Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources
Local Health Department Directory
The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a directory of local health departments at www.idph.state.il.us/LHDMap/HealthRegions.aspx.
Medicaid Coverage for COVID-19 Home Test Kits
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will allow Medicaid-participating pharmacies to prescribe and bill for COVID-19 home test kits.
This coverage went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and applies to Medicaid fee-for-service and HealthChoice Illinois managed care plans.
Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information And Resources
Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information for parents, caregivers, domestic violence survivors and more.
Mental Health First Aid USA COVID-19 Resources
Tips from the Mental Health First Aid curriculum to help you care for your own and your loved ones’ mental health.
If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, you can text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.
Mental Health Online Screening
One of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition is to take a mental health screening at mhascreening.org. The screening is free and anonymous.
Taking a screen can help you to better understand what you are experiencing and get helpful resources. After that, consider talking to someone you trust about your results and seek out a professional to find the support you need.
Mental Health Resources for Kids, Teens and Young Adults
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has resources geared toward kids, teens and young adults.NAMI also provides a coloring and activity book and step-by-step guidance to help parents explore and talk to children about emotional topics or mental health challenges.Muscular Dystrophy Association’s COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Recommendations for the Neuromuscular Community.
NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
Tips, tools and support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
National Council on Behavioral Health’s Resources for COVID-19
Resources and tools, including how to cope in a crisis, navigating the behavioral health impacts and more.
National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes’ COVID-19 Information Page
Tips and resources from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes