COVID-19 SURVIVAL KIT
As the saying goes, “Rumors of COVID-19’s demise are greatly exaggerated.”
While dozens of states have begun relaxing social distancing restrictions and started reopening businesses, positive cases of COVID-19 infection and deaths from the virus keep rising. At the time of this writing, 18,630 Hoosiers have tested positive and a staggering 1,062 have died. In Gary, there are currently 414 cases and 15 deaths. Needless to say, COVID-19 is still a threat and keeping up your guard and doing everything possible to protect you and your family is highly advisable.
Although there is no definitive COVID-19 survival kit, there are many resources available to help you stay safe and healthy during the pandemic:
For Hoosiers the best source for current COVID-19 information and resources remains the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) 2019 Coronavirus website: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/
One of the newest and most informative resources is BE WELL INDIANA! This website contains a wealth of valuable information and links to additional resources compiled by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) at: https://bewellindiana.com/
The site includes:
- Tools for Daily Coping
- Best Ways to Prevent Getting Sick
- What to Do if You Are Sick
- Coronavirus Crisis Counseling
- State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
- Indiana Unemployment Resource
- Child Care Resources
- SNAP, Cash Assistance, Health Coverage
- Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
- Covering Kids and Families of Indiana
Also:
- Mental Health & Wellness Resources
- Mental Health & Wellness for Youth & Families
- Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Resources
- Mental Health Self Assessment (Take a Mental Health Test!)
And these important telephone numbers:
- Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) COVID-19 Call Center open daily 8a-midnight (877) 826-0011
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
- The Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 (800) 985-5990
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
- National Addiction & Recovery Helpline (800) 662-HELP (4357)
If you’re one of the 34 million Americans living with diabetes visit the Diabetes Self-Management link at https://www.reviews.com/utilities/internet/diabetes-self-management/
And don’t forget…if you’re stuck at home, self-quarantining, isolated, or simply sheltering in place, you can still schedule a virtual visit with your doctor via telehealth by calling (219) 884-4900.
