Trusted Sources for COVID-19 Information
- U-M’s Official COVID-19 website
- Washtenaw County COVID-19 website
- State of Michigan COVID-19
- Center for Disease Control COVID-19
- Michigan COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Guide from the U-M Poverty Solutions Center
- From Michigan Medicine: 14 Things to do if Someone You Live With has COVID-19
We also encourage you to join the “Working at U-M” Workplace group to stay up-to-date on U-M announcements and offerings
Resources to Help Staff with General Well-Being and Positivity
- UHR developed a guide, entitled "Working Through COVID-19: Resources and Support for U-M Employees and Supervisors"
- UHR created a Guide to Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Center for Positive Organizations shared some great ideas for Enabling People and Organizations in Trying Times
- CAPS has compiled a resource to help folks cope with COVID-19
- The Ten Percent Happier app and website provide wonderful information about using meditation to live a happier, healthier life. The tenpercent.com website has Coronavirus Sanity Guide webpage with free resources to deal with COVID-19
- The Random Acts of Kindness dashboard has many good ideas on how we connecting while social distancing
- The Inspire More dashboard shares good news such as community support and connection during the pandemic
- The Action for Happiness coping calendar has ideas on small things you can do to make your day more positive and a guide on how to respond constructively to our current situation
- Watch the MHealthy Relaxation videos for a guided relaxation sessions
- Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office is offering virtual assistance
- Michigan Medicine has articles and video posts aimed at helping folks dealing with COVID-19 (isolation, issues with child care, etc.)
Resources to Help Staff Who Are Working from Home
- UHR offers some key tips on working from home
- ITS has a Remote Work Resource Guide that also shares how you can meet virtually using tools like Zoom, Bluejeans, and Google Hangouts
- LinkedIn Learning has videos that share tips for Remote Work
- Stay active with MHealthy “Time to Move” videos
- Use the M-Healthy Ergonomics Resources guide and the EHS Ergonomics of Working-from-home Guide to set-up your at-home workstation
Resources to Help Staff with Parenting
- Check this U-M Health Blog post out for tips on how to talk to your kids about COVID-19
- If you need some help with child care, check out U-M services such as Kids Kare and Family Helpers
- Explore Child Mind Institute offering resources for parents with kids of various ages in addition to support on talking with children about anxiety, loss, and coping
- For staff who are managing kids at home, the World Health Organization has provided some really useful “healthy parenting” resources
Resources to Help Staff Facing Isolation, Loneliness, or Mental Health Issues
- The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) has put out a helpful article on dealing with anxiety, obsessions, loneliness, and traumatic stress, "Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies"
- NAMI created a comprehensive COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- The Mary A. Rackham Institute offers clinical services and is currently providing appointments via teletherapy for the U-M community and the general public. The Psychological Clinic offers services to adults. The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers services to families, children and teens
- The World Health Organization compiled a list of Mental Health Considerations during the COVID-19 Outbreak
- The CDC created a guide to Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Virus Anxiety Toolkit is a vetted and compiled wealth of research-backed tools—articles, meditations, access to mental health experts, anxiety screenings, and more. See the “Take a Break” section for simple resources and skills to refocus and refresh
- A wide-variety of mental health resources can be found on this resource guide
- Check out BetterHelp’s 7 Ways To Stay Calm (And Manage Anxiety) While Social Distancing
- This article from the Chicago Tribune offers tips on ways to cope with anxiety and stress caused by COVID-19
- To increase self-compassion, check out these guided activities and this article on Self-Compassion and COVID-19 by Drs. Chris Germer and Kristin Neff
- Headspace is a smartphone app for mindfulness, emotional health, physical health, and sleep exercises
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation helps “give you a greater sense of control over your body's anxiety response and can help increase relaxation.” For an example, listen to this video from M-Healthy
- For staff suffering with substance abuse issues, U-M has internal addiction recovery and mental health resources, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has treatment options, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse compiled resources for people with substance use disorders or in recovery
Resources to Help Staff in Unsafe Home Situations
- Check out this article from NoMore: Listening from Home
- Read this article from SafeHouse: Home Isn't Safe for Everyone
- Futures Without Violence created an Information Guide that details resources for survivors, on safety plans and self-care techniques, on shelter care, for immigrant families, etc.
- Listen to this conversation with Safehouse Center executive director, Barbara Niess-May on WEMU radio
- Here are Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Resources by County (please note that all phone numbers are 24/7 helplines):
- Lenawee County: Catherine Cobb shelter, 517-265-6776 or Toll-Free: 800-874-5936
- Livingston County: LACASA: 866-522-2725
- Monroe County: Family Counseling Shelter Services, Sunrise House Domestic violence Shelter, (734) 242-7233
- Oakland County: Haven, 248-334-1274 or Toll Free: 877-922-1274
- Washtenaw County: Safehouse, 734-994-5444
- Wayne County: First Step: 734-722-6800
- State and National Resources:
- For information on local support services across Michigan, please visit the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence website at: www.mcadsv.org and click on "Locate Help Near You."
- Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
- U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and TTY 1-800-787-3224
Resources to Help Staff Experiencing Food or Financial Insecurity
- U-M’s Poverty Solutions created a resource guide detailing how to access programs related to unemployment, food and housing assistance, etc. (also available in Spanish and Arabic)
- Food Assistance in Washtenaw County: Food Gatherers' website with resources on local food sources
- National Low Income Housing Coalition and https://www.dontgetkickedout.com provide helpful information about what locations fall under the eviction moratorium as well as where you can find help
- Huron Valley Mutual Aid sheet & form: see each tab for resources offered (such as alternative housing, groceries and food, etc)
- Washtenaw County COVID-19 Essential Services resource webpage can help for food, insurance, internet, child care, etc.
- MHealthy Resource Coach for Financial Challenges
Resources to Help Staff Promote Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- The National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy (NIXLA) is hosting a webinar on DEI & COVID-19 Strategy
- NIXLA COVID-19 DEI Strategy Center
- We recommend the following NIXLA resources in particular:
- The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) has a number of useful resources:
- Best Practices and Resources from NADOHE Webinar on COVID-19 and DEI
- COVID-19 and the Role of the CDO and Diversity Leaders in Higher Ed
- Check out UM Organizational Learning's DEI Courses and Programs
- Here are some DEI book recommendations
- Here is a list of resources to learn more about racism and anti-racism work
- Michigan Medicine's Office for Health Equity & Inclusion has compiled a list of support resources to help individuals, teams and departments fight racism
Resources for Education and Entertainment
- U-M offering free online courses, exhibits and speakers
- Google Arts & Culture provides free virtual museum tours, art exhibits and more!
- Coursera is offering free online courses during the pandemic
- This U-M Record article features many online learning resources that you can use to stay enriched while social distancing
- These museums are offering free virtual tours:
- U-M Museum of Art (UMMA) is offering a free “Art inYour Inbox” newsletter. Each newsletter features a work of art along with reflection topics and activity ideas related to that work
Resources for Making Face Masks at Home
- CDC guide to wearing face masks and sew/no-sew Instructions to make face masks
- The Marine Corps shows how to make a mask from just a t-shirt and scissors
- The Surgeon General shows how to make a no-sew face mask from bandana (or fabric square) and rubber bands
- No-sew facemasks from socks