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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Prevention Network commits to continuing services while Michigan communities navigate this unchartered time. You will continue to receive emails, resources, and information from us throughout the pandemic.
For mental health resources, the Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched a statewide warmline for Michiganders whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis: 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753).
COVID-19:
What is COVID-19?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can
spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel
coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an
outbreak in Wuhan, China (CDC).
COVID-19 resources:
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SAMHSA Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
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SAMHSA Flyer: Feeling Stressed or Anxious About the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Social Distancing and Self-Quarantine:
What is social distancing?
Social distancing means avoiding public gatherings, staying home more, keeping 6 feet
away from others and limiting social interactions. By being less mobile and having less
interactions with one another we will contain the opportunities for the virus to spread.
Why is social distancing important?
When it comes to controlling the current COVID-19 outbreak social distancing is one of
the most important things you can do. By social distancing we can slow down the spread
of the virus, this means avoiding public spaces and generally limiting exposure outside
the home.
How to self-quarantine?
Anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or is feeling sick should practice self-quarantine to ensure they are not spreading the virus. Experts recommend that self-quarantine should last 14 days, providing them enough time to know if they will become ill or not. Some people who may consider self-quarantine are those who have recently traveled domestically or globally or have been in areas where COVID-19 spread rapidly.
Self-quarantine involves:
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Using standard hygiene and washing hands frequently
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Not sharing things like towels and utensils
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Staying at home
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Not having visitors
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Staying at least 6 feet away from other people in your household
20 Activities for Social Distancing/Quarantine:
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Make Goals to Accomplish Each Day
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Tour a museum virtually:
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Call a Friend or Family Member
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Have Your Family go Through their Wardrobe (Challenge Them to Donate 5 Items)
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Get Your Taxes Done
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Have Your Kids Create a New Schedule Plan time for Learning, Crafts, Lunch, Gym etc.
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Be Gentle to Yourself as Well as Your Emotions
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Listen to a Podcast or Playlist
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Have a Family Game Night with Homemade Snacks
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Start a Craft Project
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Read a Book
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Create an at Home Spa (Try Making a DIY Face Mask)
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Try a at Home Workout From YouTube or Instagram
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Find a New Recipe to Try (Make it Game Trying to Use Only Ingredients You Already Have)
Resources For Colleges:
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Webinar: Campus Prevention Professionals Working in the Virtual Space
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Reimagining AOD Prevention: Making the Transition to the Virtual Space
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COVID-19 Planning Guide and Self-Assessment for Higher Education
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Should I Attend College in the Fall? Questions for Students with Mental
Resources For Parents and Families:
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What Is COVID-19? And How Does It Relate to Child Development?
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How to Support Children (and Yourself) During the COVID-19 Outbreak
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Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19): What You Need To Know About
Its Impact On Moms And Babies -
Updates for Parents from MOTT Children U of M
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Webinar: In the Midst of Rapid Fire Change & Practicing Social-
Distancing: Resilience, Coping, and Parenting Strategies for Everyone
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Coping Calendar: 30 actions for yourself and each other facing a global crisis
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Protect Your Family’s Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Resources For Those in Recovery:
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Online Meetings:
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Opioid and Overdose Prevention Resources (University of Michigan)
Resources For Communities/Professionals:
CDC Interim Guidance for Workplaces
Promoting Workplace Mental Health
Building Organizational Resilience in the Face of a Ubiquitous Challenge
Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19
ONDCP's Director Carroll Shares Virtual Prevention Resources
How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times
The Opioid Crisis and the Hispanic/Latino Population: An Urgent Issue
Back to School After COVID-19: Supporting Student and Staff Mental Health
Telehealth Resources:
Key changes made to telehealth guidelines to boost COVID-19 care
NIDA: COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use
The DEA's Response to COVID-19
SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Guidance
SAMHSA's COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2
Telehealth Resource Center - COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit
SAMHSA FAQs: Provision of methadone and buprenorphine for the treatment
of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19 emergency
60 Digital Resources for Mental Health
How to Prepare for an Online Counseling Session
Graphics:
Feel free to use/share these graphics on your social media pages. Most are created for Facebook posting.
Updated 7/20/2020



Click here to download the infographic: What Is COVID-19? And How Does It Relate to Child Development?
(Click image to expand letter from ONDCP
Director Carroll)