Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Unicef provides six strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.
How to Handle Clinical Care During Social Distancing and School/Program Closures
Information from Autism Speaks
IDPH & ISBE Joint Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) have fully adopted CDC guidelines and have provided guidance for the school year in a joint summary Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning and related CDC FAQ.
Site information also includes school and youth data metrics, a decision tree and post-vaccination considerations for school employees.
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Directory of free and charitable clinics
Illinois CARES Line (24/7)
If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth and families, call the 24-hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional.
The CARES line is part of the Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) program.
Call: (800) 345-9049
TTY: (773) 523-4504
Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a list of COVID-19 testing sites at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/testing.html.
A list is also available at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites.
Illinois COVID-19 Vaccination Locations
Illinois has launched a statewide vaccination site locator at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location.
The site is searchable by zip code and city and can be accessed through coronavirus.illinois.gov. It will serve as a hub of all vaccine-related information, directing residents to the appointment booking homepages of Illinois’ 97 local health departments and the state’s pharmacy partners.
Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission COVID-19 Resources
The IDHHC has developed American Sign Language videos of key guidance regarding COVID-19 based upon publications by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Information
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) provides the latest information about confirmed cases, health guidance and more.
(800) 889-3931
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (24/7)
If you or someone you know is suffering from an opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at 833-2FINDHELP to speak with a trained professional for support and advice or to be directed to customized resources. You can also visit www.HelplineIL.org.