COVID-19 Resources

The TEAM UP Community is gathering resources related to COVID-19 in the hopes that these can provide assistance or relief during this difficult period. Please click on a category below to see an expanded list of resources. We will be updating this page regularly.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Vaccine Equity Cooperative
COVID-19 Vaccination Locations, BMC
Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Mass.gov
Trust the Facts, Get the Vax, Mass.gov
COVID-19 Vaccine Recipient Education, Center for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Boston's Most Vulnerable Communities: MAP, HealthCity

Coronavirus (COVID-19), Center for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 Cases, Quarantine, and Monitoring, Mass.gov
COVID-19 Advice for the Public: Myth Busters, CDC
Information for Healthcare Professionals, CDC
 

Addressing Need

COVID-19 Testings, Boston.gov
MassHealth COVID-19 Information
Getting Help with Housing Costs: Resources for Renters, Homeowners, and Landlords, Mass.gov
Food and Cash Assistance, Mass.gov
Help Paying Your Utility Bill, Mass.gov
MA Department of Unemployment Assistance
School Closure Meal Information, Child Nutrition Outreach Program
Free Breakfast & Lunch Locations, Boston Public Schools
CVS Free Prescription Delivery
Walgreens Free Prescription Delivery
Crisis Text Line, Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Hotlines, Mass.gov
Domestic Violence Resources, Jane Doe Inc.
COVID-19 Resources and Information for Immigrants, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition
MassUndocuFund
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents, Federal Student Aid
Network of Care Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health
COVID Resources that Take Race Seriously, Embrace Race
Food Assistance during the COVID-19 Emergency: Patient-facing Handout and Weblink (English, Spanish)
Food Assistance during the COVID-19 Emergency: Provider-facing Guide (English, Spanish)
Financial assistance to low-income families, Lend A Hand Society
Guide to resources for families and individuals facing eviction or housing instability (English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese), Boston Medical Center
$2 Grocery Bags, Fair Foods
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
Metro Housing Boston
Friends of the Homeless South Shore

Managing Anxiety

See also: TEAM UP Self Care Resources
DMH Young Adult Resource Guide Hotlines, Warm Lines, and Young Adult Council Meetings, Mass.gov
Coronavirus Sanity Guide, Ten Percent Happier App
Headspace (Free meditation and mindfulness resources)
Managing Fears and Anxiety around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Harvard University Health Services
What About You? A Resource for Those Who Work With Others, The National Center on Family Homelessness
Take A Deep Breath (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean), Calm
Disaster Distress Talkline, SAMHSA (24/7/365 multilingual hotline for crisis support)
Handhold for Caregivers, MA Department of Mental Health
Shine Initiative for Youth Mental Health
COVID Coach App
50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try with Kids of All Ages, Go Zen

Social Distancing Activities for You and Your Children

Educational Resources/Activities
WGBH Distance Learning Center
Harmony at Home, Sanford Programs
The Basics 5: Lean y Comenten Cuentos (Spanish), The Basics
At-Home & Distance Learning Resources for Parents and Educators (English, Spanish), CATCH.org
120 Digital Resources for Home-Schooling: Special Education, Social and Emotional Learning, and More, Teach.com

At Home Activities/Entertainment
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video), Travel + Leisure
Virtual Tours of 1,200+ Museums and Cultural Sites Worldwide, Google Arts & Culture
Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Virtual Tours of 33 National Parks
Home Safari Resources, Cincinatti Zoo
Online Educational Activities, Petersen Automotive Museum
Healthy Eating Games and Activities for Kids, Healthy Kids Healthy Future
30 Parents Share Their Favorite At-Home Activities To Help Bored Kids, Huffpost
Apps for Kids, PBS
DIY Your Own Baby-Safe Edible Finger Paint, Red Tricycle

 

Home Exercise Options

Yoga with Adriene
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Fitness Blender (25 minute fun workouts for kids at home)
500+ ad-free workout videos, PopSugar

For Children & Families

General Resources
Health Emergencies, Sesame Street in Communities
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The Story of Healthcare Heroes, Free PDF of children's book to help kids of healthcare workers understand COVID-19 
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (6 languages available), National Association of School Psychologists
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies (English, Spanish), CDC
Resources for Parents, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Disaster and Trauma Resource Center
Resources for Youth, AACAP Disaster and Trauma Resource Center
COVID-19 Tips for Parents, Dr. Barbara Stroud
Massachusetts Coronavirus Resources for Kids and Parents, OneToughJob: A Children's Trust Program
Massachusetts Virtual Parenting Support Groups and Playgroups During COVID-19, OneToughJob: A Children's Trust Program
Handhold, MA Department of Mental Health

For Families Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

"I feel sick" Communication Board
COVID-19 Chat Board, Picture Exchange Communication System

Behavior Tips for Parents, BMC Autism Program

For Healthcare Workers

Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know, CSTS
Taking Care of Patients During the Coronavirus Outbreak: A Guide for Psychiatrists, CSTS
Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks, American Psychiatric Association
COVID-19 Resources for Community Health Workers, National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
The 'Going Home' Checklist, UK National Health Service
Telehealth Service in Infant Mental Health Home Visiting, MassAIMH

 

