COVID 19 is impacting many aspects of your life including your physical & mental health, daily routines and sources of stress.
We have compiled the below resources to help you navigate this difficult in your life.
COVID 19 is impacting many aspects of your life including your physical & mental health, daily routines and sources of stress.
We have compiled the below resources to help you navigate this difficult in your life – if you believe we should include additional resources please drop us a note using the form below.
Food Shelves:
Assistance with Medical Care/Hospital Bills
Assistance with Prescription Medication
Navigate the challenges you and your workforce are facing with the ADP Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employer Preparedness Toolkit. This toolkit, with insights and best practices for protecting and managing your workforce, will be updated regularly. It includes:
Leonard B. Segal, Esq. recently wrote two blogs that explain the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act that were passed last week as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. If you are interested, here are links to those blogs and their resource page:
Returning to Work Checklist
If COVID-19 has impacted your work and has suddenly left you unemployed check out this resource on Unemployment Information
Additionally here you can find a list of companies in Minnesota that are still hiring amid the Coronavirus impact.
DEED’s Unemployment Insurance Program assists workers who can’t work, had their hours reduced, or lost a job due to the pandemic. Apply for benefits here
Learn more about your rights regarding worker protection here
Click here for additional information regarding COVID-19 and how it impacts workers and employers
St. Thomas is offering free webinar sessions weekly to discuss COVID-19 the impacts it has on your business
Resource for working remotely during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Advice for working remotely
The City of Minneapolis is temporarily offering Free Wi-Fi in response to COVID-19
Home Network Security Tips. Helping you to ensure that company information remains secure while working from home.
Home Network Troubleshooting Tips. Performance of home network remains critical for individuals working from home to continue to provide efficiency and productivity. Using this guide will help you perform basic troubleshooting as well as resolve common issues.
The Small Business Association is administering the Economic Injury Disaster Loan for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Apply directly for this loan here
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will be administering an emergency loan to small business owners who have directly been impacted by COVID-19 business closures. For more information visit here
Over the past several weeks federal programs have been built to assist small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Guide provides small businesses with a summary to help them select the program that is right for their situation.
If you own a Small Business it is important to know the Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering an increasing number of resources, Click here for more information.
Available Child Care Providers for Emergency Workers
Read Governor Walz’s Full Stay At Home Executive Order
Online Support Groups for Families, Young Adults, LGBTQ+, Couples, and Parents
7 Cups offers free professional online counseling, available for English and Spanish speakers
Emotions Anonymous is a nonprofessional group focusing on emotional well-being with online weekly meetings
Support Group Central offers virtual support groups on various mental health conditions, Free or low cost, available for English and Spanish Speakers.
SupportGroups Resource for finding an online support group
For Like Minds online mental health support network for people living with or supporting someone experiencing mental health conditions
Advice for older individuals & COVID-19
Is there anything I can do to bring my family closer together in this time? Cultivating moments of meaningful connection will be important while your family adjusts to a new normal. We all have an opportunity to get creative on how we connect, and this can be a way we come together stronger. Creating new daily and weekly practices could be fruitful, such as family moto’s, check in’s, sharing what is going well and bright spots of the day, finding humor in circumstances, sending inspirational quotes, sharing old photos of fond memories, making games out of cleaning, leaving each other thoughtful notes, generating a gratitude list together, and so on. One crucial aspect of this journey with your family will be taking care of yourself along the way.
Looking for an easy way to explain Coronavirus to children? Try this digital storybook, this comic, or this Social Educator
Understanding COVID-19 in plain language
Understanding COVID-19 (Spanish Edition) in plain language
List of simple and fun activities for children and adolescents including both screen-involved and non-screen time games and ideas, projects that involve no supplies or limited supplies, and calming quiet time activities
Expert advice on talking to children about COVID-19
Resources for quarantined families including parenting resources, storytimes and craft projects, and daily virtual field-trips
Helping children with Autism understand COVID-19
Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19 including information you should know, how to be ready, how to respond and help children cope, and additional help resources
This webpage explains how to help children cope with change and offers information for explaining COVID-19 to different ages, and other helpful resources and ideas
Supporting Families during COVID-19 through Facebook Live video chats, remote evaluations, and daily parenting tips during the crisis
Is there anything I can do to bring my family closer together in this time? Cultivating moments of meaningful connection will be important while your family adjusts to a new normal. We all have an opportunity to get creative on how we connect, and this can be a way we come together stronger. Creating new daily and weekly practices could be fruitful, such as family moto’s, check in’s, sharing what is going well and bright spots of the day, finding humor in circumstances, sending inspirational quotes, sharing old photos of fond memories, making games out of cleaning, leaving each other thoughtful notes, generating a gratitude list together, and so on. One crucial aspect of this journey with your family will be taking care of yourself along the way.
