COVID-19 Resources for Families

This page provides links to trusted online resources to help parents, guardians, and other caregivers find support for helping our children (and ourselves) as we navigate the stresses created by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Information on COVID-19

Official CDC Website
COVID-19 Response in North Carolina
Local Testing in Wilkes - Tests are available Monday - Friday at the Wilkes County Health Department. Call 336-651-7450 to schedule a test.

Talking with Children about COVID-19

Planning Activities at Home

Coping with Stress & Anxiety

Child Mind Institute Resources for Families
Reducing Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times
The Parent Guide to Resilience
First Aid for Feelings (K-5 downloadable book in English & Spanish)
Confident Parents Confident Kids
Triple P Parenting Program (FREE online course for parents of toddlers through teens)
Apps To Help with Mental Health
Managing Youth Overall Health
KidPower International Safety Training Online During COVID-19 Outbreak
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Resource Guide
Greater Good's Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus
Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty (Free guide download) (en español)
Public Health Emergency: Psychological Tips for Children & Adolescents' Emotions
Virus Anxiety
Mental Health Video Library - brief videos on topics related to mental wellness
Seize the Awkward - How to support friends with mental health concerns
Stress & COVID-19: A Course for Teens
Mindfulness & Meditation Resources
- Mind Yeti Videos for Children
- Coronavirus Sanity Guide
- Stop, Breathe & Think Free Meditations
- Healthy Minds App
- Yoga 4 Classrooms Mindful Activity of the Day
If you or a member of your family is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call Daymark Mobile Crisis at 1-866-275-9552. They are available 24 hours a day every day of the week.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available at 1-800-273-8255 or online chat at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

Family Financial Concerns

The best way to find local resources is the NC 2-1-1 directory. You can access it at https://www.nc211.org/find-help or by calling 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is FREE, confidential, and available in any language.
NC Department of Commerce Unemployment Information
NCWorks
Yadkin Valley Strong (residents of Elkin, Jonesville, Dobson, State Road, Mountain Park, Traphill, Ronda only)

FREE Community WiFi Locations

Access Wireless
College Financial Aid Tips regarding Coronavirus (from CFNC) - English Spanish
Local Crisis Support Services

Food Assistance for Families

Central District (English | Spanish)
East District (English | Spanish)
North District (English | Spanish)
West District (English | Spanish)

Student Services Support Staff

Our Wilkes County Schools student support staff (counselors, nurses, and social workers) are available to assist any child or family enrolled in the schools. You will find their contact information on the Student Services staff page.