Resources
San Diego County
Receive text messages from the County of San Diego regarding COVID 19 by texting “COSD COVID19” to 468-311.
Online resources:
Resources from Rady Children’s Hospital
Rady has a dedicated coronavirus pediatric nurse advice line which is available to the community to support and answer questions regarding children and coronavirus. The line (858-966-8399) will be open from 8 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days a week.
Rady also has a COVID 19 updates page: https://www.rchsd.org/health-safety/health-alerts/
Immunizations
Immunization requirements remain in full effect. Contact your child’s primary care provider or school nurse for questions
The County Immunization Clinics remain open; their locations and hours are available here: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/immunization_branch/immunizations_free_for_children_under_age_two.
Family Resources
211 San Diego works with our County and other local resources to connect you to community-wide service organizations that focus on health, food, housing, disaster, veterans, and other specialized needs. The organization provides a free, 24-hour, confidential phone service in 200+ languages and a searchable online database. Additional information is available here: https://211sandiego.org/
Mental Health Resources
Rady Children’s Hospital has a Behavioral Health Urgent Care. Additional information is available here: https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/behavioral-health-2/programs/behavioral-health-urgent-care/
This can be a very stressful time. The following websites offer resources for locating therapists:
Handwashing
Handwashing Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMQCQRgjO0
Other Helpful Resources
Child Mind Institute - Supporting Families During COVID-19: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Calm (meditation app): https://app.www.calm.com/meditate
Care for Caregivers - Tips for Families and Educators: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/mental-health-resources/care-for-caregivers-tips-for-families-and-educators
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 (available in English and Spanish): https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
Health Information
General:
Food and Nutrition: https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/audience/children/food-and-nutrition
Kids and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ocjJEdJkl8
Being A Kid Stuck At Home During COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44e12ZVh4Go
Kids Traveling Between Homes of Separated Parents During COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96_2jK6S7aA
Global COVID-19 Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAj38E7vrS8
How to Turn a Bandana Into a Face Mask for Coronavirus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hcSCgAD8f8
Elementary School:
Children & Sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/children-and-sleep
Teaching Kids about Brushing their Teeth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voZuS09kczg
How to Explain Social Distancing to Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HTA3ql6uWY
Flu Teaching Story: https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/flu_teaching_story_final%20%281%29.pdf
Secondary School:
Teen Nutritional Needs: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/A-Teenagers-Nutritional-Need
Sleep for Teenagers: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/teens-and-sleep
E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/EVALI.html
Social Media Safety: https://www.safesearchkids.com/a-teens-guide-to-social-media-safety/#.Xp9gI8hKiUl
Sexual Health: https://www.sandiegounified.org/support-page/sexual-health-clinics-and-services