Chicago Resources
Mental Health First Aid USA COVID-19 Resources
Tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to help you care for your own and your loved ones’ mental health.
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, you can text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.
“COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Its Impact on Moms and Babies”
Information from the March of Dimes on pregnancy and COVID-19.
Local Health Department Directory
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a directory of local health departments at www.idph.state.il.us/LHDMap/HealthRegions.aspx.
Infectious Diseases Society of America COVID-19 Resource Center
Links to resources on developments, guidelines, protocols, policies and tools.
Know Who to Trust for Reliable Health Information
Information from Illinois Extension
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Information
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) oversees nearly 200 programs throughout Illinois. Its programs and resources focus on scientific approaches to analyzing and solving community health issues, preventing disease and injury, and advocating for public health policies to improve the health of all Illinoisans.
IDPH provides resources, including:
- Health and safety updates on illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and other diseases
- The “This is Public Health Podcast”
- Data and statistics
- A comprehensive list of laws and rules related to IDPH, organized by topic
- An A-Z list of conditions and diseases
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) foster partnerships aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. IAFCC provides webinars, resources for patients, and a statewide directory of free and charitable clinics.
The Hydrocephalus Association provides information and resources for people of all ages living with or caring for someone with hydrocephalus.
How Do Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Communicate at the Hospital During COVID-19?
Information from the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center.
COVID-19: Caring For Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs
HealthyChildren.org provides updated information on ways parents and caregivers can help themselves, their families, and their children with special healthcare needs meet their safety, growth and healthcare needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.