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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Prevention Network is committed to the continuation of services while Michigan communities navigate this unchartered time. You will continue to receive emails, resources, and information from us in the coming months. Currently, events and trainings are being postponed or modified and you will be updated as these decisions are made. We will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate any changes to this, as they are determined. These are trying times for us all and we wish you health, wellness, and strength as you continue your service to the community during this time.

For mental health resources, the Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched a statewide hotline for Michiganders whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis: 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753).

COVID-19:

What is COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can

spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel

coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an

outbreak in Wuhan, China (CDC).

COVID-19 resources:

Social Distancing and Self-Quarantine:

What is social distancing?

Social distancing means avoiding public gatherings, staying home more, keeping 6 feet

away from others and limiting social interactions. By being less mobile and having less

interactions with one another we will contain the opportunities for the virus to spread.

Why is social distancing important?

When it comes to controlling the current COVID-19 outbreak social distancing is one of

the most important things you can do. By social distancing we can slow down the spread

of the virus, this means avoiding public spaces and generally limiting exposure outside

the home.

How to self-quarantine?

Anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or is feeling sick should practice self-quarantine to ensure they are not spreading the virus. Experts recommend that self-quarantine should last 14 days, providing them enough time to know if they will become ill or not. Some people who may consider self-quarantine are those who have recently traveled domestically or globally or have been in areas where COVID-19 spread rapidly.

Self-quarantine involves:

Using standard hygiene and washing hands frequently
Not sharing things like towels and utensils
Staying at home
Not having visitors
Staying at least 6 feet away from other people in your household

Coronavirus, Social Distancing and Self Quarantine. (n.d.). Retrieved March 17, 2020, from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-social-distancing-and-self-quarantine

20 Activities for Social Distancing/Quarantine:

Make Goals to Accomplish Each Day
12 Museums to Tour Virtually
Join a Netflix Party With Friends and Family
Call a Friend or Family Member
Have Your Family go Through their Wardrobe (Challenge Them to Donate 5 Items)
Get Your Taxes Done
Have Your Kids Create a New Schedule Plan time for Learning, Crafts, Lunch, Gym etc.
Play Online Board Games
Be Gentle to Yourself as Well as Your Emotions
Educational games on PBS Kids
Listen to a Podcast or Playlist
Have a Family Game Night with Homemade Snacks
Tour a National Park Virtually
Start a Craft Project
Read a Book
Create an at Home Spa (Try Making a DIY Face Mask)
Watch a Broadway Play
Try a at Home Workout From YouTube or Instagram
Find a New Recipe to Try (Make it Game Trying to Use Only Ingredients You Already Have)
Take a Virtual Trip to Mars or the Great Wall of China