LOCAL HELP
 
Our Lady of the Fields (Millersville, MD) offers education, community, counseling and advocacy for individuals and families who are experiencing issues that may be affecting their mental, emotional, relational, or spiritual health. In providing accessible professional counseling, it is the aim of the Ministry for clients to come to know greater peace in their hearts, minds, and souls.
 
For more information:
 
Phone: 410-923-7021
 
St. Joseph Odenton Parish offers GRIEF TO GROWTH: A PATH TO HEALING, an 8-week series of warm and supportive gatherings for widows and widowers for learning and sharing our stories. Explore what the “new normal” of life without our spouse can be for each of us. 
 
For more information and next dayes, contact Marge McGugan at 410–923–0112, or email mrsmcgugan@hotmail.com.
 
 
 
St. Dymphna is the Patron Saint of Mental Health.  To read about 11 other saints of various mental health issues, CLICK HERE.

RESOURCES

2-1-1

2-1-1 is a free, quick, and easy way to find information and get referrals for programs and services across Maryland. A trusted and caring call specialist is there to answer the helpline 24/7, available in 180 languages, and completely confidential. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected. If you need immediate assistance, there are resources for finding food, paying housing bills, accessing childcare, or other essential services.

Staff can help individuals move towards recovery and healing from challenges such as anxiety, stress and burnout, body image and eating issues, addictions, depression and other mood disorders, grief and loss, anger management, history of trauma, and relationship, boundary, and sexual behavior problems.

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE, 1-800-273-8255 
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

CRISIS TEXT LINE, Text “HOME” to 741741 
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.

DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE, Call 1-800-985-5990 or Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling, and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUPS
The DBSA is a comprehensive resource for more than 23 million people in the U.S. who live with mood disorders. We provide education, tools, peer support and a wealth of inspiring stories to help you pursue your own path to wellness. Whether you need resources for yourself or someone you care about, DBSA is ready to help.

CHAT WITH A CHAPLAIN
Are you in spiritual distress as you cope with the many issues surrounding the coronavirus? Connect with a professional chaplain, free of charge, who will listen and offer spiritual care and support. You can connect by email, phone, or video call. Once you complete the request, a skilled chaplain will be in touch with you as soon as possible.  

Frequently Asked Questions:  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Maintaining Mental Health

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
The Children’s Mental Health Matters! The campaign has put together a resource on how to talk to your child about the coronavirus.

PARENT/CAREGIVER GUIDE TO COVID-19
This resource will help you think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect your family—both physically and emotionally—and what you can do to help your family cope.
 

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
Saturday, 10:30 am – 12 noon 
This group is open to any adult (18+) who lives with a mental health condition.