What You Should Know/Updates

Due to the continued spread of the current Pandemic, we want to assure you that in House of Peru we continue monitoring the latest information and we are also trying our best to continue helping and supporting our community as much as we can, because in House of Peru the most important is YOU! We care about our people and our community, so we will continue finding ways and resources to keep on helping and supporting all those who are in need.  We thought we could provide you with some useful information below.

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Senior Meal Services

If you are 65 or older, please reach out to the following San Diego organizations for food assistance:

San Diego Food Bank's Senior Food Program
https://sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/senior-food-program

Meals on Wheels
Metro San Diego Service Center: (619) 295-9501
South County Service Center: (619) 420-2782

Jewish Family Services 
(858) 637-3210

Crisis Hotlines (24/7)

​If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed or hopeless about their situation, you can contact a crisis worker below.

Crisis Text Line 
Text HOME to 741741
A crisis worker will text back immediately and continue to talk with you.
https://www.crisistextline.org

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
​https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

San Diego Access & Crisis Line
1-888- 724-7240
https://up2sd.org/hotline

​How COVID-19 Has Affected Substance Abuse

This last year has been marked by high rates of unemployment, stress, economic insecurity and uncertainty. For people with mental health and substance use disorders, the consequences of the pandemic have been felt on an even deeper level.
https://www.addictionresource.net/covid-19-and-substance-abuse

We will continue doing our best to help support our community, especially those who are in need. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns

Stay Safe and Healthy,
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 - Board of Directors of House of Perú