COVID-19 Resources
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At the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) we extend our support to all workers, businesses and communities affected by the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our bilingual SWCOEH COVID-19 Resources Website provides research, response and training resources, and other materials.
Since March 2020, faculty, staff and students have provided near 6,600 hours of COVID-19 outreach and training to a professionals and organizations across federal Public Health Region 6 and the U.S, on keeping workers and customers safe, returning to work, or use of personal protective equipment. The SWCOEH has also provided numerous consultations to work organizations and news interviews.
As we go forward, we will be sure to keep you updated and connected to occupational safety and health resources and subject matter experts, and know that we always value your questions, ideas and feedback. Please contact us at [email protected] to stay in touch or to be connected to resources.
SWCOEH Response - Click below to learn more
SWCOEH HomepageThe Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (SWCOEH) supports research, education and outreach to promote and improve health, safety, and well-being in the workplace in Federal Public Health Region 6 (PHR6). Visit the below links for COVID-19 resources in the PHR6 states and their most highly populated counties.
Arkansas
Louisiana
- Baton Rouge Parish
- City of New Orleans Health Department
- City of New Orleans Office of Emergency Management and Preparedness
- Jefferson Parish
- Louisiana Department of Health
New Mexico
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma State Department of health
- Oklahoma County & City Health Department
- Tulsa Health Department
Texas
Please visit the below links for national and global COVID-19 resources.
U.S. National
Government
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Worker Training Program COVID-19 tools
- OSHA-Protecting Workers during a Pandemic
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Department of Labor
- How to clean and disinfect the workplace
Universities and work-related organizations
- American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
- American Psychological Association
- Center for Construction Research and Training
- Johns Hopkins Interactive COVID-19 Map
- UTHealth COVID-19 Resources
Global
Please visit the below for COVID-19 related mental health and coping resources.
- American Medical Association - Managing mental health during COVID-19
- American Psychiatric Association - Well-being Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Daily Life and Coping
- Mental Health America-COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
- National Academy of Medicine - Clinician Well-being Strategies & Resources
- Physician Support Line - a support line available for physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The line offers free confidential peer support telehealth by volunteer psychiatrists.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal
- Texas Medical Association - Physician Health Topics
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) - COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line & Resources
- Crisis Textline
Text TALK to 741741 - Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 800-273-8255 or Chat with Lifeline
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please email us at [email protected].
The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is part of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health