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COVID-19: RESOURCES FOR FIELD BASED MENTAL HEALTH TEAMS
Download the Complete Resource Guide below as a PDF or Access the Links by Categories below (updated as of July 22, 2021):
Community Reopening Resources
- CANotify: California’s Exposure Notification System
- CDC: Considerations for Wearing Masks
- CDC: Print Resources to Support COVID-19 Recommendations
- CDC: Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
- CDPH: Blueprint for a Safer Economy
- LAC DPH: Health Officer Order: Safer at Work and in the Community
- LA Times: L.A. County will require masks indoors amid alarming rise in coronavirus cases
- MicroCOVID Risk Calculator
- Yale Medicine: 5 Things To Know About the Delta Variant
- WebMD: What You Need to Know About the Delta Variant
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Where to get the COVID-19 Vaccine
- A Vaccine Finder Website
- California Department of Public Health: My Turn
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Vaccination Appointment
- Los Angeles City Vaccine Appointment Website
- Some Initial Federal Retail Pharmacy Partners in California
Talking about the COVID-19 Vaccine
- LAC DPH: COVID-19 Vaccine Healthcare Provider Hub
- COVID Enders Vaccination Toolkit (Updated biweekly)
- CDC: Talking to Recipients about COVID-19 Vaccines
- CDC: Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccine
- CDC: Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
- The Vaccine Confidence Project
- World Psychiatry: Prioritizing COVID‐19 vaccination for people with severe mental illness
- JAMA Psychiatry: Maximizing the Uptake of a COVID-19 Vaccine in People With Severe Mental Illness: A Public Health Priority
Workplace Implications for COVID-19 Vaccine
- California Employment Law Report: EEOC Offers Guidance on Vaccinations and the Implications for California Employers
- SHRM: When Employers Can Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
- SHRM: What Employers Can Do If Workers Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccination
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness
- CDPH: Recommended Strategic Approaches for COVID-19 Response for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
- National Health Care for Homeless Council: COVID-19 Resource and Guidance Page
- CDC: Investigating and Responding to COVID-19 Cases at Homeless Service Provider Sites
- CDC Interim Guidance: Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC Interim Guidance: Responding to COVID-19 among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
- CDC:Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
- CDC Interim Guidance: Considerations for Health Departments for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments
- Los Angeles County COVID 19: Homeless & Housing Resource
- National Alliance to End Homelessness: The Framework for an Equitable COVID-19 Homelessness Response
- HUD Toolkit: Preventing & Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Encampments
- HUD Toolkit: Managing Infectious Disease in Shelters
- Triage Tool Example for Shelters and Housing Programs: The Atlanta Continuum of Care
- Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority: COVID-19: Additional Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority: COVID-19 and Street Outreach: A Quick Guide to Keeping Safe and Delivering Care
- Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority: COVID-19 Racial Equity Resource Guide
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: COVID-19 Guidance for Case Managers
Supporting People in Congregate Living
- CDC: Toolkit for Shared and Congregate Housing
- Los Angeles County DPH Guidance: Cohorting in Residential and Congregate Settings
- Los Angeles County DPH Guidance: Social Distancing and Bed Position for Residential and Congregate Settings
- Los Angeles County Guidance: COVID-19: Medical Sheltering
- Los Angeles County DPH: Guidance and Resources for California Care Facilities
- Los Angeles County DPH: Interfacility Transfer Rules During Covid-19 Pandemic
- Los Angeles County DPH: Guidance and Resources for Skilled Nursing Facilities
- The National Council for Behavioral Health: COVID-19 Best Practices for Behavioral Health Residential Facilities
- UCLA Semel: Toolkit for Congregate Living facilities
Messaging: Talking about COVID-19 and Infectious Diseases with Clients
- Handout for People who are Houseless and Use Drugs during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Homeless Youth Alliance COVID-19 Messaging
- Remote harm reduction support: Never Use Alone
- Yale Program in Addiction Medicine: Guidance for People who use Substances on COVID-19
- Yale Program in Addiction Medicine: COVID-19 Guidance for Patients Engaged in Substance Use Treatment
Managing Stress & Anxiety for Staff and Clients
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America: Managing COVID-19 Anxiety
- CDC: Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- CDC: Taking Care of your Emotional Health
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Caring for Patients Mental Well-Being During COVID-19
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Healthcare Workers Taking Care of Themselves
- COVID 19 Wallet Card Resources: Basic Psychological First Aid and When To Refer
- DMH-UCLA PMHP Guide: Addressing Suicidal Thinking During COVID-19
- DMH-UCLA PMHP Guide: Managing Intense Emotions: Tips for Disaster Service Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
- DMH-UCLA PMHP Guide: Supporting People in Crisis During COVID-19
- DMH-UCLA PMHP Guide: Taking Care of Yourself During COVID-19: A Tool for Frontline Workers
- The Emotional PPE Project: Seek support or offer support to other staff
- Harvard Medical School: Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety
