COVID-19 Resources

NAMI Chicago’s free and confidential Helpline is open seven days a week, staffed by clinicians and peers who can guide you through types of treatment, lend a compassionate ear, connect you to legal and housing support, and can also provide resources for mental health professionals and clinicians.

Through the efforts of the Illinois Associate of Free Childcare clinics (IAFCC) and others, approximately 42 free and charitable clinics have been identified in Illinois. These clinics are distributed across Chicago, the collar counties and rural Illinois.

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

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During the March 23, 2020 school closure in response to COVID-19, Mendota High School Counselors invited colleges and universities to complete an outreach survey for MHS students and parents.

The Illinois Board of Higher Education has compiled a list of colleges and unversities who have issued responses/actions to COVID-19.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has created a page to provide updates about changes they are making and options they offer to support all Illinoisans with college planning and financial aid as we work together to help slow transmission of the virus. https://www.goladderup.org/illinois-student-assistance-commission-covid-19-response/  

The Governor’s office is doing everything in its power to support Illinois’ working families and businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

This article addresses how those suddenly without income will be able to keep a roof over their heads.

Comcast announced additional steps to help ensure people stay connected to the Internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the Coronavirus.