Free/low-cost COVID testing and online medical consultations
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Resources for Parents during COVID:
Child Mind Institute
www.childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents
This incredible list of resources assists the mental wellness of parents, educators, guardians & their dependents during the pandemic. The list includes live video chats, telehealth consultations, tips to help children adapt to the demands, restrictions, stress and grief of COVID, and more.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/covid-19/resources_helping_kids_parents_cope.aspx
This comprehensive list of resources for parents includes guides for talking to children about loved ones who are experiencing COVID, virtual & in-person activities for kids learning from home, and strategies & support for parents trying to balance the demands of life, COVID, and child wellness.
National Federation of Families
www.ffcmh.org/covid-19-resources-for-parents
This awesome compilation of resources helps families navigate life during COVID. The list includes videos, toolkits, activities to use at home, and offers support for families with adult children, and children with special health care needs as well.
Mental Health Support for Lawyers During COVID
American Bar Association
www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/covid-19--mental-health-resources
This page by the American Bar Association provides mental health resources for judges, lawyers and law students. This list include important information such as law practice management during the pandemic, challenges with mental health or substance use, and more.
Mental Health Support for Medical Professionals and Healers During COVID
Physician Support Line
www.physiciansupportline.com
Call 1-888-409-0141
This free and confidential support line service is available to physicians and medical students, 7 days a week, 8am to 1am (EST). Speak with volunteer psychiatrists who provide peer support, no appointment necessary. The goals of the Physician Support Line include normalizing the pursuit of mental wellness by physicians and medical students, and encouraging unity and empathy among medical colleagues.
PeerRxMed
www.peerrxmed.com
PeerRxMed aims to destigmatize conversation about burnout, so that medical professionals may find support for this very real (and widespread) challenge. Choose an IRL buddy to partner with through the program, and your 'team' will be guided by prompts for weekly, monthly and quarterly check-ins.
Hope4Healers
www.ncpsychology.org/hope4healers
This free and confidential service offers counseling to health care workers, childcare workers, first responders, and their families. Licensed mental health professionals work with clients to identify solutions to their challenges and methods for managing stress.