Feeling stressed or anxious about COVID-19? Your feelings are valid, and you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally – help is available 24/7.
The NAMI NH office is closed to the public and in-person support group meetings and trainings are suspended through at least June 15th. However, staff members continue their work remotely, and with the exceptional assistance of NAMI NH volunteers, many support groups and other activities have moved online.
To connect with local resources & support, contact NAMI New Hampshire’s Info & Resource Line at info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
NAMI NH & Our Partners Respond to COVID-19
A Message from NAMI NH Exec. Dir. Ken Norton
NAMI NH Moves Operations & Support Online
NH’s Community Mental Health Centers
NH’s Peer Support Agencies & WarmLines
NH Department of Health and Human Services
Community Resources from NH DHHS
NH Hospital Update for Families & Guardians
Supporting Child and Family Well-being (NH DHHS)
State of NH Emergency Orders Issued
COVID-19 Updates
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Resources
Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation (SAMHSA)
Trainings and Recorded Webinars for Mental Health Professionals (SAMHSA)
Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Homes and Residential Communities (CDC)
Webinar Series to Help Manage Stress & Anxiety (Dartmouth-Hitchcock)
Mental Health Consideration During COVID-19 (World Health Organization)
Feeling Anxiety About Coronavirus? A Psychologist Offers Tips to Stay Clearheaded (University of California San Francisco)
How to Deal with Coronavirus if You Have OCD or Anxiety (Vice)
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus (New York Times)
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty (AFSP)
Coping with Coronavirus: Managing Stress, Fear, and Anxiety (NIMH)
Manage Anxiety & Stress (CDC)
Avoiding Fear, Anxiety While Your Self-Quarantine (HealthDay)
Mental Health in the Age of Coronavirus (United Nations Mental Health Council)
Tips from NAMI National:
- For anyone who is unsure about attending therapy sessions outside the home, especially those who the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)has described as being at higher risk, you can ask your health care provider about tele-therapy or mental health services online.
- For anyone who is worried about access to prescribed medications, you can ask your health care provider about getting 90-day supplies vs. a 60- or 30-day supply. If this is not possible, we encourage you to refill your medications as soon as they are allowed. (Note: If healthcare providers deny/decline making accommodations, challenge the decisions at least three times. Decision-makers on making health plan adjustments may change if/as conditions worsen.)
- Listen to and follow your local public health care provider expectations.
- Provide self-care, especially if you are in the higher risk population as defined by the CDC. Pay attention to emerging symptoms. Reach out to family and friends.
Remote Support & Resources
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Read NAMI’s COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) INFORMATION AND RESOURCES GUIDE.
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
Supporting Child and Family Well-being (NH DHHS)
NAMI NH FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUPS
- Parent Support Groups – for parents of children/adolescents with social emotional challenges
Supporting Child and Family Well-being During the COVID-19 Emergency
SOCIAL DISTANCING SOCIAL HOUR
A way for people to connect and chat. This is not an anxiety or OCD focused group – every Friday starting 3/20 8:30p EST
NAMI NH ONLINE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Contact Carol Lemelin at 603-664-2116.
PARENTS OF ANXIOUS KIDS SUPPORT GROUP
For parents of school-aged kids or younger w/ anxiety and OC related disorders – every Tuesday starting 3/24 8:30pm EST
MOMS WORKING FROM HOME w/ KIDS & SOCIAL DISTANCING
Open to any working moms out there trying to survive in this new, temporary, reality – every Monday starting 3/23 8:30p EST
How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus (New York Times)
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
Resource Guide for Consumers: How to Access Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits
A Quick Guide on How to Access Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits
- Peer Support – information on support centers and groups for adults with mental illness
OCD SUPPORT GROUP
Open to individuals & family members – every Thursday starting 3/19 at 8:30pm EST
SOCIAL DISTANCING SOCIAL HOUR
A way for people to connect and chat. This is not an anxiety or OCD focused group – every Friday starting 3/20 8:30p EST
How to Deal with Coronavirus if You Have OCD or Anxiety (Vice)
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
Trainings and Recorded Webinars for Mental Health Professionals (SAMHSA)
Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Homes and Residential Communities (CDC)
Wellness Breaks for Mental Health Staff
The New England Mental Health Technology Center is now offering virtual Wellness Breaks for all staff involved in providing mental health services in New England.
Wellness Breaks offer a way to connect, decompress, and share resiliency stories and resources in a peer-to-peer format during this pandemic. They will start Wellness Breaks with a short centering activity followed by an open forum for conversation. Sessions will be hosted by the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center staff members.
Wellness Breaks will be held online three times a week. Each will be 30 minutes in length. Individuals can attend as frequently as they like.
– Mondays from 12:00-12:30pm
– Wednesday from 12:00-12:30pm
– Fridays from 8:00-8:30pm (not a typo, yes, Friday evening)
Use this information to attend:
Join from computer: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6048169923
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
Supporting the Well-being of Vulnerable Adults During the COVID-19 Emergency
NAMI NH FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUPS
- Family Support Groups – for family members and friends of adults with mental illness
SOCIAL DISTANCING SOCIAL HOUR
A way for people to connect and chat. This is not an anxiety or OCD focused group – every Friday starting 3/20 8:30p EST
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
COVID-19 Tips and Resources for Older Adults and their Families
Alzheimer’s Association:
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers
AARP:
COVID-19 Checklist for Older Adults: Prepare for Coronavirus
Clear-Cut Steps for Caregivers Worried About Coronavirus Exposure
Families Anxious Over Loved Ones in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living
Coronavirus and Older Adults: Your Questions Answered
AFSP:
COVID-19: We Must Care for Older Adults’ Mental Health
BEAS:
Supporting the Well-being of Vulnerable Adults During the COVID-19 Emergency
Dartmouth Hitchcock Aging Resource Center:
Virtual classes/support groups at Dartmouth Hitchcock Aging Resource Center (Lebanon, NH)
Tri-state Learning Collaborative on Aging:
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources (Older Adult New Englanders & Service Providers)
National Council on Aging:
COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults & Caregivers
John Hopkins Medicine:
Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
Other:
How Can Health Systems Help Older Adults Address Social Isolation and Loneliness?
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
Trainings and Recorded Webinars for Mental Health Professionals (SAMHSA)
Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Homes and Residential Communities (CDC)
Managing Healthcare Workers’ Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak (US Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
Resource Guide for Consumers: How to Access Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits
A Quick Guide on How to Access Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
NAMI NH Info & Resource Line
To connect with resources & support in the Granite State, contact info@NAMINH.org or 1-800-242-6264 (press 4).
Click for 24/7 crisis support resources.
- Survivors of Suicide Loss – listing of support groups for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide
