Coronavirus COVID-19 Response Recovery

 

Children and adults watching the news, reading content on-line and in newspapers, and overhearing others talk about the current coronavirus pandemic, may feel scared, confused, or anxious. Some may react right away, while others may show signs that they are having a difficult time later. Every person can support wellness and healing by providing, teaching, and implementing the following five resilience strategies:

 

  

 

Health Information and Facts

Resources

Resources for Families during School Closure	Local District SHHS Resource Guides	Health & Wellness Services

Please know that you are not alone and we are in this together. Here are some helpful resources.

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Presentation

Resources

https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org

https://grievingstudents.org

Wellness Programs Online Classes

Health and Wellness Services

For a complete list of our partner locations that are open or closed, please click on the image below.

Posters

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Effective Communication with Parents/Caregivers around LAUSD’s Student COVID Vaccination Policy

Conversations on this topic may be sensitive and/or complex. It might be hard to know precisely what to say, and how to say it. This document complements the script for vaccination conversations that has previously been shared, by providing tips about how to approach these conversations.

Mental Health & Coping with COVID-19

As we work together to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and prevent suicides, it is vitally important that we take care of ourselves. During this stressful time, we remind you all, to place an emphasis on your own self-care. Take time to breathe, meditate, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and take a break from the news and social media periodically. We encourage you to visit the EMM resource center where you will find self-care articles, graphics, and tips to share on social media. 

California Youth Crisis Line:

Call or Text: 1-800-843-5200 (English and español)

County of Los Angeles Resources: 

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Access Line: 1-800-854-7771  

Crisis Text Line (24/7):  

Text LA to 741741 

Department of Mental Health:

What to do if I feel scared or nervous about the Coronavirus?

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: 

Survivors of Suicide Attempts (SOSA): (424) 362-2901  

Survivors After Suicide (SAS): (424) 362-2912 for (SAS) adults and (424) 362-2911 for (SAS) teens.  

Facing History and Ourselves- Coronavirus: Protect Yourself and Stand Against Racism:

https://www.facinghistory.org/educator-resources/current-events/coronavirus-protect-yourself-stand-against-racism?

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has guidance on managing mental health and coping
  during COVID-19 for children and caregivers, as well as guidance for higher education
  administrators.

• The Child Mind Institute has published a resource on how to talk to young people about
  COVID-19.

• The Hope Center has outlined resources for supporting college students during this crisis.

• The American College Health Association has created a guide to help college health staff and
  campus administrators address COVID-19 on campus.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has information on travel, media resources, and other  
  research on COVID-19.

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America Psychologist Jelena Kecmanovic provides some
  science-based strategies and tips for coping with COVID-19 anxiety.

• Self-care experts recommend getting adequate sleep, eating well, and engaging in exercise,
  among other tips for practicing good self-care.

  • CDC: Mental Health & Coping During Covid-19

  • CDC: Stigma and Resilience During Covid-19

  • CDC: Helping Children Cope with Emergencies

Staying emotionally connected as a community even if we temporarily become more physically isolated is critical to all our mental health.  Learn more at Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation.

Mental Health Association of San Francisco: 

CA Peer-Run Warm Line 

Toll Free: 1-855-845-7415 

Web Chat: https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/ 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Toll-Free: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) 

Toll-Free (español): 1-888-628-9454 

TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889) 

Veterans: press 1 or text 838255; Para español, oprima el numero 2  

Website in English: https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Website in Spanish: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol 

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 

Toll-Free: 1-800-985-5990 (English and español) 

SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746 

SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746 

TTY: 1-800-846-8517 

Website in English: https://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov 

Website in Spanish: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/espanol

SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks 

SAMHSA: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Social Distancing 

Teen Line: 

Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST to receive person teen-to-teen education and support or email our hotline at www.teenline.org/talk-now.

Message boards for youth - https://teenlineonline.org/board/
Parent support website - https://teenlineonline.org/parents/

Trevor Project – Trevor Lifeline:  

Toll Free: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386) 

SMS: Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 (3pm-10pm, Monday-Friday) 

Video

How Much Coronavirus News Should You Watch?

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19)

This guide provides information for parents and caregivers about the infectious disease COVID-19. Knowing important information about the outbreak and learning how to be prepared can reduce stress and help calm likely anxieties. This resource will help parents and caregivers think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect their family – both physically and emotionally – and what they can to do help their family cope.

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Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

This fact sheet provides parents, caregivers, and teachers with strategies for helping students manage their stress during an infectious disease outbreak. It describes potential reactions among youth and the support adults can provide to help them.  

https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4886.pdf

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Parents/Guardians - How to talk to children/youth about the Coronavirus

Children - What to do if I feel scared or nervous about the Coronavirus?

Teens - What to do if I feel scared or nervous about the Coronavirus?

National Geographic - Talking to kids about coronavirus

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