Health & Wellness

Social Emotional Resources

This is a very helpful document that provides some help for parents/caregivers. It can be found here: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf


Here is also a great comic strip and audio story for kids about coronavirus: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus

Here is a list of videos, songs, and show segments from Daniel Tiger to Sesame Street helping with ways to keep kids safe and healthy https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus


Here is a free, printable social story about the Coronavirus https://theautismeducator.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Corona-Virus-Free-Printable-.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1ulf42_sHE6gejRqSA3l-1z6FFpRvVpIiZXzggPDDGiKPn5LJgK0oWIXM


Video Resource for adults/older teens:

https://vimeo.com/398138843/b4dc58fcf5 Montefiore Medical Center made a great 21-minute long video on taking care of our emotional health during this time of uncertainty and stress. It is geared towards those working in healthcare, but has great information for everyone. Geared towards adults.

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Emotional Resources for Everyone

Headspace

There are a lot of unknowns in the world right now. But one thing is certain — Headspace is here for you. To help support you through this time of crisis, we’re offering some meditations you can listen to anytime. These are part of a larger collection in the Headspace app — free for everyone — called Weathering the storm. It includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help you out, however you’re feeling. It’s our small way of helping you find some space and kindness for yourself and those around you.

https://www.headspace.com/covid-19

10% Happier

In times like these, we need practical, actionable ways of coping with stress, fear, and anxiety. The meditations, podcasts, blog posts, and talks on this page will help you build resilience and find some calm amidst the chaos. We’re adding more resources as they're created - so keep checking back. Please share this page widely. These resources are free for all.

https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide


Support Hotlines

  • Michigan COVID-19 health support hotline: 1-888-535-6136

  • Michigan search engine for local resources: dial 2-1-1 or visit www.mi211.org

  • The Trevor Project - LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline: 1-866-488-7386

  • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860

  • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI (here's a guide they released on coping with mental health and COVID-19)

  • National Child Abuse hotline: 1-800-422-4453

  • Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) hotline: 1-800-656-4673

  • National Domestic Violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233

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Factual Information on COVID 19

Centers for Disease Control

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

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Self Care Resources

Centers for Disease Control

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Talking with Children

National Association of School Psychologists

Child Mind Institute

Kid Health

Centers for Disease Control

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Free Referral and Information Helpline

Michigan 2-1-1

Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? 2-1-1 is a free referral and information network that connects people to a wide range of health and human services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To contact 2-1-1 simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 from any phone. 2-1-1 operators offer help in 180+ languages.

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Food Assistance

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that an online map has been developed for families to find locations where meals are being provided during this period of school closure. The map can be found at: www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup, and will be updated twice each day during the closure period.

These meals, served under the program called Unanticipated School Closure Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), are available to all children at no cost. Up to two meals per day may be served to all children ages 0-18. This includes students with disabilities ages 18-26 with an active individual education program (IEP).