Main Content
- Back-to-School Resources
Parents and Caregivers
- COVID-19 School Attendance Quick Reference (English) (Spanish) (updated 12/11/20)
- From the School Nurse - Mask Up 101 (updated 8/7/20)
- Back to school health recommendations (updated 8/3/20)
- Back-to-school handouts, social media graphics and videos (updated 7/22/20)
- Parent COVID-19 Daily Screening Tool (English) (Spanish) (Burmese) (French Creole) (updated 11/2/20)
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Schools (IDOE)
- Schools and Childcare Programs: Plan, Prepare, and Respond (CDC)
- Isolation Guidance for families (English) (Spanish) (updated 12/11/20)
- Quarantine guidance for families (English) (Spanish) (updated 12/4/20)
- Quarantine guidance for Higher Education (updated 12/4/20)
- Isolation guidance for Higher Education (updated 8/10/20)
- Mental Health Resources and Videos at Be Well Indiana
School Administrators and Nurses
- COVID-19 School Attendance Quick Reference (English) (Spanish) (updated 12/11/20)
- COVID-19: When a student, faculty or staff member can return to school (English) (Spanish) (updated 9/17/20)
- Pre-K-12 Recommendations Based on Level of Community Spread (updated 12/15/20)
- Face Mask Poster for Schools (updated 8/7/20)
- COVID-19 Screening Decision Tree (updated 10/22/20)
- Back-to-school handouts, social media graphics and videos (updated 7/22/20)
- Parent COVID-19 Daily Screening Tool (English) (Spanish) (Burmese) (French Creole) (updated 11/2/20)
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Schools (IDOE)
- Schools and Childcare Programs: Plan, Prepare, and Respond (CDC)
- Mental Health Resources and Videos at Be Well Indiana
- Be Well Crisis Helpline General Flyer (English) (Spanish)
- Be Well Crisis Helpline Teacher / Daycare Flyer
- Be Well Crisis Helpline Healthcare Flyer
- Covid Stress Support Image
School Contact Tracing Toolkit
- Isolation Guidance for families (English) (Spanish) (updated 12/11/20)
- Quarantine guidance for families (English) (Spanish) (updated 12/4/20)
- Quarantine guidance for Higher Education (updated 12/4/20)
- Isolation guidance for Higher Education (updated 8/10/20)
- Preparation for a COVID-19 Positive Student/Staff: K-12 Schools (updated 12/7/20)
- Preparation for a COVID-19 Positive Student/Staff: Higher Education (updated 12/8/20)
School FAQs
- Attendance, waivers and immunizations FAQ (updated 11/2/20)
- Cafeteria and Food Service FAQ (updated 11/2/20)
- Clinics, Transportation and Miscellaneous FAQ (updated 12/8/20)
- Contact tracing Quarantine and Return to School FAQ (updated 11/2/20)
- Masks in Schools FAQ (updated 11/2/20)
- COVID-19 Testing Information
- Public FAQs
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated 1/08/2021)
- Contact Tracing FAQ (updated 12/7/20)
- Parents FAQ (updated 10/27/20)
Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- CDC COVID Data Tracker
- Community Mitigation Framework
- Community, Work, and School
- Events & Gatherings
- How COVID-19 Spreads
- If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone at Home
- Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
- Self-checker guide to help you make decisions and seek appropriate medical care
- Stop the spread of germs (Arabic) (Burmese) (English) (French) (Spanish) (Swahili)
- Myths vs. Facts (FEMA)
Assistance
- Food Assistance Availability Map with Food Assistance Search Tool
- Resource Guide for Hoosiers Looking for Assistance (updated 9/02/20)
Businesses
- Cleaning Guide for Businesses (updated 6/26/20)
- Food Safety Guidance (English) (Spanish) (updated 10/01/20)
- COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses and Employers (English) (Spanish) (updated 7/20/20)
- Guidance for Funeral Homes and Directors (updated 11/16/20)
- Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation (CDC)
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC)
- Interim Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance for Migrant Farm Workers, Labor Camps Operators and their Employers (English) (Spanish) (7/20/20)
Caring for Yourself, Family Members
- COVID-19 Outpatient Therapeutic Infusion Clinics in Indiana (updated 11/30/20)
- COVID-19 Home Care Instructions (English) (Spanish) (updated 7/22/20)
