Washington-Mid Atlantic Local COVID-19 Resources

Dear Washington-Mid Atlantic Local Member,

It is crucial in the coming weeks that we work together and advocate for our fellow members and our local communities.

Please know that during this difficult time, SAG-AFTRA’s top priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our members. We are aware of the challenges many members face as production has temporarily ceased. SAG-AFTRA is regularly updating its COVID-19 resource page on the website with the latest updates so please continue to check this site.

In addition, it is critical in the coming weeks that we work together and advocate for our fellow members and our local communities. To assist members of the Washington Mid-Atlantic Local, we have compiled critical resources available to members living in District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia and have listed these below. This will be updated online as needed.

While this evolving situation seems to be moving quickly at times, please know your local staff are working remotely to ensure the union’s core functions, including residuals processing, continue.

Download the SAG-AFTRA member app to be the first to receive the latest news. Sign up for direct deposit so residuals are securely deposited in your bank account. Watch your emails for the latest updates and possible calls to action. Stay safe by following the advice of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the guidance of local government authorities. And please look out for one another.

In unity,

Lance Lewman, Washington
Mid Atlantic Local President

District of Columbia Resources
Unemployment
COVID-19 Impact Scenarios and Benefits Chart
DC Health Link
Employment Services Operating Status
Food Bank
General Information on Unemployment Insurance
Government of DC COVID-19 Information
Health Exchange Enrollment
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO COVID-19 Resources
United Way

Maryland Resources
Unemployment
Applying for Unemployment Insurance Online
FAQs about Maryland's Unemployment Insurance and benefits
Food Bank
Maryland DOH COVID-19 Information
Maryland Health Connection
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
State Health Exchange Enrollment 
United Way

Virginia Resources
Unemployment
Food Bank
Governor's Office FAQ
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
Questions and answers on Unemployment Insurance
United Way
Virginia Economic Commission General Information 

North Carolina Resources
Unemployment
Arts Greensboro Emergency Relief Fund
Durham Arts Council Arts Recovery Fund
Food Bank
General Information about COVID-19
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
NC Artist Relief Fund
North Carolina AFL-CIO Pandemic Resources
Pitt County Arts Relief Fund
Unemployment Insurance Changes dude to COVID-19
United Way

West Virginia Resources
Unemployment
Food Bank
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
United Way
West Virginia AFL-CIO Assistance Programs

Additional Resources
Union Plus
AFL-CIO COVID-19 Pandemic Resources
AFL-CIO Survival Guide to Unemployment