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COVID-19 represents a new threat to the health of our community, but it also brings with it mental health challenges. Healthy Minds is committed to keeping our community informed about the best resources available to guide us in reducing stress and anxiety, in communicating with and supporting family members, and in knowing where to get help when mental health crises or concerns arise.
The links below provide guidance on how to help children, where to seek help online or from mental health and substance abuse providers here in the Tulsa area, and what might be done to encourage our leaders to make good decisions to promote and preserve mental health during this challenging time.
As you browse below, you will find that information and links are organized into the following categories: Local Resources, Resources for People with Mental Health Conditions, Tools to Connect to Others, General Information, Resources for Parents and Caregivers, and Resources for Mental Health Providers.
Oklahoma 211 for Mental Health and Substance Abuse If you are unsure which of the following resources is best for you, contact 211 (link)
CrisisCare Center: 918-921-3200 (Tulsa)
If you need immediate help with a serious mental illness, the CrisisCare Center provides critically-needed psychiatric beds and innovative crisis respite services that includes triage and screening and assessment, a crisis urgent recovery center, and a crisis stabilization unit.
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Find the number to your mental health center in ODMHSA’S’s directory of Community Mental Health Centers (link)
12&12: 918-664-4224 (Tulsa)
12&12 is an addiction recovery center that treats those living with mental health or substance use disorders.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 918-627-2224
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals suffering with alcohol misuse who are recovering. This line provides information specific to Eastern Oklahoma.
CALM Center: 918-394-CALM (2256) (Tulsa)
The CALM Center serves youth from 10–17 who need emotional/behavioral support or substance abuse detox.
Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma: 918-492-2554 (Tulsa)
Counseling and Recovery Services of Oklahoma is a Community Mental Health Center offering services to children and adults.
COPES Crisis Line: 918-744-4800 (Tulsa)
Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services (COPES) is a free and confidential 24/7 telephone crisis line and mobile crisis service and provides emotional support to children and adults in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Family and Children’s Services: 918-587-9471 (Tulsa)
Family and Children’s Services is a Community Mental Health Center offering services to children and adults.
Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa: 918-588-1900
The Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa provides comprehensive mental health and substance misuse treatment services.
Mental Health Association Assistance Center: 918-585-1213
The Mental Health Association Assistance Center helps those looking for mental health services connect to a provider.
Morton Comprehensive Health Services: 918-587-2171 (Tulsa)
Morton Comprehensive Health Services provides mental and behavioral health services.
Narcotics Anonymous: 918-747-0017
Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals suffering with drug misuse who are recovering. This line provides information specific to Eastern Oklahoma.
The National Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline serves adults struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Oklahoma Mental Health & Substance Abuse Crisis Line: 800-566-1343
The crisis line serves those in mental health crisis
Reach Out Helpline-Heartline: 1-800-522-9054
Service Closures and Changes View how social and community services have been affected by the virus through adjusted hours or closers. Updated by the Community Service Council (link)
Sexual Violence Crisis Line: 918-743-5763
True Blue Neighbors Behavioral Health Clinic: 918-631-3342 (Tulsa)
True Blue Neighbors Behavioral Health Clinic provides affordable services to children and adults in the True Blue Neighbors Community, the Kendall Whittier neighborhood, and surround areas.
For those with severe mental health needs, locating care is essential. Find an Oklahoma-based mental health provider near you (link)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tips on managing anxiety and stress during COVID-19 (link)
Harvard Medical School A short blog on “Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety” (link)
Interview with a World Health Organization (WHO) expert on mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak (Twitter)
Mental Health America Managing anxiety associated with COVID-19 (link)
Mental Health First Aid Do you want to know how you can better support those around you during this time? Read “How to Help Someone with Anxiety” (link)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) For those in our community in recovery, COVID-19 poses an increased threat to their health. Find out how in “Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders” (link)
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Find the number to your mental health center in ODMHSA’S’s directory of Community Mental Health Centers (link)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Seeking treatment or needing to connect with someone because you’re having a crisis? Find treatment or the suicide hotline, disaster distress hotline, and national helpline numbers here (link)
SAMHSA Tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in this fact sheet on “Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health During an Outbreak” (link)
Tribal Behavioral Health Resource Directory Quickly locate the phone number and website for your tribe’s behavioral health care services (pdf)
UCHealth Worried about COVID-19? Try these five simple ways to reduce coronavirus anxiety (link)
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Learn how you can help the children in our community in “Supporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Questions to Consider” (link)
World Health Organization (WHO) Read this brief document to discover more about “Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak” (link)
Mental Health America (MHA) Join online discussions and support networks for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions in a trusting, welcoming environment (link)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Download the Lyf app to connect with understanding communities in a judgement-free zone and talk through anxiety and other issues (link)
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) Connect with the state mental health department’s online catalog of support and discussion groups (link)
CDC COVID-19 Situation Summary Find the latest Centers for Disease Control situational updates, FAQs, and general information about the coronavirus (link)
CDC “Implementation of Mitigation Strategies” View the Centers for Disease Control’s summary of ways to stop the spread of the virus (pdf)
Coronavirus Dashboard (CDC and WHO) with live updates on current status around the world (link)
Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center
Information and resources to guide understanding of the virus and an interactive map of world-wide COVID-19 statistics (link)
Memo on Leave Policies Under Coronavirus Relief 2.0 How does sick, paid family leave and other PTO work under newly-passed federal guidelines? (pdf)
Oklahoma State Department of Health State-level data on current cases and location of cases (link)
National Council for Behavioral Health Understand the implications of the coronavirus for behavioral health issues, including helpful toolkits (link)
World Health Organization (WHO) Rolling updates on coronavirus disease from the World Health Organization (link)
CDC “Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019″ (link)
Child Mind Institute “Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus” (link)
Child Trends “Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic” (link)
Children’s Bureau COVID-19 resources (link)
Family Caregiver Alliance “Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults, Including Guidelines on Nursing Home Visitation” (link)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) “Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource” (link)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) “Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with Coronavirus” (link)
PBS Kids “For Parents: How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus” (link)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks” (pdf)
CDC Overall information for healthcare professionals (link)
CDC “Steps Healthcare Facilities Can Take Now to Prepare for COVID-19” (link)
Health IT best practices in telemedicine and telehealth (link)
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) resources and statement (link)
National Council for Behavioral Health “Best Practices for Telehealth During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency” (pdf)
National Council for Behavioral Health tips for strengthening partnerships with patients and families (pdf)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) “NIH Guidance on Travel and Meetings” (link)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) “COVID-19: Potential Implications for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders” (link)
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) “COVID-19 FAQs for Treatment Providers” (link)
“Syringe Services and Harm Reduction Provider Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak” (pdf)