The Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) is a a voluntary services program, which can connect you to support and assistance for many types of issues, which may include:

■ Basic needs (food, clothing and housing)
■ Family health concerns (medical care, mental and chemical health services)
■ Parenting
■ Transportation
■ Child care
■ Financial needs (budgeting and financial assistance)
■ Overall support.

*Information was taken from the MDE-PSOP webpage.

COVID-19 has changed our lives in ways we never would have imagined. Discussions about the virus dominate the news. Many schools and businesses are closed or running remotely. Sports events, concerts and movie theater showings are canceled. So, it’s not surprising that many of us are feeling more stressed and anxious these days.

Kids, too, may be feeling worried — especially if they already have an anxiety disorder. Fortunately, there are things we can do to help our kids cope. But first, parents and other caregivers must ease their own concerns.

Children take their cues from the adults who care for them. If you’re anxious, then it’s very hard to calm your kids. If you’re more relaxed, then it’s easier to soothe their fears.

So, here are a few steps you can follow to ease COVID-19 anxiety for yourself and your kids.

*information was taken from the NAMI website.