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Stories of Hope and Resilience
VOICES Recovery Center Peer Advocates Sharing Coping Strategies
https://wbng.com/2020/04/20/daily-workouts-how-a-local-teacher-is-keeping-her-students-active/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-anxiety-disorder-what-to-do-doctor-advice/
http://www.wicz.com/story/42011634/binghamton-university-hosting-online-debate-classes
Additional Stories of Hope and Resilience
Hotlines/Helplines
- NYS COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline - 844-863-9314
- Mental Health Support for Frontline and Essential Workers - Text FRONTLINE to 741-741
- *CPEP - 607-762-2302 or toll-free 800-451-0560
- Suicide Prevention Life Line - 800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line - Text “Got5” to 741741
- *MHAST Peer Support Warm Line - 607-240-7291
- Veterans Crisis Line - 800-272-8255 & Press 1 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
- *Domestic Violence through RISE - 607-754-4340 or 877-754-4340
- *Mobile Crisis Response - https://mhast.org/mobile-crisis.html
- *Greater Binghamton Health Center Mobile Integration Team (MIT) - 607-763-2761
- *Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) Hotline - 607-722-4256
If you are unable to safely and freely speak, we also have a text line 607-725-8196 - NYS Hopeline through Office of Addiction Services and Supports - 877-8-HOPENY (877-846-7369)
*Services locally provided
Virtual Support
- Virtual Self Help for Substance Use Disorder
- Veterans Support COVID19
- Online Support Communities from NAMI
- Coping Circles
DISCLAIMER: This is not designed to be an exhaustive list. Being listed on the website does not constitute an endorsement by Broome County Mental Health Department.
Respite Services
Please contact the individual service for eligibility requirements
- Greater Binghamton Health Center - Adolescent Crisis Respite: 607-773-4625
- Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier - “Our House” Crisis Respite Home: 607-771-8888
- Achieve (COVID-19 Specific) - 607-723-8361
DISCLAIMER: This is not designed to be an exhaustive list. Being listed on the website does not constitute an endorsement by Broome County Mental Health Department.
Resources for Parents/Children
- How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
- 7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
- Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Trauma-Informed Resources Available During COVID-19 Quarantine
- https://www.ffcmh.org/covid-19-resources-for-parents
Resources for Teens/Young Adults
- Helping College Students Cope with COVID-19
- Tips to Help College Student
- How teenagers can protect their mental health during Coronavirus-COVID-19
- https://seizetheawkward.org/coronavirus
- TipstoHelpTeensCope
- Decoding Your Teen’s Behavior In Isolation
Veterans Resources
- Clear Path for Veterans
- Managing Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Managing Stress Associated with COVID-19 for Vets
- Buddy Check In Program through Clear Path for Veterans - 315-687-3300
Resources for Adults/General
Coping with Stress and Anxiety
- How To Prepare for a Video Appointment
- NAMI - COVID Resources and Information
- Taking Care Of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
- COVID-19 Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Forty-Healthy Coping Skills
- Coping Skills Worksheets
- How To Care For Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Anxiety How To Cope
- Keep Your Mind Grounded
- Managing Stress Anxiety
- OMH COVID19 Managing Stress Anxiety
- How to Help Someone Experiencing Emotional Distress
- Social Distancing - 6 Questions to Ask
- Coping Circles
Dealing with Grief and Loss
- OMH COVID-19 – Online Grief Resources
- Coping with Grief During COVID-19
- Managing Grief During COVID19
- Grief COVID-19
- Supporting Grieving Children and Teens during COVID-19
- Self Care Planning
- Movement Activities for Grieving Children
- For assistance: Red Cross COVID-19 Family Support Application (English); Solicitud de Cruz Roja COVID-19 Apoyo Familiar (Spanish); 585-957-8187 (Phone)
Meditation
Work-Life Balance
- Ten Ways to Take Ten
- 10 Tips To Help Remote Workers Avoid Burnout
- Working Remotely During COVID-19 CWMH Guide
- Why Zoom chats are so exhausting and what to do
Resources for Seniors
- Mental Health Strategies for Older Adults
- Self Care for Older Adults
- COVID-19; More than just Physical Health
- 10 Ways You Can Help the Elderly Living Alone
- 10 Ways to Prepare and Protect Yourself
Addiction Prevention
- Out of School Time Toolkit
- Talking About Drug
- Talk With Your Kids
- National Helpline
- Underage Drinking
- Make a Difference
- Local Narcan Trainings
- Smoking Cessation Resources
- Vaping Advisory
- Is Your Home Drug Safe?
Other Services
If you find that you are still in need of services, please reach out to one of the following local resources.
- Your Physician/Pediatrician
- Your current Counselor/Therapist
- Your Faith-Based Community
- Your EAP (Employees Assistance Program) if applicable
- One of the Office of Mental Health licensed local clinics
- Family and Children’s Society - 607-729-6206
- Greater Binghamton Health Center
- Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Center - 607-724-1390
- Community Treatment and Recovery Center - 607-797-0680
- Lourdes Center for Mental Health - 607-584-4465
- United Health Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic - 607-762-2340
- For further assistance; dial 211, or text your zip code ( i.e. 13905) to 898211, or helpme211.org
Co-pays and deductibles for treatment will be waived for front line and essential workers for the duration of the crisis - see link below:
Website Links
- Office of Mental Health
- Protecting the People We Support
- Office of Addiction Services and Supports
- PsychHub - COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
- AFSP- COVID-19 resources
- COVID-19 Digital Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources
- Parent to Parent of New York State
- SAMHSA COVID-19 Information And Resources
- https://www.ftnys.org/family-wellness/
- https://www.nysparenting.org/
