HERE IS A LIST OF RESOURCES YOU MAY FIND HELPFUL:
In this section you will find a variety of resources to help you and your family navigate the challenges presented by the spread of COVID-19.
Note: All content and links provided on this page are for informational purposes only. SVOPD makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this page or found by following any link on this page, nor does it endorse any particular type of treatment or measure. This information is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical or health treatment of a qualified healthcare provider or any other relevant professional.
Government Resources:
Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 information in Indigenous languages
Public Health Agency of Canada – COVID-19 Illustrated
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety – free courses & publications
Preventative Measures:
Lumeca Virtual Health Consultation tool
Centre for Disease Control (CDC) – How COVID-19 spreads
Washington Post – Why outbreaks like Coronavirus spread exponentially
Sources Corona – COVID-19 pandemic development
CDC – How to protect yourself
CDC – How to protect your home
Hand washing guidelines for children – YouTube
Coping Strategies for Children & Young Adults:
Internet Archive – Illustrated COVID-19 Guide for kids
Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism—Tips for Teachers and Other Educators
Centre for Disease Control – Talking with children about Coronavirus
How to talk to your anxious child or teen about Coronavirus
Advice from National Association of School Psychologists
World Health Organization: helping children cope with stress during the COVID-19 outbreak
Just for kids: a comic explaining COVID-19
National Geographic: talking to your children about Coronavirus
Center for Disease Control—coping mechanisms for children
Kids’ Help Phone assistance for anxious children
Tips for parents of youth with OCD
Explaining COVID-19 to children with ADHD
Psychology Today – Explaining the virus to children with Autism
COVID-19 and the Workplace:
Government Resources for Canadian businesses
Implications for businesses
Northern Resource Group, SMEDCO & MN-S Strategies for Métis business in Saskatchewan
COVID-19: businesses and employers
Education & Productivity Resources:
Free educational subscriptions
Epic! Links to children’s books
At-home activities for bored kids
Free art tutorials beginning March 16th
Learn languages for free
30-day free access to the Digital Concert Hall
Educational companies offering free subscriptions
Free virtual museum tours
National Geographic Kids—free activities and quizzes
Mental Health:
Anxiety Canada – What to do if you are anxious or worried
Coping mechanisms to manage pandemic-related anxiety
Saskatoon Sexual Assault & Information Centre
PBS – How you and your children can de-stress during the COVID-19 crisis
CDC news release on COVID-19 and mental health
Self-Advocacy:
Plain language booklets on COVID-19 created by Green Mountain Self-Advocacy
The North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response has compiled a list of resources and we credit them with directing us to most of the sources on this list.