Remember to get your information from credible sources such as:

Centers for Disease Control

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Massachusetts Government 

https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Resources for handling stress and emotions at this time of crisis:

Handouts about Psychological First Aid in Times of Disaster

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/type/PFA/VA_NCPTSD_ALL_508.pdf

Safety, Predictability & Control handout from Riverside Trauma Center

http://riversidetraumacenter.org/safety-predictability-control-in-the-midst-of-covid-19/

COVID-19: Managing Stress in this Anxious Time

https://newpaltz.edu/media/idmh/covid-19/IDMH%20COVID19%20Community%20Stress%20Management%20Tip%20Sheet%202020%20Final.pdf

National Alliance for Mental Health (extensive resource guide available)

https://nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus

United States National Suicide & Crisis hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741: https://www.crisistextline.org/

PTSD Coach: A free mobile app available on most smartphones: https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach

Helping people through trauma-informed care: https://www.apa.org/members/content/trauma-informed-series

Breathe2Relax: https://adaa.org/node/2560

Resources for Children & Families:

Listen, Protect, Connect – Psychological First Aid for Children and Parents Helping you and your child in times of disaster

https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/PFA_Parents.pdf

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)  by National Child Traumatic Stress Network

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

The Red Cross has developed a Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC) to provide support to families and communities who have suffered loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a national program.  Click here for flyers in both English and Spanish.