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COVID-19 Resources

We're here for you.
This is an ongoing resource list being added to daily. 
Have something we should add? Email us at mhaky@mhaky.org with Subject "COVID-19"

Resources for Immediate Mental Health Response


Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.​
Crisis Text Line
Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Trans Lifeline
Dial 877-565-8860 for US and 877-330-6366 for Canada. Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
Dial 2-1-1
If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, visit 211.org or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Run by the United Way.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
Caregiver Help Desk
Contact Caregiver Action Network's Care Support Team by dialing 855-227-3640.Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET.

National Resources

MHA National Resources Directory (also an ongoing project)
Center for Disease Control
Dept. of Labor Guidance on FMLA in COVID19
Attachment & Trauma Network COVID-19 Resources & Weekly Zoom


State Resources: General

Kentucky COVID 19 Page
COVID19 VACCINES INFORMATION
Gov. Beshear's Actions on COVID-19

Kentucky Nonprofit Network Page on COVID-19
Business "One Stop Shop" for Information from Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
SOAR (Eastern Kentucky) Resources on COVID 19
​Kentucky Psychological Association COVID 19 Resource Page
Kentucky Voices for Health COVID-19 sheets on Medicaid, Food Assistance, Housing Assistance & more
​NAMI Kentucky Virtual Support Group Listing

State Resources: Applying for Public Assistance (Medicaid, Unemployment, etc)

https://www.kyequaljustice.org/post/get-the-help-you-need

State Resources: For Providers

1915 C Waiver Updates for individuals on Michelle P. or Home & Community Based Waivers

State Resources: Substance Use Disorder

AA National Online Meeting Directory https://www.aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
​AA Bluegrass Online: www.bluegrassintergroup.org/wp
NA Online: zoom.nastuff.com
Al-Anon Web Meetings    Kentucky Area Al-Anon
SAMHSA FAQs on Substance Use Disorder During COVID-19
DEA and SAMHSA Buprenorphine Telemedicine Guidance

UK SMART Clinic 
 "The SMART clinic provides outpatient medication and therapy for treatment of opioid use disorder. We also treat comorbid mental health symptoms. We have now moved to providing telehealth services for new patient and follow up appointments. For anyone in need of services, we can typically initiate treatment in 1-2 days."

State Resources: Mental Health Providers

DBHDID Provider Directory by County & Service
DBHDID Crisis Lines by County in Kentucky
Federal Resource: SAMHSA's FindTreatment.Gov
Veterans-Only Resource List compiled by WHAS11 in 2019
Psychology Today "Find A Therapist" Tool 

Local Resources: Lexington

Central Kentucky Job Club meeting virtually www.ukalumni.net/jobclub
Greenhouse 17 (Domestic Violence Shelter) Resource Page
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Civic Lex COVID 19 Information Hub

Local Resources: Louisville

Facebook Group for Louisville Area Young Adults and Youth

Mental Health Resources: Families

News Articles of Interest

Veterans Having a Hard Time with Social Distancing

Other Useful Mental Health Articles

Ten Percent Happier Coronavirus Guide
How to Have a Conscious Meltdown

7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety from The Conversation
"What you are feeling is grief" from the Harvard Business Review

Stress/Anxiety

Dealing with Anxiety During the COVID 19 Outbreak, Teresa Gevedon MD UK Psychiatry
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a31474641/stress-anxiety-tips-coronavirus/
Teen Stress Management Advice from ScaryMommy Blog
​Seniors How to Stay Happy and Healthy While Keeping A distance
Free Meditations from Tara Branch

Working From Home Resources and Articles

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Lead-Your-Team-Through/239551?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1069705&cid=nanl&source=ams&sourceId=1775546&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1098196&cid=nanl&source=ams&sourceId=5093853
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https://www.lanereport.com/123451/2020/03/working-from-home-part-3-managing-the-challenges-of-teleworking-with-kids-at-home/?utm_source=Faster%20Lane%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=

https://charityvillage.com/pro-tips-from-charityvillage-staff-on-working-from-home/

Teaching Online...

https://charityvillage.com/how-to-smoothly-run-a-professional-webinar/

Telehealth

Substance Use Disorder Recovery Resources

Alcoholics Anonymous Online Meetings
Narcotics Anonymous Online & Phone Meetings
Treating an epidemic within a pandemic 
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Voices for Hope Yoga Tues & Thursday

Self Care Ideas for COVID-19

Psychologist reminds us to "look beyond fear"
Pennyroyal Tips for Handling Mental Health During Quarantine
Hiking Trails are a good option for getting out and seeing nature
Free Adult Coloring Pages by Nelson
Free Dance Classes from 305 Studio
Mental Health Resilience videos from Otsuka US

MHA Kentucky and Mental Health First Aid Self Care Worksheet

Household Tips

100 Things To Do During COVID-19 from the Courier Journal
Fayette County Extension covers disinfecting laundry, exercise, nutrition, activities for kids

