Trusted COVID-19 Resources
TRUSTED COVID - 19 RESOURCES
Below are links from trusted resources to help you find answers to your COVID related questions. We will update this list as information is made available to us. If you need further information, please use our Contact Us page.
From Center for Disease Control
From the State of Michigan Government
Michigan Department of Labor and Economics Opportunities - information on unemployment benefits
Unemplyment Insurance Agency Videos to help file a claim
UIA Director answers FAQs about unemployment benefits
How to file pandemic unemployment assistance
How to claim your weeks of umeployment benefits
Michigan Department of Education - resources for children and education in Michigan
Library of Michigan COVID-19 Resources
From Local Government
Mid-Michigan District Health Department - Clinton, Gratiot, and Montcalm Counties
From Local Hospitals
Mclearn Greater Lansing Hospital
From Local Schools Districts
From WKAR PBS
Michigan At-Home Education - April 9th episode featuring State Superintendent Michael F Rice Phd. addressing the challenges Michigan's K-12 schools are facing due to COVID-19, including a link for Q&A for following segments.
WKAR Family and PBS Kids Newsletter - Subscribe to receive weekday emails with ideas and resources to keep your kids playing and learning during the schools closure.
PBS - How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Great Start Fun & Learning at Home - please note these resources were compiled from the Detroit/Wayne County Great Start and include links on outdoor activities available to those in that area only.
The Montessori Notebook - Age appropriate chores for children.
Virtual Resources for Kids at Home
"COVID-19 Save Your Story" - the Library of Michigan is collecting stories of our daily life in Michigan during the crisis to prerserve for future historians, researchers, and students.
Mental Health Support Phone Numbers
Crisis Connection 1-866-427-4747 offers 24/7 immediate help and resources with 155 language translations available
Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5900 offers 24/7/365 service from the Substance Abuse and Mentla Adminstration multi-lingual available or TalktoUs text at 66746
Support Local Restraunts
Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau - local restraunts offering curbside or take out during the COVID-18 crisis
Michigan Stores Offering Special Shopping Hours for Older Adults