Resources on Coping with COVID-19

Anxiety and Mental Health Concerns Resources curated for the UMass Boston Community by the UMass

Boston Community and through other organizations

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 2

General Mental Health 2

For clients/consultees 2

Articles 2

Videos/Podcasts 3

Visuals 3

Direct aid 5

For coaches/consultants 5

Articles 5

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Resource Compilations 5

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For clients/consultees 6

Virtual 6

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For Clients/consultees 6

Articles 6

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For POC 7

For Clients/consultees 7

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For clients/consultees 8

For students with Learning Disabilities 8

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Audio 10

DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE RESOURCES 10

Stigma 11

Visuals 11

For undocumented students 11

Resource sheets 11

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ACCURATE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 12

For clients/consultees 12

Articles/Fact Sheets - Multilingual 8

Visuals 12

CRISIS & ESSENTIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence

Mental Health Crisis

Food Insecurity

Housing/Rent Insecurity

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

General Mental Health

For clients/consultees

Articles

“Experts provide tips for managing anxiety amid coronavirus outbreak”

https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/experts-provide-tips-for-managing-anxiety-amid-

coronavirus-outbreak/MzlzQaZAybSCpxfTxT0hwM/

“Coronavirus Anxiety - Helpful Expert Tips and Resources”

https://adaa.org/finding-help/coronavirus-anxiety-helpful-resources

“Caring for Your Mental Health Despite the Coronavirus” Mclean Hospital

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news/caring-your-mental-health-despite-

coronavirus?utm_campaign=Monthly%20Emails&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=e

mail&utm_content=84924757&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8YWho8RMR_9pTCri_ZafMseGFd-

x_Eg5TMvFvJQRqQAnvonxn_SuVVqG6ItCnbrkxOLT-

GkrofsKsFLFFTkX9Najmp3A&_hsmi=84924757

“Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty”

https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/

v-a-r in quarantine: Tips and tools for conversations about mental health struggles in a

time of social distancing.

https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/be-there/coronavirus/var-remote/

Videos/Podcasts

“DBT Crisis Survival Skills”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLVlLbxLe1Eo51f-

BqC3u48AyikKun3mcT&v=seKJvjCiT4w

“FACE COVID – How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0vc7S8nWNpfjbzR-

k496o6GkY0sotngtueeHNipxylBc2Jf3QXiWgiAvE&feature=youtu.be&v=BmvNCdpHUYM

“Coronavirus anxiety (Covid-19): How to stop worrying about your health”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yQj-Mscn7k&feature=emb_title

“Ideas for Coping with Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cardiopulmonary

Rehabilitation C.A.R.E.S.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keUTBcPl7AQ

The American Psychological Association’s podcast “Speaking of Psychology” released a

bonus episode on Coronavirus anxiety. The podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify and at

this link https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/coronavirus-anxiety

Virtual

Connecting with Peers During COVID-19 Physical Distancing

Intended for: Student Mental Health Advocates (including Active Minds Chapter leaders)

https://www.activeminds.org/get-involved/special-events/

Virtual Mental Health Advocacy Opportunities

https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/be-there/coronavirus/chapter-student-remote-

resources/

Visuals

Resource compilations

Love Is Louder, a website offering compilation of resources for managing social

distancing and helpful perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.loveislouder.org/

“COVID-19 Resource Page”

https://ahcpsychologists.org/covid19/#general

Direct aid

Virtual wellness consultations

https://www.umb.edu/news_events_media/events/virtual_wellness_consultations_open_office_h

ours?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Virtual%20Wellness%20Cons

ultations%20%7C%20Schedule%20Online&utm_campaign=events_facstaff_033020

For coaches/consultants

Articles

“College Counseling from a Distance: Deciding Whether and When to Engage in

Telemental Health Services”

http://hemha.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HEMHA-Distance-Counseling_FINAL2019.pdf

“Seven Crucial Research Findings That Can Help People Deal with COVID-19”

https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/03/covid-19-research-findings

Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19

https://www.batyr.com.au/supporting-student-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-covid-19/

