In this extraordinary time we can all use some support...
The COVID-19 epidemic has rapidly become an unprecedented situation that continues to grow. Not only are we seeing the physical effects of the illness, but also the social impact it is causing. Millions of people in the U.S alone have lost their jobs, closed their businesses, and have been forced to self-isolate (“social distancing”) as we attempt to curve the rate of exposure. It truly is a scary situation and many of us are left experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression. While it’s true that we have no control over what is happening, we do have control in other areas of our lives. In situations like these it is absolutely necessary that we pay special attention to the important choices we can make to keep us safe and also contribute to our mental wellness. Below are a some resources including articles, hotlines, and apps that can help us practice healthy coping strategies while we continue to support one another and focus on keeping one another safe.
Hotlines
Resources for Coping
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 Managing Anxiety and Stress from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Tips for Taking Care of your Mental Health and Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources from Mental Health America
- If you are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or isolated, you can call the San Francisco Mental Health Warm Line at (855) 845-7415 or chat with them online at www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline.
- If you are a senior who is feeling isolated due to the coronavirus, the Institute of Aging has a warm line called The Friendship Line. It operates 24 hours a day at 800-971-0016.
- If you are having thoughts about harming yourself, you can call the San Francisco Suicide Prevention hotline at (415) 781-0500, and they can provide you with confidential emotional support. You can also chat online with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
- If you are co-quarantined with an abuser or are worried about having to self-isolate in a dangerous home situation, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or chat online at www.thehotline.org.
- For those with alcohol and addiction issues, you can find help in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. For confidential support from Alcoholics Anonymous, you can call their helpline at (415) 674-1821 or email them at help@aasfmarin.org. To reach Narcotics Anonymous, call (415) 610-7294. Online meetings are also available at https://www.weconnectrecovery.comand www.intherooms.com.
- Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health– Great resource with lots of tools and information for coping
Things to do Indoors
- Get moving with FREE exercise workouts
- Nike Training Club: https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?
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- Nike Training Club: https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?
- Host a virtual game night
- Houseparty: https://houseparty.com/
- Catan Online board game: https://catanuniverse.com/en/
game/ - Jackbox: https://www.jackboxgames.com/
games/ - Facebook Messenger Games
- Netflix Party with your friends and family: https://www.netflixparty.com/
- Bake this viral easy 5 ingredient cookie recipe:
- Things to do with your children
- Try crafting or creating something together
- Set-up a treasure hunt
- Have an indoor panic
- Play board games or charades!
- Do some spring cleaning or organizing. See which items in your home spark joy!
Tips from Our Amazing Partners
Using technology to mind your mental health during COVID-19 epidemic
40 things to do at home while you’re self-isolating
A list of resources that may be helpful during the COVID-19 epidemic
I would also encourage you to follow our PsyberGuide social media accounts where we will be sharing lots of self-care content and new posts.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PsyberGuide
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsyberGuide/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psyberguide/
Medium: https://medium.com/psyberguide
Articles and Videos
- Articles are a great way to get information, but also to pass the time. Below are a couple helpful articles about coping with anxiety and stress. (More added later).
- Talking to Children about Coronavirus
- That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
- Maintaining Your Mental Health During Social Isolation
- Psychological Impact of Coronavirus
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Anxiety and Staying Mentally Healthy
- Como Vivir con la Ansiedad y la Preocupación en Medio de Una Incertidumbre Global
Resources for Undocumented Folx
•Restaurant Opportunities Centers United – Restaurant Workers Relief Fund. For restaurant workers in need of financial assistance. https://rocunited.org/relief/application/
•One Fair Wage Emergency Fund. Cash assistance for restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers and more who need the money. https://ofwemergencyfund.org/help
•USBG National Charity Foundation – Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. For bartenders, or the spouse or child of a bartender who have experienced an emergency hardship. https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
•Another Round, Another Rally Emergency Assistance. For workers in the hospitality industry, dishwasher, bartender, server, busser, chef, cook, sommelier, manager, host, concierge, cleaning staff, or bar back may apply for funds. Apply by clicking here.
•Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation. For emergency assistance for those employed by restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier. Apply by clicking here.
•Latino Task Force (San Francisco. The SF Latino Task Force brings you the LTFRespuestaLatina.com (link in bio), where you can find essential resources around COVID-19 in English, Spanish, and Maya. Resources include: health, employment, food, education and more.
.El SF Latino Task Force les presenta la página de LTFRespuestaLatina.com (link en bio), donde encontrará muchos de los recursos esenciales sobre el COVID-19 en Inglés, Español, y Maya. Recursos incluyen: salud, empleo, comida, educación y más.
Queer & Trans People of Colo (QTPOC) at STRUT
Below is the QTPOC at Strut (San Francisco) APRIL 2020 Calendar for their virtual programming. You can also see the descriptions of the events along with sharable links. You can also view their upcoming events on their websites calendar here. All of the events are being held on Zoom. Download of app may be required and dial-in services are provided as well.
Individuals can also keep updated on all upcoming QTPOC at Strut events by texting “QTPOC” to 474747.
Mondays Bingo Night
Join QTPOC at Strut for every Monday Bingo Night with our amazing host, Grace Towers!
Limited spacing for Bingo Night.
Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.
Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link
Tuesdays Xicanx Drag Queen’s Guide to Survival
Join QTPOC at Strut every Tuesday evening. In these unprecedented times, it is important for us to look to our ancestors for wisdom and lessons in resiliency and survival. QTBIPOC often find themselves on the frontlines of major world crisis and they represent a long line of people who have had to be creative and innovative with how they and their loved ones survive.
Join Dino Foxx/Foxxy Blue Orchid for a series of virtual sharing circles where they/she will share some lessons learned growing up poor, brown and fabulous.
Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.
Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link
Wednesdays Yoga
Join QTPOC at Strut every Wednesday evening for free virtual Yoga sessions with the incredible Deontre Martin.
Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.
Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link
Thursdays Fitness While Sheltered
Join QTPOC at Strut every Thursday evening for Fitness While Sheltered to learn exercises that you can do while sheltered in place.
Edgar Doolan is an amazing personal trainer who will be guiding us in exercises using our own body.
Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.
Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link
Fridays Red Table: Mental Health Talk
Join QTPOC at Strut every Friday for some of some extra TLC, skill-share and community time. Let’s get together and talk about mental health and how we can support our own and each other’s wellness.
Zoom Link will be provided day of the event.
Questions about QTPOC events during shelter in place contact Esteban Cuaya-Munoz at ecuaya-munoz@sfaf.org
Click here for the Facebook link
