Massachusetts Vaccine Distribution Information
As of Thursday, February 18, 2021 (2/18/2021), MA’s vaccine distribution is in Phase 2, Group 2.
Information in this section is listed with most recent updates at the top of the list.
February 18, 2021 (2/18/2021)
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MassHealth is providing free transportation to vaccine appointments to any individual that has any type of MassHealth coverage or the Health Safety Net. Read the full MassHealth All Provider Bulletin
February 17, 2021 (2/17/2021)
- Overview: COVID-19 vaccine for individuals with underlying conditions
- Overview: COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 65 and older
Massachusetts Covid-19 Vaccine News
- 2/17/2021 Press release: Baker-Polito Administration Announces Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals Ages 65+, Individuals with 2+ Certain Medical Conditions to Begin on February 18th
- Massachusetts Public Health Association’s statement on the vaccine equity bill filed 2/4/21
Vaccine Education Resources
Vaccine Promotion Resources
- How community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and mission-driven organizations can support vaccination efforts in MA: Letter from MDPH
- MA Department of Public Health Trust the facts. Get the vax. campaign
CDC
- General Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Schools, Workplaces, and Community
- CDC: What Healthcare Professionals Should Know
- Guidance Documents, Print Resources, and Videos
National Academy of Sciences
National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
Harvard Health Literacy Project
- COVID-19 Fact Sheets, available in 35 languages
Massachusetts COVID-19 Information
- Overview
- Guidance and Directives
- Department of Public Health Printable Information – multiple languages
- Emergency Childcare Provider List
- Emergency Executive Orders
- Learn about the Community Tracing Collaborative
Massachusetts 211
Massachusetts Network of Care
Massachusetts Attorney General COVID-19 Resources
Massachusetts COVID-19 Housing Information
Massachusetts COVID-19 Jobs
Massachusetts COVID-19 Resources for Immigrants and Refugees
Massachusetts COVID-19 Unemployment Information
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts CHW Certification
CHW Core Competencies
- Holyoke Community College
- Cambridge Health Alliance Virtual CHW Training
- FREE
- July 7, 2020 – September 3, 2020
Self-Paced or Recorded Online Trainings
Listed in alphabetical order.
- American Public Health Association COVID-19 Conversations
- ASTHO Contact Tracing Training
- COVID-19 and CHWs: What you need to know
- COVID-19 Self-Learning Curriculum for CHWs and Providers (Medicines for Humanity)
- Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health COVID-19 Repository of Webinars
- New England Public Health Training Center Courses
- NIOSH Training for Emergency Responders
- LinkedIn Remote Working Training
- Psychological First Aid National Child and Traumatic Stress Network
- The Schwartz Center on Compassion in Healthcare Workers
- UMass Medical iSPARC COVID-19 Resource List and Tip Sheets
- World Health Organization Open Courses
Brave of Heart Fund
New York Life Foundation and the Cigna Foundation in partnership with E4E Relief have established the Brave of Heart Fund to support families of frontline healthcare heroes in their darkest hours. The Brave of Heart Fund provides charitable grants to eligible family members of frontline healthcare workers and volunteers who lose their lives to COVID-19. The Fund launched with $25 million donations each from New York Life and Cigna.
Cash grant awards will provide basic and continuing financial support for critical needs such as funeral costs, medical care, food, educational expenses, mortgage or rent payments and immediate living expenses, as these family members manage the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, families of fallen healthcare workers who need help bearing the burden of the economic impact of losing their loved ones to COVID-19 – loss of income, funeral expenses or medical bills – are also encouraged to apply for grants at BraveofHeartFund.com. Individuals DO NOT need to be a New York Life or Cigna client/customer to be eligible.
- Group Peer Support: COVID-19 Online Support Groups
- Harvard Health: Coping with Coronavirus (Article and Videos)
- Harvard Health: Staying Active during the Pandemic (Article and Links)
- Hope for Holyoke Facebook Page: Recovery Events
- How can Healthcare Workers Protect Their Mental Health? (Article and Video)
- Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS): New Parent Support Groups
- Khan Academy Resources for Parents Webinars on YouTube
- Mental Health Resource List from Cambridge Health Alliance
- Mindful Leader: Free Resources and Online Support and Meditation during COVID-19
- Network of Care COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
- SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources
- Self Care in Overwhelming Times (New England MHTCC)
- The Schwartz Center: Caring for yourself and others during COVID-19
- The Schwartz Center: Compassion in Action Upcoming Webinars
- World Health Organization: Healthy Parenting Resources
Listed in alphabetical order
- Alzheimer’s Association Local COVID-19 Resources
- American Academy of Pediatrics COVID-19 Information
- AAUW Salary Negotiation Free Online Workshop
- American Cancer Society COVID-19 and Cancer Resources
- Caring for Complex Needs and COVID-19 Resources
- Center for Healthcare Strategies COVID-19 Resources
- CHW Impact Coalition Resources
- Contact tracing guidance from ASTHO
- Contra COVID Information for Latino and Immigrants
Includes Spanish and Portuguese resources - Contra COVID Facebook page
- Contra COVID videos
- Disaster and Emergency Relief Resources
- Effective Ways to Engage Community Health Workers in the COVID-19 Period: Examples from CHW Programs in Massachusetts (MA DPH)
- Equity Impact Assessment Tool during COVID-19 from King County, Seattle, WA
- Elder Care Financial Assistance Locator Tool
- Guide to Medicare benefits from Caring.com
- Handouts: Basic Needs, Housing, and Assistance Handouts
- Health Care for All MA COVID-19 Resources
- Health Leads COVID-19 response resources
- Human Impact Partners Health Equity Policy Platform for COVID-19
- Immigrant Eligibility for Public Programs during COVID-19
- Impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations: SIREN
- Institute of Public Health Innovation Resources
- Inventory of Community-led COVID-19 Responses
- IRS Check My Stimulus Payment
- MassCOSH COVID-19 Health and Safety Guide for Essential Workers (English)
- MassCOSH COVID-19 Health and Safety Guide for Essential Workers (Spanish)
- Massachusetts Health Connector Resource Download Center
- MassLegalHelp COVID-19 and Housing
- MassLegal Services Pandemic-EBT-Benefits Information
- Massachusetts Advocates for Children COVID-19 and School Closure Resources
- Massachusetts Public Health Association Covid-19 Advocacy
- Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Portal
- Massachusetts Worker Emergency Relief Funds (Massachusetts Jobs with Justice)
- MBTA Pass Refund Quick Guide
- NeighborWorks Housing Solutions
- New England Public Health Training Center COVID-19 Resources
- Prevent, detect, respond: How community health workers can help in the fight against COVID-19
- Project N95: The National COVID-19 Critical Equipment Clearinghouse
- Raise Up Massachusetts Emergency Paid Sick Time Campaign
- Tax Foundation CARES Act FAQ
- UMass Workplace Preparedness COVID-19 Resources
- World Economic Forum CHW COVID-19 Job Description
- YMCAs across Massachusetts
In alphabetical order.
- American Public Health Association Law Enforcement Violence as a Public Health Issue
- American Public Health Association The Impact of Racism on Health and Wellbeing of the Nation
Recorded webinar series. - Campaign Zero
- 8 Can’t Wait
- Hayley House Resources for Racial Justice
- Particles for Justice BLM Resources
- Supporting the Black Community in Massachusetts
- Vanderbilt University Anti-Racism Resources
This document was created by the Institute for Health and Recovery. It has online and phone options for recovery support, parenting support, and general COVID-19 information. Some information is specific to Massachusetts, but there is information for support available nationally as well.