Community Resources During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Where Can I Find Reliable Information on Coronavirus?

• COVID-19 Testing Centers: coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/dashboards/other-resources/testing-ch-centers
• COVID-19 Test to Treat Locations: Test To Treat (hhs.gov)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Locations: vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov or vaccines.gov
• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children ages 5-11
• Frequently Asked Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Youth Ages 12-17
• COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments: All Ohioans 5+ are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Nationwide Children’s is a part of Ohio’s COVID-19 vaccination program and is vaccinating the general public ages 5+ for free.
• COVID-19 Screening Tool
• Ohio Department of Health (ODH): coronavirus.ohio.gov
  • Statewide COVID-19 hotline for questions: 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634) from 9a.m.-8p.m.
  • Franklin County Public Health (FCPH): covid-19.myfcph.org, get update by texting ‘COVID19FC’ to 888-777
  • Columbus Public Health (CPH): columbus.gov/coronavirus, call (614) 645-1519
  • Find Your Local Health Department
• Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): coronavirus.gov (Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages)
• Information on Infants, Children and Teens Health
• How to notify your contacts if you’ve just been told you have COVID-19
• “Our Community vs. COVID 19” Video by Columbus, Ohio Black Physician Network

Food & Meal Resources

• Pandemic EBT – Ohio children who receive free or reduced-price meals at school will soon receive money to buy food through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, call (866) 244-0071 or visit here
• Food – CAP4Kids listing includes, emergency food, free meals, and fresh markets.

Employment & Financial Help

Individuals & Families

• Funeral Assistance: FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program will provide benefits for many individuals ineligible for state unemployment benefits, including self-employed workers and 1099 tax filers
• Protecting Your Finances During the Coronavirus Pandemic
• List of Online Job Searches

Small Businesses & Nonprofits

• Columbus-Franklin County COVID-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Fund
• COVID-19 Small Business Resource Guide
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program will provide benefits for many individuals ineligible for state unemployment benefits, including self-employed workers and 1099 tax filer

Mental Health & Coping Support for Kids & Parents/Caregivers

• COVID CareLine: (800) 720-9616 from 8a.m. to 8p.m., 7 days/week
• Mental Health & COVID-19 Information & Resources – provided by Mental Health America
• Managing COVID-19 Related Stress
• Taking Care of Your Family During Coronavirus
• Talking to Children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource – offered in multiple languages
• Talking to Kids with Learning Differences about Coronavirus
• NPR 3-Minute Talk & Comic for Kids about Coronavirus
• Free Resources to Support Emotional Wellness & Stay Calm
• Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect During COVID-19
• Virtual Recovery Resources – including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc.

Who Can Get Tested for Coronavirus?

Call your doctor to determine if you or your child meet the criteria for testing. Travel history, symptoms and exposures are the most important criteria. The guidelines are changing frequently. Call before going in to seek care, so the healthcare provider’s office can take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed. If you are planning on going to the emergency room, please call before arriving. If it’s an emergency, call 911.