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Positive supports during COVID-19-parenting- you are enough
How to explain COVID-19 in plain language
Child Mind Institute:
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/#autism
https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1917784/1800565/
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
General resources
Daily Email Tips
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General Mental Health Resources:
Supporting People with Autism
Relaxation/Stress Management Group - Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
NIH, NCCIH benefits of meditation
Free Meditation Resources
UCLA Mindful app
Free Fragrant Heart Guided Meditation Audio
The Daily Calm YouTube channel
DSP Support
Coping with anxiety- general tips for staff and others
Updated COVID-19 FAQs and Resources April 24, 2020
COVID-19 Toolkit for DSPs
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety – Virus Anxiety
Crisis text line - text 741741 to talk with a crisis counselor. Available 24/7
SAMHSA Resources and Information
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990. 24/7, 365-day-a-year
Text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
American Psychological Association (APA) Covid-19 resource page
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental Health America
National Advocacy Campaign
PsychHub - COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Covid-19 Coping with Stress
National Council for Behavioral Health - Resources and tools for addressing Covid-19
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities - Covid-19 Resources
Maryland COVID-19 Crisis Support Program: Free Mental Health for Direct Support
Professionals and other Frontline Workers
Maryland COVID-19 Crisis Support Program - MIEMSS-BHA
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