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Thank you for visiting the Brightside Ohio Family Resource Center. We wanted to share some helpful online content for you and your children during this closure period. We have included links for educational resources, hygiene, activities, and virtual field trips as well as community-specific resources for meals and free internet. Take a look around and share these wonderful resources with other preschool and early school-aged children, so that learning can continue as much as possible during this unprecedented time. If you are having difficulty accessing the content, then feel free to contact us. Stay safe and make good use of these links during your extended time at home. Reach out to us at info@brightsideohio.com or 216-777-3505.
Upcoming Events and News
New! Brightside Smiles Initiative
Brightside Hero Art Contest : Runs April 8th – April 15th
Newsletters
Newsletter – April 20th – 24th
Newsletter – April 6th – April 10th
Newsletter – March 30th – April 3rd
Newsletter – March 23rd – March 27th
Mental Health Careline
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS) announced the launch of a new mental health COVID CareLine for Ohioans.
Trained staff will be available to provide emotional assistance to anyone struggling with mental health concerns due to the ongoing stress of the pandemic.
The number to call is 1-800-720-9616. All calls will be confidential.
OHIO RESOURCES
- OHIO Covid-19 Information
- Healthcare During Covid-19
- Obamacare-plans.com Affordable Care Act – Call 855-712-6338 to speak with a representative
- Applying for Benefits during COVID-19
- Unemployment Benefits
COLUMBUS RESOURCES
- Columbus COVID-19 Resources
- Columbus Community Resources during Coronavirus
- Food Pantries
- Free Grab and Go Lunch for Kids 18 and under
- Free Wifi For Up to 60-Days
Cleveland Resources
- Food Pantries
- Free Meals for Youth at Recreation Center
- School Offering Free Grab and Go Meals
- Spectrum Free Wifi for 60 Days
Akron Resources
HYGIENE
ACTIVITIES AND VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
- FREE Conscious Discipline Resources
- Scholastic Learn from Home
- Free Access to Brain Pop Jr.
- Free Easy Science for Remote Learning
- Early Childhood Weblinks
- The Entire List Of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due To School Closing
- Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings (Updated) : Amazing Educational Resources
- Free printable worksheets, word lists and activities
- Free Home Access to Digital Programs (ABC Mouse)
- Online Read-Alouds, Story Times & Illustrating Tutorials to do from home
- 150+ Educational shows to stream on Netflix
- Learning Games for Kids (Cookie)
- Fun and Educational games for PreK through grade 6 (ABCYA)
INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19
- Free COVID-19 Course
- Pa Department of Health
- CDC
- 10 Questions Parents May Have About Coronavirus
- How to have a panic-free conversation with your kids about the coronavirus
- Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
- The family lockdown guide: how to emotionally prepare for coronavirus quarantine