COVID-19

General Resources:

• SIDM Patient Toolkit
• TakeCHARGE: 5 Steps to Safer Health Care
• WSMA Patient Education
• WSHA Information for Public and Media
• If you are Sick
• Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction Podcast
• Patient and Family Centered Strategies in the Time of COVID-19
• Preventing Coronavirus
• MoneyGeek: Telehealth Options for COVID-19

COVID-19 Communication

• CDC Communication Fact Sheets
• COVID Ready Communication Skills
• Caring Communication During COVID-19

How to Prepare

• Coronavirus- Protect Yourself
• Coronavirus- Living with a Pet
• Coronavirus- How to Prepare

Behavioral Health Resources

• Taking Care of Behavioral Health During Social Distancing and Quarantine
• A Path to Resilience in the Face of COVID-19
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak
• Psychological Effects of Quarantine during the Coronavirus Outbreak
• MSW Online Remote Mental Health Resources for COVID-19

Caregiver Resources

• DOH Interim Guidance for PPE Shortages in Inpatient Settings
• Advanced Care Planning & COVID19
• End of Life Planning- Compassion and Choices
• WASHAA Covid 19 Resource for Professionals
• WASHAA Community Conversations- About COVID-19
• A Sacred Passing’s Guide to Helping Someone Die at Home
• MSW Online COVID-19 Resources for Social Workers

Social Distancing Information

• The Science of Social Distancing Part 1 webinar
• The Science of Social Distancing Part 2 webinar

Other Resources

Mental Health

• WA Health Care Authority Mental Health Crisis Line.   1-866-789-1511 (24/7) If you or a family member has a problem with a substance use disorder, please consider calling the Washington Recovery Help Line. This an anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for individuals in Washington State. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24-hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, they can suggest local treatment resources for substance use, problem gambling, and mental health, as well as to other community services.
• Washington Recovery Help Line: 1-866-789-1511 (24/7)  This is an anonymous and confidential help line that provides crisis intervention and referral services for individuals in Washington State. Professionally trained volunteers and staff are available to provide emotional support 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine. During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. The resources on this page provide information to address many needs and concerns. Let’s stay connected, chat, call or email the NAMI HelpLine today. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• NAMI resources. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. NAMI has many supports, services and treatment options that may help.