I am reaching out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and passing along some resources I have compiled, with help from other therapists in my online communities.  I hope it’s helpful for this time of uncertainty and while some of you have had changes to your work and home schedule, as schools have closed.  Here are some ideas, entered under a few different categories: 

ENTERTAINING [AND EDUCATING] YOUR CHILDREN

Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings (Updated) : Amazing Educational Resources

Scholastic releases free daily courses for kids at home for COVID-19 school closures

These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)

FREE SCHOOL LUNCHES FOR SACRAMENTO-AREA CHILDREN

School lunches (and some breakfasts) still being provided during school closures.  Monday through Friday for any child, 18 years and younger, regardless of free or reduced eligibility or school of attendance. However, children must be present in order for meals to be provided. Most districts say meals will be served midday.  The drive-through meal service will be present in the parking lot or bus lane at each school. Here are the schools participating and their addresses

TRYING SOMETHING NEW FOR YOURSELF

Yogis Anonymous is allowing one month free of online yoga if you use the coupon code: stayhealthy. No credit card required for the trial either!

These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)

MANAGING YOUR OWN STRESS

Ways to take care of mental health in times of uncertainty

Tips to Settle Coronavirus Anxiety

Coping with Stress During Infections Disease Outbreaks

Aunt Bertha helps people in need find social services in their area.  A free-to-use online platform that makes it easy for anyone in the US to find and access various social services.  Search by zip code.

Yogis Anonymous is allowing one month free of online yoga if you use the coupon code: stayhealthy. No credit card required for the trial either!

HELPING OUT OTHERS

If you have friends or family out of the area that you’re concerned about, one possible resource is Aunt Bertha.  Aunt Bertha helps people in need find social services in their area.  A free-to-use online platform that makes it easy for anyone in the US to find and access various social services.  Search by zip code.

Next Door.  Check out your NextDoor app to stay connected to your local community and help others in need – you may have a local senior citizen or parent of young children or person quarantining in need of something you can provide (running an errand, dropping off toilet paper, babysitting shares, etc).  If you’re not already familiar with it/ connected, enter in your zipcode to join your neighborhood at  www.nextdoor.com

THERAPY

This is a time of high stress, uncertainty, anxiety, and isolation.  At the time of this posting, I am continuing to provide therapy sessions, whether that be in person at my office or via telehealth (phone or video chat).  (Those options will vary in line with CDC, CAMFT, and CA Governor’s recommendations and mandates). I will go to all teletherapy when it is warranted. If you would like to connect to make an appointment, please contact me at www.hopeintherapy.com or (916) 764-8360.