National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• COVID-19 Resource & Information Guide

Santa Cruz County Wellness Resources

• sccoe.link/wellness

The California Surgeon General’s Playbook

• Stress Relief During COVID-19 offers stress management information, specific “stress busting” strategies that can be used at home, and a self-care template for adults

• Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids During COVID-19 offers information on stress management for kids, specific “stress busting” strategies, and a self-care template for kids.

Medi-Cal

• Information on Medi-Cal can be found here.

Alliance for a Healthier Generation

• Supporting Families with Stress Management shares evidence-based techniques to help kids and adults recognize stress patterns and keep their cool.

Kaiser

• Find more self care and stress management webinars here.

bizzNEST Self-Care Guide

• English

• Spanish

Monterey Bay Aquarium Cams

• Jelly Cam, Sea Otter Cam, Monterey Bay Cam, Open Sea Cam, and Kelp Forest Cam

Other

Safe Coping Skills

2-1-1 Resource Hotline

• (800) 273-6222

Suicide Prevention Hotline

• For Santa Cruz, San Benito, & Monterey counties: 24-hour Hotline: 1-877-663-5433 or 1-877-ONE-LIFE

• 24-hour National Hotline: 1-800-273-82551

• Know the Signs Hotline (800) 273-8255

Monarch Services Hotline

• 1 (888) 900-4232

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• 1-800-662-4357

• SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Helpline en Español: 831-205-7074

Youper (free)

• • • Youper is an artificial intelligence (AI) "emotional health assistant" that allows you to have text message conversations with a bot which provides feedback to help monitor and improve your mental health. According to the app's website, Youper can also help with developing more personalized treatments for conditions like depression and anxiety. It's a great solution for instant, at-the-ready communication. (available on iOS and Android)

Moodpath (free)

• • • If you struggle with depression or anxiety, the current climate can be particularly challenging. The Moodpath app, which is geared towards helping those conditions in particular, includes features like a digital journal, mood tracker, and plenty of audio files and articles focused on building positivity and self confidence. (available on iOS and Android)

Woebot (free)

• • • Sometimes you just need someone—or something—to vent to. Woebot is an AI service that lets you message a bot, which responds with encouraging, thought-provoking feedback throughout the conversation. The app, which was designed by a group of psychologists, uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to interact and respond with its users. Woebot can be helpful in a pinch when you're feeling particularly stressed. (available on iOS and Android)

Latinx Therapy

• • • https://latinxtherapy.com/

Anti Racist

• • • Literature to help educate you, your friends and family. Help you cope with the social injustices happening in BIPOC communities how to help you.