Thurston County

Thurston County facilities are open to the public with safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect public and employee health. Learn more here.

COVID-19 Resources: Mental Health and Coping

Health Department COVID-19 Website

State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline

Call 1-800-525-0127

Then press #

Hours:

Monday thur Friday 6:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Language

Press 2 for Spanish
For other languages wait and request an interpreter

Or text 'Coronavirus' to 211-211

For Spanish reply 'esp' to the hotline message

Last update 9/14/20. Spread the facts.

Mental Health and Coping Resources

The resources provided here focus on mental health and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. As new information and resources become available, this page will be updated.

Emotional Support and Crisis Helplines

The following are 24/7, free and confidential.

Lifeline

Call: 1-800-273-8255
Chat Online
Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing Loss

TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Chat Online

Veterans

Call: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
Text: 838255
Veterans Chat

Spanish Speaking

1-888-628-9454

Distress Helpline

Call: 1-800-985-5990
Text: TalkWithUs to 66746
TTY: 1-800-846-8517
Spanish Speaking

Call: 1-800-985-5990, press 2
Text: Hablanos to 66746

Multilingual

Call: 1-800-985-5990

Resources

Mental Health, Coping and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Crisis Helplines

For Everyone

Stress

Stress and Coping from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Typical Reactions to Social Distancing, Isolation and Quarantine from the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center
Pandemic Stress Blog from the Washington State Department of Health

Coping

Stress and Coping from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies from NAMI
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak from the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center
Helping Others

Be The Difference During COVID-19 from the National Council for Behavioral Health

Tips

10 Well-Being Tips During the Days of COVID-19 from the Center for Healthy Minds University of Wisconsin-Madison
Benefits of Journaling from the Center for Healthy Minds University of Wisconsin-Madison

For Parents and Guardians

Local Helpline

Parent Help Line operated by our local Family Education and Support Services

Talking with Children

Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus from the University of Washington Medicine
Talking to Kids about COVID-19 from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Coping

Helping Children Cope from Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Helping Children Cope Emotionally with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress

Children with Special Needs

COVID-19 and Children with Special Health Care Needs from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Multilingual

Helping Children Cope with Change due to COVID-19 from the National Association of School Psychologists

Spanish version

For Individuals Living with Mental Illness

Living with Mental Illness during COVID-19 Outbreak - Preparing for Your Wellness from Mental Health America

For Older Adults

Stress and Coping

Stress and Coping from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Typical Reactions to Social Distancing, Isolation and Quarantine from the SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center

For Organizations and Employers

Local Crisis Line Flyer from The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties

Public Health and Social Services Contact Information

During business hours call 360-867-2500

WA Relay: 711 or 800-833-6388

After business hours:

Public health emergency call 1-800-986-9050
Medical emergency call 911

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