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Resources for Emotional Support and Well-BeingThe coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is changing life for all of us. You may feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely or frustrated in these circumstances. You are not alone. There are strategies for managing stress such as:
If you feel unsafePartner abuse is never okay and there are people standing by to help, especially during this health crisis. If you can, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text LOVEIS to 22522 for 24/7 help in English or Spanish. If you can't call, visit TheHotline.org to learn how to create a safety plan or get immediate help with the 24/7 "Chat Now" feature. Call or text the Victims of Crime Resource Center at 1-800-VICTIMS line for information on victim services programs in California There are additional resources available:
Hotlines if you need to talk to someoneIf you are feeling overwhelmed with sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. There are additional resources available if you are in crisis:
Youth and Teens
Veterans
First Responders and Law Enforcement
Older Adults
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
Services for Substance Disorders
LGBTQ Individuals
Helping othersProtecting children from abuse & neglectCommunity members play an important role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. If you are worried about the health or safety of a child, call the local CPS hotline for the county where the child lives or find a local child abuse youth victim service provider. You can call or text the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-4-A-CHILD to speak with a professional crisis counselor who can provide assistance in over 170 languages. You may also be able to help children and youth who have been abused or neglected by stepping up to serve as a foster caregiver. Please contact your local county's Social Service or Human Service department, or call the toll-free line at 1-800-KIDS-4-US. Family SupportIf you are concerned about a family in need of food or assistance, or you need resources yourself, call 211, contact your local non-profit Family Resource Center, or apply for public benefits, which may include health care, cash aid, and food and nutrition assistance, through your county's Social Services or Health and Human Services department. You can call the California Parent & Youth Helpline at 1-855-427-2736 Monday – Sunday from 8:00am – 8:00pm to get emotional support from a trained Parent Advocate. NAMI California has resources for family members supporting loved ones with mental health conditions. You can call their HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI to get information, resource referrals and support from 7:00am – 3:00pm or email info@namica.org. Caregivers can find resources at the Department of Aging website, including guidelines to protect the health and safety of both you and your loved one from COVID-19. For more resources and information to help you and your family combat COVID-19, please visit my website. As more information becomes available, we will share with you. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or concerns.
Steven C. Bradford
Capitol Office: District Office: Satellite Office: State Capitol One West Manchester Blvd. 302 West 5th St. Room 2059 Suite 600 Suite 203 Sacramento, CA 95814 Inglewood, CA 90301 San Pedro, CA 90731 Tel: (916) 651-4035 Tel: (310) 412-6120 Tel: (310) 514-8573
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California State Senator Steven Bradford - District 35 |
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