Please click on the headings below to expand the sections below to see more information on COVID-19, educational resources, activity resources, and daily health links.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy
COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy: A Message from Healthcare Professionals (Full video)
Four-part video series about COVID-19 Vaccines, and pregancy by OBGYN, Dr. Fiona Mattatall and Epidemiologist Stephanie Elliot.
COVID-19 Vaccines, Fertility and Menstruation
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy
COVID-19 Vaccines During Postpartum and Breastfeeding
COVID-19 Vaccines During Pregnancy & Lactation: A Primer for Healthcare Providers
19 to Zero
19 to Zero is a dedicated coalition of academics, public health experts, behavioural economists, and creative professionals working to understand, engage with, and ultimately shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination.
General Resources
Kids Help Phone
In partnership with Crisis Text Line, Kids Help Phone is offering crisis response across Canada, for all ages.
Text “FRONTLINE” to 741741 to access free, confidential 24/7 mental health support in both official languages.
Center on the Developing Child
The Center on the Developing Child explains how COVID-19 is related to Child Health Development.
Canada Public Health
Canada Public Health guidelines to keep Canadians safe and prevent spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Info for Albertans
Information and actions to protect Albertans and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Alberta Health Services
AHS Podcast
ADAA – Managing COVID-19 Anxiety
Expert tips and resources for all ages on how to manage and cope with anxiety during the novel coronavirus.
CDC- How to talk to children about COVID-19
A message from the CDC for parents, guardians, and those working with children on how to help children make sense of the situation and decrease any anxiety or fear.
Hands- The Family Help Network
The Family Help Network shares information regarding COVID-19 and provides resources and tips on how to cope for all ages.
NewMouth – Dental Anxiety (Dentophobia)
NewMouth is an informational web guide for those seeking general, orthodontic, pediatric, or specialty dental care. NewMouth is owned and funded by Dentistry Brands LLC.
Wellness Together Canada
A web-based platform for mental health and addictions support services. This service is available to adults in Canada for free 24/7.
Resources for Parents
Kids Help Phone
Tips on how to support the young people in your life during COVID-19.
Parenting with COVID-19
Parenting tips and activities for all ages (multiple languages).
The Conversation -Coronavirus Q&As
Dr.Sheri Madigan and Dr. Nicole Racine provide answers for 7 questions you may have about addressing the Coronavirus pandemic to your children.
National Association of School Psychologists
Helping children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19.
Holland Bloorview – Tip Sheet
COVID-19 Tip Sheet and resources (your legal rights, explaining COVID-19 to children, fun and budget friendly at home activities, tips for creating a learning schedule).
Child Mind Institute
Support for families during COVID-19.
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
7 ways to support kids and teens during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
CMHO provides tips on how to talk to children with an anxiety disorder about COVID-19.
PBS for parents
How to talk to your children about Coronavirus.
Time to Come in Bear
A story for children to explain social distancing (YouTube Video)
Diverse Needs
Canadian Association for Community Living
Disability-Related Resources for Families – Looking after your mental health and information for caregivers.
AUTISTICA
Coping with the uncertainty of COVID-19 – for individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Linda Hodgdon
Visual strategies for Autism – Helping students understand COVID-19.
Substance Use
Addiction Recovery Net
How COVID-19 Has Affected Substance Abuse
Government of Canada
Get help with problematic substance use
Some of the resources above were taken from the list provided by the Language and Cognitive Development Lab.
