Local Coronavirus Resources

Local Health

• Barry Eaton District Health Department Coronavirus Page: get the latest local updates on cases and resources
• Spectrum Health Coronavirus Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Free downloadable kids coloring book and adult guide on helping kids understand changes happening due to COVID
• Sesame Street and CNN Town Hall on COVID-19: Watch the entire video at CNN.com. Aired on CNN Saturday March 25th and was focused on parents and children.
  
• Talking to Children about COVID-19: from ZeroToThrive.org, a part of the University of Michigan. Note the link downloads a PDF file.
• ZeroToThrive.org: resources from the University of Michigan on coping during the COVID-19 situation including a children's coloring book and various guides to help parents and children.
• COVID19 Books for Children: from Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan (4 titles). Note this link opens to a Google Drive page.
  
• Managing COVID-19 Anxiety: (all ages) from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, including:
  • Tough Time for Teens
  • Homeschooling During The Coronavirus Quarantine
  • Anxiety & COVID 19 Part 2: Tips for Parents
  • Recommendations for Children and Parents: Managing Anxiety and OCD During COVID-19
  • Child and Caregiver Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19

Local Food Assistance

• Hastings Fresh Food Initiative (PDF): from the United Way, subject to change
• Hastings Area Schools Meal Support (JPG): from Hastings Schools and the YMCA
• DK Schools Meal Assistance Program (PDF)
• Lakewood Schools Meal Support
• TK Schools Meal Support Registration
  • TK Schools Meal Assistance Program
• Barry County Cares: food and personal item assistance Facebook page
• Barry County Restaurant Takeout & Delivery Menus: Facebook page provided by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce

Local Assistance and General Resources

• Barry County United Way: Coronavirus assistance programs and more. Some are also listed below.
• Barry County Chamber of Commerce Resources Page
• City of Hastings Facebook Page

State/National

• State of Michigan Coronavirus Info Page: includes known infections by county, guidelines, Executive Orders and more.
• Map of Food Locations for Children: Michigan state map of where families can find meal locations during school closures.
• Coronavirus FAQ: from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
• CDC: main coronavirus page of the CDC covering symptoms, guidelines, resources and more.
• Michigan DNR: Information on closures, open facilities and more.
• Small Business Assistance Programs
• Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet