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 Helpline staff are still working remotely to provide information and resources to you. You can call the Helpline at 408-453-0400 option 1 Mon – Fri 10 AM to 6 PM (call 408-453-0400 option 4 for after hours Helpline call back support).
The Helpline 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 Helpline 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 Helpline – 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 Family Support and Information Group: Parents Helping Parents offers an online family support group for parents and guardians of youth with anxiety and mood disorders 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.
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
Jail Reentry Resource Center Mental Health Resource Flyer– Persons released from Santa Clara County jails can find assistance with locating resources such as temporary housing, benefits enrollment, employment and more. You can also call (510) 358-8926.
Santa Clara County’s Homeless Prevention System – Call (408) 926-8885 or email housinginfo@sacredheartcs.org. This flyer has a list of agencies to call for see if you qualify for homeless prevention services, which are available to low-income (80% of Area Median Income) households in Santa Clara County who are at imminent risk of losing their housing. For those who qualify, the program provides temporary financial assistance (e.g. rent, deposit, or utilities payment).
Mental Health America COVID-19 Information and Resources – Pandemic related information and resources for people with mental health issues and their caregivers, for front-line workers, for seniors, for LGBTQ+, for persons of color, and for persons experiencing domestic violence.
HEALTH CARE WORKERS RESOURCES
Frontline Workers Counseling Project: Free mental health counseling is available to all frontline and essential workers in the Bay Area and nearby counties.
Pause a Moment (PAM): Free online emotional wellness tool designed to help health care workers learn and practice skills to cope with stress, anxiety, sadness, and other emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, PAM can be used by anyone, anywhere, even if you aren’t a health care worker.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
Domestic Abuse Survivors: Staying Safe During COVID-19 – 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 – 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) who are experiencing domestic violence 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 Obsessive 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.
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 24×7 hour web site that features live chat and online meetings. To Register for Nar-Anon ChatTM
California COVID-19 Senior Hotline Call 833-544-2374 California State 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.
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.
Additional Resources For Families: Education, Home Based Learning, Self-Care, podcasts, Health and Wellness Resources from Parents Helping Parents
FOR YOUTH
Minecraft Education Edition – An open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination. Minecraft helps in building skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking and systems thinking. The game gives students the freedom to experiment, encouraging creative self-expression and problem solving.
Free gamified learning perfect for Minecraft fanatics
Focuses on coding, math, problem-solving all via the Minecraft way.
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.
Office of Labor Standards Enforcement – OSLA Advice Line – Ph. 1-866-870-7725 (toll-free) Free Advice Line for those seeking information and assistance with labor standards compliance/workplace standards.
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
COVID-19 Housing Crisis Line – Offer shelter and temporary housing placements. Call 408-278-6420 Mon-Fri 9 AM – 6PM.
Santa Clara County’s Homeless Prevention System – Call (408) 926-8885 or email housinginfo@sacredheartcs.org. This flyer has a list of agencies to call for see if you qualify for homeless prevention services, which are available to low-income (80% of Area Median Income) households in Santa Clara County who are at imminent risk of losing their housing. For those who qualify, the program provides temporary financial assistance (e.g. rent, deposit, or utilities payment).
Law Foundation COVID-19 Housing Resources – Information from the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley about COVID-19 related eviction protections, homeless prevention financial assistance and food pantry. (Also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.)
SAMPLE LETTERto send to your Landlord for rent relief during COVID-19 crisis.
Legal Advice on Housing Issues by Law Foundation – Free legal advice and representation on housing-related matters to low-income individuals in Santa Clara County. Contact their intake line at (408) 280-2424, Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, or complete their online intake form at any time.
LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Affordable Internet Services: Click to view information from The San José Digital Inclusion Partnership about which affordable Internet offers are available through Internet Service Providers in your area; how you may qualify for an Internet offer that meets the online needs of your family; and how to apply online or phone.
Visitwww.everyoneon.org/sanjose to view the most current offers., or…
Call this Toll-Free number, 844-841-INFO (4636), to find out if you pre-qualify for an affordable offer. If you qualify the representative will have a specialist call you back to help you choose an offer.
If you need additional support in applying for one of these affordable offers, below are Community-Based Organizations (in alphabetical order) who have staff that are trained and available to assist you:
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Email: infointernet@catholiccharitesscc.org
Phone: (800) 337-9136
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Gates Consulting Group
Email: info@SanJoseON.com
Phone: (408) 600-0429
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Email: digitalinclusion@goodwillsv.org
Phone: 408-869-9254
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Indian Health Center
Email: link@ihcscv.org
Phone: (408) 445-3400 Ext. 5004
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
International Children Assistance Network (ICAN)
Email: albert.nguyen@ican2.org
Phone: (669) 220-8279
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
Sacred Heart Community Service
Email: edushcs@sacredheartcs.org
Phone: (408) 916-5021
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation (VIVO)
Email: hangvivo@gmail.com
Phone: (408) 532-7755
Languages Spoken: English, Vietnamese
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