Videos

“Supporting College Students with Mental Health Conditions in the Wake of COVID-19”

https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/publication/webinars/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwGM4IS2oXY&feature=emb_title

Resource Compilations

APA’s Pandemic Resource Page

https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/dmhi/research-information/pandemics

Resource and Activity Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P2FTSiDg9Md5J8sF388l9FjuJCRC3MypJUrkc6VyKLg/e

dit#heading=h.xzcwp4v2afbv

Massive general resources for psychologists/clients (searchable, with tags)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B5TGoyQFAvqz0ZVnaJPGPbIFPiIvv4BoVr1flLnITRg/

edit#gid=0

Virtual

Substance Use

For clients/consultees

Virtual

Virtual Peer Recovery Meetings

https://www.umb.edu/news_events_media/events/virtual_peer_recovery_meetings?utm_source

=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Virtual%20Peer%20Recovery%20Meetings&ut

m_campaign=events_facstaff_033020

Daily Collegiate Recovery Meeting

https://www.umb.edu/news_events_media/events/daily_collegiate_recovery_meeting_the_have

n_at_college?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Daily%20Collegiate%

20Recovery%20Meeting%20%7C%20The%20Haven%20at%20College&utm_campaign=event

s_facstaff_033020

Recovery Community Meeting

https://www.umb.edu/news_events_media/events/recovery_community_meeting_2

Unity Recovery (not student specific, but plenty of daily times)

https://unityrecovery.org/digital-recovery-meetings

Kids/Adolescents

For Clients/consultees

Articles

For children with ASD

“How to talk to your child with ASD about frightening situations”

https://www.autismspeaks.org/expert-opinion/talking-your-child-about-tragedy-six-tips-autism-

community

Videos

““How to talk to kids about coronavirus”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhVad8ToCiU

For POC

For Clients/consultees

“Are you a young person of color? Feeling down, stressed or overwhelmed? Text STEVE

to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor will respond”

https://www.stevefund.org/crisistextline/

“Liberate Meditation: Wellness App for People of Color”

https://remezcla.com/culture/liberate-meditation-app-people-of-color/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zencompass.liberate https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569

DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES

For clients/consultees

Articles

“Self-Motivation and the Online Learner: How to Stay Motivated When You Go to College

Online”

https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/online-learning/online-learning-self-motivation/

“Adjusting your study habits during COVID” - Manual

https://lsa.umich.edu/content/dam/rll-assets/rll-

docs/Study%20Habits.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2wgjHMrjIlhd_vAioWeX2EnYOtJulflBxDFZ5UG94lwfKp0

GdasqJY_Ps

Direct aid

Online Workshops through the Reading, Writing, Study Strategies Center/Graduate

Writing Center

http://blogs.umb.edu/rwssc/rwssc-workshops/

“Virtual Tutoring”

https://umb-asp.mywconline.com/

Virtual career services through UMB

https://umb.joinhandshake.com/login?utm_source=mass_mailer&utm_medium=email&utm_cont

ent=563970&utm_campaign=uni_targeted_emails

Here4U: Direct questions answered

https://www.umb.edu/here4U

Handouts/Sheets

Online learning planning tool

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Oo1B3RgemTRzF52ZmffDQs2yfN6ja-ZZ

For students with Learning Disabilities

College Time Management and Study Scheduling Tool - Also includes other topic areas

https://www.ldadvisory.com/time_management_tool/

10 Ways College Students With ADHD Can Succeed in Online Courses

https://www.noodle.com/articles/10-ways-college-students-with-adhd-can-succeed-in-online-

courses?fbclid=IwAR00GezNLqdxAPt1Mmmc0cL49RdDJFo1suWmsTPZlqlrv8_GutkefZgMI4A

Videos

How to Succeed in Online School || Tips from an Online University Student

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ExVN1qkVgo&feature=youtu.be

Audio

“Coffitivity recreates the ambient sounds of a cafe to boost your creativity and help you

work better”

https://coffitivity.com/

eTextbooks

Red Shelf

Many publishers are participating in this collaborative effort to provide free e-book rentals to

students. Unfortunately, not every textbook is available - but many are! The site has an easy-to-

use search function that allows you to check for your textbooks.

