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Long COVID Resources and Support

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Medical care
Mental health support
If you struggle with daily tasks
Tools for managing symptoms at home
Resources for employees and employers
Resources for caregivers, schools, and more

If you are experiencing symptoms of long COVID, medical and social support may be available to you. Explore the lists below to learn more.

If you need help finding a doctor, mental health support, or insurance coverage, visit Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS): Health care. For help filling out applications or enrolling in coverage, search the directory of MNsure-certified Navigators.

For culturally-specific assistance with COVID-19 issues, understanding the effects of COVID-19, or finding mental health resources, search the listing of COVID-19 Community Coordinators.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a guide of federal programs and recommendations: HHS: Services and Supports for Longer-Term Impacts of COVID-19 (PDF). The HHS Administration for Community Living (ACL) also provides information on Resources for People with Long COVID.

To access Minnesota assistance programs, visit mnbenefits.mn.gov.

For legal questions, visit Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid or call their intake line at 1-877-696-6529.

Medical care

Start by talking with a doctor or health care provider about your symptoms. They may have options for care not listed below.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer resources to help you prepare for your appointment: Healthcare Appointment Checklist for Long COVID (PDF).

The following Minnesota health systems provide services for people with long COVID. This list may not include all options for care. Charges may apply. It is a good idea to contact your health insurance company before seeking care.

Note: This list is for informational purposes only. MDH does not endorse specific providers.

Allina Health/Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute: Post COVID rehabilitation (multiple locations)

  • Provides holistic rehabilitation services and care coordination for people with ongoing symptoms. Telehealth and in-person options available.
  • Patients can be referred to the program by their primary care provider or a specialist. Check with your insurance provider to find out if a physician's order is needed.
  • To make an appointment: Call 612-262-7900.
    • Acute inpatient rehabilitation program (adult services):
      • Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis: 612-863-4457
      • United Hospital in St. Paul: 651-241-8120 
    • Post-COVID rehabilitation program: 612-262-7900 (all ages).
    • Post-COVID wellness program: 651-241-3820 (all ages).

Essentia Health: Long COVID-19 (multiple locations)

  • The Post COVID-19 Rehabilitation Program is offered at all Essentia locations.
  • Referrals preferred. To make an appointment, talk to your primary care provider or call your local Essential clinic.

HealthPartners: Long-haul COVID Care (multiple locations)

  • Referrals are not needed, open to non-HealthPartners patients.
  • To make an appointment, call 952-967-7676 or schedule an office visit.
  • A customized treatment plan is tailored to each patient, ranging from pulmonary care to occupational therapy. Appointments can be inpatient, outpatient, or telehealth.

Hennepin Healthcare Post-COVID Care (Post-Acute COVID-19 Recovery Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota)

  • Providers can recommend and coordinate necessary medical specialties or services, such as cardiology, sleep medicine, psychiatry, physical or occupational therapy, and more.
  • To make an appointment, request a referral from your Hennepin Healthcare primary care provider. If you are not a Hennepin Healthcare patient, please have your provider fax a referral and medical records to 612-873-1635 or call 612-873-6963. Once a referral is made, a scheduler will reach out to you for an appointment. 
  • Virtual group medical visits led by an integrative medicine doctor are available. Email groupvisits@hcmed.org or call 612-873-8048 for more information. 
  • If you have questions about the clinic or the services connected to it, please call 612-873-4037.

M Health Fairview (Twin Cities metro area)

  • Offers virtual appointments. Preference is given to patients with ongoing symptoms that interfere with their daily lives.
  • Referrals from an M Health provider are required. For more information, call the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center: 612-273-5404.

Mayo Clinic Post-COVID Recovery (Rochester, Minnesota)

  • Includes the COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, Post-COVID-19 Care Clinic, and Virtual 12-Week Treatment Program.
  • Provides treatment for a variety of post-COVID symptoms, including extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, and weakness.
  • Accepts both current Mayo Clinic patients and nonpatients. You do not need a referral.
  • To make an appointment, call 507-284-4340 or visit Start your appointment request here.

Mental health support

It can be stressful to experience long COVID and the challenges that may result. If you are having any kind of mental health crisis or just need someone to talk to, please reach out to any of the following resources:

More resources can be found at Supporting Mental Well-being During COVID-19.

Some people with long COVID and related disabilities may face stigma. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination or bias, call Minnesota's Discrimination Helpline at 1-833-454-0148 or submit the online form at the Department of Human Rights: Report Discrimination. The helpline is staffed by investigators from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Translation/interpretation services are available.

If you struggle with daily tasks

When possible, seek help with household chores, childcare duties, and other energy-intensive tasks from family, friends, neighbors, and others in your support network. This can help conserve energy and aid in recovery. Visit Tools for managing symptoms at home for tips on pacing and energy management.

  • Free services may be available. Regional, community-based Centers for Independent Living (CILs) serve people of all ages who may be struggling with daily tasks. Your local CIL may be able to coordinate services, arrange accessible transportation, locate and/or provide mobility equipment, and more. Visit the Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living (MACIL) to find your local CIL.
  • The Disability Hub MN and Disability Information and Assistance Line (DIAL) can provide information about services you may be eligible for and connect you to them. DIAL can also can help you get vaccinated if long COVID is making it difficult for you to find vaccine sites, make or keep appointments, or find the information you need to make decisions.
  • Assistive technology (AT) can be helpful for people with long COVID. The Minnesota STAR Program helps people gain access to and acquire the assistive technology they need to work, learn, connect, and play. The STAR Program offers free AT resources, including Information and assistance, device demonstrations, and an Online AT Lending Library.
    • Visit the Lending Library to browse and/or borrow different types of assistive technology. https://mn.at4all.com/ OR Call 1-888-234-1267 for more information about this free service. 

For more resources, visit How ACL's Disability and Aging Networks Can Help People with Long COVID (PDF).

Need help applying for disability benefits? Advocates are available: DHS: Social Security Advocacy and SOAR. 

Tools for managing symptoms at home

The following is not medical advice. Always consult with a health care provider before managing symptoms at home.

Resources for employees and employers

Long COVID can result in challenges or even hazards at work. Workplace accommodations can be crucial for retaining employment. If an employee's activities are substantially limited by their long COVID symptoms, employers may be required by law to provide reasonable accommodations. Accommodations may be temporary or long-term and can be modified if the employee's condition improves or changes.

Successful arrangements for workplace accommodations require employers and employees to collaborate on a plan. This can decrease expensive turnover and errors at work while reducing adverse physical, mental, and financial impacts on the employee. Learn more about ADA requirements and common accommodations for long COVID below.

Employees and employers can also contact the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) for free, one-on-one consultation from experts. Call 800-526-7234 or visit JAN: Contact Us.

Resources for caregivers, schools, and more

Supporting someone with long COVID can be difficult. Learn more about coping and caring for yourself and loved ones at CDC: Living with Long COVID.

Children and youth with post-COVID conditions can experience challenges with concentration, memory, mental health, and/or physical activity. Accommodations may be needed to help them attend school, complete schoolwork, or perform usual activities.

School administrators, counselors, and nurses can work with families and health care professionals to provide extra time for tests, scheduled rest periods throughout the day, a modified class schedule, or similar accommodations. Adaptations should also be considered for activities outside of school, such as sports, clubs, scouting, etc.

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Last Updated: 08/09/2024