COVID-19 Resources
This section continues to be updated as new information on COVID-19 and resources becomes available for both professionals and our community.
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) GENERAL INFORMATION RESOURCES:
- Nevada Health Response: New COVID-19 website for state updates
- Nevada State COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-860-0620 available Mon-Fri
- Nevada Health Response: Website, Press Releases, Situation Reports, Governor’s Directives
- Southern Nevada Health District Website: Latest coronavirus developments
- Southern Nevada Health District COVID-19 Information Line: 702-759-INFO (4636) available daily 7am – 7pm
- Washoe County Health District: Latest coronavirus developments
- Washoe County Health District COVID-19 Hotline: 775-328-2426
- Carson City Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Update
- Carson City Health and Human Services Hotline: 775-283-4789 available Mon-Fri 8am – 5pm and Sat-Sun 8am – 4:30pm
- State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners: COVID-19 Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Current information about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- World Health Organization: COVID-19
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) PUBLIC RESOURCES :
- NV Department of Health and Human Services Resources for Coping and Managing During COVID-19
- Unemployment Insurance of Nevada website
- NV Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Unemployment Insurance Information website
- US Small Business Administration (SBA): Disaster Loan Assistance
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: COVID-19
- Nevada 2-1-1: COVID-19 Emergency Resources
- COVID-19 Fact Sheets in 30+ Languages
- Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy: Resource Guide for Families
- DHHS Child Care Services in Nevada
- Nevada Homeless Alliance COVID-19 Community Resources
- United Way of Southern Nevada COVID-19 Community Needs Fund/COVID-19 Resources
- SCORE Northern Nevada Coronavirus survival resources for small business
- Three Square: Emergency Food Distribution
- The Just One Project: if you or someone you know is in need of groceries, call 702-462-2253
- United Citizens Foundation (UCF) – Counseling services at no out of pocket costs
- Thero Crisis Therapy Project – Free Therapy Services
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings Online and by Phone
- Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings Online and by Phone
- National Alliance on Mental Health: COVID-19 Information and Resources
SELF CARE during the Coronavirus:
- Feeling Worried or Anxious?
- Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe
- Tips to help you manage your anxiety, put news reports in perspective and maintain a positive outlook
- CDC: Managing Anxiety and Stress
- WHO: Advice for the Public
- 7 sicence-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety
- SAMHSA Article: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Psychological Coping during a Pandemic (developed by our psychologist friends in Alberta Canada)
- The Psychological Impact of Quarantine and How to Reduce It: Rapid review of the evidence
- APA News: Psychologists’ Advice for Newly Remote Workers
- Gero Central: COVID-19 Resources for Clinicians, Telehealth, Older Adults and Family Resources
Resources for Parents and Caregivers:
- Time for Kids: Digital Library free for the rest of the school year
- Vegas PBS: Resources for Families, Teachers, and Online Education
- Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents and Teachers during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- CNN Keeping Your Child Safe and Reassured as COVID-19 spreads
- Child Mind Institute – Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
- National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children about the coronavirus – A Parent Resource
- DHHS – Guide to Coping with COVID-19: Kids and Families Edition
- NPR Script – Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
- APA Help Center – How to talk to children about difficult news
- NAMI Southern Nevada: Online Family Support Groups
- National Child & Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
- National Child & Traumatic Stress Network:Pandemic Resources
- PBS: How to talk to your kids about coronavirus
- American Red Cross: Coronavirus: Safety and Readiness Tips for You
- New York Times Article: Talking to Teens and Tweens about Coronavirus
- SAMHSA Article: Talking with Caregivers, Parents and Teachers during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- The Conversation: Coronavirus Q&A – Answers to 7 Questions your Kids may have about the Pandemic
- APA: Tips for Quarantined Parents in the times of COVID-19 (Emotions and Discussion Tips, Activities Tips, COVID-19 Facts Tips)
- Stress in America 2020: Stress in the Time of COVID-19
Individuals with Disabilities/Autism Resources:
- Autism Focused Intervention and Resources Models (AFIRM): Supporting Individuals with Autism during uncertainty
- Autism Society of North Carolina: Coronavirus 2019 Resources
- Autism Society of North Carolina: Dont Share Your Germs: A Social Story about Staying Healthy
- Autism Society: Disaster Preparedness Tips for Families Living with Autism
- Autism Speaks: Talking to your child about tragedy: Six tips for the autism community
- Autism Speaks: Flu Picture Story
- Easter Seals: “My Coronavirus Story”
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Special Education Services in the age of the Coronavirus
Older Adults Resources:
- SAMSHA Post-Disaster Behavioral Health Resources for Older Adults
- Older people in disasters and humanitarian crisis: Guidelines for best practice
- Stay in Touch with Crisis Situations – A Resource for Older Adults
Stigma Reducing Resources:
- APA: Coronavirus threat escalates fears and bigotry
- CDC: Stigma prevention and facts about COVID-19
- Social Stigma Associated to COVID-19: A Guide to Preventing and Addressing social Stigma
Resources for Providers:
- Resources for Telehealth & Insurance Billing, click here
- HHS News Release 6/9/2020 CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Distributions
- APA PRACTICE RESOURCES
- When is it okay to resume in-person services?
- APA: Supporting employee mental health when reopening the workplace
- Recommendations for Psychologists in Responding to Coronavirus Concerns
- Advice for Psychology Supervisors and Trainees on Caring for Patients during the COVID-19 Crisis
- Trust Risk Management Services: COVID-19 Resources for Practitioners
- COVID-19: Free Articles from American Psychological Association Journal
- How to Protect Your Patients and Your Practice
- Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers COVID-Resource Page
- SAMHSA COVID-19 Resources
- National Council for Behavioral Health COVID-19 Resources
- APPIC: Psychology Training and Education Joint Statement – COVID-19
- Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs – Guiding Principles and Recommendations
- Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters
- Podcast: Cultural Awareness – Children and Disasters
- Tips for Disaster Responders: Cultural Awareness When Working in Indian Country Post Disaster
- Cultural Considerations: Working with Diverse Communities in a Disaster and Applications to Tele-mental Health Services
- Providing Suicide Care during COVID-19
- Helping America: How Psychologists are helping America cope with the new normal
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Webinar: Be the Helper – Implementing PFA during the COVID-19 Crisis