We understand that the “Shelter-In-Place” order can be very isolating for people who living with mental health conditions. NAMI Santa Clara County office will be closed to the public. Our Warmline staff are still working remotely to provide information and resources to you. You can call the Warmline at 408-453-0400 option 1 Mon – Fri 10 AM to 6 PM (call 408-453-0400 option 4 for after hours Warmline call back support).
The Warmline staff will continue to provide support to the community via phone and email:
Phone: Call us at 408-453-0400 option 1, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. (call 408-453-0400 option 4 for after hours Warmline call back support)
Visit our website, www.namisantaclara.org 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for resources and information about mental health
FACE COVID – How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis
In this brief animation, Dr Russ Harris, author of “The Happiness Trap”, illustrates how to to deal the fear, anxiety and worry that goes with the Corona crisis using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
“We recognize that people affected by mental illness face additional challenges dealing with COVID-19. Now, more than ever, it’s important to remember that there is no health without mental health. During these difficult times, we encourage you to take care of yourselves and check in on loved ones. You are not alone, and we will get through this together“.—Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. (CEO of the National Alliance On Mental Illness)
NAMI COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide The National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) has released this guide to answer frequently asked questions about Coronavirus and issues ranging from accessing health care to managing anxiety and social isolation”. NAMI COVID-19 Information Y Rcursos– Spanish Language version for Latino/a or Latinx communities.
Click on the links below to find local resources and manage your mental health during this public health crisis:
LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS (24/7)
Mobile Crisis Response Team – 1-800-704-0900 Press 2
Santa Clara County Suicide & Crisis Hotline – 1-855-278-4204
National Suicide Prevention Helpline – 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line – Text RENEW to 741741
Mental Health Urgent Care – Ph. 408-885-7855 871 871 Enborg Court, SJ, Unit 100; Daily 8 A.M.–10 P.M.; Offer out-patient psychiatric care for patients who are uninsured or have Medi-cal/Medicare. No appointment needed.
Peer-Run Warmline – 1-855-845-7415 – Offers 24/7 Emotional Support & referrals to callers and online chat visitors
Seniors Friendship Line – 800-971-0016 Available 24/7. Institute of Aging’s Friendship Line offers toll-free emotional support for seniors aged 60 years and older.
7 Cups– www.7cups.com is an online 24/7 website (and also a mobile app) providing free support to people experiencing emotional distress
Bill Wilson Center Youth Crisis Line (ages 7-24)*888-247-7717
Bill Wilson Center Contact Cares(Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loneliness, Parental Stress) 408-850-6125
Anxiety and Mood Disorders Support and Information Group: Parents Helping Parents offers online family support group during the Coronavirus shelter-in-place health order. They meet on the 3rd wednesday of the month between 11 AM to 1 PM. For the link, contact info@php.com
MyOCDonline support groupat HealthUnlocked: Connect with other members of the OCD community in order to both find and provide support for your shared experiences.
MEETUP.COM has support groups for depression, anxiety. Look here for community support and prevent social isolation.
SUPPORT.COM: Website featuring 200+ online support groups.
NAMI-SANTA CLARA COUNTY SUPPORT GROUPS
*NEW* NAMI-SCC Connections Recovery Groups: The group will be available by Zoom at the following times:
Every Sun, 3–4:30 P.M.
Every Mon, 7–8:30 P.M.
Every Thur, 7-8:30 PM
– To join by smartphone or computer, with or without the camera go to the meeting number 306 350 970 or follow this Zoom link.
– To join by phone – voice only, call 1-669-900-6833 and, when prompted, enter meeting number 306 350 970.
– If you need technical support prior to the group start, call 1-408-453-0400 x6050, we will be there 15 minutes prior to the group star
NAMI Family Support Groups: Click HERE for the current month Family Support Groups listing, which include phone extensions and/or Zoom links.
Note: Most NAMI Santa Clara County family support groups are for people with loved ones who may have a variety of mental health challenges. However, we do offer a few specialized groups:
Jail family support groups (look for “FSG-JAIL” on the group listing) – For those with loved ones currently or formerly incarcerated in Santa Clara County jails
Transition Age Youth family support groups (look for “FSG (TAY)“) – For parents or caregivers of youth for ages 14-24
Faith-Based Youth family support group (look for “FSG Faith based WESTGATE-SAN JOSE“) – Faith based, non-denominational group for parents or caregivers of youth up to age 24
Spanish-Language family support groups (look for “FSG-SPANISH“) – For families/friends who speak Spanish
Chinese-Language family support group (look for “FSG-CHINESE“) – For families/friends who speak Mandarin
County COVID-19 FAQs
Official Santa Clara County site for current information on C-19. also (*Note: info is also in Chinese, Spanish & Vietnamese)
*New* Virtual Town Hall – Santa Clara County Behavioral Health and NAMI FaithNet have collaborated to conduct virtual Town Hall meeting where experts share culturally sensitive information and resources on how to care of their your wellbeing during covid-19 crisis in Chinese, Punjabi, Korean, for students population and more. Go to NAMI FaithNet page on this website to see a list of upcoming Virtual Town Hall meetings.
COVID-19 Screening and Testing Support in California byPROJECT BASELINE– Get tested free of cost. There are two steps to this process: screening and testing. First, you will create an account and take the online screener. If your answers from the screener determine you are eligible at this time, you will receive details on how and where to get tested for COVID-19. Once you are tested at a COVID-19 testing site, you will receive the results of your test by email. Click HERE to see if you are eligible to get tested.
