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Mental HealthIf you or a loved one are struggling with a mental health crisis aggravated by the coronavirus outbreak, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Hotline at (800) 273-8255 or visit their webpage. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, visit the Domestic Abuse Hotline or call +1 (800) 799-SAFE. Advocates are available 24/7 and all calls are free and confidential. If you are not comfortable speaking with someone directly, support is also available through a live chat.
Other Emergency NeedsThe Children’s Bureau has received additional funding to help with basic needs for families. They serve families who have children from birth to 17 years of age. They can provide rent, housing/utility assistance, food and baby items (i.e. formula/diapers). They have a Hispanic services team and have funds for Marion County and all of the contiguous counties. Families can email anytime at CPCSinquiries@childrensbureau.org.
Indiana 211 offers access to various resources such as food & clothing, mental health and addition, health care, housing and utility support and more.
Visit CDC - Talking with children about Covid-19
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kDksrN7UDd6TLkj9Au3D-oEb0JiJtdy42gRIdRlY1a4/mobilepresent?slide=id.p
https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kDksrN7UDd6TLkj9Au3D-oEb0JiJtdy42gRIdRlY1a4/mobilepresent?slide=id.p