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COVID-19 Resources to help you keep your family safe, well and supported during this time of crisis…

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The Association for Children’s Mental Health exists to provide help and hope to families by empowering them with the information, resources and support they need especially during times of crisis.  As a statewide family organization we know that supporting our kids & family’s mental health needs can be challenging even in the best of times and access to quality information is essential! Since we do not have health/mental health professionals on staff  to answer many of the questions that are coming our way, we have gathered the a list of links and information that have been shared by trusted resources and community partners and have shared them below. We hope you find information that is helpful as you work to keep yourself & your family safe and supported!

* NEW – Recently Added Resources *

School’s out for summer: How parents can support their kids’ mental health
Great article by Cat Rakowski who talks with two renowned mental health experts about the fallout of Covid-19 and how we can best set our children up for success for the next school year. Click here to check it out.

SAMHSA’s What To do If Your Loved One Is Suicidal – A Guide For Families And Friends

Child Mind Institute Crisis Resources: This week childmind.org will be sharing resources to help parents deal with psychiatric crises. Including what will happen when you get to the ER, and what can (and can’t) the ER do for your child? Similarly, if a child is admitted to in-patient psychiatric treatment, what can you expect, and what is your role? They’ve also shared new resources about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder  & borderline personality disorder in adolescents.   

CDC: COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit – Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being which highlights challenges and resources to help by age group.

Youth & Young Adult Resource: Active Minds is a nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for youth and young adults aged 14–25, working to open up the conversation about mental health and create change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued. For a limited time, Active Minds has opened up their chapter resources to all students interested in learning how to be there for their peers during these difficult times, transitions and new remote learning situations. They also have a great selection of free self care and crisis resources available. Click here to check it out today!

NCTSN Working Together In the Pandemic Tips for Supporting Youth and Families Involved in the Juvenile Justice System in a Time of Crisis  COVID-19 crisis is impacting every youth and family in some way or another. Youth involved in the juvenile justice system and especially those residing in residential settings are particularly impacted by the pandemic and this guide contains tips and strategies to better support youth and their families.

NCTSN Parent Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Covid-19 Pandemic

FFCMH Education and Mental Health Survey Infographic

MDHHS You Stay Well Page Offering Ongoing Free Virtual Parent Support Groups. Has the pandemic disrupted your family life? Parents across MI are feeling overwhelmed by the extra responsibilities and stress COVID-19 has created.  You’re invited to participate in a virtual support group designed specifically for parents of children up to age 18, hosted by our Stay Well crisis counseling team. To find upcoming dates or register click here.

Mental Heal America’s Young People’s Mental Health in 2020 Report

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                                                       Resources for College Age Students/Young Adults

Should I Attend College in the Fall? Questions for Students with Mental Health Conditions to Consider
Finishing College Classes During COVID-19
Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How Young Adults Can Manage Loss of Income During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Active Minds is currently offering free self care and crisis resources. Click here to check it out today!

Back to School Information and Resources

ACMH’s Back to School Resource Page Includes tips for in-person, remote, hybrid learning and much more.
ACMH Back to School Resource Page Links
MI Safe Schools Roadmap
Michigan Alliance for Families Education Covid-19 Resource Page
Michigan Department of Education Covid-19 Information and Resource Page
Back to School Anxiety During Covid-19
CDC- Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
Preparing Kids for an Unconventional School Year
MDE Guidance for Return to School For Students With IEPS

Resources to Support Your Kids During Re-Opening

 

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services MDHHS Resources

NEW MDHHS shares new guidance in response to the lifting of the Governor’s Stay Home Stay Safe Order:

MDHHS Online Resources:

MDHHS Phone Resources:

  • MDHHS Covid-19 Hotline: 1-888-535-6136
  • Free, Confidential Emotional Support Counseling  1-888-535-6136 and press 8 when prompted.
  • Michigan Crisis Text Line Text the keyword RESTORE to 741741
  • Michigan PEER Warmline 1-888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753) Available every day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. for residents with serious mental illness or substance use challenges.

MDHHS Documents:

MDHHS Mental Health Tip Sheets:

Coronavirus and Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Crisis Resources 

Self Care 

Education and Virtual Learning Resources

Resources for Teens and Young Adults and Those Supporting Them

Tips and Strategies for Talking To Your Kids About the Coronavirus:

The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health Covid-19 Resources

Tips for Surviving ‘Home-based Life’ 

Free online educational and play resources:

 

Other Resources for Michigan Families

Resources to Support Your Child & Family’s Mental Health During the Holidays

Supporting Children & Teens During This Holiday Season National Child Traumatic Stress Center
Child Mind – Holidays During the Pandemic Child Mind Institute
Seven Tips to Get Ready for the Holidays  Children’s Mental Health Ontario
COVID-19 Holiday Season May Be Particularly Hard on Kids: What to Do
Rethinking the Holidays  and Covid 19 and Holiday Stress from On Our Sleeves
5 Ways to Reduce COVID Holiday Disappointment for Kids Understood.org
CDC Guidance for Holidays and Small Gatherings

MDHHS Shares Covid-19 Guidance for Holiday Travel & Gatherings

Check out the ACMH Holiday 2020 Newsletter for more information.

New resources will be added daily so be sure to check back frequently if you do not find what you need or feel free to email us at thenrizi@acmh-mi.org.

Stay well and stay safe! The ACMH Family

 

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