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

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Pandemic Information for the Public

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COVID-19 Vaccines (Mass.gov)
Tools to help determine when you are eligible, how to find a vaccination location, and how to prepare for your appointment.
Vaccinate MA
Map compiled by volunteers of sites with reported available appointments
Twitter VaccineTime
A bot that helps you find vaccination times in Massachusetts
COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
Vaccine Information for You and Your Family
Coronavirus COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Mass Department of Public Health. Available to print in several languages.
Map: Tracking the Spread of Coronavirus in the U.S.
npr
The Coronavirus Outbreak
NY Times
LitCovid (NLM/NIH)
Scientific research articles about COVID-19

Online Library Events Calendars (MBLC)
Libraries have moved their programs online! But you don't need to be nearby, so feel free to explore them all. Browse event by city/town or network.
First Lady of the Commonwealth & Massachusetts Libraries' Video Library (MBLC)
Here, you'll find a collection of educational and entertaining videos, submitted by librarians and volunteers across Massachusetts. Includes story times; art projects; science experiments; sing-a-longs, and more!

Boston Public Library -- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Noteworthy: Categories for adults, kids, seniors, tweens, and teens with extensive resources for each
Berkshire Athenaeum (Pittsfield) -- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Resource Guide
Noteworthy: Community resources, how to help, common questions
Lynnfield Public Library -- COVID-19 Resources
Noteworthy: Grief resources, beware of scams
Worcester Public Library -- Facebook page
Frequent updates featuring library services and program, community resources, and more.
Boston College Libraries -- COVID-19
Noteworthy: history of pandemics, fiction about pandemics

handhold (MA DMH)
Created by a team of mental health and child development experts in partnership with parents to guide you in caring for your child’s mental health and emotional well-being.
Helping Children Cope (Ready.gov)
Includes tips, risk factors, and additional resources.
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (NASP/NASN)
Guidelines from the National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times
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 Comic Just For Kids: How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus
Comic that includes information from healthcare experts interviewed for an NPR story. Can also be printed and folded into a zine. (updated Nov 2020)
Free eBooks about COVID -19 for Children
A curated collection of free e-books for children of varying ages and in multiple languages. From the New York City School Library System.
First Aid for Feelings workbook
Free from Scholastic. Available in English and Spanish.
COVID-19 Time Capsule
Printable pages to record feelings, family moments, memories, letter to self and more.

COVID 19: Support for Teens and Young Adults (CDC)
Resources for stress management and mental health related to the pandemic
Talking about boundaries and bubbles (MITMedical)
Talking points and considerations for forming various kinds of relationship bubbles
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
COVID-19 relief efforts from the US Department of Education office of Federal Student Aid

COVID 19: Older Adults (CDC)
Reduce your risk of getting sick, what to do if you are sick; develop a care plan, everyday steps to stay healthy, getting help at home
People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 (CDC)
Includes information for older adults, pregnant people, and people with medical conditions
Older Adults: Care for yourself one small way each day (CDC)

COVID-19 Coping with Stress (CDC)
Healthy ways to cope with stress, mental health and crisis, helping others cope
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety (Shine)
"Resources for anxiety and your mental health in a global climate of uncertainty."
Maintaining Emotional Health & Well-Being During the COVID-19 Outbreak (Mass DMH)
Resources and tips to help boost emotional health and well-being during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus (APA)
Tips to help you manage your anxiety, put news reports in perspective and maintain a positive outlook.

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
Disaster Distress Helpline (Call: 1-800-985-5990)
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support

Find a Therapist (Psychology Today)
Includes qualifications, specialities, and a personal statement.
Therapist Matcher (NASW MA)
Free telephone referral service has connected thousands of people with licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs) across Massachusetts

NAMI Massachusetts COMPASS
COMPASS is the information and referral helpline at NAMI Massachusetts. Provides resources and support to help people navigate the complex mental health system and problem solve in difficult circumstances.
NAMI Massachusetts Family Support Groups
Meeting now by conference call instead of in-person.

Ask a Law Librarian
Staff from Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (TCLL) are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. via chat, email, and phone to answer any legal research and reference question.
Request Law Library Documents
While the TCLL cannot lend books, document delivery is available. Also, anyone without a TCLL library card can request a temporary ecard to access online resources available to TCLL cardholders.
Massachusetts law about...
TCLL guide to what you need to get started in your legal research on a topic -- laws, regulations, cases, and websites.
Massachusetts law about COVID-19
Includes information about Massachusetts laws and regulations, Federal laws and resources, and how to contact the Trial Court Law Libraries