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Northeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA

Mental Health Resources
​to Understand and Address COVID-19

Resources will continue to be added...keep checking back.

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Crisis Numbers During COVID-19
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK​
NAMI Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741"
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Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Mental Health Crisis Numbers and Resources from the State of MN

New & Featured Resources:
A Reminder That Your Tween Really Needs Extra Help Right Now
Listen and Connect: How Parents Can Support Teens' Mental Health

Caring for Each Other: COVID-19 Resources from Sesame Street​
Free Webinars on Building Resilience in Youth and Children
Mental Health and COVID-19 Tool Kit from Mental Health America
Navigating a Mental Health Crisis: A NAMI Resource Guide
​The Growing Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 for Young Adults

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Synod Journey Mental Health Moment Discussion Guides
These resources are supplemental resources from the Synod Journey curriculum. They may be used as part of the curriculum or on their own.
Session 1 Mental Health Moment: "I AM"
Session 2 Mental Health Moment: "Created by an Ever-Present, Loving God"
Session 3 Mental Health Moment: "Deeply Rooted in Christ Jesus"
Session 4 Mental Health Moment: "Equipped to be Resilient Amidst Change"
Session 5 Mental Health Moment: "Grounded in Community"

Discussion Guides Related to COVID-19
From the NE MN Synod Mental Health Initiative

Anxiety Discussion Guide Adapted for COVID19
Loss and Gratitude Discussion Guide
Self Care Tool Kit Discussion Guide
Anger Discussion Guide
Stress and Distress Discussion Guide
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Mindfulness Discussion Guide

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Resources for Discussion and Activities
For parents and ministry leaders to use with children and youth
Mindfulness Exercises for Children
Virtual Calming Room
Free Weekly Printables from GoZen

Resources as We Begin the School Year
Guidance for Teenagers to Stay Mentally Strong During the Pandemic
Strategies for Supporting Learning at Home

Back-To-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling
Change VS Cannot Change (Downloads a PDF)
National Association for Children of Addiction (Resources for all ages)
Supporting Families During COVID-19
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Packing Your Backpack with Coping Tools: Supporting Students & Building Family Resilience During the Pandemic (Free Webinar)

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How to Talk with Children and Youth about Coronavirus
Anxiety:
GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children

Coping with Change:
​Supporting Children During Coronavirus

Parent Resources
20 Ways to Keep Your Cool During These Never-Ending Pandemic Times
Listen and Connect: How Parents Can Support Teens' Mental Health Right Now

Caring For Your Mental Health
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
NAMI Guide/Resource for COVID-19
​Recovery Support Apps

Mental Health Training
Free webinars from NAMI:
Including Family to Family, Hope for Recovery, Self-Care and Mindfulness, Tools to Support Emotional Regulation and Anxiety in Children, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) 

Free webinars from MN Association for Children's Mental Health: 
Free resources and webinars designed to help families and professionals support both their own mental health as well as the mental health of the children in their care as this public health crisis unfolds.
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From Uncertainty to Success:
Strategies to Thrive for K-12 Educators

January 14, 2021;  11:00am - 12:00pm
Online, and On-Demand for later viewing

While designed for educators, this topic should be helpful to youth ministry leaders as well! This panel of principals and a leading mental health practitioner will give concrete examples of four strategies they have used to succeed amidst the changes and challenges in education. These experts will provide you with practices to address both staff members and students' needs to help them excel in the classroom and thrive beyond.

Improving Family Mental Health and Wellness in The New Year: From COVID19 To CALM21
January 7, 2021 - 4:00-4:30pm

Hosted by professional comedian, Andrew Heaton, our panel of child mental health experts will engage in a lively, uplifting discussion about how you can support child resilience in the age of COVID.

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Photo Credit: The Gottman Institute
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