Symptoms, Testing and Vaccines
Watch for Symptoms
If You Think You are Sick
Testing Sites
Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccination of Staff
Childcare
To help ensure the well-being of employees and their families, the Illinois Department of Corrections instituted the use of approved authorized dock time for childcare purposes due to COVID-19. This childcare leave will be considered protected and receive the same protection as FMLA for insurance purposes. While on COVID-19 childcare leave, employees will be in protected status and the State will continue to make their normal contributions. Employees on COVID-19 childcare leave will be billed by the Premium Collection Unit at CMS for their portion of premiums, due on the 25th of each month. If payment arrangements are needed, this can be requested through the Premium Collection Unit at 1-800-442-1300 or at cms.ben.pcu-cobra@illinois.gov. Please contact your facility Human Resources Representative or Benefits Coordinator for more information.
Accessing Childcare for Essential Workers
Remote Access
Online Remote Assistance for State of Illinois Employees
Stay at Home Order
Governor Pritzker's Executive Order
Wellness
Headspace
Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, and Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention/Support Resources
Feeling stressed about the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
How to help staff members in distress during an infectious outbreak
Employee Assistance Program
AFSCME’s Personal Support Program
10 Way to Ease Your Coronavirus Anxiety
Being Mindful of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Managing Mental Health during coronavirus - experts around the world share insights
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
Lockdown with Luke Podcast
IDOC Central Region Psychologist Administrator Dr. Luke Fairless and Staff Wellness Coordinator Stephanie Rawlings are co-hosting a weekly podcast featuring topics relevant to staff wellness for correctional employees. Click
here for a list of episodes.
A free and confidential support text line called Call4Calm is now available for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to Covid-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text “TALK” to 552020, or for Spanish, “HABLAR” TO 552020. Call4Calm is free to use and individuals remain anonymous. Once someone sends a text to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center to provide support.