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COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

North State Public Radio | By NSPR staff
Published June 11, 2020 at 3:22 PM PDT
Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Fears about the coronavirus pandemic and being socially isolated can significantly affect mental health. Whether you have a mental illness or are just feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, it’s important to do what you can to support yourself and get professional help when you need it. 

Here’s a list of resources for coping with the pandemic and getting assistance: 

General Advice

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, but taking care of yourself, your friends and your family can help you cope. Here are some general tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Alliance on Mental Illness:

  • Be mindful of your news consumption. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. And limit your sources to one or two reliable sources, like the CDC.
  • Take care of your body. Critical self-care activities are sleep, physical exercise and a healthy diet. Avoid alcohol and drugs.
  • Find things to do. Do activities that you enjoy or that are distracting. Music, movies, gardening, art, journaling and cleaning are all great outlets.
  • Connect with or help others. Talk with people you trust about your well-being. You can chat via phone or video. Finding a way to help others might make you feel better.

Mental Health Phone Lines

National Disaster Distress Helpline (English and Spanish): 1-800-985-5990 (Toll Free)

  • Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746; español: “Hablanos” al 66746
  • TTY (for hard of hearing): 1-800-846-8517

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • For mental health resources, NAMI Hotline: (800) 950-6264 (Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm EST)

North State County Mental Health Services

Tehama County Behavioral Health: (Crisis line: 1-800-240-3208)

Trinity County Behavioral Health (Crisis line: 530-623-5708)

Other Resources

Here are a few other resources from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mental Health America to help you find support:

For Everyone

Tools To Connect With Others

For Families and Children

For First Responders
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