Mental Health (COVID-19)

Are media reports, closures & social distancing causing you to be anxious, stressed, lonely, etc? BSCO's Trauma Helpline is Available (Extended Days) M-F: 9am to 6pm

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

NAMI Chicago’s Helpline is open. (7 Days a week)
NAMI Chicago will also be holding virtual support groups.

Audio of guided meditations in multiple formats (online, podcast, or an app for your smart phone). Mindfulness meditations can help relieve anxiety and promote healthy behaviors. Also available in Spanish.

The SHARE Network has partnered with The University of Chicago’s Pritzker Medical School for a Social Call program. This program pairs older adults with volunteer medical students for weekly phone conversations. These conversations aim to create a lasting connection across generations to provide support, interaction, and friendship to older adults experiencing social isolation and loneliness. If you know anyone that could benefit from this program, email their name and number to Cierra Shifflet at ccshifflet@uchicago.edu, or call 773-702-9638. All referrals will be kept confidential. 

Do you live alone? Do you feel lonely? Is the social interaction you regularly have not fulfilling?

If so, consider signing up for a weekly social call from a volunteer with Rush Generations.