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  • CDC Coronavirus Information

    How to protect yourself, symptoms, resources for the community and the latest information about the outbreak.

  • CDC COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers

    COVID-19 is challenging to explain, live through and communicate about. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides videos, posters, social stories, and interactive activities to help communicate with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities about COVID-19.

    Five topics are featured in the toolkit:

    Getting a COVID-19 vaccine
    Wearing a mask
    Social distancing
    Hand washing
    Getting a COVID-19 test

    The CDC also has a one-page, easy-to-understand tip sheet for caregivers.

    The materials are also available in Spanish.

  • CDC One-Stop-Shop for COVID-19 Information

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a one-stop-shop for information on COVID-19 testing, treatment, mask supplies and vaccines.

    Use this site to find:

    Your COVID-19 Community Level with recommendations for what precautions to take based on location
    Free masks (N95 respirators)
    Vaccine and booster sites
    Test to treat locations that provide testing and medication

    The site also includes a phone number (800) 232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489) for any questions.

  • CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Information

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information for COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handling, reporting and patient education for each specific vaccine at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html.

  • Centerstone in Southern Illinois

    Centerstone provides help to those who are struggling with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic through telephone and telehealth sessions with its professionals. Call (855) 608-3560 for help.

  • CF Families Advised to Take Preventive Measures to Avoid Coronavirus

    Article from Cystic Fibrosis News Today

  • Chicago COVID Resource Finder

    The Chicago COVID Resource Finder provides information on available assistance with money, food, housing, health, mental health, utilities and legal help during the pandemic.

    Resources are available for families, immigrants, LGBTQI, business owners and students.

    Text “covid” to (312) 436-2280 to access these resources via phone.

  • Chicago Department of Public Health

    Public health services, programs and resources.

  • Children/Youth with Special Healthcare Needs – COVID-19 Checklist

    The Ohio Department of Public Health developed this checklist for families of children with special healthcare needs to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • City of Chicago Coronavirus Response Center

    Latest guidance and information on testing, public health department guidance, available resources, food, shelter and more during the COVID-19 pandemic.