Crisis Resources
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The Child Mind Institute - is open and available for both you and your child during this crisis. They will provide live telehealth evaluations based on your concerns. This is an excellent site that provides a range of support and services.
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Talking to your child about COVID19 – Get some advice from the Child Mind Institute on how to talk to your child about COVID19 in a way that will be reassuring and not make them more worried than they already may be.
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COVID19 Digital Mental Health Resources - Free digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID19 pandemic on anxiety, depression sleep and peer support.
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NYC Well – NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance misuse support, information and referral. You can reach the toll-free help line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text and online chat. Mental health professionals there can link you to the services you need.
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Coping with Anxiety Techniques – If you have anxiety, try taking deep breaths in sync with these live viral GIFs which will ask you to breathe to the rhythm of the image's movement.
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35 Fun Things to Do when Stuck at Home - Being ‘stuck’ can make you feel like there is nothing to do. Try these 35 fun things to do at home!!