HASC is committed to the well-being of our member hospitals and your staff. We recognize that resilient, healthy employees are a workforce asset every day. We know that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many health care workers experienced stress, anxiety, grief and exhaustion as they continued caring for patients. Some may still be struggling with these challenges and feeling burned out and exhausted, physically and mentally.
HASC created this Care for the Caregiver webpage to help hospitals and their employees stay safe, healthy and connected during challenging times. We’re here to support your well-being and we invite you to use and share these resources. We hope you’ll find them useful.
Southern California and General Resources
The resources listed below are open to HASC’s entire service area.
Emotional Wellness
- How Can Caregivers Better Manage Sleep And Burnout
- Crisis Emotional Care Team (CECT) – Offers free in-person or virtual staff training and coaching to hospitals recovering from disaster or crisis
- Mental Health Resources to Support First Responders – Social Work License Map
- Support for Mesothelioma and Cancer Caregivers – Mesothelioma.net
- A Financial Guide to Mental Health Therapy – Creditcards.com
- Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project
- Active Minds
- Behavioral Strategies for Coping with Stress
- Take Action for Mental Health – California Mental Health Services Authority
- BetterUp – Performance/growth for individuals and organizations
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coping with Stress
- Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks – U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Corona Viewed From Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
- Face COVID: How to Respond Effectively to the Coronavirus Video
- Special Care Focus: Coronavirus-Technique for Reducing and Overcoming Fear
- COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide – NAMI
- Social Distancing, not Social Isolation: A Psychologist’s 7 Essential Tips
- Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak – SAMHSA
- Unlocking Us – Brené Brown podcast
Recovery
- A Step-By-Step Mindfulness in Recovery – ARK Behavioral Health
- AddictionResource.net
- DetoxRehabs.net: A drug and alcohol detox center resource
- Addictions.com – Provides free mental health and substance abuse resources for people at any stage of their recovery journey, including resources/treatment, warning signs, how to talk to a family member, definitions of different types of treatment and a California addiction treatment directory
Families, Parents, Children and Teens
California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids during COVID-19
Fitness
- Do Yoga with Me
- Exercise Guidelines and Workouts – National Health Service (UK)
- Nike Training Club App (Android) / (iOS)
- Orange Theory – Free workout videos
- Pop Sugar Fitness – Free workout videos
- Sara Beth Yoga – Yoga videos
- Simply Yoga App (Android) / (iOS)
- Yoga Ed – Yoga videos
Helplines: Suicide Prevention, Crisis, Warm Lines
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Dial 988
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Veterans Crisis Line – dial 988 then press 1
- National Crisis Center Locations – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline centers
- NAMI HelpLine
- California Peer-Run Warm Line – (855) 845-7415; non-emergency mental support
- Crisis Text Line – text HOME to 741741
- Coping with Stress
- The Trevor Project – (866) 488-7386; suicide and crisis intervention for LGBTQI young people
- California Youth Crisis Line
- COPLINE
- Friendship Line – adults 60+ or with disabilities
- SAMHSA National Helpline – 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357); mental health and substance abuse support
- Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA) – Support for emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters
- Substance Use Disorder County Access Lines
- LGBT National Help Center Hotline
- California Victims Resource Center – for crime victims; 1-800-VICTIMS (842-8467)
Meditation, Mindfulness, Breathing
- Mindful Awareness Research Center – UCLA
- Jack Kornfield
- Tara Brach
- Self-Compassion Guided Meditations and Exercises – Dr. Kristin Neff
- Calm
- Headspace
- Insight Timer
- Liberate.CX Meditation
- Relax Melodies (Android) / (iOS)
Sleep
- Healthy Sleep Habits – American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Sleep Foundation
- Sleeping Well in the Digital Age – Georgetown University School of Nursing
- Twelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep – Harvard Medical School
- Why You Should Not Sleep With Your Cell Phone at Night – Verywell Health
General Health Care Resources
Los Angeles County
Emotional Wellness
COPING WITH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus/COVID-19 Mental Health Resources – LA County Mental Health
- Coronavirus Update: Mental Health Tips, Public Health News and Resources – NAMI
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event – CDC
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health – CDC
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 – World Health Organization
- Emotional Wellbeing During The COVID-19 Outbreak – 988 Lifeline
- 7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety – The Conversation
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
- How to Fight the Social Isolation of Coronavirus
- Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health and Well-Being
- Strategies for Coping with Isolation and Loneliness During the Coronavirus Pandemic
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
- PsychHub
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Your Wellbeing On Your Terms: Guide to Wellbeing Apps
CRISIS SUPPORT, HELPLINES AND WARM LINES
- ACCESS Center 24/7 Helpline
- NAMI National’s Helpline
- NAMI Urban LA
- Crisis Text Line
- Teen Line
- CA Youth Crisis Line
- The Trevor Project
- Trans Lifeline
- 7 Cups Of Tea
- Project Return Warm Line
- National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
- Veterans Crisis Line
- SAMHSA National Helpline
- Addiction Resource Rehab Helpline
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- 24-hour Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- National Hopeline Network
COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT
- Coronavirus/COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
- Peer Support Network
- California Peer-Run Warm Line
- Self-Help Support Groups
- Community Connections in Times of Physical Separation
- Teens Helping Teens
- Support Services
- SHARE!
ORGANIZATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS
- NAMI Urban LA Resources – NAMI / NAMI California
- LA County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)
- LACDMH Consumer and Family Affairs
- Disability Rights California (DRC)
- OK2TALK
- Each Mind Matters
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- Mental Health America of California
- Know The Signs
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
- Project Return Peer Support Network
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- Painted Brain
- WE RISE
- Los Angeles County Client Coalition
- This Is My Brave, Inc.
- Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA)
- California Black Women’s Health Project
- African Communities Public Health Coalition (ACPHC)
- National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
- Peace of Mind Foundation
- The National Alliance for Caregiving (Circle of Care: A Guidebook for Mental Health Caregivers)
- The JED Foundation
MENTAL HEALTH, REHAB AND COUNSELING SERVICES
- LACDMH – Mental Health Resources
- Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Locator
- All Treatment
- LA-HOP (Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal)
- Mental Health Screening
- Emmada Psychology Center
- Antioch University Counseling Center (AUCC)
- Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
- Southern California Health and Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP)
- Addiction Center
- Alcohol Addiction Center
- National Council on Seniors Drug and Alcohol Rehab
- Rehab Spot
- Talkspace
- Telehealth (USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work)
- Military OneSource
- TLA Therapy
- Watts Counseling and Learning Center
- Downtown Women’s Center – Trauma Recovery Center
- Therapy For Latinx
SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATION CLASSES
- NAMI Urban Los Angeles (NULA)
- Share! – The Self-Help and Recovery Exchange
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
- Westmont Counseling Center
- Mental Health First Aid
- California Black Women’s Health Project – Sisters Mentally Mobilized
TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH DROP-IN CENTERS/SERVICES
- The Steve Fund
- The Good Seed TAY Center
- Step Up and Daniel’s Places
- Safe Place for Youth (SPY)
- Youth Moving On
- Enhanced Emergency Shelter Program (EESP)
- Ruth’s Place
- Penny Lane TAY Drop-in Center
- A Million Drops Center
- Home At Last
- Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP)
- WIN: What I Need
PEER CENTERS AND RESPITES
MOBILE APPS
HOLISTIC HEALTH
- The Tree South L.A.
- Heal One World
- Crenshaw Yoga and Dance
- People’s Yoga
- Let’s Be Whole
- Village Health Foundation
- Freedom and Soul Healing
- Manifesting M.E. Wellness
- SÜPRMARKT
- Westside Regional Center
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Airport Marina Counseling Center
- Alcott Center for Mental Health Services
- Amanecer Community Counseling Services
- Antioch University Counseling Center
- Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Venice
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) Clinic – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
- Downtown Mental Health Center
- Edelman Westside Mental Health Center
- El Nido Family Centers
- Exceptional Children’s Foundation
- Gateways Wellness Center
- The Help Group, Child and Family Center
- Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
- Las Virgenes Unified School District Counseling Services (Calabasas)
- Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Walk-In Access Center
- Open Paths Counseling Center
- Pacific Asian Counseling Services (PACS)
- Pacific Clinics
- Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center
- Southern California Counseling Center
- Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corp.
