Family & Caregiver Support

• NC Division of Health and Human Services Crisis Services: Link

• Anyone may request crisis or emergency services in North Carolina for mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities issues.

Find help for a mental health and substance use crisis in your county.

If this is a medical or a life-threatening emergency please call 911.

If you need to contact the police, request a Crisis Intervention Team officer.

If you or someone you know is at risk or contemplating suicide, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) * or chat at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.*Press 1 for Veterans or military members.

• Alliance Behavioral Health - 1-800-510-9132

• CDC’s: “Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease” - Link

• National Association of School Psychologist: “Talking to Children About COVID-19 - A Parent Resource - Resource in English, Resource in Spanish

• Hey Sigmund: “How to Help Children Feel Calm During Global Crisis” - Link

• YouTube Video - Coronavirus Information for Kids (Kid Friendly): Link

• End Hunger Durham

http://www.endhungerdurham.org/

• Information Resources:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/03/health/coronavirus-tipsheets/coronavirus-proof-your-home/index.html

• Getting enough sleep, getting outside, moving daily (walking/exercise/dancing), eating nutritious food, drinking water, and finding things to be grateful for and things that make you laugh are important. Connect with others virtually for support. Take a break from the news if it gets overwhelming.

• CASEL SEL Resources during COVID-19 - https://casel.org/covid-resources/ Free resources designed to support educators, parents, and anyone who works with children.

• Everfi (K-12^th) - https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/

Free digital resources that can be used in schools or remotely. Lessons and courses related to SEL, Health and Wellness, Financial Literacy, etc.

• Committee for Children,COVID-19 RESPONSE Resources for Students and Families, Free Second Step Resources - https://www.secondstep.org/covid19support

• Please submit any staff needs via the CPSC Staff Need Request Form. Only Crystal Grant will receive the information.