Information for Community Partners Supporting Underserved Populations during COVID-19

The following list of resources is to assist community partners, local government, and agencies working with underserved and vulnerable populations through COVID-19.

Learn more information about COVID-19 symptoms and testing
View the current Public Health Orders and Enforcement information

The Public Health Agency (PHAC) has released the following document: Vulnerable Populations and COVID-19

Find out information about community partners here.

Overdose response

COVID-19: Harm Reduction and Overdose Response	BCCDC
Overdose in the Context of COVID-19 Outbreak: Droplet Precautions	Toward the Heart
COVID-19: Information for Opioid Agonist Treatment Prescribers and Pharmacists	BCCSU
COVID-19 Responding to Overdose in Community	Island Health
COVID-19 Responding to Overdose in Community (Print version)	Island Health

Support Resources

Vulnerably Housed

COVID-19 Joint Provincial Framework for Emergency Response Centres	BCCDC
COVID-19 and Harm Reduction for People Who Use Substances	BCCDC
Health Services Continuum for Underserved Populations	Island Health
COVID-19 Underserved Populations Response Strategy	Island Health
MHSU and Public Health Outreach Protocol	Island Health
COVID-19 Health Checking and Triage Centres Response Procedure for Unsheltered Populations	Island Health
Information for Homelessness Services Providers	BC Housing
Guidance on Homelessness Populations	PHAC
Recommendations for Drivers and Passengers	Island Health

Checklists and Forms

COVID-19 Environmental Checklist - Encampments	Island Health
COVID-19 Environmental Checklist - Shelters and Facilities for Temporary Housing	Island Health
COVID-19 Safety Plan Template - Shelters	Island Health
Cleaning/Disinfection after Person Suspected Confirmed COVID-19	Island Health

Vaccines and Vaccinations

Vaccination FAQ – Dr. Sandra Allison, Medical Health Officer	Island Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Information	BCCDC
BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan	Province of BC
COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and Answers	ImmunizeBC
Vaccine Safety and Efficacy	Health Canada
FNHA COVID Vaccine Safety	FNHA
COVID-19 Vaccine	Island Health