SUICIDE PREVENTION
If you start to have thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please call: The Suicide Prevention Resource Center- SPRC’s National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
#mindfulPHLtogether
This is a joint initiative by the City of Philadelphia and Blue Cross. There is a number to call if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Activities to Do from Home to Cope with COVID-19
Zoom-based classes from Siloam: Siloam is hosting online classes. These classes help with stress and finding your inner peace and staying balanced during these trying times.
- Monday at 10am: Chair Yoga – meeting ID 407-732-497
- Monday at 11am: Pilates – meeting ID 799-919-124 / PW: 692710
- Tuesday at 2pm: Manifesting Your Journey – meeting ID 761-654-33 / PW: 715452
- Friday at 10am: Tai Chi – meeting ID 572-449-996 / PW: 244261
- Friday at 11am: Spirit Dance Cardio Flow – meeting ID 978-621-498 / PW: 127761
LGBTQ Resources
- National Center for Transgender Equality’s The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide
- Trans Lifeline: Provides peer support hotline and microgrants for trans people in need of all ages. Hotline: (877) 565-8860
- Equality Federation’s COVID-19 Resources
- National Resource Center On Lgbt Aging’s Prepare For Covid-19: Tips And Resources For Lgbt Elders And Those Living With HIV
- SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline: Hotline provides crisis response and helps connect people with community resources. Call (877) 360-LGBT; English or Spanish speakers available.
- them.com’s How LGBTQ+ People Can Get Help and Resources During Coronavirus
- Trevor Project: Offers LGBTQ youth access to counselors by phone (866) 488-7386; online chat or text (text START to 678678); including an online community for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24.
- The Trevor Project’s: How LGBTQ youth can cope with anxiety and stress during COVID-19
- GLAD’s COVID-19 Resources
- The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund’s Know Your Rights Guide for Transgender People Navigating COVID-19
Resources for Parents
- Child Mind Institute’s Resources for Parents to Help their Children Cope with COVID-19
- Child Mind Institute’s Resources for Parents to Help Children with Autism Cope with COVID-19
- Child Mind Institute’s Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – CHOP’s Helping Kids and Teens Cope with Social Distancing Restrictions
Other Resources for Coping with COVID-19
- Tips for Managing “Quarantine Fatigue from Health.com
- SPRC’s Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI’s COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide
- Article providing 7 Ways to Cope With COVID-19: Practical methods to reduce your stress today
- HelpGuide’s article Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Worry
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC’s COVID-19 Daily Life & Coping: Stress and Coping
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC’s COVID-19 Daily Life & Coping: Reducing Stigma (particularly for Asian populations)
- Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 and your mental health
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s COVID-19 Lockdown Guide: How to Manage Anxiety and Isolation During Quarantine