Mental Health & Relief Resource Info

SOUTHERN INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL, INC.
MENTAL HEALTH & RELIEF RESOURCE INFORMATION

Taking care of your well-being, including your mental health, is essential during this time. Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations and feelings of increased fear, anxiety or depression are normal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. SIHC continues to be committed in providing services to support the well-being of our community. Here is a quick resource guide for support services.

SIHC BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES
Therapy Appointments with Telehealth are now available!

Kumeyaay Family Services: 1-619-445-1188 ext. 200
Mental Wellness Telehealth and telephone appointments are now available. Please call for more information, or to set up an appointment.

Rally to Empower Victims Impacted by Violence through Education

(REVIVE) provides services, support and advocacy for victims of family violence, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

REVIVE: 1-619-445-1188 ext. 200

HOTLINES

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255(TALK), or text START to 741741

For confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a trained Crisis Counselor will respond quickly.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline: 1- 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 or 1-800-662-4357(HELP) Main Line

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is available during the pandemic  crisis for people seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects caused by this
disaster. You may also check out the Behavioral Health Treatment Locator at:

www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator/home

Access & Crisis Line, San Diego: 1-888-724-7240

Please call if you need support for any type of crisis such as suicide prevention, crisis intervention, mental health referrals, alcohol or drug resources, and much more.

An experienced counselor will help you meet your needs.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Highly trained advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to individuals who are  affected by abuse and needing support.

Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483(7NATIVE)
Domestic violence and dating violence helpline that offers culturally appropriate support and advocacy for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
The hotline staff offer support, crisis help, and step by step guidance for your situation.

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-858-560-2191 (San Diego), or 1-800-344-6000 (California), or 1-800-422-4453
(National)
Call this number to report suspected child abuse. If the child has any Native American descendancy, please let the intake person know.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1
Free support for responders to speak with veterans of all ages concerning their circumstance.

Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline: 1-619-265-8762 San Diego, 1-877-993-2422 El Cajon
Please click on www.area05aa.org for local information and meetings near you.

Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 1-800-479-0062 Toll Free, 1-619-584-1007 San Diego
Reach out to this organization if you are dependent on narcotics. Feel free to visit: www.sandiegona.org for the latest meeting information.

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386, or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
Offers crisis services that create a safe, accepting, and inclusive environment for youth who
identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning (LGBTQ).

211 San Diego: Dial 211
A local, non-profit operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trusted source for access to community, health, social, and disaster services.

TOOLS TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS

A Warm Line aims to be a highly accessible, low-threshold, mental health resource that people can
use to seek support before they’ve reached the crisis point. The hope is to provide support now to
prevent a crisis later. All counselors are peers with their own level of lived life experiences and
speak from a place of empathy, understanding, and hope for recovery.

The California Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-7415
Free non-emergency emotional support is available to anyone in the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

San Diego Warm Line: 619-295-1055
Open for San Diego residents only from 3:30pm to 11:00pm 7 days a week.

Peer Warm Connection Line: 1-707-565-4466
Open Friday-Sunday evenings, 5:00pm-9:30pm

Project Return Peer Support Network: 1-888-448-9777
Open 7 days a week from 5:00pm-10:00pm

VIRTUAL SUPPORT RESOURCES

 Helping Children Cope with Emergencies Center for Disease Control

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

SAMHSA

Shine – Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Help Families Cope
National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Finding the Right Words For Your Children

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Discussing Coronavirus with Your Children

Center for Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Helping Homebound Children During the Outbreak

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress

Calm

Music, and sounds to take a deep breath and relax

President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America

March 16th Statement from the White House

CDC Guidance on Coronavirus Preparedness Resources

Latest facts on coronavirus

National Alliance on Mental Illness

COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Fact Sheet

Tips for Social Distancing

World Health Organization

Official Emergency Information