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Y’all. 2020 has undoubtedly been a pretty wild ride so far, so we wanted to ask: How are you feeling about everything that’s happening right now? No, really –– how are you feeling?
If anybody knows anything about Lakelanders, it’s that we’re a strong sort + pretty resilient. But that’s not to say we don’t all need a little check-in now + then. So, in this space, we’re asking you to share your thoughts and feelings about this year so far – and these momentous moments in humankind history – in the question below.
We’ve additionally rounded up a few local resources that we hope can help, however you need help the most.
- Mental Health | While Mental Health Awareness Month was in May, local organizations are around to help all year round. Additionally, here are some resources for domestic violence survivors to keep in mind + for advocates to share.
- Health | From the Florida Department of Health to local telehealthcare services, and up-to-date information from the CDC, check out more here.
- Jobs + small businesses | In order to help those who are out of a job, Visit Central Florida created a list of tourism-related businesses looking to hire more workers. For small businesses looking for resources, here are a few local businesses and resources that are offering help.
- Outdoors | In need of a little fresh air? Whether you’re looking to trek a nearby trail, chase a few Florida waterfalls, play at a park, or do a deep-end dive at a pool, our guides have you covered.
- Voices | We’d also love to hear more from your perspective, especially if you’re a black community member, via our Voices platform, where we turn the mic over to you – our diverse and vibrant community – to share your take on how our community can better facilitate conversations on these important topics.
- Financial help | The CARES program helps to provide rent and utility relief to those who have lost income related to the impacts of COVID-19. And ICYMI, we gave the 411 on how to find free money.
