Remote Support

This page is a resource repository for college staff, faculty, and administrators providing support services to students online in the wake of COVID-19. The repository will be updated as we learn new information. Submissions are welcome.

Photo of student on computer at home (Susanna Marsiglia)

Texas Resources

2-1-1 Texas - A program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 2-1-1 Texas connects Texas citizens with the services they need.
Feed America - Find your local food bank
Free and Income-Based Clinics in Texas
Amarillo College Culture of Caring: COVID-19

Photo of grocery store shelves (Boris Dunand)

National Resources

Advising in Times of Disruption (Ohio State University)
Compassion Fatigue Awareness Resources
COVID-19 Information Center from National Scholarship Providers Association
Crisis Text Line: Free 24/7 support from a crisis counselor
Distance Counseling: Best Practices in Higher Education Webinar from National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers
Google Voice - Provides a phone number to use for calls with students
Needy Meds - Non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs
The Hope Center COVID-19 Resources
The Steve Fund - Crisis Counseling for Students of Color

Technology Resources

AT&T - Internet access for qualifying limited income households for $10/month
Charter Communications - Free broadband internet for new customers in households with college students for 60 days
Comcast Internet Essentials - Free internet service for new customers and free speed upgrade for current customers
EveryoneOn - Search for low-cost internet service and computers by zip code
Human I-T - Provides low-income individuals and nonprofits with technology, internet, and digital training
Lifeline - Federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet