COVID-19 UPDATE: April 8, 2020

Update from Gavilan College on COVID-19: April 8, 2020

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

TOMORROW AT 11 AM : President's Forum -- this is your chance to meet virtually with Dr. Kathleen Rose, get information, and ask questions.

NOTE UPDATED MEETING INFORMATION:

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Nursing Alumni on the front lines

Gavilan College Nursing alumnus Amy Hyer (top row, far right) and her team are working hard at the Renown Hospital in Reno, Nevada to fight the COVID-19 surge.

Locally, Gavilan College Nursing alumni are on staff at all area hospitals. We are proud and grateful for their work, professionalism, and dedication at this time.

District Attorney Speaks out Against Hate Crimes

An unfortunate side effect to community tensions around COVID-19 has been a rise in hate crimes. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen has released a PSA condemning these acts of violence and encouraging victims and witnesses to contact their local law enforcement agencies to report them. There are translations in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

GAVILAN COLLEGE: STATUS :

All locations of Gavilan College are closed. All instruction and services will be provided in an online format through the end of Spring semester. Summer Session will be online.
NEW - Registration for Summer and Fall will be done separately this year. Summer registration will begin on April 27; Fall registration will begin on June 22

NEWS

NEW - The County of Santa Clara Health Officer, Dr. Sara Cody, is issuing a new order today requiring entities and individuals to report large inventories of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators. Reporting is due by 11:59 p.m. on April 15 via an online survey
NEW - To see what equipment and supplies are needed, go to: https://vmcfoundation.org/campaigns/covid19/
NEW - Gov. Newsom on Tuesday also signed an executive order to expand support for vulnerable populations. He also said he is considering aid to immigrants impacted by the coronavirus crisis.

RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS: - page is updated daily

Go to stayenrolled.com to find out the latest information you need to know about Community Colleges during COVID-19
The Career / Transfer Center is here for you with a lot of online resources

RESOURCES FOR STAFF AND FACULTY: - page is updated daily

California Community Colleges faculty, staff and administrators can join the CCC | COVID-19 Resources, Tools and Discussion community in the Vision Resource Center to stay informed on developments and ask questions.
Emergency Preparedness Resources web site for assistance converting in-person classes to online. Several webinars are scheduled to help during this transition.

HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR EVERYBODY - page is updated daily

SOS-COVID-19 Community Resources and Mental Health Crisis Line - flyers in English and Spanish
SHELTER-In-PLACE REQUIREMENTS (Santa Clara County)
NEW - FOOTHILL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IS PROVIDING SERVICES

Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence is a serious problem which can have a profound impact on every part of our society. If you are a victim or witness of a domestic violence incident, immediately call 911 for police and medical attention. There are many excellent advocates and resources available to survivors of domestic violence. Here are a few resources:

YWCA Silicon Valley;
00-572-2782 (24 hour hotline)
County of Santa Clara Office of
Gender Based Violence Prevention; 408-678-1475
County of Santa Clara Office of the District Attorney Victim Services Unit 408-295-2656
Community Solutions 1.877.END.SADV (1.877.363.7238)

For Stress Relief Tools visit Covid19.ca.gov

Learn more in the California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief during COVID-19 . (PDF)

24/7 Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Call Center: (800) 704-0900
Crisis Text Line:
Text RENEW to 741741
24/7 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: (855) 278-4204
Youth & Family Crisis Line: 1.408.683.4118