- Vista Del Mar
- Wise and Healthy Aging
MILITARY FAMILIES
- Babies on the Homefront
- Exceptional Family Member Program
- Military Child Care
- Military and Veteran Families Support
- Military Homefront’s Special Needs
- Military Installations
- Military OneSource
- City of Agoura Hills Emotional and Mental Support Information
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AGENCIES
- Engage Therapy
- Ludington Institute for Family Enrichmen
- Give an Hour
- Alba-Walker Life Strategies
- Senior Concerns
MEDITATION AND BREATHING
- Headspace
- California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids During COVID-19
FAMILIES, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEENS
- Resources for Families, Parents and Children
- How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
- Helping Children Code with Emergencies
- 10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19 With Your Kids
- Caring for Children in a Disaster
- Coping After a Disaster
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
- How to Talk to Your Anxious Child or Teen About Coronavirus
- UCLA Maternal Mental Health Program
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
- Resources for Healthcare Providers
- Coronavirus/COVID-19 Mental Health Resources – LADMH
- Psychological Effects of Quarantine During COVID-19 – What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
- Helping People Manage Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak – For Providers and Community Leaders
- Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel During Coronavirus and Other Infectious Disease Outbreaks
FITNESS
- Your Wellbeing On Your Terms: Guide to Wellbeing Apps
- List of Mental Health and Fitness Resources
- People’s Yoga
Orange County
Crisis and Suicide Prevention
- Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
- Crisis Services | OC Health Care Agency
- The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) | OC Health Care Agency
- Crisis Phone Numbers | OC Health Care Agency
- Crisis Services | 2-1-1 Orange County
- NAMI-OC Can Help with a Crisis
OC Health Care Agency
- Mental Health and Recovery Services
- Children and Youth Services
- Teen and Young Adult Pregnancy and Parenting Programs
- Adult (18+) Services
- Older Adult (60+) Services
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
- Presumptive Transfer
Emotional Wellness
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Orange County
Riverside County
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
- Take My Hand
- HR COVID-19 Update: Take Time For Yourself
- Employee Assistance Services Resources
- Culture of Health
- Kaiser Permanente Mental Health and Emotional Wellness Apps
- Free Mindful Resources
- Staying Mentally Healthy
- Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety
- Brown University of Public Health Mindfulness Center – Free Online Sessions
- The Mindfulness Center at Brown University – YouTube
- Talkspace
Support for Health Care Workers and Emergency Responders
- Employee Assistance Services – County of San Bernardino
- American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
- Virtual Support Groups for County of Riverside Employees
- Free Stress Management Zoom Clinics – For Healthcare Professionals
- Resources for Emotional Support and Well-being
- RUHS Behavioral Health
Self-Help/Self-Improvement Opportunities While Staying Safe at Home:
- 10 Awesome GIFS for Calm Breathing
- Do Nothing for 2 Minutes
- Guide to Working from Home
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
- EAS Support Group Handout
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Stop, Breathe and Think
FAMILIES, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEENS
The following are helpful links for dealing with family adjustments during these uncertain times:
- Employee Assistance Program Resources
- Nurtured Heart Approach
- How to Cope with Sheltering in Place
- Resources for Emotional Support and Well-being
- Parenting with COVID-19
- Healthy Parenting
- How to Help Teens Shelter in Place
- Everything Free and Awesome to Do While Kids are Home
- Relax with Your Kids – Stop, Breathe and Think
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
- Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
- Sparkle Stories
RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE
FITNESS
San Bernardino County
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
- San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
- Coping After A Traumatic Event
- Recovery Based Engagement Support (RBEST)
- The Peers’ Guide to Behavioral Health Apps
HELPLINES
COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT
FITNESS
Santa Barbara County
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
- Emotional Wellness Strategies During COVID-19 Emergency
- Santa Barbara County Community Wellness Team
Local Mental Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Resources for families during COVID-19 – English and Spanish
- Mental Health and Coping – Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc.
- Speaking of Psychology: Coronavirus Anxiety
- Coronavirus; Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks Response
- Taking Care of your Emotional Health
- Coping with Stress
- Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Ultimate Coronavirus Lockdown Health and Tips
- Wellness in the Time of Coronavirus
- Supporting Wellness in Santa Barbara County
- Mental Wellness Center Offers Post-Disaster Support to Santa Barbara County Residents
- Mental Wellness Center
- Mental Wellness Center and COVID-19 – Updates and Resources
- NAMI Santa Barbara County
HELPLINES
- Mental Health Resources for Families During COVID-19
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Hotline
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Texting Hotline
- Free 24/7 Crisis Text Line
WELLNESS RESOURCES
Useful Resources
MEDITATION AND BREATHING
FAMILIES, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEENS
- Youthwell Youth and Family Resources
- Strategies that Help You and Your Child During Challenging Behavior
- Healthy Attitudes, Emotional Harmony, and Lifelong Achievement for Teens
- Student Wellness Ideas for Remote Learning During COVID-19
- Adult Wellness Ideas for Remote Learning During COVID-19
- Mental Health Resources for families during COVID-19
Ventura County
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
- Give an Hour
- Coping During Coronavirus
- 211 Ventura Mental Health Related Support Groups
- Coping and Mental Health Support During COVID-19
- Turning Point Foundation
- Health and Wellness and Community Resources
- Interface
- The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department (VCBH)
- NAMI Ventura County
- Diversity Collective
- 911 At Ease International
HELPLINES
COMMUNITY AND PEER SUPPORT
FAMILIES, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND TEENS
Articles
- Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During COVID-19 – National Academy of Medicine
- Compassion Fatigue – American Psychological Association
Strategies/Approaches
Hospital Quality Institute’s “Care for the Caregiver” webinar