Mental Health COVID-19 Resources

Greetings parents,

Here are a few resources that may assist you and your family as we work through this challenging time.

24-7 Mental Health Helpline | Center for Community Resources (link)

  • The Department of Human Services has partnered with CCR to create and staff the Pennsylvania Statewide Support and Referral Helpline for COVID-19. The Support and Referral Helpline is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week, listening and referral service provided to all of Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Please call 1-855-284-2494 or TTY 724-631-5600 to speak with one of our trained specialists.

Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis | Child Mind Institute (link)

Parent Tools and Activities via the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (link)

Responding to Change and Loss | National Alliance for Grieving Children

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association

Keeping Your Distance to Stay Safe | American Psychological Association

Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource | National Association of School Psychologists

First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Yale Child Study Center & Scholastic Collaborative

Creative Activities to Do With Kids At Home | Art With Heart

Thanks to Laurie Scherer from Highmark Caring Place for sharing the above.

Watching smart, avoiding news overload in the time of coronavirus | Florida International University
"Continued media exposure to stressful events can have a significant impact on a child's psychological well-being. With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating news cycles, psychologist Jonathan Comer offers tips on how to manage media exposure during this stressful time."
A psychologist's science-based tips for emotional resilience during the coronavirus crisis | The Hour
"Accept negative emotions
Create new routines
Reinvent self-care
Reflect, relate and reframe"
Parents, as always, please reach out to me with any questions or concerns!

dhutches@caiu.org

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