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Care Resource Coordination
The Care Resource Coordination is a program for people who have been impacted by respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). A Care Resource Coordinator can connect people to local resources such as food assistance, childcare, and support programs for people experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19, called Long COVID.
A Local Approach to Support
This is a VDH program that operates on a local level. Local health departments may offer a network of community-based partners who connect people to services they may be eligible for, such as medication delivery, health care, help applying for unemployment, food banks, childcare providers, and more. Help is given based on need and local program availability.
Care Resource Coordination connects people with resources. This makes it possible for people to stay home if they are sick with a respiratory illness and can help people with Long COVID get connected to the care they need. A Care Resource Coordinator helps people apply for local resources or services they might be eligible for.
A Care Resource Coordinator can also connect people to longer-term services in their community to support ongoing health and social needs. Additionally, they can provide the information people need in their preferred language.
Need assistance? Contact your local health department by using the locator link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
You qualify if:
- You recently tested positive or have had symptoms of a respiratory illness, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV
- You are experiencing the effects of Long COVID after having COVID-19
- You are experiencing the effects of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS)
A Care Resource Coordinator will work with you to make a care plan based on your needs. Care Resource Coordination is free.
Your local Care Resource Coordinator will identify resources available to support you, including:
- Accessing healthcare
- Medication delivery services
- Applying for unemployment
- Food banks
- Elder care
- Behavioral health providers
- Childcare providers
- Longer term support
- Other culturally appropriate community-based services
Available services might vary by health department. Your Care Resource Coordinator can provide this assistance in your preferred language.
Any information you share with your Care Resource Coordinator will be confidential.
People who receive help to meet social and health needs are more likely to stay home when they are sick, which helps reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses.
This program supports communities that are vulnerable to severe illness from respiratory viruses. For more information, visit the VDH Respiratory Diseases webpage.
Contact your local health department to see if they offer these services.
Yes. Care Resource Coordination offers interpretation services.
More Information
Respiratory Illness Information
General Resources and Information
- VDH Long COVID Webpage
- CDC Long COVID Basics
- Long COVID (NIH)
- Resources for People with Long COVID (ACL)
- Guidance on Long COVID as a Disability (HHS)
- Job Accommodation Network-COVID-19
Participate in a Long COVID Study
CommonHelp: Lets you see if you can get help with:
- Cash Assistance (TANF)
- Child Care Assistance
- Energy Assistance
- Food Assistance (SNAP)
- Health Care Coverage
Health Insurance, Disability, and Unemployment
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace
- Medicaid
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Medicare
- Unemployment Benefits-VEC
- Disability SSA
Childcare
Food
Utilities
Additional Resources
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