Mental & Physical Health Care

If you are in need of health care, visit one of the local health departments - DO NOT GO TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM UNLESS IT IS TRULY AN EMERGENCY!!!

Lawrenceville Health Department: 770.339.5612

Norcross Health Department: 770.638.5758

Buford Health Department: 770.614.2427

Good Samaritan Clinic: 678.280.6630

CPACS Cosmo Health Center: 770.466.0929/ Dental Care: 770.674.7980

Gwinnett HelpLine: 770.995.3339

If you are in need of MENTAL health or need to talk to someone about a personal issue, reach out to one of the following organizations or call one of the numbers listed.

Summit Ridge, 24/7: 678.442.5800

Partnership Against Domestic Violence: 404.870.9600

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 1.800.715.4225

2-1-1 United Way of Greater Atlanta: Dial 211 from any phone

Georgia Latinos Against Domestic Violence: 678.363.3079/serfamilia.org

CARES Warm Line: 844.326.5400

Peer2Peer Warm Line: 888.945.1414

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255

Substance Use Agency: 404.657.2252

Gwinnett HelpLine (Substance Abuse): 770.995.3339

Family Ties: 678.460.0345

How to Protect your Child from Coronavirus/COVID-19

Why shouldn't a baby or infant wear a mask?

1. They have smaller airways, so breathing through a mask is harder for them.

2. If it's hard for them to breath and they can't tell anyone or take the mask off by themselves, they could suffocate.

3. Some homemade masks might have pieces that a baby could choke on, such as strings or elastic bands.

Can babies and toddlers get infected with the Coronavirus?

While most Covid-19 infections have been diagnosed in adults, kids can get infected. In children, the virus sometimes causes a mild illness, and often causes no symptoms at all. But some babies and children have gotten very sick from the virus, sometimes weeks after becoming infected. Babies and toddlers can't wear a mask, so it's important to protect them in other ways.

How can I protect my baby or toddler from Coronavirus Infection?

You can protect your little one by avoiding large crowds and keeping a safe distance (a least6 feet) from other people when out of the house.

At home and in public, do all you can to help stop the spread of the virus:

1. Avoid people who are sick.

2. Wash your hands well and often and teach others in your home to do the same. This is especially important: when you go back into your home from being outside and before handling your child.

3. Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.

4. Sneeze or cough into a tissue or your elbow, not your hands.

5. Wear a mask at home if you are sick. Try to limit contact with your child until your symptoms have stopped.

6. If you take your child out in an infant carrier, you can place a blanket over the carrier while it's within your view. Make sure the blanket doesn't touch the baby. Wipe down the carrier or stroller when you get home.

Can I take my child to the Doctor's office for vaccines and other care?

Yes. Doctor's offices are taking steps to keep patients safe. These include regular deep cleaning, limiting the number of people in waiting areas, screening people who enter the building, and requiring masks for anyone over 2 years old.

When you call, ask the staff what they're doing to keep patients safe so you can be prepared. For example, they may allow only one parent or caregiver to go with the child.

Provider is giving vaccines and doing regular checkups. Some do well visits through telehealth while others might postpone an in-person visit. For newborns or children with complex medical conditions, they may want to schedule an in-person visit right away. They will work with you to answer your questions and make sure your child gets any needed vaccines and checkups.

Sick visits. If you think your child is sick, don't wait to get care. Call your doctor for advice or instructions.

Call 911 right away if your child might have a health emergency. Signs include your child turning blue, not breathing, being very sleepy or hard to wake up, or being unconscious.