SIG was founded to address the AIDS pandemic with evidence-based interventions, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Thirty years later, we are now grappling with another huge pandemic that hits these same communities especially hard.
SIG remains steadfast in our mission to develop and implement evidence-based sustainable solutions to emerging health and social issues affecting diverse populations domestically and globally, while adapting to the rapidly changing circumstances. As always, our research places our diverse communities at the forefront of our work. Our hearts are with everyone impacted by Covid-19. We hope the resources below are helpful to our community.
General COVID-19 resources
- The Columbia University School of Social Work compiled an extensive list of resources and updates, including important information from Dean Melissa Begg.
- Social Impact Live has broadcast several episodes on COVID-19, public health, and social work. SIG's own Dr. Alissa Davis recently appeared on an episode focused on stigma and how COVID-19 may impact marginalized communities. You can watch the episode and view the entire series including a recent episode on complicated grief. On Tuesday 4/14, Dr. Timothy Hunt will speak about the impact of COVID-19 on the overdose epidemic.
- Whether you are a student, teaching, working remotely, or have health questions, you can find supportive information on Columbia University's new resource portal for COVID-19.
- University Life aired a session with leading experts from Columbia University and answered many questions about COVID-19.
How can you help?
Columbia University just published an extensive list of ways to lend a hand.
Report from the field
Above, the Ulster County HEALing Communities Committee faces the challenges created by COVID-19 with creativity and innovation to serve its residents with opioid use disorders.
? and update from Dr. Robin Kerner, Senior Project Director HEALing Communities Study