Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
Heart Health and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
The American Heart Association provides science-based information and resources to protect your health and well-being, including information about vaccines, precautions for high-risk patients and more.
Updates and information from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Families Services regarding COVID-19.
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.
How Is the Flu Different From COVID-19?
Influenza and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, so it can be hard to tell them apart. HealthyChildren.org put together information on both infections and ways to protect your family.
How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Unicef provides six strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.
How to Handle Clinical Care During Social Distancing and School/Program Closures
Information from Autism Speaks
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Directory of free and charitable clinics
Illinois CARES Line (24/7)
If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth and families, call the 24-hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional.
The CARES line is part of the Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) program.
Call: (800) 345-9049
TTY: (773) 523-4504
Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a list of COVID-19 testing sites at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/testing.html.
A list is also available at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites.
Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission COVID-19 Resources
The IDHHC has developed American Sign Language videos of key guidance regarding COVID-19 based upon publications by the Illinois Department of Public Health.