Feeling Stressed?

October 9, 2020
This pandemic is very difficult to fight, and our goals are intangible. Instead of working together like we did during World War II, many people in the public spotlight are arguing about how to fight the pandemic. At the same time, several other very serious problems are going on in our country (the Black Lives Matter movement and police violence, people losing their jobs, families being evicted, businesses closing down, etc.).
No kids have had to make it through a pandemic this serious since 1917, over 100 years ago. We are all going to have to lean on each other, and use outside supports to get through this. Please see the talk and text resources below that are available 24/7, for free. If you want professional care please consider calling the Access Line, or your healthcare provider to access mental health care.
Phone Support by talk or text:
24/7 – always available and free
Send a text to the Crisis Text
24/7 – always available and free
Warm line: 1-855-845-7415
Want to talk to a friendly voice who just gets it?
Warmline is a volunteer organization that is committed to providing emotional support to all callers, regardless of background or identity.
24/7 – always available and free
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
24/7 free service that connects people in crisis with a trained counselor, quickly.
24/7 – always available and free
LGBTQ Crisis Line – The Trevor Project: 1-800-488-7386
or TEXT ‘Start’ to – 678678
or click the Chat icon at the top right: https://www.thetrevorproject.
24/7 free service that connects people in crisis with a trained counselor, quickly.
The Los Angeles Teen Line: CALL 310-855-4673, or TEXT the word “TEEN” to 839863 (a free service where teens can talk to a trained teen who will listen from 6pm to 9pm every night). http://www.teenline.
Emergency Contacts:
If anyone is hurt or in immediate danger, please call 911.
Mental Health Care:
MediCal:
Step 2: The access line will refer you to a clinic near you.
There are many community clinics, and one example is:
Child and Family Guidance Center
Address:6851 Lennox Ave Suite #100, Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818-739-5400), or
9650 Zelzah Ave, Northridge, CA 91325 (818-993-9311)
Kaiser Permenente
Getting a telehealth therapist through Kaiser is quick and easy: Call 1-800-700-8705, and answer a set of questions, then they will link you with an outside therapist who can meet with you for video sessions.
Kaiser also has 2 apps that are free for members:
My Strength (wellness app)
Calm (meditaion app)
you can find them on the wellness resources tab once you’ve signed in.
Please look at the recommendations for free apps on this website.
https://www.mindful.org/free-
NVMI cares about you being ok, so that we all get through this together.
Thank you,
NVMI Student Support Services & Mental Health Staff
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