COVID19
Information & Resources
During this time, as the COVID19 virus remains highly contagious, we'll use this page to share resources and links for clients, and for providers, as well.
Currently, Advocate Support Services has suspended all group activities and in-person services in an effort to slow contagion and practice physical distancing, as recommended by the CDC and local authorities.
We'll continue to share updated information related to counties we serve, and strive to provide the most helpful information.
Recommended social distancing protocols mean more people than ever are feeling anxious, depressed, or isolated. It’s no surprise, sadly, that suicide hotlines are fielding more calls now than before the pandemic. Amid all this fear and uncertainty, please remember that you are not alone. The mental health community is uniting to show we’ll get through this, together!
The COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub – a collaborative effort of the nation’s leading mental health advocacy groups, largest insurance companies, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – is a free collection of videos and other digital assets developed to help individuals and providers address their mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This important collection of resources has all the tools you’ll need to support your community’s mental health throughout the crisis and encourage appropriate coping mechanisms. Visit https://psychhub.com/covid-19/ for a variety of resources, including:
- Free written and visual assets from partner organizations;
- More than 20 Psych Hub videos specially designed to support mental wellness during a global pandemic; and,
- Tools for sharing these resources within your network.
We hope you’ll join us in sharing this information with your network – click here to send a tweet about the COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub.
We’re much stronger than we know, especially when we stand together.
Stay well!!
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For Clients & Consumers
- Have you seen the #COVID19 Mental Health Resource Hub yet? Check out this awesome library of digital mental health resources to help you and your family during the global pandemic. https://psychhub.com/covid-19/
- Information on how to access economic impact monies, especially for those who don't file taxes
- Maryland's Department of Human Resources website, for online applications for SNAP/food stamp benefits, and other financial resources.
- BHSB's Resources to Support Health and Wellness During COVID-19
- Food delivery resources, such as Edible Arrangements for produce, Bay Area Community Church for food delivery in Anne Arundel County, Imperfect Foods (which accepts SNAP benefits),
- Online Recovery resources, including Alcoholics Anonymous, and In the Rooms
- NAMI's resources page
- SAMHSA's resource page and treatment locator
- Video public service announcements provided by the State of Maryland
For Providers & Stakeholders
- Behavioral health providers are on the front lines of this nation’s battle with the coronavirus—the #COVID19 Mental Health Resource Hub is here to make sure they have all the tools they need. https://psychhub.com/covid-19/
- Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration's COVID19 information and resource page
- Behavioral Health System of Baltimore's provider information page
- Provider alerts and updates provided by Optum Maryland
- Provider resources from Mental Health America
How Can We Help?
Are there other resources or links that would be helpful to you? Just ask! We're here to serve. Contact us at info@advocatesupport.com, or 866-277-2080, extension 74.
