Mental Health and Coping
Free and Confidential Support Resources • Tips and Advice for Coping
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as an infectious disease outbreak. It is normal to experience a wide range of emotions.
This page has information about resources and advice to help you cope and to support your mental and behavioral health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these resources are available in multiple languages.
Are You Feeling a Mix of Emotions Due to COVID-19?
Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:- Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Worsening of mental health conditions
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
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Free and Confidential Support Resources
There are resources available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, if you need someone to talk to during this difficult time.
Provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
To connect with a trained crisis counselor:
- Call 1-800-985-5990
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746
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- For deaf/hard of hearing, call 1-800-985-5990 / TTY 1-800-846-8517
- For Spanish speakers
- Call 1-800-985-5990 and press 2
- From the 50 states, text Hablanos to 66746
- From Puerto Rico, text Hablanos to 1-787-339-2663
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Provides help to people who are thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support.
To talk to someone now:
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- For veterans, press 1
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- For deaf/hard of hearing, call 1-800-799-4889
- For Spanish speakers
- Call 1-888-628-9454
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Offers compassionate support, crisis intervention information, educational services and referral services for anyone who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
To talk to a trained advocate:
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Visit
- For deaf/hard of hearing:
- Call TTY 1-800-787-3224
- Call by video phone 1-855-812-1001
- Chat Instant Messenger DeafHotline
- Email nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org
- For Spanish speakers:
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- (Disponible todos los días de 12 – 6 p.m. Hora Central)
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Provides referrals for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
To speak to a trained information specialist:
- Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- For deaf/hard of hearing, call TTY 1-800-487-4889
- Visit
- For Spanish speakers, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and press 2
Connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders.
To receive confidential crisis intervention and support:
- Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
- Text 838255
- Visit
- For deaf/hard of hearing, call 1-800-799-4889
Tips and Advice for Coping
Coping Tips
Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Finding ways to cope with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
- Stress and Coping ( | )
- Feeling Stressed? ( | )
- 5 Things You Should Know About Stress ( | )
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- Fact Sheet:
Grieving
People grieve and accept loss in different ways. Remember that mourning takes time and can present itself in many different emotions.
- Coping with Grief ( |
Children
Parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear.
- Talking to Children ( | )
- Fact Sheet:
- American Sign Language Video:
Older Adults
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- Older Adults and Depression ( | )
Veterans
Service members, veterans, and their family members may experience stress differently. There are practical steps you can take to manage anxiety and improve your wellbeing.
- National Center for PTSD COVID-19 Resources for Managing Stress ( | )
