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COVID-19
​RESOURCES & INFORMATION


COVID-19 Information
Center for Disease Control & Prevention - National Information on COVID-19 from the CDC
State of Michigan - State Information on COVID-19 from the State of Michigan 
Mid Michigan District Health Department - Local information on COVID-19 from the Health Department
Tobacco Use & COVID-19
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  • Smoking or vaping may increase the risk of a severe coronavirus infection by Tanya Lewis. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/smoking-or-vaping-may-increase-the-risk-of-a-severe-coronavirus-infection1/?amp
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  • FAQs - Coronavirus and Smoking from Quit Victoria: https://www.quit.org.au/articles/faqs-coronavirus-covid-19-and-smoking/

  • Analysis of factors associated with disease outcomes in hospitalized patients with 2019 novel coronavirus disease. Liu, Wei; Tao, Zhao-Wu; Lei, Wang, et al. Chinese Medical Journal: February 28, 2020 - Volume      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32118640 A history of smoking was found to be one of the factors for the progression of COVID-19 pneumonia
 
  • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Press Statement on COVID-19 and Smoking/Vaping      https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/press-releases/2020_03_20_covid-19
 
  • Smokers at Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19 During Coronavirus Outbreak – Forbes   https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2020/03/23/smokers-at-higher-risk-of-severe--covid-19-during-coronavirus-outbreak/#d3b730a7638d
 
  • https://tobacco.ucsf.edu/reduce-your-risk-serious-lung-disease-caused-corona-virus-quitting-smoking-and-vaping - Stanton Glantz article
 
  • https://no-smoke.org/respiratory-risk-factors-covid-19/
Online Peer Recovery Resources available during Coronavirus Pandemic

WEconnect
 and Unity Recovery are partnering to offer four daily all-recovery meetings worldwide.
Meetings follow an open format and are available to anyone in or seeking recovery.
Join the calls at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. EST daily at zoom.us/my/allrecovery.

Additional online/phone recovery meetings:
  • https://www.intherooms.com/home/
  • https://www.smartrecovery.org/community/calendar.php
  • https://recoverydharma.online/
  • https://aa-intergroup.org/directory_telephone.php
  • http://na-recovery.org/
Addiction Treatment 
Addiction Treatment During COVID-19
Mental Health Resources
Greater Good's Guide to Well-Being During COVID-19
Stay Home, Stay Mindful
State of MI Mental Health Resources 

Warmline Resource: this phone number connects Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions to certified peer support specialists.The warmline operates 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week:
​888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753)
MDHHS Resources
Due to the heightened risk of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) MDHHS lobbies are temporarity closed.  We ask Michigan residents to avoid public spaces and to assist with this request, we will only be accepting appointments until further notice.  
 
You can access MiBridges at michigan.gov/mibridges from your phone or any computer, for your benefit needs including:
  • Applying for benefits – food, cash, Medicaid, SER, etc.  
  • Checking benefits
  • Address changes
  • Uploading of documents
 
Please call 888-678-8914 to request a new Bridge card.
Please call 844-464-3447 between the hours of 9am and 3pm to speak to a caseworker.
Please call 833-462-5929 to request Medical Transportation for Gratiot, Shiawassee, Clinton, and Eaton Counties.


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Gratiot County Substance Abuse Coalition
​515 N. State St.
Alma, MI 48801
989-463-1422
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  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Programs and Services
  • Monthly Meeting Dates & Times
  • TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
  • Alcohol & Tobacco Vendor Information
  • THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
  • Suicide Prevention
  • MiPHY Survey
  • Substance Information & Resources
  • Gratiot County Substance Abuse Resources
  • COVID-19 Information & Resources
  • PHOTO GALLERY