Covid-19’s disruption of society has uprooted lives, caused widespread displacement, and challenged the way we approach life.

This period of uncertainty amidst the crisis has the potential to increase anxiety and stress. Here are some resources that can help:

Speak With Someone (available 24/7)

• Disaster Distress Helpline
  • Recommended by the CDC, connects you immediately with a crisis counsellor
  • Call 1-800-985-5990
  • Text TalkWithUs to 66746
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Provides immediate support to help individuals find safety from abuse
  • Call 1-800-799-7233
  • Text LOVEIS to 22522
• Veterans Crisis Line
  • Dedicated crisis and stress-coping hotline for veterans
  • Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
  • Send a text to 838255

Written Resources

• CDC Guidance — stress-management and coping advice for the general public, as well as specific advice geared towards:
  • Parents
  • At-risk individuals
  • People leaving quarantine
  • Responders
• Johns Hopkins Guide to Covid-19 Stress — point-of-care guide published by Johns Hopkins Medicine and Psychiatry, with specific guidance to parents and responders
• National Center for PTSD — outlines specific measures to take for individuals, providers, community leaders, and healthcare workers

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