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  • Medicaid Coverage for COVID-19 Home Test Kits

    The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will allow Medicaid-participating pharmacies to prescribe and bill for COVID-19 home test kits.

    This coverage went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and applies to Medicaid fee-for-service and HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans.

  • Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information And Resources

    Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information for parents, caregivers, domestic violence survivors and more.

  • 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.

  • Mental Health Online Screening

    One of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition is to take a mental health screening at mhascreening.org. The screening is free and anonymous.

    Taking a screen can help you to better understand what you are experiencing and get helpful resources. After that, consider talking to someone you trust about your results and seek out a professional to find the support you need.

  • Mental Health Resources for Kids, Teens and Young Adults

    The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has resources geared toward kids, teens and young adults. NAMI also provides a coloring and activity book and step-by-step guidance to help parents explore and talk to children about emotional topics or mental health challenges.

  • MPHI Center for Precision Public Health

    The MPHI Center for Precision Public Health provides educational opportunities for clinicians, public health professionals, community organizations and families. The center focuses on improving the health and well-being of all through research, supporting data-driven initiatives, facilitating community-led program development, and providing technical assistance.

    MPHI also provides free CME and CE Modules for families and professionals. Topics include:

    • Improving care for developmental disabilities and dysmorphic features
    • Patient-centered newborn screening communication
    • Decoding genetic test reports for frontline clinicians

  • Muscular Dystrophy Association’s COVID-19 Resources

    COVID-19 Recommendations for the Neuromuscular Community.

  • NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

    Tips, tools and support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

     

  • National Association of the Deaf

    The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) preserves and promotes the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States and U.S. territories. Resources include videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on a wide range of topics, a list of universities and education resources by state, webinars and more for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, their families and friends.

  • National Council on Behavioral Health’s Resources for COVID-19

    Resources and tools, including how to cope in a crisis, navigating the behavioral health impacts and more.