Latest COVID-19 Information

Latest COVID-19 Information

• Government of New Brunswick – Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health
• Government of Canada – Coronavirus site

Closures, restrictions & advisories

• Horizon Health Network
• Vitalité Health Network

Mental health

• Canadian Mental Health Association: COVID-19 and mental health
• Atlantic Wellness is providing remote service for clients. They are also offering ‘mental health homework’ via their Facebook page
• The Canadian Mental Health Association of NB is delivering bilingual workshops.
• Kids Help Phone

Personal support

• Resources for seniors: Printable List
• The Government of New Brunswick has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to support New Brunswickers affected by the requirement to self-isolate. This service is available to all residents and visitors. The Canadian Red Cross can assist people in accessing a wide range of supports and services. People who have issues or concerns should call 1-800-863-6582.
• Food support: Peter McKee Food Centre
• Domestic violence
  • Crossroads for Women
  • Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre
  • Kent Centre for Prevention of violence
• The Helping Tree: choose an issue and examine each suggested helping resources. Also available in .pdf.
• Let’s Talk: bilingual parents’ Facebook discussion group by Dialogue NB

Financial support

Government of Canada

• Government of Canada’s Economic Response Plan
• Government of Canada: Support for Canadians and businesses To support workers and help businesses keep their employees, the government has proposed legislation to establish the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This taxable benefit would provide $2,000 a month for up to four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government of New Brunswick

• • Opportunities New Brunswick will be providing $200K loans with no payment or interest for 12 months for eligible businesses (and beyond $200,000 for mid- to large-sized employers). Payment relief for current loan holders will be offered as well, on a case-by-case basis.
  • The Government of New Brunswick announced a one-time income $900 benefit for workers or self-employed entrepreneurs who lost their job due to the state of emergency. Details will be available soon.
  • 2020 New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit
  • NB Power is deferring electric bill payments of up to 90-days for impacted residential and business clients.