MANAGING STRESS

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing life for all of us. You may feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely, or frustrated in these circumstances.

You’re not alone.

There are strategies for managing stress, such as:

  • Being mindful of your intake of information from news sources about the virus, and consider taking breaks from it.
  • Maintaining social contact with supportive relationships like friends, family, or others by phone, text, or the internet.
  • Treating your body kindly: eat healthy foods, avoid excessive alcohol, and exercise as you can.
  • Consider calling your health care provider if your anxiety interferes with your daily activities.

    • 24-HOUR HELPLINES

    LOCAL HELPLINES

    Domestic Violence (Women’s Center Youth & Family Services): 1-209-465-4878
    Sexual Assault (Women’s Center Youth & Family Services): 1-209-465-4997
    Youth/Human Trafficking (Women’s Center Youth & Family Services): 1-209-948-1911
    Crisis Line (San Joaquin Behavioral Health): 1-209-468-9370 or 1-888-468-9370
    San Joaquin County Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-209-468-8686.
    The Crisis Intervention Line is staffed by psychiatric technicians and mental health physicians. 24/7 response

    NATIONAL and STATE HELPLINES

    24-hour Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
    24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
    Disaster Distress Helpline: Call 1-800-985-5990 (TTY 800-846-8517) or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for 24/7 support.
    Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support.
    California Peer-Run Warm Line: Call 1-855-845-7415 for 24/7 non-emergency support.
    Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD
    Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255
    National Suicide Prevention Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hotline: Access 24/7 video relay service by dialing 1-800-273-8255 (TTY 1-800-799-4889).
    Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for 24/7 information and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ youth.
    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline: Call 1-800-273-8255 from 1 pm – 9 pm for support, information, or help to find resources.
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
    CalHope – Hope Lives Here: Warm Line 1-833-317-4673.
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