Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- COVID-19 Hotline and Screenings
- COVID-19 Information
- Federal and State Agency
- Information
- For Families
- Resources for helping children
- Resources for people with disabilities and their families
- Mental Health
- Regional Information and Resources
- County Resources
- Food Assistance
- Other Resources and Information
COVID-19 Vaccines - Where to Register
- Pre-register for a vaccine with the Northeast Georgia Health District (for those living or working in Clarke, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Barrow, Greene, Jackson, Morgan, and Walton counties) https://publichealthathens.com/wp/programs/infectious-disease/coronavirus-covid-19-information/covid-19-vaccination/
- Search for vaccine providers you can book with directly https://dph.georgia.gov/locations/covid-vaccination-site
- Georgia Department of Public Health vaccine information, including links to vaccine locations https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine
- Find information on Georgia’s Vaccine Rollout Plan: https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-plan
- Information for vaccines in all states is available at https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/02/18/967448680/how-to-sign-up-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-in-your-state
COVID-19 Vaccines - Information
- Covid Vaccine Information CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.html
COVID-19 Hotline and Screenings
- The Northeast Health District COVID-19 Screening Hotline available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (706) 340-0996 https://publichealthathens.com/wp/programs/infectious-disease/coronavirus-covid-19-information/
- Shifa Clinic COVID-19 screening hotline available every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (706) 431-7334. A hotline in Spanish is also available at (706) 407-1864 https://www.facebook.com/ShifaClinicATH/posts/1417915238401154
- State COVID-19 Hotline: (844) 442-2681 https://dph.georgia.gov/contacts/covid-19-hotline
- A list of testing locations and procedures, curated by the Athens GA COVID-19 Resources and Discussion Facebook Group https://drive.google.com/file/d/19_1RmaSjPI_Yia1Kf7erOHTMFklZWwPg/view?usp=sharing
- Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- FAQ from the CDC (available in several languages) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
- CDC Guidance for cleaning and disinfecting https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
- World Health Organization https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
- COVID-19 Myth busters https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
- Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19) (available in several languages) https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- WHO publications resource center https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance-publications
- CDC What to do if you're sick or if you care for someone who is https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/index.html
- CDC Stress & Coping https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/stress-coping/index.html
- CDC personal and social activities https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html
COVID Tracking and Projecting Sites
- COVID Projections https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america/georgia?view=daily-deaths&tab=trend
- Risk assessment map from the Harvard Global Health Institute and Brown School of Public Health that allows people to check the state or the county where they live and see a COVID-19 risk rating of green, yellow, orange or red. https://globalepidemics.org/key-metrics-for-covid-suppression/
Federal and State Agency Information
- Federal Trade Commission
- Information to Avoid Coronavirus Scams https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus
- Georgia COVID-19 Information
- Georgia Department of Public Health Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response in Georgia https://dph.georgia.gov/
- COVID-19 Daily Status Report updated twice daily https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report
- COVID-19: State Services in Georgia https://georgia.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-georgia/covid-19-support-individuals-and-families
- Small Business Assistance
- Athens Area Chamber of Commerce https://www.athensga.com/covid-19-resources/
- Athens-Clarke County Government Business & Workforce Resources https://www.accgov.com/9272/Business-Workforce-Resources
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce https://www.gachamber.com/covid19/
- Small business emergency loan information and assistance https://www.georgiasbdc.org/georgia-small-business-recovery/
- Unemployment
- Information from the Georgia Department of Labor for individuals and employers to file claims under the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act GDOL COVID-19 Information https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information
- Information for filing for unemployment, including links to forms: https://dol.georgia.gov/blog/new-information-filing-unemployment-partial-claims-and-reemployment-services
- Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) https://georgialibraries.org/glass/covid-19-and-glass-updates/
Resources for helping children
- Advice for caregivers of children with disabilities in the era of COVID-19 https://www.apa.org/research/action/children-disabilities-covid-19
