Resources for Managing COVID -19
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation COVID-19 Media Toolkit
Opioid and Substance Use Treatment Providers
Supporting Mental Health During COVID - 19
Supporting Children During COVID - 19
Guidance for Higher Education During COVID-19
Culturally Competent Services in Disaster Situations
Guidance and Resources for SAMHSA
Resources from Department of Health
Resources for the Public Sector
Rural Response to COVID-19
Healthcare Providers and EMS
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation COVID-19 Media Toolkit
Example Social Media Posts
In such a scary time, it is important to reach out to those who might be having a harder time with social distancing. If you are struggling reach out to @crisistextline by texting SHARE to 741741 #youmatter #mentalhealthawareness
If going out to get groceries is adding stress to your plate, reach out to [LOCAL HOTLINE] for how you can get your food and toiletries delivered.
Social Distancing can be lonely, be sure to reach out to friends and family through texts, emails, facetime, or Skype. Visit ohiospf.org for a list of local resources. #reachout
If stress reactions interfere with your everyday activities, reach out to your healthcare provider. Contact [LOCAL HOTLINE/RESOURCE] for more information.
Uncertainty is widespread right now, but we can help people stay in control of their emotions. Help us share tips on managing coronavirus-related stress and anxiety to all those we serve. A social media toolkit is available at http://mha.ohio.gov/coronavirus for you or your agency to use on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more. Scroll to the bottom of the page to download sample messages.
Opioid and Substance Use Treatment Providers
Below are resources for opioid and other substance user providers to help transition services to be COVID-19 responsive.
Connections App, a free smartphone app that supports patients in recovery from substance use disorders.
Please direct inquiries to:
OTP
Question: OTP_COVID19@mha.ohio.gov
General BH
question: Covid19BH@mha.ohio.gov
OhioMHAS Telehealth Guidance OTP Guidance Document
Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
Below are resources for opioid and other substance user providers to help transition services to be COVID-19 responsive.
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Tips and Resources related to Mental Health
and Social Distancing/Isolation from SAMHSA
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation during an infectious disease outbreak
Additional Mental Health Resources
Coronavirus Guide for Mental Health
Strategies and Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Anxieties
Social Media Toolkit
Uncertainty is widespread right now, but we can help people stay in control of their emotions. Help us share tips on managing coronavirus-related stress and anxiety to all those we serve. A social media toolkit is available at http://mha.ohio.gov/coronavirus for you or your agency to use on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more. Scroll to the bottom of the page to download sample messages.
Culturally Competent Services in Disaster Situations
Connections App, Ohio Department of Education a new video message
Guidance for Higher Education During COVID-19
Children are experiencing the pandemic with adults, but not necessarily in the same way. The resources below can help explain what’s going on and ensure that children stay as healthy and happy as possible.
Guidance for Higher Education Administrators
Supporting Children During COVID-19
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) ensures cultural and linguistically appropriate disaster preparedness by sharing a video of their daily updates in multiple languages. Videos can be viewed on the Ohio Channel’s YouTube.
Guidance and Resources from SAMHSA
Medication-Assisted Treatment
SAMHSA’s Public Health Emergency Response Guidance
Supporting Mental Health During COVID-19
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health