Caring for My Mental Health
What Can I Do?
Here are some things you can do to take care of yourself and maintain your mental health during this time. Also, remember to keep a safe distance from others, wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching any part of your face. With social distancing, we are coming together as a community to each do our own part to keep each other safe.
Here are some things you can do to take care of yourself and maintain your mental health during this time. Also, remember to keep a safe distance from others, wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching any part of your face. With social distancing, we are coming together as a community to each do our own part to keep each other safe.
- Exercise – YMCA Free Online Exercise Classes
- Have a meal on video chat with a loved one
- Hike – All Trails Hiking
- Journal – Journal Prompts for Mental Health
- Learn – Gale Courses
- Meditate – Insight Timer
- Walk – take a walk around the neighborhood
Readings
- COVID-19 Information and Resources – NAMI
- COVID-19 Informacion y Recursos (Available in Spanish)
- Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies – NAMI
- Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreak – SAMHSA
- Manage Anxiety & Stress – CDC
- How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distance – Mental Health First Aid
- Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty (Translated into 41 languages)
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resources – The Center for Victims of Torture
Information on COVID-19
Community Resources
- 211 – Community Resources
- Three Square – Emergency Food Distribution
- Helping Hands of Vegas Valley – Food Delivery for Seniors
- Nevada Unemployment Insurance Claim
- United Way – Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund
- Clark County – CARES Housing Assistance Program
Online Therapy/Support Groups
NAMI Southern Nevada is working on offering our support groups online. We will be offering Family Support Groups with a prescreening process. In the meantime, you can visit these sites that are offering online support.
Never Give Up Wellness Center – Local Las Vegas agency that offers free mental health support groups via Zoom. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or need someone to talk to, call (702) 951-9751 to reserve a spot as space will be limited.
Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solutions (CIMHS) – Free 8-session interactive therapy program for those living with depression.
7 Cups of Tea – Provides free emotional support through trained peer-listeners and chat groups. Online professional therapists are also available at cost.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Provides online, peer-led support groups for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA serves peers, young adults, and friends and family members.
Support Groups Central – Offers virtual support groups on various mental health topics. Groups are typically run by mental health professionals from non-profit agencies. Group dates/times vary depending on the topics. Support groups are free or low-cost.
SMART Recovery – Provides free, peer-led support, and chat groups. Conversations are moderated to prevent discrimination or aggression.
Never Give Up Wellness Center – Local Las Vegas agency that offers free mental health support groups via Zoom. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or need someone to talk to, call (702) 951-9751 to reserve a spot as space will be limited.
Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solutions (CIMHS) – Free 8-session interactive therapy program for those living with depression.
7 Cups of Tea – Provides free emotional support through trained peer-listeners and chat groups. Online professional therapists are also available at cost.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Provides online, peer-led support groups for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA serves peers, young adults, and friends and family members.
Support Groups Central – Offers virtual support groups on various mental health topics. Groups are typically run by mental health professionals from non-profit agencies. Group dates/times vary depending on the topics. Support groups are free or low-cost.
SMART Recovery – Provides free, peer-led support, and chat groups. Conversations are moderated to prevent discrimination or aggression.
This app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help you manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD (click on the image to download).
For a full list of online resources visit our NAMI website.
For a full list of online resources visit our NAMI website.
Need to Speak to Someone?
Call the NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 from M-F, 10 AM – 6 PM, ET
Or if you are in a crisis, text NAMI to 741-741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling
Call or text NAMI CARES Warmline at 1-775-241-4212
A non-crisis phone service that you can call or text to speak one-on-one with a peer who can help you find support in the community or just listen.
In Case of a Crisis
Call the numbers below:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990
Or if you are in a crisis, text NAMI to 741-741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling
Call or text NAMI CARES Warmline at 1-775-241-4212
A non-crisis phone service that you can call or text to speak one-on-one with a peer who can help you find support in the community or just listen.
In Case of a Crisis
Call the numbers below:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990