May is Mental Health Month, and we want to recognize the unique position frontline health workers are in during this pandemic and what kind of toll that takes on their mental wellness.
As it is, those in health care face high rates of burn out. But now they’re even more at risk for negative mental health impacts due to the numerous demands and stressors they face caring for patients during COVID-19.
We put together mental health resources for the many states we serve, to help you and your staff cope with the stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief brought on by COVID-19:
National
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Connecticut
- Warm Lines: Telephone support services staffed by people who have expertise with mutual support. These lines are not crisis lines. The days/hours of operation vary.
Maine
- FrontLine WarmLine: Serves health care professionals, such as physicians, nurses, counselors, emergency medical services personnel, law enforcement, and others who are directly responding to the pandemic in Maine.
- Staffed by volunteer professionals
- 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week
- Call: (207) 221-8196 or 866-367-4440
- Text capability will be added soon.
Maryland
- Behavioral Health Systems: Resources to Support Health and Wellness During COVID-19
New Hampshire
- Behavioral Health During COVID-19: Community Resources from New Hampshire DHHS
- Call 2-1-1 for general questions about COVID-19 in NH
New York
New York State (NYS):
- NYS Office of Mental Health
- Emotional Support Helpline: 844-863-9314
- Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
New York City (NYC):
- NYC Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC
- NYC Well:
- Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
- Text “Well” to 65173
- Chat Online
- New York City Health
New Jersey
- New Jersey MentalHealthCares
- Mental Health Association in New Jersey: COVID-19 Updates & Information
- Emotional Support Line: 1-866-202-HELP (4357)
- 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week
- Videophone (VP) Helpline for Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
- Call: 973-870-0677 VP
- 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Ohio
- Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)
- OhioMHAS Coronavirus Information
- Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Treatment: Call: 1-877-275-6364
- 8am – 8 pm, Monday through Friday
- Crisis Text Line: Text “4hope” to 741741
- COVID-19 Care Line: Call: 1-800-720-9616
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ohio
The District of Columbia
- Department of Behavioral Health (DBH): Operations, Information, and Resources During COVID-19
- Maintaining Your Health Infographic