Resources for managing mental health through the coronavirus pandemic

The following resources have been curated from the hundreds of documents and websites offering support during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. When possible, links to the originator have been provided to insure access to the most current information. Unless specifically stated, these resources are intended to be shared. Please share responsibly and credit the originator of the work, and do not modify the documents without express permission from the originator.
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For a directory of mental health and substance use treatment and support providers, please see our Resources page.

General information about the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus.Ohio.com Ohio's coronavirus portal Website
833-4-ASK-OHD (833-427-5634) Ohio Department of Health Helpline

Centers for Disease Control coronavirus portal Website

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration coronavirus guidance and resources Website

Miami County Public Health Department Website

Darke County General Health District Website

Sidney-Shelby County Health Department Website

Health and hygiene tips and techniques

Share Facts About COVID-19 PDF document (CDC)

Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak  PDF document (SAMHSA)

​Handwashing demonstrations and information Website (CDC)

Mental health tips, including anxiety and depression

Calming and Centering 1-page fact sheet PDF document Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services

COVID-19 and Anxiety PDF document (OhioMHAS)

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please see our Suicide Prevention page. 

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks PDF document (SAMHSA)

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health:
TIPS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, QUARANTINE, AND ISOLATION
DURING AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK PDF document (SAMHSA)

Tips for survivors of disaster or other traumatic event PDF document (SAMHSA)

Manage Anxiety and Stress Website (CDC)

Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event PDF document (CDC)

Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) PDF document (SAMHSA)

​Mental Health Coping Strategies Website NAMI

3-Minute Mindful Breathing Meditation (Relieve Stress) YouTube video

​Resilience Materials for COVID-19 website Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

First responders and health workers

Frontline Responders Network website resource

Warrior Support Line 937-952-1040 for dispatchers, corrections, law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, and veterans (phone number is local to Dayton) (Montgomery County ADAMHS)

Self-Care for Caregivers 1-page fact sheet PDF Tri-County Board of Recovery of Mental Health Services

Tips for healthcare workers and responders PDF document (SAMHSA)
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Tips for Disaster Responders: PREVENTING AND MANAGING STRESS PDF document (SAMHSA)

Self-Care Tips for Health Care Workers PDF document (National Council for Behavioral Health) 

OhioMHAS’ first responder liaison serves as a resource to first responders, their agencies, Ohio’s vast network of behavioral healthcare providers and the community at large and is available for trainings and information.

Emergency Response Workers: Traumatic Incident Stress Information PDF document (OhioMHAS)

Fire Service Behavioral Health Management Guide PDF document (OhioMHAS)

SAMHSA: The Effects of Trauma on First Responders PDF document (SAMHSA)

Hotlines, warm lines, text lines

Statewide COVID CARE LINE 800-720-9616 
7 days a week, 8a-8p. Confidential support in times of personal crisis when individuals may be struggling to cope with current challenges in their lives. After 8 p.m., the CareLine will forward to the National Suicide Prevention Helpline, allowing those calling to have access to someone 24 hours/day.  (OhioMHAS)

24/7 Crisis Hotline for residents of Miami, Darke and Shelby Counties 800-351-7347

National Crisis Text Line text "4hope" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

The Trevor Project - Supporting LGBTQ youth and their friends
TrevorLifeline 866-488-7386
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service
TrevorText text START to 678678
TrevorChat at www.thetravorproject.org (computer preferred)
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HOPE Line operated by SafeHaven Inc. 855-276-HOPE
Monday-Friday 4-11PM, Saturday-Sunday 4-8PM

NAMI Helpline 800-950-NAMI (6264) or email info@nami.org
Mental health support and resources Monday-Friday 10AM-6PM

Kids and Families

Shareable Resources on Child and Adolescent Mental Health website (NIMH)

On Our Sleeves, resources for children's mental health from Nationwide Children's Hospital

Wellness Kit for Parents Web archive (Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success)

​Talking With Children:
TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS DURING INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS PDF document (SAMHSA)
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Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster PDF document (CDC)

Coping After a Disaster activity sheet PDF document (CDC)

Caring For Yourself & Your Family A VIRTUAL HUG from Elmo and video resources and activities for kids from Sesame Street

Supporting Families During COVID-19 website (Child Mind Institute)

Social media and limiting media exposure

Social media can be a great way to stay connected to others while physical distancing. However, a great deal of incorrect, inflammatory and anxiety-inducing misinformation is circulating through all social media platforms. Use social media for connecting with others, but not for news and facts about coronavirus.

Staying connected

Call a friend. Play a game online. Staying connected is important even as we are being advised to maintain physical distancing.

​Strive for 5 Challenge plan to reach out to five people per day (OMHAS)

Staying Connected 1-page fact sheet PDF document Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services

Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain infographic PDF document (NIMH)

Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery Meditation Facebook Live stream beginning Wednesday March 25 7:30PM
JOIN HERE Facebook

Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Ryan Day provides some "coaching tips" for staying mentally healthy. WATCH HERE

Volunteer to help with Piqua City Schools Lunch Program During the COVID-19 Shut-Down

Posters, graphics and shareable media

1-Page Fact Sheets folder of shareable PDF documents from Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services
COVID-19 Healthy Habits Poster PDF document (OSPF)

Mental Health is Important poster PDF document (OSPF)

Helpful Tips poster PDF document (OSPF)

Supporting Your Child poster PDF document (OSPF)

​Stop the Spread of Germs poster PDF document (ODH)
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Wash Your Hands poster PDF document (ODH)

​Warning Signs of Suicide poster PDF document (NIMH)