Mental Health
The above master resource list contains all known mental and behavioral health programs and resources that serve Region 15 youth. If you would like a resource considered for this list, please contact Gregory Hickey, mental health specialist, at gregory.hickey@esc15.net .
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Assorted resources for professionals: https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/trauma-disaster/mental-health-professional-counseling-and-emergency-preparedness
Aunt Bertha
By simply entering a zip code, the site will find food, counseling, health, housing, legal, job training and much more in the area https://www.auntbertha.com/search_results/77340
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Excellent resources and information on managing stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Also, focuses on helping children cope.
CharacterStrong resources on virtual learning
https://characterstrong.lpages.co/educator-resources-landing-all/
Child Mind Institute daily COVID-19 tips for learning and self-care
https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1917784/1800565/
Department of Education (DOE)
On providing services to children w/ disabilities during the coronavirus outbreak:
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf
Managing stress re: infectious diseases
https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf
Mental Health America
This is a comprehensive list of COVID-19 resources from Mental Health America, and includes coping during this crisis for both general and niche mental health topics, to include substance use disorders, dermatillomania (skin picking disorder), and a big list of mental health AND virtual learning resources for parents. It also lists what are called mental health "warmlines;" numbers you can call to prevent a mental health crisis when you just need to talk to someone. https://mhanational.org/covid19
https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Updates w/ focus on maintaining our mental health: https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus
Detailed guidebook for coping w/ the COVID-19 outbreak: https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Talking to children about coronavirus: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
SEL Free Virtual Learning: 7 Mindsets Lessons K-12
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15MFAzYsju-EeZf09xkRT-ME4L8vLHnJx
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA)
Talking w/ children re: infectious disease outbreaks; tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep20-01-01-006_508_0.pdf
TEA on Phase 4: Monitoring & Support
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/phase-4-provide-monitoring-and-support
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO guidebook on mental health/psychosocial considerations for adults and children alike: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=6d3578af_8
Stress management for children: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/helping-children-cope-with-stress-print.pdf?sfvrsn=f3a063ff_2
Recursos de Salud Mental en Español
The World Health Organization page on COVID-19 in Spanish
Links to multiple resources and answers to pressing questions:
https://www.who.int/es/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
NASP
Talk to children about COVID-19 (Spanish version link on right hand side of page):
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
CDC
Talk to children about COVID-19; other resources on left side of page:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children-sp.html
Mentalhealth.gov
Find the entire website in Spanish
https://espanol.mentalhealth.gov/
National Institute of Mental Health’s publications in Spanish
Navigation bar on the left helps narrow-down topics. Click “Leer Más” on each publication to access online for free.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/spanish-listing.shtml
Child Resources available through MedLine Plus (NIH Library)
https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/childmentalhealth.html
Teen Resources available through MedLine Plus (NIH Library)
https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/teenmentalhealth.html
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Spanish resources page
https://adaa.org/recursos/en-espanol?scrlybrkr=ae6b1b0a
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration resources and publications in Spanish
Publications can be downloaded as a PDF on the right side of the page:
General page for Spanish speakers:
https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/hispanic-latinoCommunity Conversations About Mental Health Discussion Guide:
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Community-Conversations-About-Mental-Health-Discussion-Guide-Spanish-version-/SMA13-4764SPAN?referer=from_search_resultCommunity Conversations About Mental Health Planning Guide:
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Community-Conversations-About-Mental-Health-Planning-Guide-Spanish-Version-/SMA13-4765SPAN?referer=from_search_resultShould you talk to someone about a problem? Talking to others about mental health/substance use concerns:
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Should-You-Talk-to-Someone-About-a-Drug-Alcohol-or-Mental-Health-Problem-Spanish-version/SMA15-4731