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CoronaVirus (COVID-19) Information

12/31/2022

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The health and safety of all Proviso, Cook County, Chicago, and Illinois residents is a priority for Proviso Partners For Health. We will be posting and updating information, links, and health tips from reliable sources .

What we can all do:  Wash our hands, help our neighbors, help the most vulnerable, be decent, and support each other!

Covid 19 Virtual Town Hall and Health Information
Friday May 22,  2020, 10:00 am

Register Today:
bit.ly/ realcommunitytalk

Trinity Health Community Resources:
Loyola Medicine Telehealth Visits
Trinity Health Resource Hub   

Government and Schools:

D209 Information        
D89 Information        
Chicago Archdiocese Information

Local Government Sites:
Information from Senator Dick Durbin
Village of Maywood    
Melrose Park   
Broadview    
Forest Park      

Forest Preserves of Cook County
Park District of Forest Park

Re-Open Westlake Hospital NOW!

Resources for Students and Parents
The Ultimate Guide to Working from Home with Kids

Coronavirus Resources for Parents

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The Coronavirus

Coronavirus Comic For Kids

The Little School - How to be a Germ Buster!

Health Materials from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)

Local News Sources: 
Village Free Press

Chicago Tribune

Block Club Chicago

Crains Chicago



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Health Information:
WASH YOUR HANDS!

When Someone at Home Gets COVID
Secondhand Smoke and COVID
Indoor Air Quality Fact Sheet
COVID Testing



APHA Fact Sheet-English
APHA Fact Sheet-Spanish


Covid19 Symptoms
Stop the Spread of Germs_Eng
Stop the Spread of Germs_Span


Covid19 Stay Healthy from the AHA

Staying Healthy Facts and Advice, University of Chicago

RHA (Respiratory Health Association)

Cook County Dept. of Public Health (CCDPH)
Cook County Government 
Cook County Health


Illinois Dept. of Public Health (IDPH) 

Illinois Covid-19 Response

Centers For Disease Control (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Mayo Clinic
Loyola University Medical Center
University of Chicago Medicine

Proviso East HIgh School School-Based Health Center


World Health Organization (WHO)

Well-Being Resources
Emotional reactions to this emerging health crisis are expected. Remind yourself, your family and your friends that feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed or having other symptoms of distress such as trouble sleeping is normal. If symptoms become worse, encourage them, and yourself, to reach out for support and help.

Tips on stress and coping, with specialized advice for parents, responders, and people who have been released from quarantine. (CDC)

City of Chicago Resources

NAMI Helpline Mental Health Counselor
Call 311 or directly at 833-626-4244
NAMI Support Groups


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Articles for Family Caregivers

Self-Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How Do I Deal with My Mental Health During Coronavirus

Bright Star Community Outreach
Trauma counseling helpline at 833-TURN-123

Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Centers
Free teletherapy services 312-747-1020

Crisis Text Lines: 
Text SHARE to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor, 24/7, for free, confidential support. Crisis Text Line counselors are available to connect about anxiety related to the coronavirus, isolation, school, financial stress, and other concerns.
Food Security Information
Good food is a prime concern now. Food pantries, soup kitchens, and even PP4H's VeggieRX are all affected by the Covid-19 precautions.  Listed below are links to local groups but please call or check in with them before traveling to the site.

VeggieRX Program

D209 Free Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch

D89 Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch

Apply For SNAP Benefits

Greater Chicago Food Depository


Windy City Harvest
Windy City Harvest Farm on Ogden

Quinn Center Hunger Ministry

Age Options of Oak Park

Everybody Eats

List of Local Food Pantries, etc.


Housing Forward / PADS Shelter

Helping Kids Who Need Food



Other Resources
Access Community Development Resource Guide: https://cclfchicago.org/assistance-chicagoland-covid-19-community-development-resource-guide/

American Hospital Association (AHA) - Advancing Health Podcast Featuring PP4H's Dr. Lena Hatchett :
A Hospital and a Community Work in Partnership During a Pandemic


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Housing Issues:

Housing Action Illinois:
COVID-19 Resources Related to Housing & Homelessness


Help With Your Rent

Can I be Evicted?

The Preservation Compact - Coronavirus Resources for Illinois Renters and Owners

Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

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Other Information:
Unemployment, State of Illinois

Spiritual Practices

Avoiding Misinformation on Covid 19

Surge of Misinformation Stumps   Facebook and Twitter
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