https://studentresponse.redshelf.com/

Technology guides and support

How to Access Collaborate Ultra on Blackboard

Some of your professors may be using the web conferencing feature on Blackboard to host

lectures and class sessions. Here is UMB’s IT’s guide to using this tool, which also links to a 2-

minute instructional video.

https://www.umb.edu/elearning/tools/web_conferencing/students

Blackboard 24 x 7 x 365 Help

You can access live chat support for Blackboard any day, any time, using this link.

https://embanet.frontlinesvc.com/app/home/p/2102

Zoom for Students

13-minute instructional video on how to use Zoom as a student.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbnyQwsVbiY

For coaches/consultants

Articles

“Self-care for student support professionals during COVID-19”

https://storage.trailstowellness.org/trails-2/covid-19-resources/self-care-during-covid-19.pdf

Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start

Short, helpful article on moving your class online in a hurry

https://www.chronicle.com/article/Going-Online-in-a-Hurry-What/248207?cid=rclink

Advising in Times of Disruption

Well-organized, 16-page guide with tips and considerations for advising students online

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GwDaMlWK7maNY8y1bPSYtlDSZPgkcK_6N7CauxND0k

0/edit#heading=h.837a5g2xkt2v

Audio

“How to Effectively Help Students During the Coronavirus Pandemic”

https://heterodoxacademy.org/podcast-hhh-82-katie-gordon/

Managing Stress during Distance Learning: How Faculty Can Support Students

1.5 hour webinar on how faculty can support student wellness and help students manage stress

through distance learning during COVID-19

https://www.gotostage.com/channel/980f4313dff548f79600644eb631b0c2/recording/5b179ab09

22d44abad9de0d067c65a5c/watch?source=CHANNEL

Direct aid

Here4U: Direct questions answered

https://www.umb.edu/here4U

For students with disabilities

Remote Learning And College Students with Learning Disabilities

https://ldaamerica.org/remote-learning-and-college-students-with-learning-

disabilities/?fbclid=IwAR3zOI8983fkSzLvq9gDW2fiXOvIIuQdCj2deM-u4T8jgEAvPvBGICHUNSc

Technology guides and support

For parents of students learning online

Articles

Completing the College Year at Home

https://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2020/03/completing-the-college-year-at-

home/?fbclid=IwAR2BfJTDSNYxYP1kn_PQN-

lHT8yXsLvEvqm3iwma_vkZRQR2eyvJYOOCAHQ

Video/Webinar

Keeping Kids with ADHD in ‘Study Mode’ While Home from School

https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/coronavirus-homeschooling-parent-

strategies/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinar_march_2020&ut

m_content=031920&goal=0_d9446392d6-81643c5b66-

289929865&fbclid=IwAR3L9h4XcTpHYQEreYoKF1N6XmU6JtUWYhFS40pYSUzo8P1IpFebo-

Zb1QY

DISCRIMINATION AND PREJUDICE RESOURCES

Stigma

Visuals

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-

coronavirus/anti-stigma/toolkit.aspx

For immigrants and undocumented students

Articles

“Coronavirus doesn’t need a visa”

https://msmagazine.com/2020/03/13/coronavirus-immigration-travel-

ban/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare

Combating bias and stigma related to COVID-19

https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19-bias

Resource sheets

National Resource Sheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18p9OSlLpSYanIoUC-

gEbhVbRMYVUfw4wyrixa9ekGdc/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR3o8pvMcvi972q3uRQC9Zh5Clf_SFyj5c

1XoBOWrxtV898RIuKY-pNHCDw#gid=0

Boston Area Resource Sheet

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14JYALTcbGrwXwL2OipH0BSCYcT4TzkryMd06RSi

HaRs/mobilebasic?urp=gmail_link

“Immigrant Accompaniment Networks & COVID-19”