- Advance Directives Resource Center has information and links to documents so Indiana residents may list their medical care and treatment instructions in case they can’t communicate for themselves (updated 3/31/20)
- Guidance for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (updated 10/19/20)
- Newborn Screening Resources: Follow-Up Testing and COVID-19 (updated 5/11/20)
- Gloved Hands May Spread Germs (updated 5/3/20)
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home (CDC)
- Running Essential Errands (CDC)
- FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19 (bamlanivimab) (casirivimab and imdevimab)
National Infusion Center Association (NICA) pilot COVID-19 Antibody Locator
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Infusion sites displayed in this tool have been authorized to administer antibody treatments for COVID-positive patients under Emergency Use Authorization, but their inclusion in this tool does not imply current availability of doses. These antibody therapies are restricted to certain high-risk patients and require a drug order (similar to a prescription) from a Health Care Provider (HCP) for eligible patients. HCPs must verify eligibility of their patients and verify the availability of doses at an authorized infusion site before they refer an eligible patient to schedule an appointment to receive treatment at an authorized infusion site.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Infusion sites displayed in this tool have been authorized to administer antibody treatments for COVID-positive patients under Emergency Use Authorization, but their inclusion in this tool does not imply current availability of doses. These antibody therapies are restricted to certain high-risk patients and require a drug order (similar to a prescription) from a Health Care Provider (HCP) for eligible patients. HCPs must verify eligibility of their patients and verify the availability of doses at an authorized infusion site before they refer an eligible patient to schedule an appointment to receive treatment at an authorized infusion site.
Child Care and Children
Families that need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana staff at 1-800-299-1627 to get help from a referral specialist.
Every community has a Child Care Resource and Referral agency that can connect parents with local child care options and provide referrals. To find your local agency, call 1-800-299-1627 or go to https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/5712.htm, which includes a map with local agencies and contact information.
When locating care, it’s important to ensure that families are choosing licensed and regulated care for their children. To see if the environment is licensed or regulated, you can go to http://childcarefinder.in.gov/ or call 1-800-299-1627.
Other resources:
- FSSA Guidance for Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning Stakeholders (updated 4/06/20)
- Guidance for Childcare Programs (updated 7/3/20)
- Operating Schools: CDC’s considerations
- Talking to Children, A Parent Resource (National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses) (2/29/20)
- Talking with Children (CDC)
Community Organizations
- Environmental Steps to Reduce Indoor Transmission (updated 6/19/20)
- Guidance for Amish Communities (updated 7/20/20)
- Guidance for Places of Worship (updated 6/26/20)
- Guidance for Homeless Shelters (updated 6/27/20)
- Information for Public Facilities and Organizations (updated 7/25/20)
Flyers and visual aids
- 3 Key Steps to Take While Waiting for Your COVID-19 Test Result (CDC) (English) (Spanish)
- Contact tracing: Do your part to keep your family, friends and community safe (CDC) (English) (Spanish)
- COVID-19 One-Stop Shop Toolkits (CDC)
- I am Deaf or Hard of Hearing Communication Card (updated 3/19/20)
- I was tested for COVID-19, what do my results mean? (English) (Spanish) (updated 11/12/20)
- What you should know to protect yourself and others (English/Spanish) (updated 11/17/20)
Mask Information and Resources
- Face Mask Poster (English) (Spanish) (updated 11/17/20)
- Wear a Mask to Protect Yourself and Others (updated 11/17/20)
- Mask Up Hoosiers - Health Recommendations (updated 7/23/20)
- Mask Up Hoosiers - Mask Up 101 (updated 7/23/20)
- Mask Up, Hoosiers!
