For 50 years and counting, RHD has been in the business of helping people, including our own. RHD is committed to providing safe and healthy work environments for the people we are privileged to serve and employ. During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, RHD has created new services and protocols (outlined below) to help ensure the health and well-being of our staff throughout the organization.
COVID-19 Employee Relief Fund
The COVID-19 Employee Relief Fund was established to assist those experiencing hardship after being temporarily laid off or given reduced hours. As an organization, RHD has dedicated $50,000 to the fund. Through the generosity of fellow RHD employees, RHD board members, donors, and friends, an additional $36,000 has been raised to date. Recipients may use the money toward rent, mortgage payments, food, bills, and medication.
Hazard Pay
Although funding has been limited, hazard pay is provided to qualified employees as another meaningful form of support during the pandemic. Hazard pay at RHD is for staff who are presently working face-to-face with a consumer who has been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19, and the consumer must quarantine or isolate.
COVID-19 Testing
RHD’s Family Practice and Counseling Network (FPCN), which provides person-centered, integrated and comprehensive health services to individuals and families at multiple locations in Philadelphia, is offering FREE COVID-19 testing, with both walk-in and scheduled testing available.
FPCN Test Locations
Health Annex
- 6120-B Woodland Ave, 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19142 Phone: (215) 727-4721
11th Street Family Health Services
- 850 N. 11th St, Philadelphia PA 19123 Phone: (215) 769-1100
Abbottsford Falls Family Practice & Counseling
- 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 119 Philadelphia PA 19144 Phone: (215) 843-9720
Extended Benefits
RHD staff who have been furloughed continue to receive health benefits.
Employee Wellness Activities
For mind and body health, RHD offers regularly-scheduled wellness activities, including Cornerstone trainings, DCIQ clinical wellness check-ins, Zumba, virtual fitness, and yoga classes, as well as links to personal wellness tools that support a trauma-informed response and combat depression, a list of fun activities while in quarantine, and nutrition support.
Helping Hands
For those in need of therapy or counseling services, Helping Hands connects RHD staff with appropriate help (each employee receives 3 free sessions a year).
Heart to Heart
In times of catastrophic events, like death or severe medical situations, Heart to Heart provides financial assistance to staff.
Trouvaille Credit Union
Trouvaille Credit Union offers COVID-19 loans and waived service fees to members.
Morale-Building Activities
The RHD community continues to lift one another up through social activities, such as the RHD Community Get Together and sing-and-dance-along events.
Communication Tools for Remote Working
Tips and tools are available to assist staff with optimal remote working conditions, including directions for communication mediums such as Zoom, Microsoft teams, and audio conference lines.
Visit our site to learn more: www.rhd.org