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Behavioral Health Toolbox for Families: Supporting Children and Teens During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This toolbox provides tips on how to navigate some of the emotional responses that families may experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this toolbox is to provide general information about common emotional responses of children, teens, and families during disasters. Families, parents, caregivers, and educators can use this information to help children, teens, and families recover from disasters and grow stronger. Click on the link below for more information.
DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE INFORMATION
The US Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) offers 24 hour support to any citizen affected by natural disasters. The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/
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1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
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TTY for Deaf/Hearing Impaired: 1-800-846-8517
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Spanish-speakers text messaging: Hablanos to 66746
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This information is provided for your information.