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (CDC)
- How to wear masks (CDC)
Mental Health
- How Right Now: Finding What Helps
- Mental Health Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak (updated 6/26/20)
- Mental Health Resources and Videos at Be Well Indiana
Pets
- Guidance for Pet Owners (English) (Spanish) (updated 4/29/20)
- Testing of Pets for COVID-19 (updated 4/9/20)
Traveling
- Travel Planner (CDC)
- Considerations for traveling during the holidays (CDC)
- Information for Travelers (English) (Spanish) (updated 7/23/20)
- Travel (CDC)
Universities
If you are a student on break who has recovered from COVID-19 or tested negative, consider working or volunteering at a nursing home, for a hospital, providing childcare for a family doing virtual learning, or joining the workforce when a vaccine becomes available. You also can consider serving as a substitute teacher for a local school.
- Consider signing up here: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=JAN77JY7NP to be connected to opportunities in your community.
- Colleges & Universities: Plan, Prepare, and Respond (CDC)
- Colleges & Universities: When to Isolate (updated 8/10/20)
- Colleges & Universities: When to Quarantine (updated 12/4/20)
- Preparation for a COVID-19 Positive Student/Staff: Higher Education (updated 12/8/20)
Health Equity and COVID-19 in Indiana
Health experts continue to learn more about how COVID-19 impacts the well-being of those with health disparities, including racial and ethnic minorities, those with underlying health conditions, anyone older than 65 and people living with disabilities.
The Indiana State Department of Health has created this comprehensive list of resources that provides guidance, information and support to help ensure every Hoosier can access needed programs. Click here for information on COVID-19 testing.
- Information for those most at risk of severe illness from COVID-19:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html
- National Kidney Foundation: https://www.kidney.org/covid-19
- American Association of Kidney Patients: https://aakp.org/
- American Kidney Fund: https://www.kidneyfund.org/
- How to Protect Yourself if you are at higher risk of severe illness: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-What-You-Can-Do-High-Risk.pdf
- ASL Video Series - COVID-19: Are you at higher risk for severe illness?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE9-8HVKNpA&list=PLvrp9iOILTQatwnqm61jqFrsfUB4RKh6J&index=9&t=55s
- Racial and Ethnic Minority-Related Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/racial-ethnic-minorities.html
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP):
- Ten Equity Implications of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Outbreak in the United States - https://naacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Ten-Equity-Considerations-of-the-Coronavirus-COVID-19-Outbreak-in-the-United-States_Version-2.pdf
- Coronavirus Resources - https://naacp.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-resources/
- Racial Equity Tools: COVID-19 - Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources - https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/resource-lists/resources-addressing-covid-19-with-racial-equity-lens
- Resources from the Health Equity Initiative: https://www.healthequityinitiative.org/covid-19-and-health-equity-resources.html
- Coping with COVID
- Be Well Indiana: http://www.bewellindiana.org
- Mental health considerations: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/IN_COVID-19_MentalHealth_03.31.20.pdf
- Resources for Seniors
- If you are having difficulty getting COVID-19 information about your loved one in a nursing or residential care facility, please email concerns to the Indiana State Department of Health: familyoutreach@isdh.in.gov
- 6 Questions to Ask if Your Loved One Is in a Quarantined Facility: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2020/questions-for-quarantined-facility.html
- AARP Community Connections: https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/?_ga=2.13047281.799018403.1588602185-1074366687.1548181974
- AARP Friendly Voices: AARP Friendly Voices are trained AARP volunteers who will provide a call to say hello. Call us directly at 1-888-281-0145
- Indiana COVID-19 Data Report (Contains state and county data)
- COVID-19 Multilingual Services
- Pfizer Vaccine Recipient Fact Sheet in additional languages
- Moderna Vaccine Recipient Fact Sheet in additional languages
- CDC Resources in languages other than English
- CDC Print Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/print-resources.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adescc
- CDC Communication Toolkit For Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/communication-toolkit.html
- MDH Video "COVID-19 Mask Do's and Don'ts" Now Available in Multiple Languages: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/videos.html
- Washington State: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/ESA/oria/documents/DSHS-ORIA%20WA%20COVID%20TRANSLATED%20RESOURCES%20DIRECTORY.pdf
- CORE (including resources for refugees): https://coresourceexchange.org/covid-19-resources/?mc_cid=6acfb9d3fa&mc_eid=f732277515
- Switchboard TA: https://switchboardta.org/blog/a-round-up-of-multilingual-resources-on-covid-19/
- U.S Food and Drug Administration: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/multilingual-covid-19-resources
- LUNA: https://luna360.com/resources/covid-19-resource-center/
- Multicultural Segments Facing Increased Risks with Coronavirus COVID-19
- Support: https://www.alcancemg.com/2020/04/28/covid-19-diversity-health-assistance/
- Multilingual print resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/print-resources.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adesc
- Stop the Spread Poster: English| Burmese | Creole | French | Spanish | Swahili
- Home care instructions (Spanish)
- Self monitor and social distance (Spanish)
- Food safety guidance (Spanish)
- Guidance for pet owners (Spanish)
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers (Spanish)
- Migrant farm workers (Spanish)
- COVID-19 Response Partners
- Indiana 211: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966, text your ZIP code to 898-211 or visit www.in211.org. Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities - quickly, easily, and confidentially. We use statistical data (not personally identifiable information) from calls, texts and web visits to help shed light on the nature of social needs in Indiana for decision-makers and government across the state.