The TEAM UP Community is gathering resources related to COVID-19 in the hopes that these can provide assistance or relief during this difficult period. Please click on a category below to see an expanded list of resources. We will be updating this page regularly.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Vaccine Equity Cooperative
COVID-19 Vaccination Locations, BMC
Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Mass.gov
Trust the Facts, Get the Vax, Mass.gov
COVID-19 Vaccine Recipient Education, Center for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Boston's Most Vulnerable Communities: MAP, HealthCity

Coronavirus (COVID-19), Center for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 Cases, Quarantine, and Monitoring, Mass.gov
COVID-19 Advice for the Public: Myth Busters, CDC
Information for Healthcare Professionals, CDC
 

Addressing Need

COVID-19 Testings, Boston.gov
MassHealth COVID-19 Information
Getting Help with Housing Costs: Resources for Renters, Homeowners, and Landlords, Mass.gov
Food and Cash Assistance, Mass.gov
Help Paying Your Utility Bill, Mass.gov
MA Department of Unemployment Assistance
School Closure Meal Information, Child Nutrition Outreach Program
Free Breakfast & Lunch Locations, Boston Public Schools
CVS Free Prescription Delivery
Walgreens Free Prescription Delivery
Crisis Text Line, Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Hotlines, Mass.gov
Domestic Violence Resources, Jane Doe Inc.
COVID-19 Resources and Information for Immigrants, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition
MassUndocuFund
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents, Federal Student Aid
Network of Care Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health
COVID Resources that Take Race Seriously, Embrace Race
Food Assistance during the COVID-19 Emergency: Patient-facing Handout and Weblink (English, Spanish)
Food Assistance during the COVID-19 Emergency: Provider-facing Guide (English, Spanish)
Financial assistance to low-income families, Lend A Hand Society
Guide to resources for families and individuals facing eviction or housing instability (English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese), Boston Medical Center
$2 Grocery Bags, Fair Foods
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
Metro Housing Boston
Friends of the Homeless South Shore

Managing Anxiety

See also: TEAM UP Self Care Resources
DMH Young Adult Resource Guide Hotlines, Warm Lines, and Young Adult Council Meetings, Mass.gov
Coronavirus Sanity Guide, Ten Percent Happier App
Headspace (Free meditation and mindfulness resources)
Managing Fears and Anxiety around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Harvard University Health Services
What About You? A Resource for Those Who Work With Others, The National Center on Family Homelessness
Take A Deep Breath (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean), Calm
Disaster Distress Talkline, SAMHSA (24/7/365 multilingual hotline for crisis support)
Handhold for Caregivers, MA Department of Mental Health
Shine Initiative for Youth Mental Health
COVID Coach App
50 Calm-Down Ideas to Try with Kids of All Ages, Go Zen

Social Distancing Activities for You and Your Children

Educational Resources/Activities
WGBH Distance Learning Center
Harmony at Home, Sanford Programs
The Basics 5: Lean y Comenten Cuentos (Spanish), The Basics
At-Home & Distance Learning Resources for Parents and Educators (English, Spanish), CATCH.org
120 Digital Resources for Home-Schooling: Special Education, Social and Emotional Learning, and More, Teach.com

At Home Activities/Entertainment
Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video), Travel + Leisure
Virtual Tours of 1,200+ Museums and Cultural Sites Worldwide, Google Arts & Culture
Virtual Field Trips for Kids
Virtual Tours of 33 National Parks
Home Safari Resources, Cincinatti Zoo
Online Educational Activities, Petersen Automotive Museum
Healthy Eating Games and Activities for Kids, Healthy Kids Healthy Future
30 Parents Share Their Favorite At-Home Activities To Help Bored Kids, Huffpost
Apps for Kids, PBS
DIY Your Own Baby-Safe Edible Finger Paint, Red Tricycle

 

Home Exercise Options

Yoga with Adriene
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Fitness Blender (25 minute fun workouts for kids at home)
500+ ad-free workout videos, PopSugar

For Children & Families

General Resources
Health Emergencies, Sesame Street in Communities
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: The Story of Healthcare Heroes, Free PDF of children's book to help kids of healthcare workers understand COVID-19 
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (6 languages available), National Association of School Psychologists
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies (English, Spanish), CDC
Resources for Parents, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Disaster and Trauma Resource Center
Resources for Youth, AACAP Disaster and Trauma Resource Center
COVID-19 Tips for Parents, Dr. Barbara Stroud
Massachusetts Coronavirus Resources for Kids and Parents, OneToughJob: A Children's Trust Program
Massachusetts Virtual Parenting Support Groups and Playgroups During COVID-19, OneToughJob: A Children's Trust Program
Handhold, MA Department of Mental Health

For Families Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

"I feel sick" Communication Board
COVID-19 Chat Board, Picture Exchange Communication System

Behavior Tips for Parents, BMC Autism Program

For Healthcare Workers

Psychological Effects of Quarantine During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know, CSTS
Taking Care of Patients During the Coronavirus Outbreak: A Guide for Psychiatrists, CSTS
Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks, American Psychiatric Association
COVID-19 Resources for Community Health Workers, National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
The 'Going Home' Checklist, UK National Health Service
Telehealth Service in Infant Mental Health Home Visiting, MassAIMH

 

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