Covid-19 Information
Contacts: | James Desso - Emergency Management Director Joseph Comarella - Deputy Emergency Management Director Frank Falcone - Deputy Emergency Management Director |
Location: | Stafford Resident Troopers Office 2 Main Street |
Phone: | (860) 247-8920 (EMD Director) |
Fax: | (860) 684-4437 |
Emails: | emddesso@staffordct.org (James Desso) |
Hours: |
The Town of Stafford is working closely with the Department of Emergency Services to keep the residents of Stafford updated on the most recent and accurate information concerning the COVID-19 virus. We are attending frequent meetings and briefings regarding the COVID-19 virus and will pass along any new information to our residents as it becomes available.
COVID-19 VACCINE RESOURCES
Connecticut’s Official State Website – COVID-19 Information
For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine and how to register to access it, please visit the CT COVID-19 Vaccination portal.
Town of Vernon Vaccination Clinic - Open to all people regardless of state residence.
Appointments are no longer necessary to be vaccinated at Vernon's vaccination clinics at the Vernon Senior Center, although appointments continue to be preferred. Anyone who is age-eligible for the vaccine being offered can walk up and be vaccinated, as long as vaccine is available. To schedule an appointment or to find the clinic schedule, click on this link: VERNON COVID-19 CLINICS
Vernon Regional Call Center
The Vernon Regional Call Center serves residents of Vernon, East Windsor, Somers, Ellington, Tolland and Stafford and can help you schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. The call center is open 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 am-7 pm Thursday, 8:30 am-1 pm. Friday. Please call 860-896-4568
Vaccine Phases Information Pages
To learn more about the different vaccine release phases, please visit the CT Vaccine Phases information page
Create Your VAMS Account
If you are having difficulty scheduling your appointment through VAMS, please see these helpful links: VAMS Navigation Instructions and How to Create your VAMS Account and Schedule Your First Appointment.
Those without internet access can call Connecticut’s COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Employers
View information from the State of Connecticut regarding COVID-19 Vaccine information for employers
Online VAMS Enrollment (for Eligible Individuals): dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine
As a reminder COVID-19 drive-up testing sights are located at Johnson Memorial Hospital (201 Chestnut Hill Road) and CVS Pharmacy (37 West Main Street). To find additional testing sites, visit 211ct.org
COVID-19 RESOURCES - FOR CONNECTICUT STATE
Connecticut’s Official State Website – COVID-19 Information
Connecticut residents are urged to continue taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Get the facts at www.ct.gov/coronavirus
Latest Guidance from the State of Connecticut:
www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Latest-Guidance
Connecticut COVID-19 Executive Orders Regarding Travel: www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel
Find a COVID-19 Testing Site Near You: 2-1-1 Search by Zip Code
www.211ct.org/search?terms=COVID-19%20Diagnostic%20Tests&page=1&location=06076&taxonomy_code=11048&service_area=union
Connecticut's COVID-19 Data Tracker
Average Daily Rate of COVID-19 Cases Among Persons Living in Community Settings per 100,000 Population by Town: www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker
Governor Lamont's Executive Orders
Sign up for Governor's email updates
www.portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Sign-Up-for-News-Updates
Individuals with Disabilities
The resources on this page are provided to ensure individuals with disabilities, and those who care for persons with disabilities, can continue to make informed decisions. In addition to the below resources, daily COVID-19 press briefings are uploaded to YouTube with closed captioning functionality, and picture-in-picture interpretation is included. At the direction of Governor Lamont, the Department of Aging and Disability Services has been incorporated into the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Board. www.portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Information-For/Individuals-with-Disabilities
CT Business Reopening and Recovery Center
This is your one-stop resource to help your business prepare, rebuild, and grow during the State’s emergency Coronavirus response. www.business.ct.gov/recovery
MENTAL HEALTH & COPING DURING COVID-19
This continues to be a difficult time as Stafford, the State of Connecticut, and the entire country face increasing COVID-19 infections and restrictions. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness, and stress. In addition to calling the statewide 2-1-1 number for resources, the links below offer different resources for you and your family to help with your overall mental health. Stafford Family Services is also available for ongoing therapy by appointment only (call 860-684-4239) if you need additional clinical support. In an emergency, please remember to call 9-1-1.
Stafford Family Services
By phone (860) 684-4239 or email family.services@staffordct.org
(offices are currently closed to the public)
Free resources to support mental health and wellness
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/COVID-19/Resources/MHTTC__Coronavirus-Infographic-States-CT.pdf
Coping with Corona: Mental health supports in a pandemic
https://www.thehubct.org/post/2020/03/16/coping-with-corona-mental-health-supports-in-a-pandemic
Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMHAS/COVID-19/Resources/DMHAS__Mental-Health-Resources_FINAL.pdf
Virtual Recovery Resources for Substance Use and Mental Illness
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/virtual-recovery-resources.pdf
Connecticut State Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services
https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Newsworthy/News-Items/DMHAS-Response-to-COVID-19
CDC COVID-19, Managing Stress & Anxiety
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
National Association of Mental Health - COVID-19 Information & Resources: https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak https://www.cstsonline.org/assets/media/documents/CSTS_FS_Corona_Taking_Care_of_Your_Family.pdf.pdf
Fact sheets and other resources to support the health and well-being of communities impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 SCREENING
Johnson Memorial Hospital Drive-Through COVID-19 Screening
201 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT
Monday - Friday: Beginning at 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed Saturday – Sunday), Directly in front of the Community Medical Education Center. Equipped to test patients 6 months and older. https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/find-a-service-or-specialty/covid-19/drive-through-covid-19-screening
Find a COVID-19 Testing Site Near You: 2-1-1 Search by Zip Code
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Johnson Memorial Hospital COVID-19 Resource Center
https://www.trinityhealthofne.org/coronavirus-information
North Central District Health Department
http://www.ncdhd.org/
State of Connecticut
https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus
Connecticut State Department of Public Health
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/
Current Covid-19 Information
Attachments:
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