Thought for the Day
"The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm."
~ O. S. Marden
While embarking on any behavior change, you will inevitably face resistance and challenge along the way. Change is not easy and at times, the challenges you face may feel overwhelming. There is hope. Welcome moments of resistance and challenge – knowing they will lead you to success in reaching your goals and the desired positive behavior change. Hope will give you the strength you need to persist through resistance and challenge.
How will you experience hope today?
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Online Free and Anonymous Self-Assessment
Free anonymous screening is available for depression, alcohol abuse, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and adolescent depression.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and Resources
Mental Health and Self-Care
- Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- How to Build Your Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Coronavirus (COVID-19), Stress, and Mental Health Conditions
- How to Survive Social Distancing
- Writing Through Lived Experience: Writing To Support Your Mental Health Journey - Webinar April 24
- Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Toolkit for Emotional Coping - International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
- Mental Health And COVID-19 - Mental Health America
- Resources to Cope with COVID-19 - APA
- Domestic Violence Resources
- How to Help Teens Shelter in Place
- Resources for Helping Kids and Parents Cope Amidst COVID-19
- Perinatal Mental Health
- 5 Mental Health Apps to Help Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
- COVID-19 Resources for those living with mental health conditions - iSPARC
- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide -NAMI
- Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic - SleepFoundation.org
- Safety Planning During COVID-19: Tips From Survivors For Survivors - Sanctuary for Families
- Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
- Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Coping With Loneliness In Social Isolation
- Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus - APA
- FREE tool for helping children understand and cope with their emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Anxiety is Also Contagious. Here’s How to Calm Down
- 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
Miscellaneous COVID-19 Resources
- Easing the Symptoms of COVID-19
- Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 - CDC
- Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine
- Working from Home During the COVID-19 PANDEMIC
- 7 Tips for Staying Active During a Pandemic
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Safety Planning During COVID-19: Tips From Survivors For Survivors - Sanctuary for Families
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 Family Resource Center - Call: 1-508-796-1411 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM for help with food, housing, benefits, and additional support.
Massachusetts HELPLINE - Call 211 to talk with someone about services and resources that are available throughout Massachusetts.
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
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
- The City of Worcester Assistance - Information and Resources
- The City of Worcester daily COVID updates
- Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester - resources
- Worcester Massachusetts Resources
- Mutual Aid Worcester
- COVID-19 Resources for those living with mental health conditions - iSPARC
- Massachusetts COVID-19 information
- COVID-19: Know Your Rights - WorcesterMa.gov
- MA.gov Information on COVID-19
- 211 Community Information and Referral Services
Resources for Veterans
- Coronavirus Frequently asked Questions: What Veterans need to know
- Information on VA Health Care
- Worcester Veterans Services
National Information: COVID-19
- National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 24/7 for those experiencing emotional distress
- CDC: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
Childcare: COVID-19
