COVID-19 Resources
| Reemployment Assistance Resource Guide | A resource guide for reemployment assistance, provided by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity |
| Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Guide claiming weeks | A resource guide for Pandemic Unemployment assistance |
| Florida Supreme Court Orders | A list of Emergency Administrative Orders decreed by the Florida Supreme Court |
| Florida Executive Orders | A list of all Executive Orders pertaining to COVID-19 |
| Seminole County Orders | A list of Administrative Orders for Seminole County |
| Florida Department of Economic Opportunity | Website to Apply for Reemployment Benefits |
| Reemployment Assistance | Frequently Asked Questions regarding Reemployment Benefits and Other Ways to Apply |
| Paper Application for Reemployment Benefits | If the website to apply is not working correctly, please feel free to fill out the paper application and follow instructions to apply |
| The “CARES Act:” What’s in it? | Summary of the CARES Act from Justice in Aging |
| Seminole County Office of Emergency Management | Includes a list of regularly updated notices from all departments in Seminole County |
| Seminole County Public Schools Foundation | Details concerning Foundations purpose to offer meals to students during school closures |
| United Way’s 2-1-1 | Heart of United Way Helpline, a website that refines all available resources in your area |
| My Florida Legal | Website for the Florida Office of the Attorney General, learn how to report price gouging and protect yourself from scams |
| Seminole Clerk of Court | Seminole Clerk of Court Website, with a special page dedicated to COVID-19 Courthouse updates |
| How to E-File for an Existing Court Case | Video showcasing how to E-File documents on a pre-existing case |
| How to E-File When Initiating a Court Case | Video Showcasing how to E-File documents when initiating a case |
| Our Office Contact Information | A list of our contact information during our Out-of-Office Remote Procedure |
| Changes In Medicaid | An article concerning changes to Medicaid (which include time extensions and current eligibility requirements) |
| Necessary Legal Documents During COVID-19 Pandemic | An article discussing necessary forms to have during pandemic, including sample forms of Durable Power of Attorney, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and Living Wills |
| Health Insurance Assistance | An article detailing a possible option for individuals who have recently lost their health insurance due to unemployment |
| Fillable Forms for Veterans and Survivors for Economic Impact Payment | Veterans and survivors receiving non-taxable VA benefits and low-income/disabled citizens receiving SSI benefits can now receive the federal stimulus checks by filling out a short form on the IRS website. |
| Eviction Relief for Seminole County Residents | A flyer detailing Orders concerning Evictions and Foreclosures during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| COVID-19 Helplines | A flyer containing Florida Helplines for COVID-19 |
| Advent Health COVID-19 Testing and Screening | A website concerning COVID-19 Testing and Screening Procedure and Locations |
| COVID-19 Eviction Flowchart | A flowchart concerning eviction for nonpayment of rent during the COVID-19 Pandemic (as of 6/26/2020) |
| COVID-19 Scenarios and Benefits Available | A chart containing possible Reemployment benefits based on scenarios, provided by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity |
| How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Coronavirus Scams | A flyer containing types of possible scams involving coronavirus, including tips to avoid falling for them |
| Florida Reemployment and Federal Unemployment Assistance Flyer | A flyer detailing the differences between the types of of state and federal unemployment assistance |
| Last Call for Stimulus Payment through Direct Deposit | A newsletter from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services detailing last call procedures for receiving Stimulus Payments |
| Florida Student Financial Relief | Possible Financial Relief for Students attending UF, FSU, or UCF |
| No Sail Order for Cruise Ships | An article detailing the “No Sail Order” on all cruise ships and when the order is set to expire |
| Applying for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation | A flyer provided by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity containing information regarding PEUC, including eligibility requirements and how to apply. |
| Seminole County Small Business Grant Application | An article written concerning a new grant available for small businesses located in areas of Seminole County. |
We want you to know that Seminole County Legal Aid is here to serve our community during this time of need. It is important we share a few steps with you of the preventative measures we are taking to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus and keep applicants, clients, volunteers and staff safe.
We will be working remotely. We will be using video conferencing, phone conferences and esigning software and technology to maintain our legal services with minimal interruptions. The following is our staff’s contact information for your use and convenience. We are committed to you and our community.
Assistant Coordinator: (to apply for legal assistance or for further information): Barbara – (407) 834 -1660 ext. 100 or (863) 606-3732 or assistantcoordinator@scbalas.com
Pro Bono Coordinator: (for approved Pro Bono clients): Carolina – (407) 834-1660 ext. 113 or (407) 490-2612 or coordinator@scbalas.com
Attorney Silvia McLain: (407) 834-1660 ext. 108 or Charity – (407) 494-1832 or paralegal@scbalas.com
Attorney Sue Selsky: (407) 834-1660 ext. 101 or Denice – (863) 272-9731 or dgarza@scbalas.com
Attorney Yvonne Alonso: (407) 834-1660 ext. 111 or Renee – (863) 225-3049 or rmartinez@scbalas.com
Attorney JoAnne Desile: (407) 834-1660 ext. 107 or Crystal – (407) 494-3265 or cleonard@scbalas.com