As of 4/30/2020 – BVCIL staff will continue working remotely through May 15th. As of this time, the plan is for staff to return to working in the offices again on May 18th. With the end of the shelter-in-place order, we will also begin opening our transportation program back up to include all who need above and beyond transportation, not just those with medical appointments and supply trip needs. We hope everyone is in good health and continuing to stay safe during this time.
As of 4/6/2020 – BVCIL closure has been extended to align with the shelter in place order for Texas. All staff are continuing to work remotely and we are still providing essential transportation trips.
Notice sent on 3/23/2020 – This has been an interesting month as our nation handles COVID-19. We’ve continued to monitor the news by health officials and kept at the forefront of our minds the needs of those we work with. These needs also include the health and safety of those we serve, our community partners, and our staff. These things include closing our doors to the public and asking staff to continue to work remotely.
As you may be aware, the mayors of Bryan and College Station announced the afternoon of March 23rd that a new shelter in place policy would be going into effect. This policy starts on March 24th at 9:00 p.m. and requires citizens to stay at home when not needing to leave for essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and medical appointments.
What does this look like for BVCIL?
The staff at BVCIL have put into place a few measures to allow them to work from
home and provide assistance to those we work with. Staff are monitoring our main
phone lines as well as transportation phone line during regular business hours.
While we are limited in this time of social distancing, there are resources we
can provide depending on your needs. Our transportation program is still
running and will continue to provide trips to those going to and from medical
appointments only. Our drivers are taking great care in disinfecting or
vehicles after every trip to ensure our rider’s protection.
While we are not currently able to provide our usual face-to-face services, there may be other ways our staff may assist you. Please feel free to call us and see what we can do for you.
How long will BVCIL be closed?
BVCIL is now on the same timeline as the Brazos County shelter in place
policies which are currently set to end on April 7th. If these
orders are extended, BVCIL will continue to follow the timeline of closures
required.
What about classes?
We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community during this
difficult and confusing time. To ensure the continued safety and health of
those we work with as well as our staff, BVCIL will be suspending all classes,
group events, and activities until further notice. You can check for any
updates or changes to this by calling, emailing, checking our website or social
media.
We will continue monitoring guidance from health officials and any new updates about the Center will be sent out as updates occur. For now, we hope that you will continue to contact us for any needs, questions, concerns, or information.
Our current business hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. You may contact us through our main phone line at (979) 776-5505, through our email at info@bvcil.org, through Facebook at www.facebook.com/bvcil, or you can watch for updates on our website at www.bvcil.org/updates-on-bvcil-response-to-covide-19.
Please stay safe and wash your hands!
As of 3/23/2020 – BVCIL is following the shelter in place rules and will continue to be closed through April 7th. Staff are able to work remotely to assist anyone looking for resources or information. Our transportation is now providing trips for people going to medical appointments only.
As of 3/20/2020 – BVCIL has extended the closure date through April 3rd. Transportation services will still be provided for medical appointments, grocery store visits, and getting to/from work.
Notice sent on 3/15/2020 – As we continue to monitor the information provided by health officials regarding COVID-19, we have discussed what ways we can maintain a safe work environment and public space to those who walk through our front door. Our goal is to protect the health and well-being of all visiting individuals, our staff, and our community. With this in mind, we have decided to close down our offices to the public until March 31st. This will allow for proper sanitation efforts as well as for our staff to help our community in other ways. While our doors will remain open, our goal is to limit the amount of people entering our facilities. If you need information or assistance, please choose to call us at our main line, (979) 776-5505, or email, info@bvcil.org, and we will work with you in making sure your needs are met.
Effective Monday, March 16th:
- All classes, group events, and activities are cancelled through the end of March.
- Let us know if you need assistance with supplies, appointments, or other services that may become harder to receive.
- While we are closed to the public, our staff will still be working to provide services – so please contact through phone or email for any information or service needs.
We will continue to monitor guidance from health officials over the next few weeks. Any new updates regarding our Center will be sent out. You can also keep an eye on our website (http://bvcil.org/updates-on-bvcil-response-to-covid-19/) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/bvcil) for updates on our classes, programs, and events.
If you have any questions about the BVCIL responses to COVID-19 and/or services we may be able to provide, please contact our office at (979) 776-5505 or by email at info@bvcil.org.
As of 3/15/2020 – BVCIL facilities will be closed to the public until March 31st. All classes, activities, group events, and other events are cancelled until further notice. Please call or email for service or information requests.
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