COVID-19: Mental Health Issues and Coping

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The current challenges brought about by COVID-19 for people all around the globe have caused fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for so many of us. It's important to understand you are not alone in how you are feeling right now, and there are practical, healthy ways to help cope with these emotions. Expand the description to find a list of free, 24/7 hotlines, and text lines below.
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If you or your loved ones are in need of help, please consult the following list of hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255
Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454
Video relay service: 800-273-8255
TTY: 800-799-4889
Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255
ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ 
WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

211 Hotline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, mental health or substance use issues, or abuse and/or who needs help finding supplemental food programs, shelter/housing, utilities assistance, disaster relief, employment and education opportunities, affordable healthcare (including sliding scale services), or other social services.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 2-1-1 (180+ languages)
ONLINE CHAT: Varies by location (check website)
WEBSITE: 211.org

The Trevor Project Support Center
For LGBTQ youth experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-488-7386
TEXT NUMBER: Text START to 678678
ONLINE CHAT: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ 
WEBSITE: thetrevorproject.org/

Crisis Text Line
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
TEXT NUMBER: 
US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741
UK: Text 85258
Ireland: Text 086 1800 280
WEBSITE: crisistextline.org

Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans and service members experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBER: 
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889
TEXT NUMBER: Text 838255
ONLINE CHAT: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
WEBSITE: veteranscrisisline.net/

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Created:	5. 9. 2020 15:46:32

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