Financial Assistance Resources

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / UNEMPLOYMENT

Good Rx – Prescription discount cards. Search by zip code, medication, and pharmacy
USA Rx – Prescription discount cards. Search by zip code, medication, and pharmacy
Rx Assist – Prescription discount cards. Search by zip code, medication, and pharmacy

StudentAid.Gov – Freeze student loan debt. until September zero interest
Prepaid Visa Cards – Order pre-paid visa cards online, if members do not want to go into a store. These cards range from $1-$5 in price and most can be reloaded online through the pre-paid card specific website, PayPal, bank apps, check deposit apps, in store, or direct deposit. Ways to do this are specific per card and are outlined when signing up for the card.

Gusto – Provides resources and documents on how to help Small Business owners during COVID-19
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans – Provides loans for small businesses, up to $2 million for paying fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, bills and utility expenses that cannot be paid due to COVID-19.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Worker Protections — The package requires employers to provide two weeks paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family leave for employees affected by the virus, the cost of which could then be claimed by the employer as a tax credit.

Candor – A crowd source site with companies that are still hiring in the United States. Sorted by company name

For contacting Unemployment They ask that members call on days corresponding with the first letter of the members last name. Monday: A-E, Tuesday: F-I, Wednesday: J-M, Thursday: N-T, Friday: U-Z or Friday: If you’ve missed your day.

Department of Workforce Development
Unemployment 800-891-6499 / Apply online

Unemployment – Apply for unemployment online
NH Works Offices– Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act – Provides access to career coaches that can assist with resumes, cover letters, employment search and access to grants. Also provides OJT (On the Job Training) List of locations and phone numbers in the link below.

Unemployment
Eastern Maine Development Corporation – Career and counseling support services, Education and Training
Maine Career Centers – This link will bring you to a page listing the locations within Maine, COVID-19 concerns require social distancing.
- For the health of our staff and the people we serve, this Career Center is closed to in-person visits.
- Career Center Services are available online.
Maine Job Link

Work Force (Unemployment) – Call (304) 558-2657
Jobs and Hope – Jobs & Hope West Virginia is the state’s comprehensive response to the substance use disorder crisis. Established by Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Legislature, this program offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide West Virginians in recovery the opportunity to obtain career training and to ultimately secure meaningful employment. Call 833-784-1385 / 304-583-4008

Unemployment (IU) – The easiest way to file for IU during COVID-19 is online, create a log in and file your claim. Mailing and in person application is also available. IMPORTANT NOTE: Most UI customers are required to register for CalJOBS and create an online resume that can be viewed by employers. You must meet this requirement within 21 days of receiving your Notice of Requirement to Register for Work (DE 8405) form. Failure to meet this requirement can result in a delay or loss of UI benefits.
CalJOBS

Unemployment – Create a new account to apply online. Due to COVID-19, the fastest method of submission is online. You will be able to check application status through your online account.
NC 211 – Employment resources
NC Works – Employment resources, job training.
Goodwill Works Program – Offered across NC and sectioned by region.