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Navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic can be heavy and feel overwhelming at times. Below are some resources available free of charge to you. We have also listed resources for Bexar County and the surrounding counties. Should you need more information, please reach out to an HR Representative, or send an email with your contact info and questions to Questions@Avanzar.com and we will forward it for you.
Counseling & Wellness Resources
Support & Hotlines
- 24/7 Mental Health Support Line
- Texas Health and Human Services launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Call toll-free at 1.833.986.1919 anytime to speak to a counselor.
- Crisis Text Line
- Are you feeling anxious about COVID-19? To get free confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, text “HOME” to 741741.
- National Parent Helpline
- Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during times of crisis. If you are struggling or need some support, you can call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support. Call 1.855.427.2736 between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to a trained advocate.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline
- 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others : 1.800.273.TALK
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Navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic can be heavy and feel overwhelming at times. Below are some resources available free of charge to you. We have also listed resources for Bexar County and the surrounding counties. Should you need more information, please reach out to an HR Representative, or send an email with your contact info and questions to Questions@Avanzar.com and we will forward it for you.
Additional Free Resources Available Outside of Avanzar
Counseling & Wellness Resources
Support & Hotlines
- 24/7 Mental Health Support Line
- Texas Health and Human Services launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Call toll-free at 1.833.986.1919 anytime to speak to a counselor.
- Crisis Text Line
- Are you feeling anxious about COVID-19? To get free confidential, 24/7 support for anxiety, text “HOME” to 741741.
- National Parent Helpline
- Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during times of crisis. If you are struggling or need some support, you can call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support. Call 1.855.427.2736 between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to a trained advocate.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Hotline
- 1.800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for oneself and others : 1.800.273.TALK
Bexar County COVID-19 Update From 7/13/20
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Bexar County COVID-19 Update From Friday 7/10/20
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Bexar County COVID-19 Update 7/9/20
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Bexar County COVID-19 Update 7/8/20
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Bexar County COVID-19 Update 7/7/20
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Here are some additional resources for you and your family as together we navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic:
National Parent Helpline
Parenting can be overwhelming, especially during times of crisis. If you are struggling or need some support, you can call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support.
Call 1.855.427.2736 between 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak to a trained advocate.
United Way Helpline (click here for website)
2-1-1 is a social service hotline that helps people in the region find information about local resources in their community.
COVID-19 Resources: Coping with Changes
Child Mind Institute (click here for website)
The Child Mind Institute offers many resources for parents during this difficult time, including guides on how to talk to children about coronavirus, how to handle stress and anxiety, and dealing with grief and loss.
KidsHealth by the Nemours Foundation (click here for website)
KidsHealth has videos and articles for parents and children of all ages to help families cope with the changes COVID-19 may have brought to your lives.
Family-Friendly Videos, Games, and Activities
PBS for Parents (click here for website)
PBS offers educational resources for parents, including games and activities, which address a variety of topics for children up to age 8.
TED-Ed YouTube Channel (click here for website)
TED-Ed provides short educational videos on a wide variety of topics to satisfy the most curious imaginations.
Go Noodle YouTube Channel (click here for website)
GoNoodle videos encourage children to get moving using dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing, and wiggling exercises.
Bexar County COVID-19 Update
Thursday, July 2nd
Our offices will be closed on July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday.
Wednesday, July 1st
Previous Updates:
5/9/20: Video- Welcome Back Avanzar Family! (Video)
5/1/20: Video- Plant Shutdown Extended
5/1/20: Letter – Plant Shutdown Details & Schedule (English)
5/1/20: Letter – Plant Shutdown Details & Schedule (Spanish)
6/29: J.D. Power & Associates 2020 Initial Quality Study Results
6/29: Sick? Stay Home – Call Ahead
5/29: Parking Lot Update
5/22: Honoring Memorial Day
5/22: Memorial Day Travel Advisory
5/19: Second Shift Announcement
5/1: How To Clear Foggy Glasses
5/1: Welcome Back! Here are some Parking Lot & Entry Tips!
Human Resources News:
Employee Benefits Highlights:
Avanzar Benefits Contact Sheet
5/27/20: Verizon & AT&T Possible Employee Discount*
5/26/20: View Your Check Stub: How To Download The ADP Mobile Solutions App
Shift Schedule Updates:
Pardon Us As We Work To Archive Updates Prior To May 2020.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Our Hands Do More Than Build Seats And Interiors – They Impact Lives. A Personal Video Message Thanking Our Avanzar Family From Craig Barrows…
Team Member Check-In’s!
Welcome Back Avanzar! Here’s A Video On What To Expect When You Return:
Friday, April 24, 2020
A Video Message From Berto Guerra Jr. , Chairman & CEO ( see below)
A Letter From Berto Guerra Jr. Chairman & CEO with additional details about Week Six: 4.26.20 – 5.1.20 (see below)
Please check back weekdays for updated messaging as we ramp up towards our return!
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Friday, April 18, 2020 Update:
Avanzar Shutdown Announcement 4/17/20 - Click To Open
Video Update From Berto Guerra Jr. Chairman & CEO
Friday, April 18, 2020 Update:
Avanzar Shutdown Announcement 4/17/20 - Click To Open
Video Update From Berto Guerra Jr. Chairman & CEO
Friday April 10, 2020 Update:
A personal video message from Berto Guerra Jr. Chairmain & CEO
Letter from Berto Guerra Jr. : Plant Shutdown Extension To May 4th
Is your spouse, child, or grandchild an essential worker currently working in SA or another city? We'd like to honor them! Click Here
Friday, April 24, 2020
A Video Message From Berto Guerra Jr. , Chairman & CEO ( see below)
A Letter From Berto Guerra Jr. Chairman & CEO with additional details about Week Six: 4.26.20 – 5.1.20 (see below)
Please check back weekdays for updated messaging as we ramp up towards our May 4th return!
