, pay $9.95 each month after. Apply here. LINK
No-Cost Internet Plans | List of no-cost internet providers for those with K-12 students LINK
Public Wifi | Locations of public libraries offering free WiFi in outdoor spaces LINK
No-Cost Internet Plans | List of no-cost internet providers for those with K-12 students LINK
Public Wifi | Locations of public libraries offering free WiFi in outdoor spaces LINK
Health
Local Clinics | Find local health clinics with slide scales LINK
Recursos de Seguridad En Enspañol | Revista con consejos de salud LINK
Keep Calm Through COVID Hotline | Dial 1-866-310-7977 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. This line is for counseling only.
Suicide Lifeline | If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts you can call The U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) anytime of the day or night or chat online. Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7, confidential Support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
Warning Signs of Youth Suicide | Website created based on expert consensus on the warning signs for youth suicide. Pages for youth, healthcare professionals, and parents/caregivers LINK
VIA LINK Crisis Text Line | Louisiana text line for 13-22 year olds 504-777-3273 (EASE) LINK
American Association of Suicidology | 2017 data sheet, resources for suicide loss survivors and suicide attempt survivors LINK
Recursos de Seguridad En Enspañol | Revista con consejos de salud LINK
Keep Calm Through COVID Hotline | Dial 1-866-310-7977 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. This line is for counseling only.
Suicide Lifeline | If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts you can call The U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) anytime of the day or night or chat online. Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7, confidential Support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
Warning Signs of Youth Suicide | Website created based on expert consensus on the warning signs for youth suicide. Pages for youth, healthcare professionals, and parents/caregivers LINK
VIA LINK Crisis Text Line | Louisiana text line for 13-22 year olds 504-777-3273 (EASE) LINK
American Association of Suicidology | 2017 data sheet, resources for suicide loss survivors and suicide attempt survivors LINK
MINDFULNESS AND COPING
Coping with Stress During Outbreaks | Article describing coping mechanisms LINK
That Discomfort You're Feeling | Article that discusses grief during COVID-19 LINK
Talking to Young Children | Resources on supporting young children LINK and LINK
Advice for Older Children and Teens | Ideas for supporting older children and teens LINK
Trevor Project | LGBTQ+ resources Phone line: 866-488-7386, Text line: 678678 LINK
The Icarus Project | Crisis toolkits to help you navigate difficult circumstances LINK
That Discomfort You're Feeling | Article that discusses grief during COVID-19 LINK
Talking to Young Children | Resources on supporting young children LINK and LINK
Advice for Older Children and Teens | Ideas for supporting older children and teens LINK
Trevor Project | LGBTQ+ resources Phone line: 866-488-7386, Text line: 678678 LINK
The Icarus Project | Crisis toolkits to help you navigate difficult circumstances LINK
Educational Entertainment
Scholastic Learn At Home | 20 days of interesting articles and stories, videos, and fun learning challenges LINK
Bookflix | Collection of story books read in video format in Spanish and English LINK
Audible | Free while schools are closed: stream stories read aloud in English and Spanish LINK
Virtual Museum | 12 museums around the globe you can visit virtually LINK
Virtual Farms | Live stream and explore farms LINK
NASA | Live stream outer space LINK
Zoos & Aquariums | Life stream zoos and aquariums LINK
Lunchtime Doodle with Mo Willems | Daily drawing activities LINK
Cosmic Kids Yoga | Fun and calming yoga LINK
Bookflix | Collection of story books read in video format in Spanish and English LINK
Audible | Free while schools are closed: stream stories read aloud in English and Spanish LINK
Virtual Museum | 12 museums around the globe you can visit virtually LINK
Virtual Farms | Live stream and explore farms LINK
NASA | Live stream outer space LINK
Zoos & Aquariums | Life stream zoos and aquariums LINK
Lunchtime Doodle with Mo Willems | Daily drawing activities LINK
Cosmic Kids Yoga | Fun and calming yoga LINK