Learning & Resources for Children
Brain Pop
Brain Pop is offering free resources for kids while schools are closed. Visit their website to request free access.
Care.com
Care.com is offering one month of free, premium access to their site to support frontline workers. Find help for your children, parents, or pets with unlimited messaging for 30 days. Learn more.
Inner Explorer
Inner Explorer is offering their family mindfulness app for free from now through the summer.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy, a non-profit education program, is offering free daily schedules for kids ages 2- 18 as well as parent and teacher resources.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids offers free online games, videos, quizzes, homework resources, and more for elementary-aged children.
PBS Kids
PBS Kids has free games and videos on their website as well as a free daily newsletter with activities and tips to help kids learn and play at home. Sign up on their website or downloaded on your mobile device. PBS.com/parents is providing free resources for parents to support their children.
Playworks
Playworks is sharing their Play at Home Playbook to help parents double as physical education teachers. Download the free playbook here. They also offer livestream recess programs on their Facebook page.
Scholastic Learn at Home
Scholastic Book Company offers free home-learning resources by age group, from pre-K to grade 9.
Sitter City
Sitter City is offering 50% off their monthly membership fees for new members.
XO-LP
XO-LP is offering free coloring sheets that can be printed at home.
Mental Health
Calm
Calm has created a page of free, handpicked content, including meditations and resources, to support your mental and emotional wellness through this time.
Headspace
Headspace is offering its meditation app for free to anyone working in a public health setting. Visit their website to sign up.
Healbright
Healbright has created a free mental health program designed to address the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This free online course is designed to help you reduce stress and develop resilience from home.
Make It Ok
Make It Ok is providing resources centered around mental illness support including podcasts, toolkits, stories, and more.
Modern Health
Modern Health is providing free mindfulness, relaxation, stress management, anxiety and skill building resources through their website.
Mental Health America (MHA)
To aid individuals and communities during this time, MHA has compiled a range of resources and information on mental health.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI has compiled a list of COVID-19 information and resources with mental health resources for getting support in every aspect of your life. For additional support, call the NAMI Helpline Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., EST at (800) 950-6264.
Neurocore Brain Performance
Neurocore Brain Performance is offering free telehealth counseling to all first responders and medical professionals in the U.S. through May 1st, 2020. Sign up on their website.
Simple Habit
Peruse Simple Habit’s collection of free meditations and other resources for use during the pandemic here. Additionally, Simple Habit is providing free premium memberships to those impacted by the pandemic who can no longer afford to pay. If you are interested in this offering email help@simplehabit.com.
Take a Break!
Take a Break! is a free app that provides meditation for deep relaxation and stress relief.
Talkspace Online Counseling
Talkspace is offering 2,000 free months of therapy for impacted healthcare workers. Medical professionals receive one free month of Talkspace's Unlimited Messaging Plus plan - including online therapy in the form of text, audio, and video calls with a licensed therapist. Access this offer on the website or download the app from the App Store or Google Play. They also offer free support groups on Facebook.
Total Brain
Total Brain is designed to train your brain to manage mental health. Get started on their website or by downloading the app. If downloading the app, use the code CONSUMERTRIAL.
Yale - The Science of Well-Being
Yale provides a popular happiness course for free online. The instructor also hosts a podcast called The Happiness Lab, where she discusses techniques for being happier in your everyday life.
Virus Anxiety
Virus Anxiety is a toolkit of strategies to manage anxiety associated with COVID-19.
Additional Resources
- A list of free mental health apps can be found here.
- Video: Supporting Family Members in Crisis.
- Video: Reduce Anxiety Using the 4-7-8 Breath.