As the situation with COVID-19 rapidly evolves, SAMHSA is promoting the use of evidence-based resources and practices related to the virus.
SAMHSA-funded initiatives, including the Opioid Response Network, are disseminating information provided by SAMHSA, CDC, and other Technical Assistance Centers.
Refer to the following links (last updated 07/15/2020):
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Focus
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Title and Link
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Description
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COVID-19
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CDC COVID-19 hub
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Web
page of CDC resources related to prevention and COVID-19
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COVID-19
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Infectious Diseases Society of America (ISDA) COVID-19
Resource Center
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Web page with ISDA updated
guidance and links to resources on developments, guidelines, protocols, policies,
and tools for practitioners
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Social
Distancing
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Tips For Social Distancing,
Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
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PDF from
SAMHSA on social distancing, quarantine, and isolation
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Addiction Medicine
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ASAM COVID-19 Guidelines
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Web page of resources collated
by the ASAM Caring for Patients During the COVID-19 (CPDC) Task Force
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Addiction Professionals / Community
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Addiction Professionals of North Carolina Statewide Resource Guide for COVID-19
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Google doc model from NC collaborating resources for addiction professionals
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Addiction Professionals / Community
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Massachusetts HEALing Communities Study (HCS):
COVID-19 Response and Support
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Google doc model from MA to share resources, informative articles, best practices and guidance for healthcare, incarceration, harm reduction, and homelessness settings
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COVID-19
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Materials and Resources: Social media toolkit with printable
materials
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Web page from NC DHHS of
printable materials on COVID-19 for diverse populations
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COVID-19 and SUD
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COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
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Article from NIDA on impact of COVID-19 on individuals with SUD
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Stress
and Anxiety
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Stress and Coping
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Web page from CDC on managing
stress and anxiety
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Treatment
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SAMHSA Medication Assisted Treatment Guidance for OTPs
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Web
page of SAMHSA guidance for OTPs specific to medication-assisted treatment
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Treatment
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SAMHSA COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR
Part 2 Guidance
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PDF
of SAMHSA treatment guidance (brief)
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Treatment
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FAQs: Provision of methadone and
buprenorphine for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19
emergency
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PDF
of FAQs around the new guidance for telehealth
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Treatment
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TAP 34: Disaster Planning Handbook for
Behavioral Health Treatment Programs
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PDF
of SAMHSA guidance in creating a disaster preparedness and recovery plan for
treatment programs
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Focus
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Title
and Link
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Description
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American
Indian/Alaska Native communities
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Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response
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Web
page: Indian Health Service COVID-19 Response
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American Indian/Alaska Native communities
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National Indian Health Board Home Page
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Web page: National Indian Health Board Home
Page
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American
Indian/Alaska Native communities
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Northwest
Portland Area Indian Health (NPAIH) COVID-19 Update
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Web
page: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health (NPAIH) COVID-19 Update
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American
Indian/Alaska Native communities
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What Tribal Members Need to Know About COVID-19
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PDF: General fact sheet for tribes on how to protect against and detect COVID-19
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Domestic
Violence
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Resources to support survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19
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Web page from FUTURES without violence for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and for children who experience trauma and abuse
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Domestic
Violence
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Supporting Survivors’ Access to Substance Use Disorder and
Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Emergency
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PDF: National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health handout
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Domestic Workers
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Coronavirus Care Fund
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Web page from National Domestic Workers Alliance to support domestic workers (e.g., home care, nannies, house cleaners).
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First Responders
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Recommendations for Administering Naloxone During COVID-19
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PDF: NJ Department of Health resource on reducing risk of exposure for first responders.
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Homeless shelters and service providers
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National Healthcare for the Homeless: COVID-19
Resources
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Web page: National Healthcare for the
Homeless: COVID-19 Resources including street medicine strategies and information
for homeless shelters and homeless service providers.
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Immigration
and Incarceration
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National Emergency Webinar on COVID-19 and Criminal
Legal and Immigrant Detention System
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Webinar:
Hear activists, policymakers, and medical experts talk about the potential
interventions for mitigating the harm of coronavirus spread on those impacted
by the criminal legal and immigration detention systems.
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Incarceration, correctional facilities
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CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities
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Web page: CDC Interim Guidance on COVID-19
in correctional settings.
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LatinX Communities
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National
Alliance for Hispanic Health
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Web
page: Home page of National Alliance for Hispanic Health has resources for
COVID-19
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LatinX Communities
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Spanish social media toolkit:
Kit de herramientas para los medios sociales
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CDC web page with Spanish resources for social media toolkit.
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Law Enforcement
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People with Addictions are being hit hard with COVID-19: Implications and helpful tips for Law Enforcement.
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PDF example from NC Department of Justice and Addiction Professionals of NC on how law enforcement can mitigate the impact on those with SUD.
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LGBTQIA and People living with HIV (PLWH)
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Coronavirus, COVID-19, and Considerations for People
Living with HIV and LGBTQIA+ People
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PDF: Fenway Health brief for PLWH and
LGBTQIA people
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Model:
Bridge to treatment
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CA
Bridge Model example: COVID-19 National Emergency Response
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Web
page: Example of bridge program and COVID-19 resources for treatment and
recovery. Addresses SDH also
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Older Adults
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Elder Mental Health During COVID-19
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PDF: Indian Health Service (IHS) shares ways to support elders; defines social distancing, isolation, and quarantine; how providers can help manage stress
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Older Adults
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Tips for Elders and Their Caregivers About COVID-19
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PDF: IHS focus on elders, gives suggestions for safe activities and self-care advice for care-givers. Infographics on stopping spread of germs
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People in Recovery
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Addiction/Recovery Resources
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Web page of recovery resources from
University of Michigan Medicine Dept of Psychiatry
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People
in Recovery
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Unity Recovery + SOS Recovery + Alano
Club are now offering free daily Social Determinants of Recovery (SDOR)
Workshops
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Web
page with free daily Social Determinants of Recovery (SDOR) workshops that
are focused on enhancing individual recovery capital.
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People
in Recovery
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ONDCP Virtual Recovery Resources
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PDF from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) compiles a list of virtual recovery resources available to individuals and communities.
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PLWH
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What to Know About HIV and COVID-19
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Web page: CDC Guidance on COVID-19 for
People living with HIV (PLWH)
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PLWH
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AIDS Info: Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons
with HIV
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Web
page from AIDS Info (HHS NIH): Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with
HIV
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People who Use Drugs (PWUD)
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COVID-19: Guidance for People Who Use Drugs
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PDF handout for COVID-19 guidance for PWUD
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PWUD
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Guidance for People who Use Substances on COVID-19
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PDF handout for COVID-19 guidance for PWUD
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Rural
health
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Rural Response to
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Web
page: Rural health Information (RHI) Hub COVID-19 resources for rural
communities
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Rural health
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Emergency Preparedness for Rural Providers
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Web page: RHI Hub outlines
resources available for communication planning in a rural area and how rural
hospitals and other healthcare organizations can prepare for disasters and
large-scale emergencies?
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Suicide Prevention
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Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Web
page: Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Resources to Support Mental Health
and Coping with the Coronavirus
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Transgender Health
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Trans People Need to
Know
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Web page from TransEquality
on COVID-19 resources for transgender people
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Undocumented Immigrants
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Tangible Support for Immigrant Communities during COVID-19
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Google doc: Immigrants Rising list of resources to help undocumented immigrants navigate the crisis.
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Youth
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Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences During COVID-19
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PDF from ASTHO of policy considerations to strengthen jurisdictions’ ability to continue to create and maintain safe, stable, nurturing environments for children and families during the COVID-19 response and in preparation for pandemic recovery.
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Focus
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Title
and Link
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Description
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Child Abuse
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Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic, 25 Tips for Multi-Disciplinary Teams
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PDF: This guide by the Zero Abuse Initiative provides practical tips for addressing child abuse that can be adapted to educational settings.
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Child Abuse
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Coronavirus Tips & Resources for Parents, Children, Educators & Others
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Website: Prevent Child Abuse America’s website has an extensive list of tips and linked resources for educators, parents, children, home visitors and others about how to stay connected and support children.
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Child Abuse
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Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID-19
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PDF: This article by SAMHSA explains how children are at increased risk for abuse during COVID-19. Includes national resources to help families.
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Homelessness and Youth
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COVID-19 and Homelessness: Strategies for Schools, Early Learning Programs, and Higher Education Institutions
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Website: SchoolHouse Connection’s extensive guide to updated resources and strategies on helping youth experiencing homelessness who are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 includes recommendations for education, services, and economics.
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LGBTQ Students
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Supporting LGBTQ Students during the Coronavirus Quarantine: A Tip-Sheet for School Counselors
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PDF: This tip sheet by the Human Rights Campaign and ASCA suggests specific ways to help school staff support LGBTQ students.
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LGBTQ Students
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The Trevor Project Releases New Report on Implications of Covid-19 on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
Citation: Green, A.E., Price-Feeney, M. & Dorison, S.H. (2020). Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. New York, New York: The Trevor Project.
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Report: This report by The Trevor Project outlines how physical distancing, economic strain, and increased anxiety may impact LGBTQ youth and explains how to support LGBTQ youth.
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LGBTQ Students
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A Resource for School Counselors on Supporting LGBTQ Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Post: This blog post from the Human Rights Campaign highlights challenges of LGBTQ students isolated in unsupportive environments and how school staff can support these students.
