The Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education (CMHDRE) is committed to working with our community to reduce health disparities exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to address inequitable health outcomes in the physical, mental, and social health and wellness of communities of color and other vulnerable populations, CMHDRE will provide pertinent information, health education, and create platforms for discussion in partnership with our community.
- #HealthyAtHome - Mental health (WHO) - Tips and Advice
- National Alliance for Mental Illness New Orleans (COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide)
- Mental Health Resources in the New Orleans Area
- The University of Holy Cross - Free remote counseling program during COVID - Call 504-398-2168 to schedule appt. Sessions by phone or zoom.
- Keep Calm Through COVID 24/7 confidential hotline 1-866-310-7977
- Selfcare guided meditations - https://selfcaretips.tulane.edu/
- Center For Hope - Free telehealth services 504-241-6006
- National Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 crisis counseling 1-800-985-5990
- SAMHSA Helpline 24/7 1-800-662-4357
- American Heart Association Live Chat
- Diabetes and Coronavirus
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resource Hub (Cardiovascular specific - Association of Black Cardiologists)
- CDC Information - People of Any Age With Underlying Medical Conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
- Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
- Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
- Sickle cell disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Patient Education - Lung Disease and COVID-19
- Financial Hardship Community Funding (Greater New Orleans Foundation)
- Affordable Housing Act - Housing grant to New Orleans in response to COVID 19 https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2483
- List of Other COVID-19 Financial Relief Information Emergency Rental Assistance Program (New Orleans)
- USAID - education resource provided by health practitioners to help families remain healthy
- CARES Act - educational financial assistance for students affected by COVID 19
- FDA (Food and Drug administration) COVID 19 Educational Resources - series of clips and
videos that promote safety and wellbeing during COVID 19 pandemic. - New Orleans Public Schools Updates
- COVID-19 Racial Data Tracker
- U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey Data (The Household Pulse Survey is designed to deploy quickly and efficiently, collecting data on a range of ways in which people’s lives have been impacted by the pandemic. Data will be disseminated in near real-time to inform federal and state response and recovery planning.)