Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries: Information for Patrons

Harvard Business Review

Includes tips, risk factors, and additional resources.

Guidelines from the National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses

A toolkit with seven strategies and corresponding resources, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education and Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.

A curated collection of free e-books for children of varying ages and in multiple languages. From the New York City School Library System.

Comic that includes information from healthcare experts interviewed for an NPR story. Can also be printed and folded into a zine.

Free from Scholastic. Available in English and Spanish.

Printable pages to record feelings, family moments, memories, letter to self and more.

Free resources for teaching children about the Coronavirus and hygiene.

Statewide digital resources to ensure all students and teachers have the services of a school librarian to find high-quality information, tools and strategies to continue developing media literacy and research skills. Also includes a virtual "Ask a School Librarian" service. Simply fill out the form; all questions and comments will receive a response from participating school librarians.

Includes information about steps to reduce risk of getting sick; stress and coping; symptoms; developing care plan; senior living facilities

Includes information for older adults, people with HIV, people with asthma, pregnant women, and steps to prevent getting sick

John Hopkins Medicine

"Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty."

Resources and tips to help boost emotional health and well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tips to help you manage your anxiety, put news reports in perspective and maintain a positive outlook.

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support

Includes qualifications, specialities, and a personal statement.

"Therapy Matcher, formerly know as The Social Work Therapy Referral Service (SWTRS), is a public service of the MA Chapter of NASW. Since 1983 this free telephone referral service has connected thousands of people with licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs) across Massachusetts."

"COMPASS is the information and referral helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. We provide resources and support to help people navigate the complex mental health system and problem solve in difficult circumstances...The COMPASS helpline is available Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm (excluding holidays). Call us at 617-704-6264 or 1-800-370-9085, or email us at compass@namimass.org."

Meeting now by conference call instead of in-person.