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COVID-19 Resources

The following list links community members to reliable resources - we strive to provide our community with accurate news content, empowering advice and informative support during this unprecedented time.

​We are here for you. We'll do everything we can to connect you with the resources and information that you need. If you have any other questions/concerns, or are seeking support in another way, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Great MEDICAL RESOURCES

Background Information
  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19
  • Mass. Department of Public Health on COVID-19
  • Why Outbreaks Like COVID-19 Spread Exponentially & How We "Flatten the Curve"

How to Protect Yourself
  • How to Corona-Proof Your House
  • How to Remove Gloves

Health Insurance Coverage
  • COVID-19 related information for MassHealth members and applicants​


​FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Staying Financially Healthy
  • 13 Steps To Take If You've Lost Your Job Due COVID-19
  • Your Money: A Hub for Help During the Coronavirus Crisis
  • Cambridge Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief Fund
  • Information on Financial Assistance via United Way
  • Applying for Unemployment Benefits via Mass.gov
  • Guide to Retirement After the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Financial Assistance for Single Mothers During COVID-19

Discounts/Offers on Essentials
  • FREE Community Print and Mail Service
  • Stay Connected for FREE (60 Days) with Comcast Internet Essentials


LOCAL RESOURCES

Coronavirus in Cambridge
  • Receive COVID-19 Updates from the City of Cambridge
  • Cambridge Mutual Aid Network: Resources for Cambridge Residents
  • COVID-19 Information Line: Call 2-1-1 with questions and concerns

Accessing The Essentials
  • Food & Supply Pantry at CCC
  • Bike Grocery Delivery For Seniors & Other Vulnerable Residents
  • Cambridge Public Schools Emergency Meals Program
  • Emergency Meal Sites in Boston
  • Food Pantries in Cambridge
  • FREE Food Delivery Sign-up Form (Cambridge)


INFORMATION ON SELF-CARE

The Pandemic's Effect Our Mental Health
  • MGH Psychiatry: Online Mental Health Resources for COVID-19
  • Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
  • Senior's Guide to Mental Health During COVID-19
  • WHY IS EVERYTHING SO HARD? with Alice Cohen, MSW, Teacher & Cambridge Parent

Self-Care Activities
  • Daily Online Yoga Sessions with The Center for Trauma and Embodiment
  • Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety (including information, advice, and guided meditations)
  • Gil Noam: A Framework for Staying Sane in a Year of Uncertainty

For Immediate Help
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline


RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN

Educational Websites
  • 10 Great Science Projects for Remote Learning and Homeschooling
  • 31 Free Educational Websites Parents Can Access While Schools Are Closed
  • ABCMouse: Educational Games for Kids (FREE with Code: SCHOOL7771)
  • ABCya: Math and reading skills for grades K-3
  • Amazon Prime: Free programming for kids
  • Cool Math 4 Kids: Interactive math games for grades K-12
  • CovEd K-12 Academic Support
  • Disney Now: Interactive games with kids' favorite Disney characters
  • FUNBRAIN: Games that practice math and reading skills
  • Highlights Kids: Read, learn and conduct science experiments
  • Into the Book: Play games while reading some of your favorite books
  • My 2020 COVID-19 Time Capsule Activity
  • National Geographic Kids: Learn about geography and animals
  • Nick Jr.: Videos and games with kids' favorite Nick Jr. characters
  • PBS Kids: Games and read along stories for grades K-3
  • Sesame Street: Caring for Each Other
  • Seussville: Read and play games with Dr.Seuss and friends
  • Starfall: Practice phonics skills with read along stories
  • Storyline Online: Movie stars read along with kids
  • The Exploratorium: List and examples of science activities to do at home
  • The Kidz Page: Activities to do at home and educational games
  • The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites About Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
  • Time For Kids: Literacy on science and math and activities to do at home

Adventure Games: Create Characters & Build Virtual Worlds
  • Fusionfall Universe: Multiplayer game that requires a log-in to explore and go on adventures in various universes
  • MapleStory: free online game with characters and storytelling
  • Neopets: Create your own avatar, play a series of games, puzzles and go on adventures in a virtual world of Neopia
  • Whyville: create your own world, characters and play games

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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

​Talking To Your Kids About COVID-19
  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Talking to Children About Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus and Parenting: What You Need To Know Now (NPR)
  • PBS Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
  • Helping Children Cope with Loss During COVID-19 Pandemic
  • “It’s not your job to worry”: Helpful Advice for Stressed Kids
  • Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus (YouTube)
  • Ntl. Assoc. of School Nurses: Talking with to Children about COVID-19
  • NY Times Parenting: How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus

​Homeschooling Help
  • Parents.com: The Best Homeschooling Resources Online
  • Extended Closure and Cambridge Public Schools Updates
  • FREE Community Print and Mail Service from ABC
  • ThoughtCo.: How to Homeschool for Free (or Almost Free)​
  • How Much Does It Cost to Homeschool Your Child?
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  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • 2024 Impact Report
    • Audited Financial Statements
    • Volunteer
    • Privacy Policy
  • Programs
    • Food & Supply Pantry
    • K-8 Programs >
      • After School
      • Cowemoki Summer Enrichment Program
      • Enrollment
    • The Hip Hop Transformation (Teen)
    • Mental Health ACCESS Program (Teen)
    • 2B-EPIC
  • Rent Space
  • Contact
  • Donate