Coronavirus (COVID-19) Important information from IHC

COVID-19 Resource Information

Please check this page often for updates and share this with your friends and neighbors so that everyone has access to timely and accurate information. 
Now is the time to unite and face this challenge together. We are asking for your help to keep our communities safe by supporting each other. 

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Our individual actions will make all the difference and this includes: Vaccinating, following county guidelines, keeping a 6 foot distance from other people when possible, calling your provider if you suspect you may have been exposed to the virus, staying home if you sick, and honoring the restrictions of public places, including mask wearing. We will continue to keep you informed and will follow all guidance per the Center of Disease Control (CDC).

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The following are reliable sources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Click on the links for the latest information and updates:

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GET THE FACTS:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• California Department of Public Health

• County of San Diego Health and Human Services

• World Health Organization

• Call 2-1-1 with General Questions

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CLINICAL:

• COVID-19 Symptom Checker

• Steps to Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick

• Do I need to get tested for COVID-19

• Guidance for People at Risk

• Travel Information

• Recommendations for cloth face covers

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FAMILIES:

• Tips for keeping your home safe

• How to talk to your kids about COVID-19

• Parent/Child Guide to Helping Families Cope With COVID-19

• Helping Children Cope with Emergencies

• Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs in Emergencies

• Preparedness for Caregivers during COVID-19

• Live well @ Home: Free resource to help community residents find tips and strategies to stay healthy in both mind and body while staying at home. Resources and activities are organized by age group and topic to help you find the right tools to match your needs.

• Child Care Resources

• San Diego County Office of Education: San Diego County families looking for childcare can call to discuss needs with an adviser. General Line: (800) 481-2151 for Healthcare, first responders, law enforcement and military professionals call (619) 952-0242

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EMPLOYMENT:

• California Employment Development Department (EDD): Information on reduced work hours, unemployment benefits, self-employment, etc.

• San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative: For low-wage workers who need support for a limited but undetermined length of time

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INSTRUCTIONAL:

• SDCOE Distance Learning Resources

• Move to Learn: Videos for Pre k-12

• Comic Kids Yoga: Mindfulness and Relaxation designed specifically for kids ages 3+

• Family Go Noodle: Movement and mindfulness videos for children

• Visit the San Diego County eLibrary or you can download the Libby App

• Instructional Continuity Resources from the San Diego Unified School District

• GetEpic: Free access to online books for 30 days

• BrainPop: Offers free access during school closures to videos about science related topics of interest

• Math Playground: Free math games for Grades 1-6

• Prodigy Math: No cost math learning platform for Grades 1-8

• Math TV: Vidoes that teach math concepts

• XtraMath: Free math fact fluency program on basic math functions and principles

• Khan Academy: Free standards-aligned practice, courses and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP, SAT

• National Geographic for Kids: Animal games, quizzes, facts, and videos

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Fun educational materials related to health, science and the environment. Lessons, activites, and games

• San Diego Zoo Academy: Free access to Animal Species online learning modules through 5/24/20

• TedEd@Home: Free interactive video-based lessons on a daily basis on a variety of topics

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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE:

• Health and Human Services Agency: Assistance on CalWORKS, Calfresh, MediCal

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NUTRITION AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION:

• GetCalFresh.org or Call 2-1-1

• School Meals Open during closures

• COVID-19 and Hunger Relief: San Diego Hunger Coalition

• San Diego Food Bank: Neighborhood Distribution Programs

• Diaper Bank Program

• Resources for Serving Meals during the COVID-19 school closures

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Mental Health:

• Manage Anxiety and Stress

• Taking Care of Your Emotional Health

• Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event

• Maintaining Mental Health and Wellness During the COVD-19 Outbreak 

• COVID-19 Mental Health Resources:  Mental Health America

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ONLINE & PHONE SUPPORTS:

• Access & Crisis Line: If you need support or are actively seeking services, please call the ACL at 1 (888) 724-7240, and an experienced counselor will provide you with a referral to meet your needs and help determine eligibility.

• San Diego CHAT Services:  Can’t call or feel more comfortable chatting online? CHAT services are available via computer, tablet or smartphone Monday through Friday (4PM to 10PM).

• 2-1-1 San Diego: Dial 2-1-1, or visit www.211sandiego.org, for access to community, health, social, and disaster services. The call is free, confidential, and available in more than 200 languages with access to 6,000+ services, resources and programs through our online database.

• Alcoholics Anonymous San Diego:  Zoom and telephone Meeting lists

• Al Anon San Diego:  Meetings schedule

• San Diego Imperial Counties Region of Narcotics Anonymous:  Online Meetings

• North County LGBTQ Resource Center:   Resources, Queerchat and Quarantine Support Group through video chat platform Zoom

• SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Line: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor

• Teen Line: Phone lines will temporarily be closed starting Friday March 13th, text lines and email will remain open. Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST to receive person teen-to-teen education and support.

• The Peer-Run Warm Line: Call 1-855-845-7415 for peer-run non-emergency emotional support.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (24/7) Call 1-800-273-8255, free and confidential support for people in distress

• National Domestic Violence Hotline For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 for TTY, or if you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522

• Survivors of Suicide Loss: San Diego-Based Online Support Group Meetings

• Recovery International Online/Phone Self-Help Meetings for Mental Health and Wellness

• Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 OR Text 838255

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Disclaimer:  The opinion, findings, conclusions, and recommendations listed in these references are those of other sources, and do not necessarily reflect the view of Indian Health Council (IHC).  IHC is not affiliated with these sources and information is subject to change.  

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