COVID-19 Resources
The outbreak of infectious diseases such as the recent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can be a stressful time for individuals and communities. It is not uncommon to feel anxious or worried while listening, reading, or watching the news. It's important during times like these to monitor your own physical and mental health, as well as safely stay connected to your community. Know the signs of stress and when and how to seek help for yourself, as well as loved ones.



For more information about COVID-19 and how it is impacting our local Solano community, please click here.

If you, or a loved one are experiencing mental health symptoms and you would like to make an inquiry regarding services that may be available to you, please contact the Solano County Behavioral Health Access Line (24/7) at 1-800-547-0495 and a clinician will conduct a phone screening to determine eligibility for County services and make appropriate referrals for treatment services.

Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Practicing social distancing does not mean we have to be socially isolated. Stay in touch with friends, family and co-workers by texting, sending emails, talking on the phone, and video chatting. Some people have even had online hangouts or streamed online movies as a group. Let people know how much you care for them. Reaching out to others is an important part of staying both mentally and physically healthy. During the stressful time it is vital to practice self-care. For ideas on self-care, click here for English and here for Spanish.

If you need someone to turn to but are having difficulty connecting with someone in your support network, there is online or phone support available through:

For other crisis and suicide prevention resources, please click here.


For general COVID-19 information, recommendations & updates:

• Solano County's Shelter at Home Health Order & Directive
• California Department of Public Health COVID-19 updates
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus updates
• World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus website

Resources for Coping during Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• PsychHub, Well Being Trust
• COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Coronavirus Update: Mental Health Tips, Public Health News and Resources, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Managing Anxiety & Stress, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak, World Health Organization
• 7 science-based strategies to copy with coronavirus anxiety, The Conversation
• Reducing Stigma During COVID-19, Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Resources for Families, Parents and Children

• Solano Community Resources - Public Health's website which highlights local senior services, food, health care, public assistance, business and other relevant family resources
• California Youth Immigrant Justice Alliance - Resource for undocumented Californians such as locations for free food, public health information in multiple languages and other relevant information
• How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus, The New York Times
• Helping Children Cope with Emergencies, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• 10 tips for talking to your kids about COVID-19, PBS SoCal
• Caring for Children in a Disaster, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Coping After a Disaster, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus, NPR
• How to Talk to your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus, Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Resources for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child and Elder Abuse

Visit the Solano Family Justice Center (SFJC) page

Flyer for Solano Family Justice Center (SFJC)

Download the Solano Family Justice Center (SFJC) Brochures Below:

English SFJC Brochure

Spanish SFJC Brochure

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Psychological Effects of Quarantine During COVID-19 - What Healthcare Providers Need to Know, The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

For Providers and Community Leaders: Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus and other Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Resources for Physical Distancing

How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus, AARP

Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation, Each Mind Matters

Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health and Well-Being, American Psychiatric Association Foundation

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Stresses of everyday life can cause us sadness, anxiety and even depression.  These emotions can intensify when experiencing a traumatic event such as a personal or environmental disaster, causing our ability to care for ourselves and others to diminish.  Preparation can be the key to not feeling so hopeless should one of these events occur.   Use the links below to help you make a Mental Health Survival Kit so that you may prepare, respond and recover from a traumatic event.

SAMHSA - Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events

CDC - Emergency Preparedness and Response

American Red Cross - Plan and Prepare

Solano County Office of Emergency Services - Disaster Preparedness

Ready.gov

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress - resources for Veterans

Listen, Protect & Connect: Family to Family, Neighbor to Neighbor

Disaster Distress Helpline

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