COVID-19 Updates & Resources For Students & Alumni
NHI remains committed to our mission of Helping People Have Work they Love.
There is nothing we value more than the health, safety and well-being of our students, alumni, staff and community.
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, NHI has shifted to online distance education until we can safely return to our campus classrooms.
Please continue to check your emails and be in communication with local campus staff for updates and additional support.
FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
We are currently hosting online information sessions, webinars, and virtual meetings with Admissions and Financial Aid Representatives.
To schedule an appointment, please email admissions@nhi.edu or call 1-866-HOLISTIC
RESOURCE LINKS FROM MASSAGE THERAPY INDUSTRY LEADERS
Below are COVID-19 related resources that directly support all of us in the massage therapy community as we navigate these unprecedented times.
AMTA | American Massage Therapy Association
https://www.amtamassage.org/about/news/covid-19-resources-for-massage-therapists/
ABMP | Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
https://www.abmp.com/covid-updates
CAMTC | California Massage Therapy Council
NCBTMB | National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
https://www.ncbtmb.org/recommendations-amid-covid-19-concerns/
Massage Magazine | Leading Massage Therapy Magazine Publication for 35 years
https://www.massagemag.com/coronavirus/
RESOURCE FOR EVERYDAY CHALLENGES
2-1-1 | Online and telephone support for everyday challenges. Text or Call 211 to speak with a community resource specialist in your area.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
HEERF | Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
EDD CA | Apply for Unemployment Benefits with the Employment Development Dept.
https://www.edd.ca.gov/claims.htm
SBA | Small Business Administration offering Economic Injury Disaster Advance Loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Facebook |Offering small business grants
https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants
INTERNET, MOBILE DEVICE & COMMUNICATION SUPPORT:
FCC | Federal Communications Commission
https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected
Charter Communications/Spectrum | Offering free broadband and WiFi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students. Providing free WiFi hotspots in the service area.
Comcast | Offering broadband service for free for 60 days to new Internet Essentials customers.
https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
Cellular carriers that are helping customers stay connected to loved ones, work, and school.
AT&T https://www.att.com/help/covid-19/
Sprint https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html
T-Mobile https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19
Verizon https://www.verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus
FOOD ASSISTANCE:
CA Meals for Kids | Find out where you can pick-up free meals in your area for your kids.
https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/mo/cameals.asp
Food Banks | Find Food banks and other food assistance programs in your area.
http://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food-bank
CalFresh | California’s food stamps (SNAP) program. Apply to get up to $194 a month per household member on an EBT card.
https://www.getcalfresh.org/en/coronavirus
PHYSICAL and MENTAL HEALTH:
FreeClinics.com | Find free and income-based Health Clinics in your area
https://www.freeclinics.com/sta/california
Crisis Counseling |Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/get-help-coronavirus/#for-students-3
Affordable Care Act | California has opened enrollment for those currently uninsured
https://www.healthcare.gov/get-coverage/
DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
CDC | Center for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
WHO | World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
The above listed resources were current at the time of publishing and are subject to change.