Marion Resources

Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) provides comprehensive information and resources to help with understanding, managing and living day-to-day with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.

MDA programs and resources include:

The MDA Resource Center providing one-on-one support by phone or email for individuals and families looking for resources, activities and more
Nationwide summer camps
Resources for caregivers
Community education and services

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.

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.

Jackson County Health Department

Information and updates on the COVID-19 outbreak.

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) provides the latest information about confirmed cases, health guidance and more.