Spread the Facts - #3

Stigma Reduction Misinformation about coronavirus and COVID-19 can create fear and hostility that hurts people and makes it harder to keep everyone healthy.

We’re stronger as a community when we stand together against discrimination. Take advantage of these resources to prevent, interrupt, and respond to stigma.

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What can we do as individuals? 

• Rely on and share trusted sources of information such as..​
  • Pacific County Health and Human Services Facebook
  • Pacific County Sheriff's Office Facebook ​
  • WA State COVID-19 Website
  • WA State Frequently Asked Questions
  • WA DOH Blog “Public Connection”
  • National Resources and Information 
  • Global Resources, Information and Numbers
  • For You and Your Family - Resources
  • Map Tracking
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 
• Speak up if you hear, see, or read stigmatizing or harassing comments or misinformation.
• Show compassion and support for individuals and communities more closely impacted.
• Avoid stigmatizing people who are in quarantine. They are making the right choice for their communities.
• Do not make assumptions about someone’s health status based on their ethnicity, race or national origin.

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What can we do as professionals? 

• Stay updated and informed on COVID-19 to avoid miscommunication or inaccurate information
• Talk openly about the harm of stigma
• View people directly impacted by stigma as people first
• Be conscious of your language
• Acknowledge access & language barriers
• Check your own stigmas and biases
• Support community with where to access credible information
• Be transparent about COVID-19
• Stick to the facts

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The Pacific County Emergency Operations Center is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Please give us a call with any COVID-19 related questions or concerns.
For general questions regarding the website, please click the "contact us" link or see below. 

North County: (360) 875 - 9407      South County: (360) 642-9407
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