COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Caregivers & Community Members

Thirty-Second District is committed to helping keep our community informed during this unprecedented time. On this page, you will find some resources and information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. Scroll though the page to find :

• What you can do to stop the spread and stay healthy

• Resources on how to talk to your children about COVID-19

• Resources on managing the emotional impact

• Links to more resources

We will do our best to keep this page updated with the most current information and links.

What can we do to help stop the spreading of the virus and stay healthy?

Residents are urged to keep practicing the following guidance provided by Public Health Officers: 

• Wear a mask in public and in spaces where you are unable to maintain 6 feet from others (Cover your nose and mouth. Make sure the mask fits snugly)

• Social distancing (6 feet away from another person)

• Washing hands often with soap and water (20 Seconds)

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

• Staying home if you are feeling sick

• Staying home and only go out for essential activities

• Contacting your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. 

• Engage in regular exercise or physical activity

Resources on talking to your children about COVID-19:

• How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus, New York Times

• How to Talk to Children About Coronavirus (COVID-19) PDF, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• How to Talk to Your Child about the Coronavirus, Kids Health

• Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists

• Just For Kids, A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus, NPR

Resources on managing the emotional impact from the pandemic:

• California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids During COVID-19 (PDF), CA Surgeon General

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Manage Anxiety and Stress, CDC 

• Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster (PDF), CDC

• COVID-19 Information & Resources (PDF), National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Guide To Helping Families Cope with The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PDF), National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• Each Mind Matters Tips for Self Care (PDF), Each Mind Matters

• Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation, Each Mind Matters Blog

• Feeling more anxious and stressed? You’re not alone Chan School’s Koenen discusses rising mental health concerns in the coronavirus era, The Harvard Gazette  

• John Muir Health Virtual Community Forums

Additional Resources & Information

Mental Heath & Wellness Hotlines

National Alliance on Mental Health Warm Line
(925) 942-0767

Contra Costa Crisis Center
800-833-290

National Alliance on Mental Health
800-950-NAMI
M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

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