COVID-19 Resources
Community Resources
We will keep adding to this list as we gather more resources. If you know of a resource that is not listed, please email us at [email protected]!
If you have recovered from COVID-19, consider donating your plasma! The Red Cross is accepting donations to be used for research studying whether plasma can help current COVID-19 patients recover. Click here for more information.
coronavirus
General Resources
General Resources
- 2-1-1
- Visit their website, call/text 211 or text CTCOVID to 898211.
- Hartford Courant Coronavirus Crisis Resources
- Health Insurance
- AccessHealthCT is having a special open enrollment period for the uninsured
- Husky Health: Special information for members about COVID-19
- Phone & Internet Resources
- Internet Essentials: Affordable Internet at Home
- Information by Phone Carrier or Internet Provider
- How to Apply for Services through Connecticut DSS
- How to Apply for Unemployment through Connecticut Department of Labor
- Domestic Violence: If you need to talk to someone, or just want some information, you can call CT Safe Connect 24/7 at 888-774-2900, or go to CTSafeConnect.org.
- New Horizons Domestic Violence Services is offering an online support group. Call (860) 558-4857 or email [email protected] to learn more.
- Cleaning & Hygiene Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe
Food Resources
- I Need Food: Search for food assistance near you
- Mobile Foodshare: Schedule and locations
- CT Emergency Food Program for Children
- School Food Services
- SNAP Food Assistance (Additional benefits have been added – click here to learn more)
- Online food is available!
- Participating Walmart stores
- Participating Shoprite stores
- Healthy, budget-friendly recipes
- Food and Cooking Resources
Child Care Resources
- Child Care During Coronavirus from CTCare4Kids.com
- Child Care for Essential Workers
- I Need Child Care: Search for child care providers near you
Mental Health Resources
- For Parents
- Managing Anxiety During Coronavirus
- Mental Health Tips During Social Distancing
- Meditation
Resources for Parents
General
- Age-appropriate answers to your children’s questions about the Coronavirus
- How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus
- Lea este libro a su hijo para que pueda aprender más sobre el Coronavirus y cómo pueden protegerse a sí mismos
- Video: A Children’s Story About Social Distancing
- Video: Tips for Parents from a Developmental Psychologist
- Sesame Street & COVID-19
- Helping your kids thrive during Coronavirus
- When to Seek Care for Your Child’s Coronavirus Symptoms: Video for Parents
- What is Social Distancing: Video for Kids
- Stop Germs. Wash Your Hands! Video for Kids
- Picture stories for kids to understand the world with COVID-19 (available in Spanish)
Education
- Khan Academy: Free courses, learning schedules, and resources
- List of education companies offering free subscriptions for home schooling
- Podcasts for Kids
Activities
- Printable coloring pages (they have some for adults, too!)
- List of activities & learning resources
- 25 Ways to Get Moving at Home
Wellness Resources
- Free at-home workouts:
- 25 Ways to Get Moving at Home
- Meditation
- Coursera: Education for Adult Learners
- Adult Coloring Pages
Resources by Location