Find tips for helping teens manage anxiety about COVID-19 here
Learn how to talk to your kids about scary subjects and feel mentally prepared for dealing with the effects of the virus on daily routines through McLean Hospital’s article
Advice for checking in with your child about COVID-19
Great article about taking care of your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak for teens and adults
Discover how to support your teen through listening, building healthy habits, and reframing the crisis here
In this time of uncertainty and ambiguity the natural human response is anxiety. The clinicians at CARE Counseling understand this and can support you in easing the anxiety.
The world is quickly changing and I’m scared: Fear is the most adaptive human response to change and the unknown. As humans, we naturally want to have all of the answers and information to feel safe and secure in our daily lives. In the present moment, there are unanswered questions, a constant stream of information, and aspects of our lives that are changing by the minute. Work with a CARE clinician to discover strategies and resources for navigating this current life landscape in a way that is helpful and meaningful for you.
If I pick CARE Counseling for therapy can you guarantee to stay open? CARE Counseling is dedicated and ready to serve our community, especially during this time. We have a team of clinicians that are trained in supporting you within the current life landscape, along with clinic strategies in place to ensure ongoing availability and accessibility.
Does telehealth work? Does my insurance provider cover telehealth? Yes and yes, click here to learn more about the efficacy of telehealth.
It is completely normal to be experiencing a wide range of emotions right now. Learning to accept those feelings is the first step in building resilience. The simple act of naming the emotions you are experiencing can be very beneficial to your well being. It is okay to feel discomfort, accepting this distress is a way to immediately feel calmer. To learn more about how to help you build up your resilience during difficult times check out this Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook which is also available in Spanish.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Learn more about Anxiety Resources from NAMI
Mediation & Music & Mindfulness Resources
Coronavirus Anxiety with Dr. Fischhoff
Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus
Free Course for Calming Anxiety in Times of Crisis (Use Code: ANXIETY-FREE-2020 at checkout)
The Retreat recognizes that individuals and families that are struggling with addiction need a set of resources and connections. This organization is providing two online meeting resources to the recovery community which are available immediately:
If this is of interest to your group, please send an email to hquist@theretreat.org with a request to add your meeting to myRecovery.com and we can get you started!
Virtual Outpatient Treatment & Recovery Support From Hazelden Betty Ford
Hazelden BettyFord’s Virtual Care
Alano Club is still hosting meetings for those struggling with recovery. They continue to host small groups while still practicing social distancing. Alano Club has groups for: Men, Women, AA, NA, HA, etc. To learn more visit their website here
Master List of Treatment Programs available in Minnesota
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Sobriety in a Time of Coronavirus
Tips for Staying Connected and Safeguarding Your Addiction Recovery
Link to Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Gambling impacts an incredible number of Minnesotans. Turning to online gambling during these strange times when casinos, bar/taverns are closed is going to be a common option for you or your loved ones to use as a potential escape. NPGA will be funding a one year subscription which is good for up to 15 devices in one household; computers, phones, tablets. This will be available to MN residents only at no cost.
Susan Sheridan Tucker, Executive Director at Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance provided the below attachments which offer brief descriptions of the tool. GAMBAN is a company out of the UK which bans over 60,000 online gambling sites. The founder of the company is a debt collector, who realized that many of the debts were a result of a gambling addiction. We are funding a one year subscription which is good for up to 15 devices in one household; computers, phones, tablets
If you or a loved one would benefit from this online tool contact 1-800-333-HOPE (4673) or and request to be set up with a link. NPGA is not collecting email or any other personal information from those who subscribe. In time, we will learn from the backend of the tool, generally what part of the state is using the tool, which will help NPGA in their outreach efforts.
If you think your client could benefit from some counseling from an approved problem gambling provider, Click for list of gambling providers. We realize that the changes we’re being asked to make in our day-to-day living will be stressful for some.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Guide to Gambling Addiction & Treatment
Information and features of the Gamban app which blocks access to online gambling sites and apps for those who want to increase their chances of beating gambling addiction
How Do I Help My Child with Stress-Eating
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Here you can find some helpful activities to do while you are staying at home
Live-Streaming Fitness Classes from Blink Fitness, Orangetheory, Peloton, and more
Free Online Trauma Sensitive Yoga
10 Hikes in MN, ranging from 2-11 miles and varying in difficulty
Free Online Wellness Webinars including topics like mindfulness and creativity
Headspace (Free & Subscription)
Calm (Free & Subscription)
Intimind (Spanish, Free & Subscription)
20 Virtual Field Trips from art museums like The Louvre to many zoos and aquariums including the San Diego Zoo and the Georgia Aquarium
If you own a Small Business it is important to know the Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering an increasing number of resources, click Click here for more information.
