Thought for the Day
We must be willing to relinquish the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
- Joseph Campbell
Being goal-oriented and planning for your life is a good thing. However, we must be flexible and willing to accept life’s twists and turns. Sometimes life does not unfold exactly has we planned, which can be hard to accept at times. In these situations, we must reorganize our plan and believe that everything will work out - our ultimate goal is still attainable.
Today, if life is not going as planned, reorganize and keep an open mind to what life is offering.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and Resources
Coronavirus Hotline Worcester- access to a nurse 9:00 -4:00 Monday through Friday- for questions call 508-799-1019
Worcester Area Channel 192 (TV) for dedicated coverage of the Coronavirus
National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 24/7 for those experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19 (multilingual)
Alcohol Anonymous Virtual Meetings in Worcester area – Click here or call 508-752-9000. Use Zoom to access meetings from your cell phone or computer.
Massachusetts Resources: COVID-19
- Check out your community’s COVID-19 page
- Worcester Massachusetts Resources
- MA.gov Information on COVID-19
- 211 Community Information and Referral Services
- Emergency Childcare Programs Information - MA.gov
- 300 emergency child care facilities will open Monday, March 23
National Information: COVID-19
- National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 24/7 for those experiencing emotional distress related to the Conronavirus (multilingual)
- CDC: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
Childcare: COVID-19
- 300 emergency child care facilities will open Monday, March 23
- Support for healthcare workers and seniors impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Care.com
- Emergency Childcare Programs Information - MA.gov
Mental Health and Self-Care: COVID-19
- Mental Health And COVID-19 - Mental Health America
- APA Offers Resources to Cope with COVID-19
- Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus - APA
- Manage Anxiety & Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic - CDC
- Speaking with Children about COVID-19
- FromFearToHope Workbook - FREE tool for helping children understand and cope with their emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic
- How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family
- How to Keep the Greater Good in Mind During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Anxiety is Also Contagious. Here’s How to Calm Down
- Keep Calm and Quarantine On
- Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm
- Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak - SAMHSA
- National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 24/7 for those experiencing emotional distress related to the Conronavirus (multilingual)
Miscellaneous Resources: COVID-19
- PSA Safe Grocery Shopping in COVID-19 Pandemic
- Calling All People Who Sew: You Can Help Make Masks For 2020 Healthcare Worker PPE Shortage
- Foundations for Successfully Working from Home for the Recently Officeless
