We need Social Distance across the country to keep ourselves physically healthy during the Covid- 19 outbreak. Social Isolation can be a side effect of that distance & may challenge our Mental Health stability. Many of us are feeling high levels of stress, anxiety, and fear – which are hard to handle alone.
Where can I get support for myself or someone I love,
while staying Socially Distant?
Things you can do to support yourself 
• Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about
the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
• Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced
meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
• Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
• Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. from CDC
Learn how you can plan, prepare, and cope with stress before and during a
COVID-19 outbreak
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/index.html
Call **CRISIS (**274747) from a cell phone to talk to professionals who can help you.
All counties in Minnesota have crisis response teams. A mental health crisis responder assesses
the crisis, assists the recipient in coping with the crisis and follows up with the person to assure
that they receive longer-term support and services as needed.
How to access Crisis services: County emergency mental health telephone numbers.
In a Crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Councilor
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
The US Department of Health & Human
Services Disaster Distress Helpline,
1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-ayear,
national hotline dedicated to providing
immediate crisis counseling for people who
are experiencing emotional distress related
to any natural or human-caused disaster.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Use your preferred relay service to call the
Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990
TTY 1-800-846-8517
Spanish Speakers
Call 1-800-985-5990 and press "2"From the
50 States, text Hablanos to 66746
Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline
1-833-600-2670
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