- Handwashing posters for children and teens https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/posters.html
- Just For Kids: A comic exploring the new Coronavirus https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
- National Association of School Psychologists Talking to children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
- PBS: How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
- Understanding coronavirus and how germs spread (podcast) https://www.brainson.org/shows/2020/03/10/understanding-coronavirus-and-how-germs-spread-for-kids?fbclid=IwAR21Y_n6fsy33QD2s07In2Q892xQoI5OEFMMZ5vcMyVoLdkH8tv4yZjaZsc
Resources for people with disabilities and their families
- Access Living https://www.accessliving.org/our-services/covid-19-resources-for-the-disability-community
- Autism Speaks resources for all ages and their families https://www.autismspeaks.org/covid-19-information-and-resources
- COVID-19 Resources for Georgians with Developmental Disabilities from the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) https://gcdd.org/covid-19-resources-for-georgians-with-developmental-disabilities.html
- Families Together Navigating COVID-19 when your child/youth has a disability https://familiestogetherinc.org/navigating-covid-19-when-your-child-youth-has-a-disability/
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful expert tips and resources https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources
- CDC Manage Anxiety & Stress https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225 or visit their website at https://www.georgiacollaborative.com/providers/georgia-crisis-and-access-line-gcal/
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network Parent/Caregiver guide to helping families cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Taking care of your behavioral health during an Infectious Disease Outbreak https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Taking-Care-of-Your-Behavioral-Health-During-an-Infectious-Disease-Outbreak/sma14-4894
Regional Information and Resources
- COVID-19/Coronavirus Resources from the United Way of Northeast Georgia 211 resource directory http://www.navigateresources.net/uwng/Subcategory.aspx?;;0;;N;0;21061;COVID-19/Coronavirus%20Resources
- Clarke County
- Clarke County School District Community Resources https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/domain/2451
- Government information and assistance: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information & Resources https://www.accgov.com/coronavirus
- Athens Clarke County Covid Vaccine Information https://www.accgov.com/vaccineMeals for students - Free meals for students are offered by the Clarke County School District - ways to access school meals https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/Page/2893
- Resources from the Athens Mutual Aid Network https://www.athensmutualaid.net/
- Resident Resources: https://www.accgov.com/9273/Resident-Resources
- Franklin County
- Government information and assistance: https://www.franklincountyga.gov/coronavirus/
- Meals for students are offered by the Franklin County School District https://fchs.franklin.k12.ga.us/
- Madison County
- Government information and assistance http://www.madisoncountyga.us/COVID-19-v-29.html
- Meals for students are offered by the Madison County School District https://www.facebook.com/MadisonCountySNP/posts/2922688954478864
- Madison County School District, includes list of free Wifi hotspots in Madison County https://www.madison.k12.ga.us/
- School lunch information for online learners:
- Oconee County
- Government assistance & information
- City of Watkinsville http://www.cityofwatkinsville.com/219/COVID-19-INFO-RESOURCES
- Oconee County https://www.oconeecounty.com/1142/Novel-Coronavirus
- Oglethorpe County
- Government information and assistance https://www.oglethorpecountyga.gov/covid-19-information
- Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce list of free wifi access : https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158353609418586&id=136956568585
- Government assistance & information
- Athens Community Council on Aging Meals on Wheels https://www.accaging.org/services/meals/meals-on-wheels 706-549-4850 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- East Athens Development Corp. food pantry - East Athens Development Corp
- Lexington Baptist Church mobile food ministry https://lbc-lex.org/mobile-food-ministry
- Food Bank of Northeast Georgia mobile pantry schedule https://foodbanknega.org/network/
- Madison County Senior Center Meals on Wheels http://www.madisoncountyga.us/Dir/Departments/Senior-Center/23/
- Oconee Area Resource Council food assistance information from their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oconeeconnection/
- Our Daily Bread https://downtownministries.org/our-daily-bread
- Sparrows Nest https://www.sparrowsnestathens.org/our-services
- Winterville First Baptist Church mobile food ministry https://www.wintervillefbc.org/food-pantry
Other Resources and Information
- Free downloadable signs and templates on proper handwashing techniques https://www.postermywall.com/index.php/s/hand-washing-poster-pdf/all
- Serious Adverse Health Events Associated with Methanol-based Hand Sanitizers https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2020/han00434.asp
- FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers with Methanol https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-methanol
STATE OF GEORGIA COVID-19 hotline (844) 442-2681
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