by Autumn Lewis
Things have gotten even worse in California over the past few months. Just this past weekend, there were over 20,000 coronavirus-related deaths reported to date. With the vaccine in the works, how can we cope with our coronavirus concerns until things are back to a new normal?
Maintain your day-to-day routine, if possible. Eat meals and continue your workout at home. Talk to your friends and family over digital mediums. If you must, it’s okay to establish a new routine that fits within public health guidelines.
Follow the protection and prevention tips given by medical professionals and seek accurate information from reputable sources such as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Make sure to seek support when you need it! Here are a few resources that are continuing services for those in need:
Support Contacts:
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish) to connect with a trained counselor.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
- National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453) or text 1-800-422-4453
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Veteran’s Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Crisis Chat or text: 8388255
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and TTY 1-800-487-4889
Try your best to find healthy ways to cope with what’s going on, understand your feelings are valid, and know that you are not alone.
