Isolation

It's not uncommon for people to feel disconnected as we continue to practice physical distancing and minimizing our social activities. Although we may not be seeing or spending time with our loved ones as we usually do, it's important to find ways to still connect to avoid feeling isolated.

How to keep children healthy
Worrying about your child’s health is normal as a parent, but how do you protect them with the added layer of concern of COVID-19? Learn strategies on how to maintain their wellbeing.
Navigating the virtual classroom
If your child is learning virtually this year or has a mix of in-person and virtual classroom learning, understand how to help keep them engaged.
Errand prep for less stress
Learn about the best practices to reduce stress and stay safe while running errands. Wearing a mask, washing your hands, or having a routine to use hand-sanitizer, are all great strategies to ease anxieties about being in public places.
Healthy eating tips
Nourishing your body with good food and a balanced diet is especially important during uncertain times. Understand the basic tenets of a balanced diet and how to implement these easy principles.
When physical distancing doesn’t seem possible
Share housing or live in an apartment setting? How do you keep yourself safe and physically distance yourself? Understand how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and control what you can in your environment to reduce stress.
Enjoy the sunshine safely
The sun is shining and the temperatures are rising. It’s a great time to go exercise outside and care for your mind and body. Understand best practices to keep yourself safe when enjoying the outdoors.
Being a COVID-19 caregiver
If you are caring for someone who is sick with coronavirus learn how to best protect yourself and others. Understand what to do if someone receives a positive diagnosis or is showing symptoms.
Safely end isolation after having COVID-19
If you experienced symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive, learn how to safely leave isolation and be around friends or loved ones after quarantine.
Unwell with coronavirus?
If you are sick or caring for someone who is ill, learn about what to do and the best steps to help protect you, your home, and others in your community.
Are quarantine and isolation different?
Quarantine. Isolation. Physically Distancing. There’s a lot of new terminology being used during this global crisis. Understand the definitions and how to better interpret news and resources.
What to do if you are sick
If you are experiencing the defining symptoms of COVID-19 or have a positive test, learn how to prevent spreading the illness, maintain a clean home, and monitor your symptoms.
Extra precautions for those with disabilities
Some people with disabilities might be at a higher risk of infection or severe illness due to underlying medical conditions. Understand if you or a loved one are at higher risk and how to stay safe.
Dilute, disinfect, repeat
Disinfecting wipes and bleach are hot commodities in order to help keep homes clean and free of coronavirus. Understand best practices to disinfect surfaces in your living spaces in order to stay safe and reduce stress.
Protect yourself and others
It’s not only important to understand how to keep yourself safe from contracting the virus, but also how you can protect your loved ones. Learn about key steps to take in order to minimize your risk.
Symptoms of coronavirus
People with COVID-19 can have a large range of symptoms. Whether mild or severe, learn what to look for to know if you or a loved one needs to seek further medical care.
The basics for parenting toddlers and preschoolers
Parenting a child at any age can be a challenge. Discover resources to develop a strong foundation for your child to help them grow, learn, and thrive.
Common barriers to physical activity
Sometimes it’s important to understand what’s blocking you from physical activity before beginning any movement or fitness journey. Start with small and manageable steps and gradually increase your activity.
Building the basics for physical activity
The evidence and research is all there—movement of any kind is not only beneficial to your body, but also your mind. Physical activity can help you reduce anxiety, sleep better, and improve your mood. Unsure how to be active while physical distancing? We’ve got you.
Forget FOMO – here’s how to manage FOND, the “fear of not doing”
Before the pandemic we feared missing out on social plans and fun activities with friends and loved ones. Now, there seems to be a pressure to be doing even more.
Challenge your creativity
Indulging your creative bone helps keep your body and brain healthy. Not sure if you're artistic? You’ll never know if you don’t try.
Plug in and find connection
Brené Brown unpacks and explores the ideas, stories, experiences, books, films, and music that reflect the universal experiences of being human, from the bravest moments to the most brokenhearted.
Learning to learn remotely
Digital school is new for everyone—don’t feel alone. Find ways to help make your child’s adjustment to remote schooling easier and less stressful for the whole family.
Bedtime stories that transcend generations
Looking for a way to engage your kids before bed? Goodnight Zoom connects seniors with families to create a new kind of bedtime story experience.
Isolating doesn’t mean you have to be alone
While we can control the uncertainty right now, there are ways to find positivity and calmness in our lives. The Quarantine Challenge sends regular emails with tips, tools, and fresh perspectives on how you can respond to the pandemic.
Safe outdoor activities while physically distancing
While the gym might be closed, exercising outdoors isn’t off limits. Check out these great ideas to get your body moving outside, while still staying safe.
Find your digital space
Ethel’s club is a digital membership club for people of color to thrive. From digital workouts and wellness sessions, to opportunities to connect with other members, there’s something for everyone.
Staying connected in isolation
While it is recommended, especially for at-risk populations, to isolate and social distance, it can be hard emotionally not seeing friends or loved ones. Understand how you can help ease isolation and still feel connected.
Learn from home
Working from home is one challenge, but what about schooling from home? Discover basic steps you can follow to help the transition to learning at home for your children.
When everyday feels like Tuesday
Unsure of the date? Does time feel like an abstract concept? Same here. We don’t have typical environmental cues to help us shift from morning to evening or weekday to weekend.
Directory of local health departments
NACCHO has created a tool to help you search for local health departments in your area.
COVID-19 resource guide
The National Alliance of Mental Illness has cultivated a comprehensive guide and resource list to help you cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
Finding connection from a distance
As more people are spending time at home and away from typical social activities, feelings of loneliness and social isolation can start to set in, negatively affecting overall well-being. Combat these by learning how to stay connected.
Easy art projects while physical distancing
You don’t need to define yourself as a creative to make art. Check out these simple projects to express yourself in a different medium.
Managing your daily dose of screen time
From video meetings, family updates, to virtual learning, we’re finding ourselves in front of screens more than ever. So, how do you find balance and still feel connected to your community?
Tips for navigating uncertainty
We are living in unpredictable times—from job security, financial worries, health concerns, or family wellbeing. It can be overwhelming to handle. Learn some key pointers from those who have been there.
A kid friendly way to explain coronavirus
Talking to your children about the global crisis can be challenging. Where do you begin? What details do you provide? Check out this kid-friendly webzine to help answer your child's questions.
Strategies to connect in isolation
Humans are naturally inclined to be social beings and have connections with others. In fact, it’s so essentially that prolonged periods of isolation can negatively impact overall wellbeing.
Staying social during social isolation
Being distant from usual support systems can evoke emotions of anxiety, loneliness, or depression. But being physically distant from those you love doesn’t mean you can’t connect with them.
Child’s play: coronavirus edition
Children reenact what they see in the world, which ultimately reflects in their play. During this global crisis playtime now includes COVID-19 talk.
50 fun things to do in quarantine right now
Quarantine and physical distancing might feel like a drag at this point, but there are still great ideas on how to connect with your friends or loved ones. Check out how to make the best of this time.
What to do when you're stuck at home
Boredom is all too real right now. While most activities we typically enjoy aren’t safe to engage in, there are other great ideas to fascinate your mind, keep your hands busy, or even learn something new.
Find your network of support
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
The coronavirus chatbot
It can be hard and frustrating to find answers and information about coronavirus on the phone or in real time. Use this chatbot to get your answers about VA and coronavirus benefits and services.
The best podcasts while social distancing
Sometimes listening to the voice in your head can be a bit too much. Take a pause and try a podcast to mix it up and learn something new.