Mental Health Resources during COVID-19

Our regular “Resources for Mental Health” guide has been updated for 2020 and is now available in English. Due to the Covid-19 public health crisis, we are not hosting any in-person events at this time. We are planning to observe Mental Health Awareness month online so stay tuned for more information here.

Locally, NAMI is moving some of their Family and Peer Support Groups as well as their education classes online. Check their website for the most current offerings. During this time the OC Warmline 714-991-6412 and NAMI Peer Mentor Program are both operational. https://www.namioc.org

From the American Psychological Association: resources for social distancing: This tells what to expect while you are practicing social distancing as well as things you can do to preserve your mental health while you stay away from the virus.

CDC Mental Health & Coping during the COVID-19 outbreak The Institute for Catholic Mental Health Ministry has also provided these resources for Catholic Mental Health Ministries during social distancing to prevent spread of COVID-19.

For EMERGENCY assistance: DIAL 911 available 24/7
For CRISIS ASSESSMENT: DIAL 1-866-830-6011 AVAILABLE 24/7*
For SUICIDE PREVENTION: DIAL 1-877-727-4747 available 24/7*
New Hope CRISIS COUNSELING: 1-714-639-4673 available 24/7*
National SUICIDE PREVENTION Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 available 24/7*
VETERAN CRISIS LINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) available 24/7*
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HELLO to 741-741
*Toll-free