Shelter Health and COVID-19
If shelter staff have specific questions or needs regarding preparation, policies, or situations regarding people who may be symptomatic, infected or at-risk of COVID-19, please email the ACHCH Shelter Health team at achch@acgov.org with details.
Shelter Providers Weekly Conference Call:
ACHCH facilitates a weekly conference call for homeless shelter providers to share information and updates every Wednesday from 10:30am-11:30am. Please email achch@acgov.org to gain access to the meeting. Weekly call notes are available here.
Project Roomkey/ Operation Comfort isolation housing for homeless COVID+, symptomatic, or contact to COVID-19 cases:
Please contact the ACHCH Shelter Health team at achch@acgov.org or go to Isolation Housing for more information.
Shelter Health Guidance
ACHCH Shelter Health Guidance for Shelter and Homeless Services Providers
Response to COVID-19 Positive Residents in Shelters
ACHCH Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training (4/3/2020)
Reference Documents
Self-Care and Stress Reduction for Mental Health Training (5/22/2020)
Trauma Informed Care Presentation (September 2020)
Emergency Preparedness Presentation (October 2020)
Supply Requests
Please contact your city first before contacting Alameda County. When city supplies run out, cities will coordinate with the County to process your order. Click here for city contact information. If you need additional assistance, please contact Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless at achch@acgov.org.
Resources
The following are resources for service agencies providing care for people experiencing homelessness:
Shelter Providers Weekly Conference Call:
ACHCH facilitates a weekly conference call for homeless shelter providers to share information and updates every Wednesday from 10:30am-11:30am. Please email achch@acgov.org to gain access to the meeting. Weekly call notes are available here.
Project Roomkey/ Operation Comfort isolation housing for homeless COVID+, symptomatic, or contact to COVID-19 cases:
Please contact the ACHCH Shelter Health team at achch@acgov.org or go to Isolation Housing for more information.
Shelter Health Guidance
ACHCH Shelter Health Guidance for Shelter and Homeless Services Providers
Response to COVID-19 Positive Residents in Shelters
- Shelter Provider Checklist for COVID-19 Positive Residents
- Visitor Log (template)
- Environmental Scan (template)
- Shelter Roster List (download Excel)
- Shelter Resident Symptoms Screening Log
- COVID Prevention Poster
- Behavioral Health Resources for Shelter Residents
- Berkeley Shelter Outbreak Checklist
ACHCH Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training (4/3/2020)
Reference Documents
Self-Care and Stress Reduction for Mental Health Training (5/22/2020)
Trauma Informed Care Presentation (September 2020)
Emergency Preparedness Presentation (October 2020)
Supply Requests
Please contact your city first before contacting Alameda County. When city supplies run out, cities will coordinate with the County to process your order. Click here for city contact information. If you need additional assistance, please contact Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless at achch@acgov.org.
Resources
The following are resources for service agencies providing care for people experiencing homelessness:
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Interim Guidance for Homeless Shelter Providers (October 2020)
- Sanitation & Hygiene Guide for Homeless Services Providers - Seattle King County (December 2019)
- National Health Care for the Homeless Council COVID-19 Resources
