Mental Health & Supporting Children
Mental health resources and Social Emotional Learning supports for caregivers and educators during Covid-19
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Coping during a Public Health Crisis
The Uplift Family Services' Mobile Crisis Team provides 24-hour intervention to children and teens in the community who are in acute psychological crisis. To access the 24-hour/7 days a week crisis line call 1-408-379-9085 or call toll-free 1-877-41-CRISIS (412-7474)
Crisis Hotline Available for Dealing with Pandemic Anxiety
Each person responds to the pandemic in different ways. The Behavioral Health Services Department is working to get that message out that “it is okay to feel overwhelmed, emotional, worried, or simply frustrated.” Residents can call the Crisis Hotline 1-855-278-4204 or text RENEW to 741741 to talk with someone. You can share this information with your constituents on Facebook and Twitter.
Grief Counseling
The Bill Wilson Center Centre for Living with Dying has launched a hotline for those that have lost a loved one to COVID-19. Residents who live in Santa Clara County and would like to talk with someone, can call at (408) 243-0222. Grief counseling is available in 150 languages.
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Resources for Supporting Children
Parenting Tips During COVID-19
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Parenting during COVID-19 can be stressful while sheltering at home.
Younger children may not have the words to describe feelings and are more likely to act out their stress, anxiety, or fear through challenging behaviors. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you use positive discipline by reinforcing good behaviors and address children’s fears. Tips for parenting younger children during the pandemic can be found here. Social distancing requirements may be especially hard for teenagers, who may feel cut off from their friends and regular activities. Teens may understandably feel disappointment as milestone events such as graduations, proms, and other events are cancelled or postponed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Tips for parenting teens during the pandemic can be found here. |
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PBS Kids Provides Tips for Talking to Toddlers
Sometimes toddlers ask questions that are hard to answer — especially like the situation communities are facing with COVID-19. PBS Kids has provided some guidance for ways to answer simple questions in language that children understand. Read more here.
Other Resources
- Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for Parents, School Staff, and Others Working with Children - CDC
- Supporting Young Children Isolated Due the CoronaVirus(COVID-19) - LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
- Parenting in the Time of Coronavirus - Jonah Green & Associates, LLC
Social Emotional Learning Resources to Support Children
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Self Care Resources
Mindfulness Breathing Techniques
Nicole Steward, MSW, our School-Linked Services Coordinator
Nicole Steward, MSW, our School-Linked Services Coordinator
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