Our Commitment
The Academy for Professional Excellence has committed to revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. We promise to create experiences that transform the heart, mind, and practice. Furthermore, with “Well-being” as one of the Academy’s core values, we want to make sure our community is connected to valuable resources that can offer support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aging & Adult Services
- EngAGE CA – Stay Home. Save Lives. Check-In.
- Federal Trade Commission – How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams
- Institute on Aging – Friendship Line
- Justice in Aging – COVID-19 Resources for Advocates Serving Older Adults
- National Association of Chronic Disease Directors – Chronic Disease and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
- National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) – COVID-19 Updates & Resources
- National Council on Crime and Delinquency – Resources for Adult Protective Services During Physical Distancing
- US Department of Health & Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan’s letter to Governors – Adult protective services workers, aging and disability service providers, should be classified as Level 1 emergency responders for PPE
Behavioral Health
- Academy for Professional Excellence – Raising Hope
- Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) – COVID-19 Resources
- CDC – COVID-19 Managing Stress and Coping
- COVID-19 Anxiety and Stress – 30 Free Self-Care Tools
- Mental Health First Aid – How To Care For Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
- Mental Health America (MHA) – Mental Health And COVID-19: Information and Resources
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – COVID-19 Information and Resources
- National Council for Behavioral Health – Resources and Tools for Addressing Coronavirus
- National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI) – Self-Care Resources
- San Diego County Behavioral Health Services – COVID-19 Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- University of Buffalo School of Social Work – Self-Care Starter Kit
Child Welfare
- Alliance for Children’s Rights – COVID-19 Resource Page
- Children’s Bureau – COVID-19 Resources
- Child Trends – Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Child Trends – Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Child Welfare COVID – Child Welfare COVID-19 Resources
- Child Welfare Information Gateway – COVID-19 State Child Welfare and Related Health Resources
- Child Welfare League of America Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information, News, & Resources for Child Welfare Professionals and Others
- The Chronicle of Social Change – Coronavirus: What Child Welfare Systems Need to Think About
- The Chronicle of Social Change – Tips for Family Visits with Children
- Northwoods – Prioritizing Technology in Human Services and Preparing for What May Be Next [Lessons from COVID-19]
Indian Child Welfare
- American Bar Association-Issues Affecting Native American Communities During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Health Affairs-Health Justice Strategies to Combat COVID-19: Protecting Vulnerable Communities During A Pandemic
- National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)-COVID-19 Resources
- National Indian Health Board-COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center
Leadership / Organizational Health
- LinkedIn – How to Lead Your Team During Uncertain Times – Patrick Lencioni
- Local San Diego Leadership – On Responding to Co-Occurring Pandemics: COVID-19 and Anti-Black Racism within Their Organizations
- NeuroLeadership Institute-Coronavirus: What Science Says Leaders Should Do
- TED Talk-Brene Brown: The Power Of Vulnerability
Other Resources
Health Information
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Fact Sheets
- California Department of Public Health – COVID-19 Updates
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Rise-COVID-19: What You Need to Know
- Information from local County Public Health Departments:
Health and Human Services Workforce
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment
- CDSS – COVID-19 Resources
- Infection Control – How to Don and Doff Personal Protective Equipment
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – COVID-19
- National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) – COVID-19 Resources for Child Welfare, Justice and Adult Protection
- Social Work Career – COVID-19 Resources for Social Workers and Therapists
Productivity Tips and Tools
Productivity Tips for Working Remotely
- NeuroLeadership Institute-While We All Work From Home, Cozy Up to Cognitive Capacity
- LinkedIn-New to Working Remotely? These Resources Can Help
- LinkedIn-Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for Success
- Trello-Remote Work Resources
- Association for Talent Development (ATD)-Resources for Remote Working and Virtual Management
- Association for Talent Development (ATD)-Hacks to Stay Productive, Motivated, and Connected When Working From Home
- How to Create an Ergonomic Work From Home Setup
Tools to Help You Stay Connected
- Best Video Conferencing Software for Business
- Medium: Communities Essential Guide to Digital Tools-for Mutual Aid Groups
- Training Magazine Webinar: Moving Presentations Online – Coronavirus, Training Sessions, and Events
- Stanford Work Anywhere – Lead Productive and Inclusive Zoom Meetings
- Stanford Work Anywhere – Engage as an Effective Zoom Participant
- Stanford University -Video Conferencing Meeting Etiquette Tips
Family Resources
- CA Surgeon General – COVID Resources and Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids During COVID-19
- I Have a Question about Coronavirus (eBook for kids written by two Maryland Social Workers)
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)-Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With COVID-19
- NPR-Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus