Covid-19 Resources

Hotlines:

Georgia Covid-19 Emotional Support Hotline: 866-399-8938

24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information. Please see the link for more information.

Emotional-Support Help Line:  1-866-342-6892

Free access to specially trained mental health specialists to support people who may be experiencing anxiety or stress following the recent developments around COVID-19.  The toll-free help line number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone.

Other Tele-Therapy Resources:

• Talkspace Online Therapy – online counseling by text, audio or video messaging at an affordable cost talkspace.com

• Better Help – professional online counselors available 24/7, private and affordable betterhelp.com 

Mental Health Hotlines – local and national:

• Crisis Text Line – free, 24/7, confidential text message service for those in crisis – text HOME to 741741 or text STEVE to 741741 (to reach a person of color) crisistextline.org

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

• Transgender Crisis Hotline: (877) 656-8860

• LGBTQ+ Hotline/ The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

• Graduate Student Help Line (800) 472-3457

• Veterans Help Line: (800) 838-2838

Find a therapist Near You – local and national:

• Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us 

Helpful Apps:

 

1. Youper – emotional health assistant, powered by AI

   1. Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.youper&hl=en

   2. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youper/id1060691513

2. WeBot – self-care app using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

   1. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woebot&hl=en

   2. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/woebot-your-self-care-expert/id1305375832

3. Mood Tools – tools to deal with depression developed by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America

   1. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moodtools.moodtools&hl=en

   2. Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moodtools-depression-aid/id1012822112

4. Fear Tools – tools to deal with anxiety developed by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America

   1. Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.feartools.feartools&hl=en

   2. Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/feartools-anxiety-aid/id1179843607

5. Remente – goal setting and self-improvement

   1. Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remente.app&hl=en

   2. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remente-self-improvement/id961633456

6. Wysa – mood tracker, mindfulness exercises, mental health assessment, powered by AI

   1. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bot.touchkin&hl=en

   2. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wysa-mental-health-support/id1166585565

 

ONLINE RESOURES

General:

American Psychological Association COVID-19 Resources

Mental Health Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Anxiety:

Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook

Care For Your Coronavirus Anxiety

Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event

Social Distancing/Isolation:

Eight Tips for Boosting Mental Health at College in the Age of COVID-19

For Students: Self-Care & Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Stress Management:

Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19