Educational Videos & Online Conferences

,Brains on the Beach by SARDAA, $40

Activities for Children (some ideas)

National Child Trauma Stress Network - Activities for Children and Adolescents
National Child Trauma Stress Network COVID 19 Information Sheet (PDF)
A Comic for Kids About COVID-19
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30 Games for Self-Regulation
Online Storytime

Autism Related Information for Families and Parents

Autism Focused Interventions afirm.fpg.unc.edu/support-understanding?fbclid=IwAR3x71a7Puxp-HYej9uxSoiL68Q29Z8TeMOEnRs7k8GOhrllpW52xT1K86sResources and Modules

Utility Assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthy at Home Utility Relief Fund
Kentucky still has about $11 million in federal funds for the Healthy at Home Utility Relief Fund, which helps residents pay their water, wastewater, natural gas or utility bills. To qualify for assistance, applicants must have a household income at/below 200% of the federal poverty line and have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Assistance Amounts:
  *   Water, sewer, or wastewater bills: Up to $500
  *   Electric and gas bills: Up to $200 for one month. You can reapply up to the $400 total limit.
Households needing utility assistance should contact their local Community Action Office.  To locate your local office, please call 800-456-3452 or click here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__kyhousing.us2.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D3829d29f9e95f6aa657f1c290-26id-3Daff8c1eb26-26e-3D79f1397270&d=DwMFaQ&c=jvUANN7rYqzaQJvTqI-69lgi41yDEZ3CXTgIEaHlx7c&r=RBdPAuVrXU1rIUiV44gd4M71r9ESrkl9FskAXavJp-M&m=ROzuJCzU1yNCnmc41mGzK-x2T1FYNLl76aE6ikygYDs&s=uei8eQBixHo1Cb-O-gVbA_ooTkBuopfBa3nFGRr0xwc&e=>.
Applicants must supply the following documents:

  *   Most current utility bill
  *   Proof of arrearage, payment plan, or disconnect notice for utilities
  *   Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household
  *   Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month

Click here to find your local Community Action office<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__kyhousing.us2.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D3829d29f9e95f6aa657f1c290-26id-3D9e07ed89e6-26e-3D79f1397270&d=DwMFaQ&c=jvUANN7rYqzaQJvTqI-69lgi41yDEZ3CXTgIEaHlx7c&r=RBdPAuVrXU1rIUiV44gd4M71r9ESrkl9FskAXavJp-M&m=ROzuJCzU1yNCnmc41mGzK-x2T1FYNLl76aE6ikygYDs&s=3sWHDmhHwF7_kAI5iUlIZW-142cAoxjwdku9hDClFHc&e=>

Click here for a fact sheet on tenant utility assistance<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__kyhousing.us2.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D3829d29f9e95f6aa657f1c290-26id-3Dc05cf2f83e-26e-3D79f1397270&d=DwMFaQ&c=jvUANN7rYqzaQJvTqI-69lgi41yDEZ3CXTgIEaHlx7c&r=RBdPAuVrXU1rIUiV44gd4M71r9ESrkl9FskAXavJp-M&m=ROzuJCzU1yNCnmc41mGzK-x2T1FYNLl76aE6ikygYDs&s=x6nulR7AE6DoIn551ruKoWYKDm3-mZsKOVXtGbBpimg&e=>
PTSD & COVID-19 Resources
4 Signs of PTSD from COVID-19, courtesy Hartford Healthcare

UCLA Health: "Brain Fog" after COVID19 may be PTSD
https://www.uclahealth.org/brain-fog-following-covid-19-recovery-may-indicate-ptsd

Post-Covid Stress Disorder from Psychiatric Times
www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/post-covid-stress-disorder-emerging-consequence-global-pandemic

Veterans Affairs: Tips for Handling Stress Around COVID-19
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/covid/

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    • About >
      • Staff
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      • Financials
    • History of the Organization
    • The Mental Health Bell
  • Get Help
    • Emergency Hotlines
    • Non-Emergency Numbers
    • Find a Provider
    • How to Use Your Mental Health Insurance
  • Programs
    • Mental Health Screenings
    • Mental Health First Aid- Adult
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid
    • Question Persuade Refer (QPR)
    • May is Mental Health Month
    • The Bell Podcast
    • Quilts for Mental Health
    • Louisville Free Mental Health Clinic
    • BIPOC Mental Health Month
    • Back to School Mental Health
    • Annual Awards & Scholarships
    • MIAW 2019
    • LGBTQIAA Mental Health
    • Self Care
    • Valentines Day Project
  • You Can Help
    • Donate Here
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Sponsorship
    • Share Your Story
  • MHAKY Blog
  • COVID-19 Resources
    • Parenting in a Pandemic: Your Stories
  • Workplace Mental Health