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qntCUGNsuQ__zjQidmv6kN4mFEz7M-

fEy1L3RxWAh2g/edit

ACCURATE INFORMATION ON COVID-19

For clients/consultees

Articles/Fact sheets

Talking About Coronavirus: Centering Language around Inclusion, Empowerment, and

Justice

https://www.opportunityagenda.org/talking-coronavirus

Fact sheet in all languages

https://covid19healthliteracyproject.com/#languages

In-depth information, including videos, visuals, advice

World Health Organization Corona Virus- Advice for public health (arabic)

World Health Organization Corona Virus- Advice for public health (chinese)

World Health Organization Corona Virus- Advice for public health (french)

World Health Organization Corona Virus- Advice for public health (russian)

World Health Organization Corona Virus- Advice for public health (spanish)

General-FAQs-Portuguese-for-Coronavirus-COVID-19

Visuals

“Flu picture story”

“Visual supports: Social Story about not sharing germs”

“Visual supports: Hand-washing steps”

Audio/Podcasts

Coronavirus: Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GdoR8CMGv90xE9CLSoyOH

CRISIS & ESSENTIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence

These hotlines offer immediate support for crises related to domestic and intimate

partner violence.

● The Futures Without Violence website offers a range of information and

resources on COVID-19 for survivors.

○ https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19/

● The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free: 1-800-799-

7233 and through chat.

o https://www.thehotline.org/

● The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 24/7, confidential and free:800-656-HOPE

(4673) and through chat.

o https://hotline.rainn.org/online

● The StrongHearts Native Helpline for domestic/sexual violence is available 7am-

10pm CT, confidential, and specifically for Native communities: 1−844-762-8483

o https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/get-help/

● The Deaf Hotline is available 24/7 through video phone (1-855-812-1001), email,

and chat for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled survivors.

○ https://thedeafhotline.org

○ nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org

● Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) hotline is available 24/7 at 800-841-

8371 and 9am – 11pm EST online at barcc.org/chat.

○ See BARCC’s website for information about their support services during

COVID-19.

○ https://barcc.org/blog/details/support-during-coronavirus-covid-19

Mental Health Crisis

● UMass Boston Counseling Center

○ For emergencies Mon-Wed 8:30am - 7:00pm and Thurs-Fri 8:30am -

5:00pm, please call us at 617-287-5690.

○ For after-hours emergency assistance, call 617-287-5690 to speak with a

licensed clinician who can offer support, crisis recommendations and

assist you with finding local resources.

● National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)

○ Connects you with a crisis center closest to your location 24/7. Your call

will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically

and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel

safe and help identify options and information about mental health

services in your area. Your call is confidential and free.

○ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

● Crisis Text Line – Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7

crisis support via text message. You can also message them through Facebook

using the link on their homepage.

○ Text HOME to 741-741

○ https://www.crisistextline.org

● The Trans LifeLine offers peer support for trans folks 9am-3am CT:1-877-565-

8860. This hotline is staffed exclusively by trans operators is the only crisis line

with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.

○ https://www.translifeline.org/hotline

● The Trevor Project offers phone, chat, and text crisis services 24/7 (with trained

counselors) for LGBTQ identifying young people in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in

need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk.

○ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

■ Call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386.

■ TrevorChat - live, free, confidential and secure instant messaging

service.

■ TrevorText - confidential and secure resource providing live help

for with a trained specialist over text messages. Text START to

678678.

Food Insecurity

● UACCESS at UMass Boston offers services to help students meet basic needs.

To contact U-ACCESS staff, email u-access@umb.edu or call 781-951-2724.

○ U-ACCESS food pantry will be closed until campus reopens. For a local

pantry options, contact U-ACCESS staff or see their list of local, state, and

federal resources for COVID-19 related issues and essential needs at:

https://www.umb.edu/editor_uploads/images/life_on_campus/covid19reso

urces.pdf?cachebuster:55

● Greater Boston Food Bank offers additional food resource options during COVID-

19 on their website, which includes a statewide and Boston-specific map of

school meal sites and information about SNAP.

○ https://www.gbfb.org/need-food/

Housing/Rent Insecurity

● Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development website

offers COVID-19 specific resources for renters and homeowners.

○ https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-dhcd-website