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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronaviruses discovered in 2019, and its spread was declared a pandemic in 2020 by the World Health Organization. It comes from the same family of viruses as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It hasn’t been previously identified in humans, and it’s estimated that up to 1 percent of the population may be affected by COVID-19.

Information about COVID-19

The symptoms of COVID-19 include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties

New information about COVID-19 comes out regularly. For up-to-date information about COVID-19, we recommend visiting the Ohio Department of Health’s dedicated website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Many in public health are working to combat the spread of COVID-19 to keep people safe and healthy. Many families, too, are facing increased stress and fear because of the virus. For these groups, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has compiled resources to help explain what COVID-19 is, what we can do about it, how to protect our own mental health as we combat this pandemic, and more. These resources can help you protect yourself and stay healthy, and we encourage you to take advantage of them.

Stop the Spread of Germs

During this pandemic, it’s vitally important to follow best practices for eliminating germs and stopping their spread:

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For Parents

Parents may be dealing with stressed or cooped up children. To help you, we’ve collected several Know! Parent Tips and other resources:

Coronavirus Resources from OhioMHAS

The coronavirus has many people feeling distressed. This is very normal in times of crisis. You can manage these feelings and try to keep yourself healthy by taking some simple steps as shown in the many resources on OhioMHAS' website.

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COVID-19 Updates from the ODH

The Ohio Department of Health maintains a regularly updated, dedicated website for topics related to COVID-19. On it, you'll find resources, the latest developments related to the virus, and helpful checklists with practical tips for what you can do to protect yourself.

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Resources for Adults Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Ohio Department of Health also keeps a webpage of resources for adults in crisis, families, those in recovery, farmers, veterans, and others.

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COVID-19 Information from the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer updates at a nationwide level as well as information about protecting yourself and what to do if you think you're sick.

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Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource

Concern over this new virus can make children and families anxious. Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate and can result in taking actions that reduce the risk of illness. Helping children cope with anxiety requires providing accurate prevention information and facts without causing undue alarm.

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COVID-19 Media Toolkit

The staff at the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation have created a COVID-19 Media Toolkit to promote mental and emotional health and safety during this period of uncertainty. Please feel free to use these images and edit the text to fit the needs of your community. When posting these images, please tag the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. If you have any questions about this tool-kit, please contact support@ohiospf.org.

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Ohio Crisis Lines by County

These are difficult times, and many people may struggle with mental health issues before this pandemic is resolved. If you find yourself in a crisis and need to talk to someone, you can use this directory of crisis lines by county to connect to local resources that can help you.

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Guidance for Utilizing Prevention Professionals during the COVID-19 Crisis

As Ohio faces the challenges of COVID-19, the importance of maintaining the behavioral health care continuum of care has been a primary focus. This document from the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services helps providers of prevention services understand how they can continue to provide services even while working remotely.

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