SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, you can call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline.
The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
(800) 985-5990
Coronavirus Resources for the Rare Disease Community
An aggregated list of resources from Global Genes.
National Federation of Families’ Home Resources
The National Federation of Families shares resources for parents and caregivers to use at home.
These include educational resources, activities and more that can support families of children and youth who have mental health and substance use needs.
Recommended Guidance for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in the Medically Fragile Child
Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Ready.gov
Ready.gov provides tips for building an emergency supply kit.
Pediatrician Guidance on Telehealth
Telehealth is a tool that can help connect your child to many different types of healthcare services using various types of technology, such as live, interactive audio and video and special diagnostic tools.
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
A comic based on a radio story from NPR about what kids might want to know about the coronavirus.
Nick Jr.
Preschool learning games
PBS Kids
Learning games for children.
Scholastic Learning Resource
Downloadable printables and projects from Scholastic to keep kids reading, thinking and learning.