- General Information and Resources:
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- Interactive map of world-wide Covid-19 statistics
- Johns Hopkins University - This website is a great resource to help advance the understanding of the virus, inform the public, and brief policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.
- USA.gov
- WHO's Advice on the Use of Masks
- The Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation's Butler Center's Compiled Research on COVID-19
- Pfizer press release announcing that Pfizer and BioNTech have agreed to a letter of intent regarding the co-development and distribution (excluding China) of a potential mRNA-based coronavirus vaccine aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection.
- Quest and Labcorp placed information on how to get Coronavirus tests on their sites.
- Resources if you are seeking help, wanting to access treatment, and/or connect to a crisis counselor:
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- FindTreatment.gov
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
- Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
- National Helpline (1-800-662-4357)
- Crisis Text Line
- News:
- Mental Health:
- NewBridge Services' COVID019 Coping Tips and Information
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America's resources on managing stress and anxiety during COVID-19
- Center for Mindful Compassion's Guided Meditations and Exercises
- Opinion Piece: The Long Term Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Must Not Be Ignored
- Maintaining Your Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- From Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic: How to Manage Anxiety
- From MyNorthwest: How to Manage Your Anxiety and Mental Health During COVID-19
- Overcoming Mental Health Stigma Fact Sheet
- Digital Tool for Mental Health Presentation
- Mental Health News Clips from April 1, 2020:
- Addiction is "A Disease of Isolation"- So Pandemic Puts Recovery at Risk & Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It's OK to Grieve.
The Bergen Stigma Free Zone has posted positive news and leisurely activities. Click here for positive news and leisurely resources.
- Addiction is "A Disease of Isolation"- So Pandemic Puts Recovery at Risk & Coronavirus Has Upended Our World. It's OK to Grieve.
- Lancet Psychaitry Publications (From April 2020)
- Evidence-Based Programs:
- Working From Home:
- ThinkHR's on-demand webinar has Kara Govro, Senior Legal Editor, addresses their most common HR questions relating to COVID-19.
- Arudia has posted 30 tips for staying positive and productive during this crisis, which addresses working at home.
- Szaferman Lakind Attorney's at Law released an article with tips of the trade for working for home.
- Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips and Strategies to Maintain Productivity and Connectedness
- Creative Blueprints for Leaders:
- Resources to Support Substance Use Treatment:
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- From Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic (a NJAMHAA member):
- Free App to Support People in Recovery - Addiction Policy Forum has partnered with CHESS Health to launch the Connections App, a free smartphone app that is scientifically proven to support patients in recovery by reducing relapse and promoting pro-social engagement.
- COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
- Contingency Management: A Highly Effective Treatment For Substance Use Disorders And The Legal Barriers That Stand In Its Way
- Addiction in Isolation Adjusting to video-chat 12-step meetings.
- Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:
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- COVID-19, Unemployment Insurance and People with Disabilities
- University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities COVID 19 Fact Sheet
- The NADD's webinar "Trauma Treatment for Youth & Adults with IDD"
- The Arc of New Jersey's COVID-19 resources for I/DD individuals
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- Click here for a list of related programs and services that considers COVID-19.
- Mencap - the voice of learning disability
- Sign language videos from the Office of Disability Issues in New Zealand
- Poster developed by the New York state Department of Health Center for Disability Rights
- Resources for Caregivers:
- Resources for Children:
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- From the Child's Mind Institute:
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- Support for Kids with ADHD During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Autism and the Coronavirus: Resources for Families
Anxiety and Coping With the Coronavirus - Twice daily Facebook Live videochats featuring our expert clinicians
- Remote evaluations and telemedicine
- Flat-fee phone consultations for problem behavior
- Daily parent tips on childmind.org, Facebook and Instagram at 8am
- Comprehensive coronavirus resources for parents on childmind.org
- Talking to kids about coronavirus
- How to support children during the coronavirus crisis
- How to avoid passing anxiety onto children
- How to make home feel safe for kids:
- Spanish Resources from Child Mind Institute:
- WHO graphic about helping children cope with stress
- How to Talk to Your Child from the Nemours Pediatric Health System
- Art Therapy Ideas from the Catholic Charities Diocese of Trention
- A Comic to Explain COVID-19
- "Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam and Littletown Work Together"
- Coalition for Compassionate Care of California's COVID-19 Conversations
- Families:
- International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership and International Initiative for Disability Leadership: Actions and Resources Related to Family Violence Across IIMHL and IIDL Countries
- Mom2mom Helpline Program
- Students:
- School Counselors Support Students Remotely
- School Reentry Considerations Supporting Social and Emotional Learning and Mental and Behavioral Health Admist COVID-19
- Finishing College Classes During COVID-19
- Are You a College Student with a Mental Health Condition? Strategies and Tools to Finish Your Semester
- Graduating In A Pandemic: Advice for the Anxious Post-College Job Search
- Older People and Seniors:
- Residential care, supported living and home care
- Tips to help the elderly stay connected by Geriatrician Laurie Archbald-Pannone University of Virginia, US
- ElderCare Locator (800-677-1116)
- Local Area Agencies on Aging- find a local agency here.
- Healthy Aging Academy
- Education:
- Grieving/Loss:
- Caregivers:
- "Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide for Caring for Self While Caring for Others" by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky (Complimentary Copy)
- Butler Human Services: Need Some Fun Ideas While Inside?
- Deal Hack: List of Free Resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic
