Mental Health Resources
Many resources to help cope with the mental stress and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have made their way online. Navigating the web to find the best ones can be overwhelming and lead to additional stress.
The Harrison Public Library has compiled this list to simplify finding emotional support during this time.
Hotlines: For Human Connections
- Find Your Local NAMI
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Helpline: 800-950-NAMI (6264) M-F 10 am-6 pm - NAMI National HelpLine Warmline Directory
A warmline provides early intervention with emotional support that can prevent a crisis - Crisis Text Line
Text NAMI to 741-741. Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not- speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. - Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Call (800) 985-5990. Press 2 for Spanish Language support [En Español]. Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters - New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Line 1-844-863-9314
Online Support Communities
- Anxiety and Depression Support
- Emotions Anonymous 12 Step recovery program
- 7 Cups: Online Therapy & Free Counseling, Someone To Talk To
- Support Groups Central | Live Online Peer Support Groups for Life’s Challenges
- Live Another Day
- Detox Local
Domestic Abuse Resources
- My Sisters Place: Hotline (24/7)
1-800-298-7233 - NY Statewide Child Abuse Registry
1-800-342-3720
https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/ - Victims Assistance Services Of Westcop: Helpline (24/7)
(914) 345-9111 / press #2 for Spanish - Westchester County Office For Women(M-F, 9 am-5 pm) White Plains
(914) 955-5972, (914) 955-6581 for Spanish
Videos
- Quick Expert Tips and Strategies to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
- Quick Expert Tips to Manage Coronavirus Anxiety Part Two
- Managing Coronavirus Anxiety Part 3 – Expert Tips and Strategies
Relaxation and Wellness
- A NY state of mind
- Gentle & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sequence for Grounding and Upper Body ReleaseLa App para meditar en Español
- https://medium.com/psyberguide/list-of-resources-made-available-in-response-to-covid-19-epidemic-72a297aef747
Spiritual
Stress and Coping During a Crisis
Resources recommened by Psychiatrist, Roy Smetana, during the online library event, “Stress and Coping During a Crisis”: