Here are some resources for mental health, support and prevention information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources: has gathered some information and resources to assist the public with navigating mental health during this stressful time.
Additional online resources
Addiction support at Addiction Center- Available 24/7 at 1-866-954-1652. Addition Resource.net and Rehabspot.
Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116.
Disaster Distress Helpline is available at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to talk with crisis specialists. This resource is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Domestic Shelter locations.
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers a guide on mental health and COVID-19.
Mental Health Hotline
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish.
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453.
National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224.
Northshore Senior Center- Struggling with Anxiety and Loneliness call 425-286-1029.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Suicide Prevention- Volunteers of America Western Washington offers a crisis line for individuals who are in crisis and/or considering suicide. Call 1-800-584-3578 or visit www.imhurting.org.
Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Teach.com: Resources for Teaching Kids About Emotional Regulation and Meditation
Teens: Domestic Violence, Suicide and Sexual Assault Resources with Sunshine Behavioral Health.
Teen Dating Abuse National Hotline or call: 877-738-9744 or Text: LOVEIS to 22522.
Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Washington Addiction Resources 1-800-304-2219
Women's Shelters
Stress Toolkits
60 Mental Health Resources available online.
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety Toolkit from Shine: Ideas and steps to help with anxiety.
Recognize the common signs and signals of a stress reaction for yourself and others.
The Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley University offers science and research-based strategies for building resilience to stress.
Other resources and tips from the CDC.
Healthy Boundaries for families during COVID-19 guide, to support families who are struggling to balance socialization and safety.
Additional resources for talking to kids about COVID-19
• CDC: Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019
• National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent and Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• National Public Radio: Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• The New York Times: Talking to Tweens and Teens About Coronavirus