While we are here for you for curbside sandwich pickup, we would like to suggest that you order takeout from your favorite local restaurants.
Giving them your support during these difficult times is important for all of us to come together and try to minimize the losses that they will incur.
Category: Resources
Homeowner’s Tax Relief
Homeowners must be over 65 or totally disabled and live in a home to qualify. This program is income qualifying and proof of income is required by the State every two years to have benefits continue. Applications are available February 1st through May 15th annually at the Assessor’s office. Please contact the Assessor’s office for current qualifying income limits and documentation needed to file. The application is available online or in the tax assessor’s office. Contact our Tax Assessor at 860-376-5115.
New Information about ECTC Program:
Good news for individuals who currently participate in the ECTC medical transportation grant. There will be an additional 6 round trips granted to this year’s program. So, if you have already maxed out your rides, you will receive the benefit of scheduling a few more trips. Contact ECTC as you normally would to schedule your medical transportation. Phone 860-848-5910.
Things you can do to support yourself:
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.
If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call 911
COVID-19 Resources
Visit: https://www.lisbonct.com/ For updates
This page is for informational purposes only.
CDC Resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Prevention Website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Coronavirus – Frequently Asked Questions https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
CDC Coronavirus Fact Sheet https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
CDC “Stop the Spread of Germs” Fact Sheet https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
CDC “What to Do If You Are Sick” Fact Sheet https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/sick-with-2019-ncov-fact-sheet.pdf
CDC Handwashing Poster https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/wash-your-hands-poster-english-508.pdf
State and Local Resources
State of Connecticut Coronavirus Information Page https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
Uncas Health District https://uncashd.org/
Yale New Haven Health Coronavirus Information / Hotline Page https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/urgent-care/flu-or-coronavirus
Other Resources
World Health Organization – COVID-19 Symptoms https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/covid19symptoms.pdf
CT Department of Public Health – Pandemic Preparedness https://www.lisbonct.com/sites/lisbonct/files/uploads/preparecovid19.pdf
Hartford Healthcare – COVID-19 Clinical Command Center 24-hour Hotline – 860-372-8100 or toll free 833-621-0600
Yale New Haven Health – Covid-19 Call Center Hotline Monday – Friday, 7am – 7pm. – 203-688-1700 or toll free 833-484-1200
State of Connecticut is launching an information hotline for questions from the public about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have questions can call 2-1-1 or txt “CTCOVID” to 898211.
Coronavirus Scams- Be Alert!
Be alert!! FTC and SEC tips to avoid coronavirus scams
-Be wary of anyone asking for money for corona virus victims, or for disease research, especially if they want prepaid credit cards or gift cards.
-Ignore phone calls or emails from strangers urging you to invest in a hot new coronavirus stock.
-Don’t click on links or download files from unexpected emails, even if the email address looks like a company or person you recognize. Ditto for unfamiliar websites.
-Avoid online offers for coronavirus-related vaccines or cures; they aren’t legitimate.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
54 North Main St. Jewett City
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
TURN THE TELEVISION OFF!
Find some soothing music and relax. Think of happy times you, your family and friends have had together. Recalling past happiness has the powerful ability to bring us happiness in the present. Sit outside, close your eyes — listen. There are so many spring birds singing.
Total relaxation. Look at the clouds — think about their shapes. Look at the trees without their leaves — notice the many differences in shapes. Might sound silly, but these ideas can be a very simple way to relax. ENJOY
DO A FEEL GOOD DEED
~ CALL SOMEONE TODAY TO LET THEM KNOW
~ YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM.
~ TAKE A WALK AND PICK UP SOME TRASH
TODAY.
~ FILL A BOX OR BAG WITH ITEMS FROM YOUR HOME TO DONATE THEM TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
~ WRITE A CARD TO SOMEONE YOU WANT TO BRIGHTEN THEIR DAY
~ HOLD THE DOOR FOR SOMEONE TODAY
~ SMILE AND SAY HELLO TO SOMEONE
~ MAKE SOME COOKIES FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR OR FRIEND
~ DONATE BLOOD (Must wait eight weeks in between donations)
TVCCA CAFÉ MEALS & MEALS ON WHEELS
Café & Meals on Wheels continue to be delivered to our seniors.