COVID-19 Information Hub

Sycamore Services, Inc. is providing this page as a resource while we continue serving participants, families and visitors. Please note that this reflects the most current information available based on current guidance from state and federal health officials, but policies established by Sycamore Services, Inc., are subject to change as necessary.

Sycamore Services, Inc. policies and procedures:

• Non-essential visitors are currently not permitted access to Sycamore facilities or service delivery sites.
• All counties served by Sycamore Services are under a substantial or high transmission level which require masks to be worn indoors in public areas regardless of vaccination status.

Talking to your kids about the Coronavirus:

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A full list of policies and procedures can be found here: https://www.sycamoreservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/COVID-19-Delta-Variant-Interim-Guidance-8.27.2021.pdf

Return to work, quarantine guidelines and how to monitor for symptoms: https://www.sycamoreservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Covid-Procedure-Highlight-8.30.21-final.pdf

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot
CDC recommends that people in the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer series:

• People ages 65 years and older
• Adults 18+ living in long-term care settings
• People ages 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions

People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:

• People ages 18–49 with an underlying medical condition
• People ages 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to working or residing in certain settings
• People can talk to their healthcare provider about whether getting a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot is appropriate for them.

Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccines are now widely available. In many cases, you do not need an appointment. The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status. Around 90% of people in the United States live within 5 miles of a COVID-19 vaccine location.

• You should get a vaccination card that tells you what COVID-19 vaccine you received, the date you received it, and where you received it.
• Keep your vaccination card in case you need it for future use.
• Consider taking a picture of your vaccination card as a backup copy.

Accessing a COVID-19 Vaccine If You Are Homebound
If you are homebound and need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, contact your healthcare provider or your state or local health department. In many states, you may also dial 211 to connect to essential community services.

If you are not able to arrange a COVID-19 vaccination through your healthcare provider or through your state or local health department, try contacting groups that are advocates for people who are homebound:

The Aging Network at 1-800-677-1116

Search for services by ZIP code with the Eldercare Locator

Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) at 1-888-677-1199

Hotline for Medicare recipients at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048)

You may also try contacting private home health services, personal aides, or organizations such as Meals on Wheels. Sometimes these groups can advocate for you or inform you about the services available in your area.

COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review
Weekly hospitalization rates from COVID-19 have recently increased for children ages 11 years and younger. Hospitalization rates among children and adolescents are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic. These increases come as many schools across the country have returned to in-person learning. Masks are important for reducing the spread of COVID-19 among children in K–12 school settings. To keep kids safe, CDC recommends masks for all students, teachers, and staff while indoors, along with COVID-19 vaccination and testing, and physical distancing.

Read more in the COVID Data Tracker.

COVID-19 resources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FAQ on COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

Use Masks to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Indiana COVID-19 Dashboard and Map (Dashboard updated Monday through Friday at 5 p.m.): https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/2393.htm 

Indiana State Department of Health COVID-19 information: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

We appreciate everyone working together to keep the individuals we serve and staff safe and healthy during this unprecedented time. Please continue to remember that decisions made inside and outside of work could potentially impact others.

About Sycamore Services, Inc.:

Sycamore Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and others facing daily challenges. We are devoted to making a difference by offering individually designed programs and services to adults and children that create new, meaningful opportunities to increase independence and enhance quality of life. 

For more information, contact our main office at 317-745-4715.