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Cloth Mask Update
Avanzar Smoking Update
Monday, April 20, 2020 Update:
The South Gate will be closed 4/20 – 4/27 – all team members currently reporting to the plant will need to use the Main Gate.
Thursday April 16, 2020 Update:
San Antonio Director of Metro Health – Face Masks In Public: Video
Wednesday April 15, 2020 Update:
SA Mayor Video Update: COIVD-19 San Antonio and Bexar County 04/15/20
Free COVID-19 Support Center Resource
Tuesday April 14, 2020 Updates (Click Item To View):
Avanzar Team Member Travel Advisory
SA Mayor Video Update: COIVD-19 San Antonio and Bexar County 04/14/20
Monday April 13, 2020 Update:
The Avanzar Lego Build Entries Are In The Slides Above… And The Winner!
Letter from Berto Guerra Jr. : Plant Shutdown Extension To May 4th
SA Mayor Video Update: COIVD-19 San Antonio and Bexar County 04/14/20
Thursday April 9, 2020:
Our Avanzar leadership is finalizing a plan for the plant closure through 5/4/20. We will post an update here on our website by 5pm tomorrow April 10th. We appreciate your thoughts, messages, prayers and patience as together we navigate these difficult times.
Wednesday April 8, 2020:
This morning Toyota announced an extension of the plant shutdown to resume production on 5/4/20. Our leadership team is meeting to discuss next steps and as soon as it is finalized, we will post an update here. We appreciate your prayers and patience as together we navigate these difficult times.
Tuesday April 7, 2020 Update:
Video: How to Make A Homemade Mask: Click Here
SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg 4/7/20 Video Update: Click Here
Who’s Delivering Food?: Click Here For A Restaurant List from: SAFOOD2GO
Veteran Financial Assistance Program Through VFW: Click Here for Additional Info
United Way COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Assistance For Essential Workers: Click Here
Support the South Texas Blood Bank: Click Here
Monday April 6th Update Below:
Avanzar Cleaning & Sanitizing Photos Added
Avanzar Family Lego Competition: click here for details!
SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg: click to watch 4/6/20 Video Update
Positive Team Member messages have been coming in daily. See slides below with messages sent in from team members. Do you want to give a positive or encouraging shout out to your team or leadership? Send it to us at: Questions@Avanzar.com and we’ll update daily!
Questions? Check our Frequently Asked Question Guide Click Here or you can email us at Questions@Avanzar.com
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Avanzar values the health and safety of everyone – our families, friends and communities. With the spread of the coronavirus, we join many other organizations and businesses across the country in taking action to help protect the health and safety of the population. We are closely monitoring the situation through trustworthy sources such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Below is a Video Message Posted on 3/26/20:
Avanzar Team Member Connection Corner:
Click on the links below to read past communications:
- March 26th- A Letter From Berto Guerra Jr. CEO – Shutdown Extension Details
- March 24, 2020 – City Of San Antonio COVID-19 Updates
- March 24, 2020 – Mayor’s Emergency Declaration No.5
- March 24, 2020 – Executive Order NW-03 Bexar County
- March 23, 2020 – Employee Benefits Contact List
- March 20, 2020: A Letter From Berto Guerra Jr. Chairman & CEO
- SA Metro Health COVID-19 Hotline: 210-207-5779
In addition to our customary thorough cleaning practices, the plant and all offices at Avanzar will also be going through a deep sanitizing using cleaning products recommended by the International Sanitation Supply Association and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
We want to remind everyone again to do the following to help stop the Coronavirus from spreading:
- Avoid groups
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Sneeze or cough into your sleeve to avoid spreading germs with your hands.
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Información más reciente e impacto del Coronavirus
1 de abril de 2020:
¿Tienes preguntas para el liderazgo? ¡Estamos aquí! Envíenos un correo electrónico a Questions@Avanzar.com
¡Continúe revisando todos los días esta semana! ¡Organizaremos diversión, juegos y competiciones amistosas a partir de mañana!
¿Has tomado la encuesta de comunicación? Haga clic aquí:
Encuesta de comunicación COVID-19 para miembros del equipo de Avanzar (IHC ha solicitado que todo el personal de IHC se conecte con IHC para actualizaciones)
Avanzar valora la salud y la seguridad de todos los que nos rodean, y la de sus familias, amigos y comunidades. Con la propagación del coronavirus, nos unimos a muchas otras organizaciones y empresas en todo el país para tomar medidas para ayudar a proteger la salud y la seguridad de la población. Estamos monitoreando de cerca la situación a través de fuentes confiables como el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS).
Haga clic en los enlaces a continuación para leer las últimas comunicaciones:
23 de marzo de 2020: – Lista de contactos de beneficios para empleados
20 de marzo de 2020: Una carta de Berto Guerra Jr. Presidente y CEO
Línea directa de SA Metro Health COVID-19: 210-207-5779
Además de nuestras prácticas habituales de limpieza exhaustiva, la planta y todas las oficinas de Avanzar también se someterán a una desinfección profunda utilizando productos de limpieza recomendados por la Asociación Internacional de Suministros de Saneamiento y la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
Queremos recordarles a todos nuevamente que hagan lo siguiente para ayudar a detener la propagación del Coronavirus: Evitar grupos Lávese las manos con frecuencia con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos.
Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos a base de alcohol.
Evitar tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca. Evitar el contacto cercano con personas que están enfermas.
Estornude o tosa en la manga para evitar propagar gérmenes con las manos.