COVID-19

Here at Safety-Net we recognize that COVID-19 not only has the potential to impact our physical health, but our mental health as well. We’d like to be here for you in any way that we can. Below are some resources to help you and your family learn more about COVID-19 and tools to help your family cope.

Information on COVID-19

• For the most up to date information on COVID-19, please visit the CDC’s website.
• For information on COVID-19 in Massachusetts, please visit the MA Department of Public Health’s website

Tools for families

• Visit HealthChildren.org for tips on caring for children and additional information on Coronavirus
• The AACAP has a Coronavirus Resource Library with information like:
  • Talking to Children About Coronavirus
  • Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place
  • Facts For Families: Stress Management and Teens
  • Activities for kids
  • Helping parents cope

• 8 tips for managing children’s anxiety about COVID-19

Resources for Somerville families:

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese