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"
​Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Mental Health Crisis Numbers and Resources from the State of MN

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Featured Resources:
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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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
​Packing Your Backpack with Coping Tools: Supporting Students & Building Family Resilience During the Pandemic (Free Webinar)

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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"

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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
​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

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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

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Parent Resources
20 Ways to Keep Your Cool During These Never-Ending Pandemic Times

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

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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) 
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Photo Credit: The Gottman Institute

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