- Los Angeles County Guidance: COVID-19: Coping With Stress
- National Alliance to End Homelessness: Caring for Homeless Services Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- National Center for PTSD: Managing Stress Associated with COVID Outbreak
- SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- SAMHSA: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation duringInfectious Disease Outbreak
- World Health Organization: Coping with COVID-19 Stress and Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak
Financial, Housing and Food Resources
- Business & Worker Disaster Help Center: Help for workers affected by COVID-19
- DPSS: Resources for Those who Need Benefits
- LA County Eviction Moratorium (Through 9/30/2021)
- LA County Office of Immigration Affairs: LA4You Updates on Public Charge
- The One Degree: Resource guide with information on food, housing and more. Updated every weekday
Supporting People Who Use Drugs
- DMH-UCLA PMHP Guide: Hygiene Recommendations for People who Use Drugs and Alcohol During COVID-19
- DMH-UCLA PMHP Guide: Understanding Withdrawal Risks for People who Use Alcohol and Drugs during COVID-19
- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Guidance for Opioid Overdose Prevention & Response
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: COVID-19 Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance UseDisorders
- National Harm Reduction Coalition: Harm Reduction Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
- SAMHSA Guide: COVID-19 Guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs
Maintaining Continuity of Mental Health Services
- American Psychiatric Association & American Telemedicine Association: Best Practices in Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health
- American Psychiatry Association: Telepsychiatry Toolkit
- CA Dept of Healthcare Services: Emergency Telehealth Guidance
- California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions: Minimizing Disruptions in Care Through the Use of Behavioral Telehealth
- CDC: Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Essential Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Foundation for Opiod Response Efforts (Webinar): Medications for Opioid Use Disorder and the COVID-19 National Emergency Response
- National Council for Behavioral Health: Best Practices for Telehealth During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center: Video Tool Kit
- SAMHSA: Telehealth for Individuals Taking MAT
- SAMHSA: Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services
- SMI Advisor: Tips for Telehealth Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- South Central Telehealth Resource Center: Telehealth Etiquette Video Series
Supporting Staff and Good Organizational Practices
- CDC: Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC: Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers
- CDC: Returning to Work
- CDC: Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
- CDC: Understanding Standard and Transmission Based Precautions
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress: Psychological Effects of Quarantine During COVID-19 – What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
- OSHA: Guidance on Returning to Work
- SAMHSA: Tips for Social Distancing
- VA National Center for PTSD: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak: For Providers and Community Leaders
- VA National Center for PTSD: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak:For Providers and Community Leaders
- Guidance for Exploring Hybrid Work From Home Models
- Guidance for Managing Staff Remotely
- California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions: Minimizing Disruptions in Care Through the Use of Behavioral Telehealth
- Forbes: 6 Tips For Managing Remote Employees
- Harvard Business Review: How to Manage Remote Direct Reports
- Lean Startup Co: 12 Tips For Managing a Remote Team (And Loving It)
- Monster: How to Manage a Team Remotely
- National Council for Behavioral Health: Best Practices for Telehealth During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center: Video Tool Kit
- SMI Advisor: Tips for Telehealth Billing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- South Central Telehealth Resource Center: Telehealth Etiquette Video Series
- Workplace Implications for COVID-19 Vaccine
- California Employment Law Report: EEOC Offers Guidance on Vaccinations and the Implications for California Employers
- CDC: Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages
- SHRM: What Employers Can Do If Workers Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccination
- SHRM: When Employers Can Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
Key Resource Hubs (Updated Regularly)
- CA Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Updates
- COVID Enders Vaccination Toolkit (Updated biweekly)
- DMH+UCLA Wellbeing for LA Learning Center: Coping with COVID-19
- City of Los Angeles: COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe
- Health Resources and Services Administration: COVID-19 Resources
- HUD Resource Guide: COVID-19 Response and Homelessness (Action and Resource Guide)
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Portal
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources
- Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority COVID-19 Guidance
- Mental Health America: Mental Health + COVID-19 Information + Resources
- The National Council for Behavioral Health: COVID-19 Resources and Tools for Addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Resource HUB for vulnerable populations (including resources for elders, the undocumented community, the trans or queer community, and Veterans: LosAngelesCommunityResources–COVID19
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