- MOMS Helpline: Call 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667) or email MCHMOMSHelpline@isdh.in.gov. MOMS Helpline improves pregnant women’s access to early and regular prenatal care and connecting them with a network of prenatal and child health care services within their local communities, state agencies and other organizations around Indiana.
- Indiana Minority Health Coaltion: https://www.imhc.org/
- Exodus: https://www.exodusrefugee.org/
- Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers: https://www.in.gov/dwd/2617.htm
- Indiana Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs: https://www.in.gov/ichla/
- Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission: https://www.in.gov/inaiac/
- Domestic Workers: https://www.domesticworkers.org/
- Indiana Latino Expo: https://www.indianalatinoexpo.org/
- Community Health Network: https://www.ecommunity.com/
- Eskenazi: https://eskenazihealth.edu/
- Indiana Caresource: https://www.caresource.com/
- Concerned Clergy: https://www.facebook.com/The-Concerned-Clergy-of-Indianapolis-512108438899087/
- Health Net: https://www.indyhealthnet.org/
- American Heart Association: https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=donatenow_heart&s_src=pmxsem19&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cf9r8uf6QIV44NbCh09qgHZEAAYASAAEgKUQPD_BwE
- Gennesaret Free Clinics: https://www.gennesaret.org/
- R.E.D. Alliance: http://redalliance.org/
- Metropolitan Indianapolis – Central Indiana Area Health Education Center: https://www.uindy.edu/mici-ahec/
- FSSA-DHMA Cultural and Linguistic Competency: https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/2744.htm
- Anthem: https://www.anthem.com/
- MD Wise: https://www.mdwise.org/
- Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males: https://www.in.gov/icssbm/
- National Association of State Offices of Minority Health: www.nasomh.com
- IU School of Social Work: https://socialwork.iu.edu/
- Shalom Health Center: https://www.shalomhealthcenter.org/
- Indianapolis Healthy Start: http://marionhealth.org/programs/population-health/maternal-and-child-health/healthy-start/
- Managed Health Services: https://www.mhsindiana.com/
- IN CTSI-Connections IN Health : https://medicine.iu.edu/research-centers/translational
- Centers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/CDHHE_AudiologyCOVID19FAQs_4.13.20.pdf
- Public Assistance
- Food and Nutrition Service COVID-19 Response: https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/pandemic/covid-19
- Indiana Department of Child Services: https://www.in.gov/dcs/4089.htm
- Domestic Violence Assistance
- http://icadvinc.org/covid19/
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org/
- Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://icadvinc.org/ or call 800-332-7385 (24 hours)
- Disability Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Disability Impacts All of Us - http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/infographic-disability-impacts-all.html
- American Association on Health and Disability: Resources for People with Disabilities - https://www.aahd.us/covid-19/
- Family and Social Services Administration’s (FSSA’s) Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services COVID-19 Guidance - https://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/5762.htm
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