FAMILY FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT– Use this link to learn about this employee rights act. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
*New* Domestic Abuse Survivors – People who are surviving violence in their relationships and families may be experiencing increased isolation and danger caused by social distancing measures during the Coronavirus pandemic. Survivors often have specific needs around safety, health and confidentiality. Here are some local organizations who can help:
Maitri – Maitri is a free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area, that primarily helps families and individuals from South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Paksitan, Sri Lanka) Ph. 1-888-862-4874 Mon -Fri 9 am – 3 pm
Future Without Violence – Resources and tools for vulnerable population dealing with domestic violence.
TELEHEALTH Resources: Many behavioral health service providers are now authorized to give tele-mental health services. Use the zipcode locator to locate services close to you.
QUICK LINKs to FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL Support from Mental Health America – Provides valuable information about financial support, managing anxiety, maintaining connection during social distancing, information and resources for parents on talking to kids about COVID-19, education resources for online school and much more
COVID-19 Resource Toolkit for people with OCD – Provides resources and support information for people with Obessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders including how to access teletherapy, information about COVID-19, how to talk to your kids about Corona virus, COVID-19 vs your symptoms and more.
*NEW* Individual Grief Support during COVID-19 – COVID-19 has brought so many losses, and mourning the death of a loved one can be especially difficult during a time of social distancing. Santa Clara County has produced a special resource guide for people needing grief support during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Substance Use Services Call Center For intake &information, call 1-800-488-9919 M-F 8 AM – 5 PM During COVID-19, operations will continue Monday -Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Callers will be referred to Detoxification and Residential Treatment services and to an available community out-patient program. After hours calls requesting Detoxification or Residential services will be forwarded and handled through the Residential Provider Network allowing for continued placement 24/7
12 Step Program Online Meetings – these free, non-denominational peer support groups follow the 12 Step recovery format. Listed below are online or virtual meetings currently available during COVID-19 social distancing,
Al-Anon Bay Area Zoom Meetings (follow link or call 408-379-4375) 12 Step recovery groups for families and friends of people with alcoholism or drug addiction
Nar-Anon Family Support Group Forum (follow link or call 408-477-6271) 12 Step recovery groups for families and friends of people with drug addiction. (*Note: this forum is non-local and sponsored by Eastern PA Nar-Anon) Nar-Anon ChatTM Non-local site that features live chat and online meetings. To Register
California COVID-19 Senior Hotline Call 833-544-2374 This is Governor Newsom’s initiative to help seniors stay connected and healthy during the COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order. It’s a one-stop shop to find answers and get assistance during this crisis for seniors.
Seniors Friendship Line – 800-971-0016 Available 24/7. Institute of Aging’s Friendship Line offers toll-free emotional support for seniors aged 60 years and older.
Treatment Locator for Behavioral Health Services – Ph. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
FOR PARENTS
RESOURCE LIST FOR PARENTS WITH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN Useful list of resources for children with disabilities from Stanford University’s Early Support Program for Autism (ESPA). The list provides tips and resources for parents of children in IEP or 504 programs.
POSITIVE PARENTING: Parents Helping Parents has an online parent support group for parenting during this pandemic. Click on this link for the event list.
Additional Resources For Families: Education, Home Based Learning, Self-Care, podcasts, Health and Wellness Resources from Parents Helping Parents
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QuaranTEENS (and QuaranTWEENS, for younger kids) helps Bay Area students connect during this time of social isolation. QuaranTEEN sessions are professionally moderated by coaches and allow young people ages 9 to 14 to connect with others over daily, one-hour video hangouts with check-ins on their emotional states, group games and physical exercises such as jumping jacks, planks and squats. Coaches also offer tips on mindfulness, nutrition and time management. Pricing is tiered based on need and there are scholarships available for low-income families and those hit hardest by the virus..The program is currently being offered to students in the Bay Area, but America Offline plans to expand the service to other communities across the country. Read about QuaranTEENS here.
Navigate safety net services, helping individuals understand what assistance they are eligible for and walking them through the application process
Connect with legal aid attorneys who can answer questions about work related issues (employment & income)
Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Contains updated information from Social Security Administration (SSA) on COVID-19 and SSI/SSDI. If you are receiving Social Security, you will find detailed answers to “How do I get my COVID-19 economic impact payment?”
Economic Impact (Stimulus) Payments & Disabilities FAQs– From Disability Rights California. This page answers questions about how the new federal Economic Impact Payment ($1200) affects people with disabilities receiving federal benefits, such as, “Will the payment affect my Medi-Cal, SSI, SSDI, CalWORKS, CalFresh (food stamps), Section 8 or other income-related government benefits?”. *Note that the $1200 is not counted as income, is not taxable, and will not count as an asset for 12 months.
Financial Assistance for Businesses and Workers For businesses and workers affected by Coronavirus in Santa Clara County. This website has information about disability insurance, paid family leave for caregivers, unemployment insurance for people whose hours have been reduced due to Coronavirus, partial claims, financial assistance for low income families, financing for small businesses and other workforce resources
HOUSING
Housing Program Updates and more – This link provides updates from Law Foundation of Silicon Valley about their housing programs and information about court closures related to housing
Learn about the NEW Statewide Renter’s Protection (AB1482) HERE (Also available in Spanish and Vietnamese)
SAMPLE LETTERto the Landlord for rent relief during Covid-19 crisis.
FAQ Eviction Moratorium– Your rights and answers to your frequently asked questions about Eviction Moratorium from Law Foundation of Silicon Valley. (In Vietnamese,Spanish)
Public Defender’s office – COVID Resource Guide– Law Offices of the Public Defender’s community resource list. It has information about community pre-trial release support, homeless shelters, medical, mental health and recovery programs, food
211BayArea: Dial 2-1-1 to get connected for personalized assistance about all community resources including Financial aid, housing, health, income, mental health and more. Free, Confidential, 24/7 service. Available in multiple languages
