Coping and Resilience During COVID-19

During these challenging times, we want you to know we are here to support you. 
On this page you will find valuable tips, links, and resources to help support your well being. 

• Tips for Practicing Self-Care
• CCPH Services and Workshops
• Teletherapy
• Recreation Center Resources and Workouts
• Remote Options to Support Your Mental Health Needs

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Tips for Practicing Self-Care

Download a copy of this poster here.  

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UMass Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCPH)

CCPH is offering remote services, including groups and workshops - https://www.umass.edu/counseling/groups-and-workshops

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Teletherapy 

Teletherapy is now more common than ever, and many insurance companies are waiving co-pays during the pandemic (contact your insurance company for iadditional nformation and local resources).
Psychology Today has a searchable directory of therapists offering teletherapy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

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UMass Resources and Recreation Center Classes

• UMass Eight Dimensions of Wellbeing   https://www.umass.edu/studentlife/bewellumass
• Live classes including Meditation, Boot Camp and Yoga  https://www.imleagues.com/spa/fitness/7ad628a1bd2e4944b7adaa7d1c1741a3/home
• Daily Workout Challenges  https://www.umass.edu/campusrec/workout-day
• Weekly Recipe  https://www.umass.edu/campusrec/Recipe-of-the-Week
• Fitness Apps and Resources   https://www.umass.edu/campusrec/fitness-resources

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Additional Remote Options to Support Your Mental Health Needs

Online and Phone Support Mental Health Resources:

• Modern Health is offering free online community support resources during COVID-19
   https://community.modernhealth.com/?fbclid=IwAR3HTBCaXnPurvqfaU-SxdNv8RtIK8CShvS9abvPhsdQiN4Gf-_XGDEgHWw#For-Everyone    
• Headspace is offering free meditations and other support resources
   https://www.headspace.com/covid-19    
• 7Cups offers free online emotional support
   https://www.7cups.com/    
• NAMI has compiled a list of online and phone support options including peer and family support options
  https://namimass.org/online-and-phone-support-options/            

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Crisis Resources 

List of crisis and support phone numbers, you can also download this list here.          

• SAMHSA Behavioral Health Disaster Distress Hotline
  800-985-5990
  Open 24/7
   
• Hampshire County Crisis Services
  413-586-5555
  Open 24/7​ 
   
• Greenfield / Franklin Crisis Services
  413-774-5411
  Open 24/7​  
   
• Athol / North Quabbin
  978-249-3141
  Open Weekdays 8am-8pm​​
   
• Empower Center  Includes Spanish speakers
  877-435-7800
  Open 24/7
   
• Compassionate Ear
  866-927-6327
  Open 7 days 4:00-10:00pm​​
   
• Call to Talk 
  508-532-2255
   
• Crisis Text
  Dial: 741-741
  Text: C2T​​
   
• Parental Stress Line    Parents to Parents
  800-632-8188​
   
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  (617) 624-6000
  Open: 24/7​
   
• LGBT Support
  888-843-4564
  Open M-F 4:00pm-Midnight, Sat 12-:00pm​​
   
• National Suicide 
  800-273-8255
  Open 24/7