COVID-19 Resources
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Resource links
- Community-Based Testing Sites Locator US Department of Health and Human Services
- IDPH - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- IDPH - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions
- CDC Homepage for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Phone Advice Line Guidelines for Children (2-17 years) or Adults (≥ 18 years) with Possible COVID-19
- CDC Travel Guidance
- Face Mask Guidance
- COVID-19 Phone Hotlines
- COVID-19 Testing Options
- State of Illinois Board of Education coronavirus guidance for schools
- Skokie Health Department coronavirus update
- Call4Calm
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Information and Resources
- National Runaway Safeline Covid Resource for Youth
- Illinois Poison Control Cleaning Products Exposure and Safety
- NYC Poison Prevention and Medicine Safety
- FAQ for Businesses Concerning Use of Face-Coverings During COVID-19
- Methanol-based Hand Sanitizer Alert
- 3 Key Steps to Take While Waiting for Your COVID-19 Test Result
COVID-19 Help Resource links
- Cook County Fresh Truck Locations and Dates: Serving those who need fresh produce
- Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)
- We will be offering the following services IN ADDITION to our usual program services offering Auto, Dental, Vision and other programs. Water Bill Payments, Telephone Bill Payment, Child Care for Essential Workers, Basic Essentials Assistance, Medical Supply and Prescription Costs, and Emotional Counseling Services
Please refer any customer in need to our Information and Referral Hotline at 312-795-8948 for more information and screening.
- We will be offering the following services IN ADDITION to our usual program services offering Auto, Dental, Vision and other programs. Water Bill Payments, Telephone Bill Payment, Child Care for Essential Workers, Basic Essentials Assistance, Medical Supply and Prescription Costs, and Emotional Counseling Services
- Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic
- Niles Township Community Resources
- Niles Township Food Pantry: (847) 983-0073
8341 Lockwood Avenue Skokie, Illinois 60077 - Niles Township Government COVID-19 Update
- Niles Community Resources
How to talk to your children about COVID-19
- English
- Spanish
- Social Distancing Story for Children
- Comic Explaining Coronavirus to kids
- Talking to teens/tweens about Coronavirus
- Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use at Home, at Play, and Out and About
- Helping Children Cope
Helping Children manage their worries and stress
- Limit and monitor access to news/social media about coronavirus/COVID-19
- Remain calm and reassuring- Remind children that their family is fine and are staying home to keep everyone healthy.
- Create a schedule as a family
- Allow your child time to talk about how they are feeling.
- Helping Teens Manage Their Anxiety
Developing a schedule
- It is helpful for children to have structure to their day. Here is a sample schedule. This may or may not work for your family. As a family, you may want to develop a schedule for your time at home that includes time for learning, breaks, physical activity, free choice time, and a bedtime.
- Videos on how to manage emotions and build structure
Ideas on how to manage adult worries and stress