Covid -19 Resources
The Fayette County Health Department is offering free drive-through COVID-19 testing every Tuesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of the administrative complex at 140 Stonewall Avenue West in Fayetteville.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended and can be done using a form at COVID-19 Testing ; participants must provide an email address to receive results. The screenings are available to any Georgia resident regardless of symptoms, although the pre-registration form asks about health issues, possible exposure to others with COVID-19, and occupation/caregiver status. Details are also at www.fayettecountyga.gov.
Emotional Support line and Mental Health Resources from NAMI, Georgia. Trained Crisis Counselors are available 24/7
https://namiga.org/covid-19-updates/
BrainPOP - Talking to Kids About Coronavirus (video)
#COVIBOOK (in multiple languages) A Color Picture Workbook that Explains the Virus
Stress Reducing Breathing Tutorials for Adults and Students:
THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT - RESOURCES TO HELP WITH STRESS
Educators are also turning to a wide array of digital tools that provide everything from breathing exercises and journaling prompts to quick options to check on a students’ mental health. Alex Shevrin Venet, a college professor and former administrator at a therapeutic high school, recommends the SuperBetter App, which uses digital games like “fulfilling a quest” or “recruiting allies” to teach kids social and emotional skills like cooperation and persistence. The popular Calm App, which focuses on relaxation, also features activities just for kids.