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Mental Health
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Statewide Webinar Addresses Mental Health Needs of Students and Staff during COVID-19
Download Slides
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Webinar and Slides: This webinar by the Education Development Center describes impacts of COVID-19 on student mental health and specific recommendations for schools, including planning for return to school and mental health self-care.
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Parent Education for Substance Use Prevention
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Guiding Good Choices (GCC) Groups Online
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Webinar: Communities That Care will share how to move GGC online; GCC teaches parents of middle school children skills needed to reduce children’s risk for using alcohol and other drugs.
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Parent Support
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Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
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PDF (English and Spanish): This article by the Child Mind Institute provides suggestions to parents of teens about how to communicate about physical distancing, support connection, remote schooling, healthy habits and mindfulness.
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Parent Support
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Supporting Families During COVID-19
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Website: The Child Mind Institute has multiple and updated resources in English and Spanish to help families cope including a tip sheet, Helping Parents through COVID-19.
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Parent Support
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COVID-19: We are Here For You Online Support Community for Parents and Caregivers
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Website: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ website resources include text messaging service, online support groups, and links for addiction support.
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School Counseling
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School Counseling During COVID-19: Online Lessons and Resources
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Website: American School Counseling Association’s website has a list of lessons and resources to support social and emotional learning..
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School Counseling
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Webinar Educational Resources for Virtual School Counseling
Slides |
Webinar and Slides: This webinar created by two state school counselor associations (CASC and WSCA) has links to resources to help counselors work virtually, including ethical standards, suicide risk, staff and parent support, and communication strategies.
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School Counseling
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American School Counseling Webinar series
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Webinar: American School Counseling Association is providing free access to professional development on best practices for working with students and families virtually.
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School Counseling
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New Jersey School Counselor Association COVID-19 Resources
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Website: Extensive list of school counseling websites with resources on wide range of topics.
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School Counseling
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Counseling Resources
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Website: Created by the COVID-19 School Counseling Emergency Task Force volunteers, provides key educational and counseling resources to support students by level (elementary, middle and high school); includes mental health resources
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School Counseling
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Middle Schools and COVID-19:Guidance for Addressing Resilience and Substance Use
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Actionable suggestions to protect and strengthen student resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic. More resources available at the Schools and the Opioid Epidemic in the Age of Covid-19 website.
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Social and Emotional Needs
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Educator's Guide to Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students
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PDF: This guide by the Michigan DOE and DHHS has information and strategies for educators and for families, including recommendations for helping students at highest risk such as families affected by substance use.
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Social and Emotional Learning
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COVID Response Resources for Educators and Families: Second Step
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Website: Committee for Children’s website includes online SEL lessons, middle school remote learning advisory guide. and related webinars.
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Special Needs
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Helping Educators Through COVID-19 and Beyond.pdf
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PDF: Child Mind Institute resource list includes links to tools for educator self-care, supporting anxious students, and dealing with grief and trauma; focus on children with learning disorders.
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Staff Self-Care
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Finding Your Rhythm
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Post: Association of Middle Level Education’s post includes ideas to help educators practice self-care while working with students from home.
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Student Mental Health
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COVID-19 Resources | University of Maryland School of Medicine
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Website: National Center for School Mental Health’s website includes webinar and links to many resources on tele-mental health, crisis response and children’s behavioral health needs
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Student Mental Health
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Summary of Student Mental Health Survey Results
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PDF: Report of results of a youth-led survey by the Youth Liberty Squad (founded by ACLU of Southern California) about how the COVID-19 crisis impacting student mental health; includes a student letter to the governor.
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Youth Substance Use: General
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: Covid-19: We are Here for You
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Website: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids website includes resources for families with children or loved ones who have substance use disorders including text messaging, online groups and links.
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Youth Substance Use: Alcohol
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Is Alcohol Use Spiking in Your Home?
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Article: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids provides results of their research on changes in alcohol use with COVID-19, focusing on how parents can help children and themselves with alcohol problems.
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Youth Substance Use: Marijuana
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COVID-19 and Marijuana: What You Need to Know
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Post: Smart Approaches to Marijuana’s article on increased vulnerability to the virus for individuals who vape or smoke marijuana.
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Youth Substance Use: Opioids
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COVID-19: Accessing Critical Medications for Your Loved One
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Post: Ideas for people who have a child or loved one using MAT to treat an Opioid Use Disorder to ensure treatment can be continued.
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Youth Substance use: Vaping
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Vaping and COVID-19: A toxic blend? - Boston Childrens' Discoveries
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Article: This article discusses potential risks of teen vaping and COVID-19, including risks of infection and complications, and encourages quitting. |
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Youth Substance Use: Vaping
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CATCH Health at Home: At-Home and Distance Learning Resources for Parents and Educators: Vaping, Lung Health and Infectious Diseases
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Google Classroom: Access to CATCH's evidence-based health, nutrition, and physical education materials, including lesson on vaping.
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