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RESOURCES

Emergency Services

Emergency

List

Dial: 911
Suicide Prevention & Hotline:   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Local:  https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/suicide-prevention

Coping Tips

Coping

Tools

People that are feeling emotional distress related to COVID-19 can take actions to help support themselves and others.

  • Set a limit on media consumption, including social media, local or national news.

  • Stay active. Make sure to get enough sleep and rest. Stay hydrated and avoid excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol. Eat healthy foods when possible.

  • Connect with loved ones and others who may be experiencing stress about the outbreak. Talk about your feelings and enjoy conversation unrelated to the outbreak.

  • Get accurate health information from reputable sources. For health information about COVID-19, please contact the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov, your local healthcare provider, or your local 211 and 311 services, if available.

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Coping

Tools

  • CDC’s “Manage Anxiety and Stress”page provides what stress can look like and tips to manage that stress.

  • The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a guide for parents and caregivers to help families cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

  • Mental Health America has compiled a range of resources and information on their “Mental Health and COVID-19” page.

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Coping

Tools

  • SAMHSA’s “Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks” page outlines the signs of stress and steps you can take to alleviate stress.
    SAMHSA’s “Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health” page provides tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak.
    SAMHSA’s “Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks” page provide parents, caregivers, and teachers with strategies for helping children manage their stress during an infectious disease outbreak.
    Vibrant Emotional Health’s Safe Space provides interactive coping tools to help users when they need it.
    If you feel you or someone you know may need emotional support, please visit the Lifeline’s website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org for helpful resources or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Lifeline is free, confidential, and available to everyone in the U.S. You do not have to be suicidal to call the Lifeline.
    The NYS Office of Mental Health’s “Managing Anxiety in an Anxiety Provoking Situation” resource page provides tips for all on how to manage anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.
    If you’re worried that someone in your life may be suicidal, you can use the Lifeline’s 5 steps to help someone that may be in suicidal crisis.

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