[NFBA-Phoenix] Fwd: COVID Mental Health Resources

[Brad Kuhn]

Hey guys I know this doesn’t really have to deal with blind people and the national Federation of the blind but I thought it could benefit some of our members so I thought I would forward this to you

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> From: Representative Ruben Gallego <AZ07RGOutreach at mail.house.gov>
> Date: June 23, 2020 at 10:52:39 AM MST
> To: papa.ks.kafe at gmail.com
> Subject: COVID Mental Health Resources
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> Dear Mr. Bradley David Kuhn,
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> I recently held a webinar on preserving and improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. I wanted to share some resources that you might find helpful in ensuring that you have access to all the help available to you during this time.
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> You can watch the video of the webinar here.
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> And, here are some links to resources referenced in the workshop:
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> General Mental Health 
> See guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on managing stress. Contact your healthcare provider if stress becomes overwhelming. Mental Health America has also compiled resources related to managing anxiety and promoting mental health during the coronavirus crisis.
> If you or a loved one needs help:
> Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
> Visit the Disaster Distress Helpline: call 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
> Call the National Substance Use and Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline: 1-800-622-4357
> Call or text the Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336
> Find local mental health and other resources at https://211arizona.org/ or by calling 2-1-1.
> The Arizona Department of Health Services has a list of sliding fee scale providers of mental health services.
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> For Parents
> For Parents of Young Children – Birth to Five Helpline: 877-705-KIDS (5437)
> For Emergency Responders 
> For Veterans 
> From the National Alliance on Mental Illness
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> Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Resources 
> If you cannot call 911, you can text 911 in Maricopa county. Be prepared to give your address, since it will not automatically be seen by first responders.
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> The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence offers assistance through their website or by calling their hotline at 602-279-2980 or 800-782-6400.
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> SAFEDVS-hotline for domestic violence victims in Maricopa County: 480-890-3039 or toll free 844-723-3387
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> National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
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> National Teen Dating Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
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> Homeless Coordination Office: 602-542-6638
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> Stay safe and healthy, and please visit my website for more resources (information is updated periodically). Please reach out to my district office at 602-256-0551 or by email at az07services at mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns. As always, we are here to assist you!
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> Very truly yours,
> Congressman Ruben Gallego
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> Ruben Gallego
> Member of Congress
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