Employee health and well-being is suffering due to the effects of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Below are tools and resources to help employers and employees maintain optimal health and well-being during these uncertain times.
This toolkit will be updated regularly as new information and resources become available. For additional information about regional tools and resources, visit the Detroit Regional Chamber’s COVID-19 website.
Latest News Around COVID-19 Developments
These organizations are committed to providing the latest updates about the COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak to keep you and your families healthy and safe.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Resources to share with employees
- Henry Ford Health System
- Beaumont Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- City of Detroit
- Oakland County Health Division
- Wayne County Public Health
- Macomb County Health Department
Mental Health Resources
Helpful responses to frequently asked questions as it relates to anxiety about the coronavirus outbreak. Read more.
Protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More.
Heightened feelings of stress and anxiety are normal during this type of a situation. Read more for strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
Find an online/phone counseling therapist to speak with about anxiety related to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more.
Talk Space is increasing access to licensed therapists and providing free resources for both existing users and haven’t yet tried the services. Read more
Self-isolation can worsen feelings of loneliness, triggering mild, situational depression in some people, and worsening major clinical depression in others. Read more.
Telehealth Resources
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If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 such as a fever, cough, trouble breathing, or need to see a doctor for an unrelated issue – telehealth may be your smartest option. Read more.
- Wellness Works: Telehealth Services Explained
Telehealth services improve and support patient health by using digital devices to better connect patients to providers, resources, and important medical info. Read more.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will be waiving the cost of telehealth medical visits to their members and customers that have that benefit included in their health care plans as a part of the company’s response to the new coronavirus pandemic. Read more.
Henry Ford at Home’s Telehealth Remote Monitoring is a personal, in-home monitoring program that combines in-home technology with home health services to help patients better manage their chronic conditions. Read more.
From increasing access to care to improving patient engagement and satisfaction, Doxy.me lists the benefits telemedicine has on businesses and patients. Read more.
The Detroit Regional Chamber launched a COVID-19 Business Resource Center. View ongoing updates and resources at detroitchamber.com/covid19.