Program Overview

Feeling stress about the pandemic?  Worried about job loss?  Finances?  Are you anxious about being locked at home and struggling to educate your kids and care for loved ones? Join our ongoing online help and support line to connect with others and learn healthy habits to maintain emotional wellbeing.  Support is available in both English and Spanish.  Feel free to join in at any time, you can come and go as you would like.

 Online support/help is available at the following times:

  • Monday, Wednesdays, and Friday, 4:30 to 6:30pm English

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:30pm Spanish

  • Saturdays 1:00 to 3:00pm Spanish

Information About Online Support Groups

To access help:

 

CORONAVIRUS: Apoyo Emocional en Español

Únase con nosotros a un grupo de apoyo emocional en este tiempo de crisis en el que posiblemente nos sentimos ansiosos, abrumados, enojados o con miedo. En este grupo facilitado por terapeutas expertas, usted podrá aprender hábitos para mantener el bienestar emocional, desahogarse y además relacionarse con otras personas que están pasando por la misma situación. Necesitamos distancia física y más contacto emocional.

El apoyo está disponible en español y usted puede llamar a cualquier hora dentro de los horarios disponibles:

  • Martes y Jueves 4:30pm a 6:30pm Español

  • Sábados 1:00pm a 3:00pm Español

Información sobre grupos de apoyo

Instrucciones:

TELEFONO:

  1. Simplemente márquenos al 1(571) 317 3122
  2. Usted escuchará una grabación en inglés pidiéndole el código de acceso (incluya el símbolo # al final):
  3. Código de acceso: 854-692-221#

TABLETA, TELEFONO INTELIGENTE/CON INTERNET, O PC:

1.  Baje la aplicación GoToMeeting Descárguela usando este link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/854692221

2. Una vez que descargue la aplicación, haga clic en este link y listo: https://www.gotomeet.me/Covid19support  

NO COST Services Available

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  • Trauma Informed Care Training: This training is designed for those serving individuals and communities in the aftermath of traumatic events. This training includes evidence informed information on how to offer a trauma informed response to those you serve.
  • Vicarious Trauma Training and Support for Caregivers: To educate and support caregivers who may be exposed to or are experiencing vicarious trauma (compassion fatigue) VC STRONGER TOGETHER offers evidence based Vicarious Trauma training to those in the caregiving community (training audiences include, but not limited to: hospital staff, case
    managers, community mental health workers, social workers, community based organization staff). Trainings will include a self-assessment, the development of a care plan, and a practical application.
  • Community Outreach and Education: To educate community members and groups, VC STRONGER TOGETHER offers community outreach and education sessions that focus on community recovery services available and the importance of keeping emotionally well in the aftermath of traumatic events (outreach and education audiences include, but are not limited to: Rotary Clubs, PTA’s, community-based organizations and councils).

Give an Hour CA Coronavirus Emotional Wellness and Mental Health Support Contact Form

Please fill out the following contact form and we will send you specific information about the services that are available.

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