COVID-19, which stands for Corona Virus Disease of 2019, is a novel respiratory illness that is spread from person to person. Thankfully, children do not appear to be at a higher risk of getting COVID-19 than adults — but kids are still impacted.
The uncertainty from school closures, financial struggles, and social distancing is a heavy burden for even otherwise mentally healthy children.
We will get through this together!
The digital and printable materials here can help you strengthen your family during this difficult time.
Parenting
- How The COVID-19 Crisis May Impact Children With Severe Mental Health Conditions & What To Do
- Essential Advice About Family Life During COVID-19 From Psychologists
- Rethinking Your Child’s Schedule And New Home Routine
- How To Talk With Children About COVID-19
- COVID-19, Youth And Social Media: Is It Time For A Reset?
- Social Isolation In Children At Home Or At School: What You Can Do To Help
- Questioning In Quarantine: How Can LGBTQ+ Kids Stay Safe During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
Teaching
- Adjusting From Classroom To Online Teaching: Tips From A Teacher Experienced In Both
- How To Talk With Your Students About COVID-19
- Self-Care And Setting Boundaries For Teachers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
- Detecting Child Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- How Teachers Can Coach Parents During COVID-19
- What Teachers Experienced During COVID-19
- Social Isolation In Children At Home Or At School: What You Can Do To Help
- What Parents And Students Experiences During COVID-19: Hardships And Hidden Blessings
- How Families Can Deal With What They Can’t Control: Lessons Learned From COVID-19
Self-Care
- How My Neighbor’s Family Is Responding To COVID-19
- How You Can Lower Stress Through Mindfulness Meditation
- How Self-Care Can Make You A Better Parent
- Strength Amid The Stress: Nurturing Yourself And Your Spouse
Print Me
Sometimes, a little reminder stuck on the fridge or taped to the mirror can make a big difference. Click on the links below to get printable tips, tricks, and activities to complete with your family.
- COVID-19 Parenting Cheatsheets
- Activities for Families
Treatment
Children’s mental healthcare is essential! As such, Clarity Child Guidance Center is dedicated to remaining open throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Clarity’s inpatient and outpatient programs include a range of services — from crisis stabilization, to psychiatric evaluations, to ongoing therapy.
Call us at 210-616-0300 or visit our campus at 8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, TX 78229. The Crisis Services Department accepts walk-ins!
Children’s Mental Healthcare Is Essential
Clarity Child Guidance Center is the ONLY nonprofit mental health treatment facility specializing in kids ages 3-17 in South Texas.
Crisis Services remains open 24/7 and accepts walk-ins. The Acute Care/Inpatient Hospital, Partial Hospital Program and Outpatient Services are also open with some extra precautions.
We accept Medicaid, CHIP, Tricare and most commercial insurance, and offer sliding scale and charitable care based on need.
You Can Make A Difference
As a nonprofit, Clarity depends on donors to be able to provide the quality and level of care children need. As more families are affected by job loss or other reductions, please consider supporting Clarity CGC to ensure kids receive the help they need. Your contribution is greatly needed and appreciated!
