SHEPHERD’S HERALD: Winter 2023 (Volume 9, Issue 1)

Available Resources

The Center provides transportation for medical and therapy appointments, grocery, pharmacy, and general shopping trips. For other services, we recommend:

• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: aarp.org/taxaide or 804-819-1923. Trained volunteer preparers can help you work through your taxes and find tax credits that apply to you.
• Crisis and Support Hotline: 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). Connects you to behavioral health care and support 24 hours a day.
• The Virginia Department of Social Services: 211virginia.org/consite/index.php or 211 (800-230-6977). This referral program has a wide range of resources, including food, housing, clothing, and healthcare. Specialists are available 24/7, year round.

Staying Healthy During Flu Season

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, limit contact with others.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu.
• Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/prevention.htm