In this time of uncertainty and ambiguity the natural human response is anxiety. The clinicians at CARE Counseling understand this and can support you in easing the anxiety.
The world is quickly changing and I’m scared: Fear is the most adaptive human response to change and the unknown. As humans, we naturally want to have all of the answers and information to feel safe and secure in our daily lives. In the present moment, there are unanswered questions, a constant stream of information, and aspects of our lives that are changing by the minute. Work with a CARE clinician to discover strategies and resources for navigating this current life landscape in a way that is helpful and meaningful for you.
If I pick CARE Counseling for therapy can you guarantee to stay open? CARE Counseling is dedicated and ready to serve our community, especially during this time. We have a team of clinicians that are trained in supporting you within the current life landscape, along with clinic strategies in place to ensure ongoing availability and accessibility.
Does telehealth work? Does my insurance provider cover telehealth? Yes and yes, click here to learn more about the efficacy of telehealth.
Learn more about Anxiety Resources from NAMI
Mediation & Music & Mindfulness Resources
This story helps children understand CORONA Virus in a very kid-friendly way: Coronavirus social story
Is there anything I can do to bring my family closer together in this time? Cultivating moments of meaningful connection will be important while your family adjusts to a new normal. We all have an opportunity to get creative on how we connect, and this can be a way we come together stronger. Creating new daily and weekly practices could be fruitful, such as family moto’s, check in’s, sharing what is going well and bright spots of the day, finding humor in circumstances, sending inspirational quotes, sharing old photos of fond memories, making games out of cleaning, leaving each other thoughtful notes, generating a gratitude list together, and so on. One crucial aspect of this journey with your family will be taking care of yourself along the way.
Is there anything I can do to bring my family closer together in this time? Cultivating moments of meaningful connection will be important while your family adjusts to a new normal. We all have an opportunity to get creative on how we connect, and this can be a way we come together stronger. Creating new daily and weekly practices could be fruitful, such as family moto’s, check in’s, sharing what is going well and bright spots of the day, finding humor in circumstances, sending inspirational quotes, sharing old photos of fond memories, making games out of cleaning, leaving each other thoughtful notes, generating a gratitude list together, and so on. One crucial aspect of this journey with your family will be taking care of yourself along the way.
The Retreat recognizes that individuals and families that are struggling with addiction need a set of resources and connections. This organization is providing two online meeting resources to the recovery community which are available immediately:
If this is of interest to your group, please send an email to hquist@theretreat.org with a request to add your meeting to myRecovery.com and we can get you started!
VIRTUAL ADDICTION TREATMENT & RECOVERY SUPPORT
Hazelden BettyFord’s Virtual Care
Gambling impacts an incredible number of Minnesotans. Turning to online gambling during these strange times when casinos, bar/taverns are closed is going to be a common option for you or your loved ones to use as a potential escape. NPGA will be funding a one year subscription which is good for up to 15 devices in one household; computers, phones, tablets. This will be available to MN residents only at no cost.
Susan Sheridan Tucker, Executive Director at Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance provided the below attachments which offer brief descriptions of the tool. GAMBAN is a company out of the UK which bans over 60,000 online gambling sites. The founder of the company is a debt collector, who realized that many of the debts were a result of a gambling addiction. We are funding a one year subscription which is good for up to 15 devices in one household; computers, phones, tablets
If you or a loved one would benefit from this online tool contact 1-800-333-HOPE (4673) or and request to be set up with a link. NPGA is not collecting email or any other personal information from those who subscribe. In time, we will learn from the backend of the tool, generally what part of the state is using the tool, which will help NPGA in their outreach efforts.
If you think your client could benefit from some counseling from an approved problem gambling provider, Click for list of gambling providers. We realize that the changes we’re being asked to make in our day-to-day living will be stressful for some.
Guide to Gambling Addiction & Treatment
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Navigate the challenges you and your workforce are facing with the ADP Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employer Preparedness Toolkit. This toolkit, with insights and best practices for protecting and managing your workforce, will be updated regularly. It includes:
Leonard B. Segal, Esq. recently wrote two blogs that explain the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act that were passed last week as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. If you are interested, here are links to those blogs and their resource page:
