Behavioral Health Resources

Manage Anxiety & Stress

From the CDC: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Resources

• Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
• Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
• Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Coronavirus and Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Response
• Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak

For Families and Children

• Sesame Street’s Caring for Each Other
• CDC’s Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
• CDC Activity Book to Talk to Kids about Coping After Disaster
• Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• McCall Center – Resources for Parents and Children

For First Responders

• Emergency Responders: Tips for taking care of yourself
• SAMHSA First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal