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NEW DATA INSIGHTS

The Science of Happiness, Health & Well-being

Health, happiness and well-being are top of mind for many as we progress through these uncertain times. This new Data Insights explores the science of happiness, highlights the critical role that happiness plays in your health and well-being, and provides key insights into how you can boost your happiness through intentional actions and strengthened social connections. By understanding the science of happiness, we can begin to identify ways in which we can all move toward a place of greater contentment and emotional well-being.

The City is aware that a lot of people in our community are struggling to access food, either because they no longer have a source of income or because they must quarantine at home while someone is sick. With the help of the Baker Administration, the City is working to mobilize all available resources to help.

Later this week, members of the Massachusetts National Guard will be coming to Chelsea to help with the distribution of food and other essential supplies.

There is no need to be alarmed by the presence of the Massachusetts National Guard.  These are not ICE or Immigration police.

The Guard will be here solely on a humanitarian mission to provide help to the City, at the City’s specific request.  They may wear a uniform, but they are not the U.S. military.  The women and men of the Massachusetts National Guard live in every community in the Commonwealth, including in Chelsea.  In this humanitarian effort, they will be working alongside employees from the City of Chelsea and partners from the Salvation Army and other nonprofit organizations, to help you.

The members of the Massachusetts National Guard will not inquire about your immigration status, nor about how you arrived in this City. Your documentation status is of no concern to them.  They are just here to help you during this emergency.

La ciudad está en conocimiento de que muchas personas en nuestra comunidad tienen dificultades para acceder a alimentos porque ya no tienen una fuente de ingresos o porque deben permanecer en la casa en cuarentena mientras alguien está enfermo.  Con la ayuda de la Administración Baker, la Ciudad está trabajando para movilizar todos los recursos disponibles para ayudar.

Al final de esta semana miembros de la Guardia Nacional prestarán su apoyo a los esfuerzos de distribución de alimentos y suministros esenciales a los residentes de Chelsea.

No hay necesidad de alarmarse. Estos no son agentes de ICE o policías de inmigración.

Las mujeres y los hombres de la Guardia Nacional de Massachusetts viven en todas las comunidades de la Commonwealth, incluso en Chelsea.  En este esfuerzo humanitario, trabajarán junto con empleados de la ciudad de Chelsea y organizaciones aliadas como son el Salvation Army y otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

Los miembros de la Guardia Nacional de Massachusetts no le preguntarán sobre su estado migratorio ni sobre cómo llegó a esta ciudad. Su estado de documentación no les concierne. Solo están aquí para ayudarlo durante esta emergencia.

RESOURCES FOR CHELSEA RESIDENTS: COMMUNITY MEETING PANEL DISCUSSION 

• If you are having trouble with rent, food, or other basic needs because of the impact of the coronavirus please call 311 or 617-466-4209.  Click for more info: https://www.chelseama.gov/coronavirusupdates/residentinformation

• For residents over 60+ years old who need food or medications delivered, please contact the Chelsea Senior Center at 617-466-4370 https://www.chelseama.gov/elder-services

• Worried about Rent or Eviction?
  Unable to pay your rent this month due to loss of wages? Don’t panic – your landlord should NOT try to evict you! It is the City’s goal to prevent evictions from happening in this crisis. The message below is from the City Manager, but it is NOT legal advice. This is best practice advice from a City trying its best to manage in an unprecedented public health crisis.
   
  If anyone is being threatened with physically being removed from their apartment at this time, CALL THE CHELSEA POLICE.  In most cases, the Landlord will be engaged in an illegal eviction, and the Police will be able to immediately stop it. https://www.chelseama.gov/coronavirusupdates/residentinformation

• One Chelsea Fund:  ALL Chelsea families will be eligible for a $250 cash benefit directly from the funds raised through The One Chelsea Fund. 

• Please consider donating to The One Chelsea Fund through the United Way.  Any and ALL funds raised will go directly to Chelsea families impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  None of the dollars raised will go to any organization and NO Fees will be incurred.  

• CPS School Food Program:  Your children do NOT have to be present!  A parent can pick up and request the number of breakfast and lunches they need to feed all children in the family.  Find the times and locations here.

• Support from School Social Workers available during School Closure 

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to supporting our students and families. Students who would like to speak with a school Social Worker can now do so by emailing supportforstudents@chelseapublicschools.com.

Durante este tiempo de cierre de la escuela, estamos comprometidos a proporcionar apoyo social y emocionante a nuestros estudiantes y familias. Los estudianties que desean hablar con un trabajador social de la escuela pueden enviar un correo electrónico a supportforstudents@chelseapublicschools.com 

• For CPS students who still need a Chromebook computer to complete schoolwork at home or for technical help:  https://www.chelseaschools.com/Page/2617

• An excellent video on Public Charge. A Spanish version is also being created. Lauren Sampson / Lawyers for Civil Rights:  https://www.facebook.com/LawyersForCivilRights/videos/244702350043661/

***You can also call the Public Charge Hotline at 617-988-0609 and speak to a lawyer at no cost!

• What happens if I get sick?  Guidance if parents or caregivers get COVID19 to help plan for who will take care of your children

Emergency Family Planning Guide in Spanish https://www.masslegalservices.org/system/files/library/Plan%20de%20Preparacion%20Familiar%20Nov%202017.pdf

Emergency Family Planning Guide in English https://www.masslegalhelp.org/immigration/planning-for-family-emergency-packet.pdf

• MGH Clay Center Talking to Kids and Teens about the virus:   https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/7-ways-to-support-kids-and-teens-through-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ 

• Spanish version of above: https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/7-maneras-de-apoyar-a-ninos-y-adolescentes-durante-la-pandemia-del-coronavirus/ 
• Clay Center video of above article https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81pZO7gaq0&feature=youtu.be

• A comprehensive and accessible guide from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network that includes information on family preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic, age-specific reactions to stress that children might experience, and recommendations on how to help children cope with anxiety and fear

• Resources for parents for self-care when home with children and for managing our own emotions in times of stress

If you are a parent and need help dealing with stress or anxiety, you are not alone! There is a helpline for you: SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUS 667466  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline