Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
Questions and Answers About COVID-19 Vaccines
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides answers to some of the most common questions people are asking about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Rattle the Stars Suicide Prevention Services and Training
Rattle the Stars provides community-based suicide prevention services, information and training to the Champaign County area, including:
- Suicide prevention consultations
- Suicide intervention training
- Private training for groups and assistance developing a comprehensive suicide response plan
- Student-led school suicide prevention chapters
- Comfort dog support
- Speaking engagements and workshops
All Rattle the Stars services are free. Visit their website for program information and additional resources.
Ready.gov provides tips for building an emergency supply kit.
Recommended Guidance for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in the Medically Fragile Child
Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Child trauma experts at Child Trends and the Child Trauma Training Center at the University of Massachusetts provide these guidance, recommendations and resources.
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
Sangamon County Health Deptmartment
Information and resources for Sangamon County during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Self-Care and Emotional Wellness Apps
A list of self-care, emotional wellness and stress-relieving apps compiled by the McLean County Center for Human Services.
A self-care assessment tool from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Social Distancing, Quarantine and Isolation Tips
Tips for social distancing, quarantine and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).