COVID-19 Community Resources

Hysteria doesn’t help anyone, but preparation does. During this difficult time, our team member, Madelaine Reis, has compiled a list of resources that may be helpful.

Information Sources

  • The CDC and WHO are both reliable and up to date resources to follow COVID-19.

  • For specific questions relating to your health, please contact your care team.

Medical Resources

  • Multicare is offering FREE e-visits to anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms. Use promo code COVID19 (in the payment section) to waive the regular $25 fee.

  • This article explains more about social distancing.

Virtual Activities

  • Yoga: Many yoga studios are offering virtual yoga classes on a sliding scale. We’ve listed a few below, but we recommend checking to see if your local studio is offering any.

  • Coloring: Open Culture is offering free coloring books from 113 different museums!

  • Virtual Tours: Many museums, zoos, and aquariums are now offering virtual tours.

    • This website lists 20 of these activities.

    • Google Arts & Culture has partnered with over 500 art institutions to virtually open their exhibits to the public.

  • Libraries: Many libraries are offering books and other media for free online. Check out your local library for more information. NASA has created a free library with over 140,000 photos, videos, activities and other resources for you to see, and even download if you want!

  • Knitting: Yarns Around the World is holding community zoom calls all about knitting.

  • Netflix Party: Watch Netflix with your friends while social distancing!

    • Please note that this is only available on Chrome browsers.

Mental Health

  • Mental Health Pandemic is a Facebook group created by mental health activist Allilsa Fernandez. It has threads and information around mental health and will be holding virtual meeting almost everyday discussing certain activities and topics.

  • Laura McKowen will be holding virtual sobriety meetings. Follow her instagram for more information.

  • The NMD United has a great section in their Preparation Guide for Adults Living with Neuromuscular Disabilities on mental health and activities.

  • Karolina Kristina is holding daily meditations on her instagram. Click this link for one of her most recent videos.

  • There are many apps out there that may be useful. We have listed a few below.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a number of resources. We’ve listed a few below.

    • NAMI HelpLine

    • Phone

    • Email

      • Please note that the HelpLine is temporarily unable to answer live phone calls. During this time they will be answering voicemails and emails within 24-48 hours of receipt.

    • NAMI Crisis Text Line

      • The Crisis Text Line is open 24/7. Text NAMI to 741741 for immediate assistance.

    • NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resources

The Arts

  • The University of Arizona’s Disability Cultural Center will be hosting a series of virtual poetry performances and open mics. Follow them on instagram for more information.

  • The Social Distancing Festival was created to help showcase artists whose shows may have been cancelled. Check out their website for more information.

Social Media

  • Follow Mia Mingus on instagram for more information about community building and organizing around COVID-19.

  • Follow Dr. Mike on YouTube as he discusses the news surrounding the COVID-19 virus. He is an actively practicing Board Certified Family Medicine doctor in NYC.

Mutual Aid Resources

  • This document explains what mutual aid is and has tons of great resources for communities, including information about personal preparation, collective care, mutual aid, and advocacy

  • If you have extra medical supplies or are in need of medical supplies, Walela Nehanda has created this incredible document. You can also reach out to her through twitter to find out other ways you can help.

  • Some states and regional areas have additional mutual aid resources. You can find out more information on this document that the Health Advocacy Summit has created.

  • LA Helping Hands is an organization in Los Angeles that is matching high-risk individuals with members of their community who can go out and pick up groceries, prescriptions, and more.

Additional Resources

Please contact Madelaine if you have any questions or ideas for adding resources.

Email: madelaine@healthadvocacysummit.org

Instagram: @mightyymaddyy