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COVID-19 and
​Behavioral Health and
Well-Being

Behavioral Health Resources

MENTAL HEALTH
 
  • Baltimore's Crisis Information and Referral line is still available 24/7. Need help? Call 410-433-5175.
  • National Crisis Text Line is available 24/7. Need help? Text 741741.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7.  Need help?  Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) 
  • The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
  • SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
  • NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore Helpline is available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at 410-435-2600. 
  • NAMI has released a national guide with information and resources.
  • Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline is available 24/7 at 410-768-5522.
  • TALK SPACE offers online therapy with licensed clinicians.  They participate with some employee assistance programs and behavioral health plans. Current promotion of $100 discount when you sign up with Code 1004U. For information about a variety of topics:  https://www.talkspace.com/blog/​​
  • Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
  • Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
  • Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health during an Infectious Disease Outbreak: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation
  • Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
  • https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/?fbclid=IwAR2lTsFV5nIzwc7OTOE3_c8ugz4gmeC_gHOu8QXWg08Z2c4wSt9Low5FBG8
Tips from NAMI Maryland to Cope with the News and Reduce Anxiety:
  • Avoid triggering topics in the news.
  • Limit your news consumption. 
  • Be cognizant of your social media use.
  • Practice good stress management.
  • Understand that it is normal to be somewhat concerned by this, but try to not let fear drive your anxiety to an unhealthy level.
To put this new and concerning situation into perspective:
  • Understand that it will be life-disrupting for a while.
  • Settle in.
  • We're ALL working as hard and as quickly as we can.
  • Grace is helpful. Anger is not.
  • Stay calm.
  • Keep your germs to yourself.
  • Limit large gatherings.
  • It's going to be ok but it's going to be bumpy for a while. ​
SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY
​

It is highly recommended that individuals who are seeking or living in recovery utilize peer groups and other recovery support services to maintain their wellness and aid in their recovery process. Traditionally these groups meet in person and require individuals to be in close proximity to one another. The COVID-19 pandemic is a significant societal stressor that can affect anyone who is in recovery, or seeking recovery. We encourage people in recovery to stay connected to treatment resources, even if their treatment/support/recovery programs are either closed or offering reduced support. This can be a very vulnerable time for people in recovery, as it is for those who are not. To assist people seeking support during this time, we have compiled the digital resources identified below, which offer diverse online support to individuals seeking connection and engagement during times of social distancing. Please use them and share them with your networks. Please note the inclusion of these resources is not necessarily an endorsement.  Click here for Recovery and Wellness Support Resources (Compiled by Behavioral Health Administration)

  • www.recoverydharma.online has meetings for all addictions three times a day. It starts with 30 minute meditation and reading from a book that's available online.
  • www.intherooms.com has over 130 meetings weekly. You must create an account to access the meetings.
  • https://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php has AA online meetings and some affinity groups for specific populations (LGBT specific group for example).
  • This article has excellent self-care reminders for maintaining sobriety during crisis.
  • Resource for those at risk of an overdose (which causes anoxic or hypoxic brain injury) or those likely to be caring for someone at risk of overdose.  This organization allows people to get Naloxone by mail after watching a 4 min video and taking as short quiz https://www.naloxoneforall.org/maryland-language ​
 
​APPS FOR STRESS-MANAGEMENT AND RELAXATION
  • Calm 
  • Stop, Breathe and Think
  • Headspace
 
PHYSICAL FITNESS
  • Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins: Join Planet Fitness at 7PM for a Facebook Live workout!
  • MyYogaWorks: Use promo code ONLINE for free access to over 1000 yoga, meditation, and fitness videos
  • Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP): All BCRP parks, trails, playgrounds, and outdoor athletic courts are open. Community members are encouraged to use our parks, but not to congregate and to follow public health guidelines.
  • Anne Arundel County parks have free admission during the state of emergency but people are expected to practice social distancing.​
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
  • Very Well Mind-List of online brain training websites
  • Love Your Brain Foundation-Free meditation and yoga sessions
  • Interesting Engineering-low technology activities to challenge your brain
  • How To: Exercise in a Wheelchair-videos for seated exercise

STAYING ENGAGED WITH OTHERS
  • Keeping Your Distance to Safe-Advice from the American Psychological Association for still having your social needs met during social distancing.
  • How to Fight Social Isolation of the Coronovirus-Resource from AARP

News & Events

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
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  • ​Who are My Elected Officials
  • Track a Maryland Bill during the General Assembly
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Organization
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Membership
  • Events
    • 2025 BIAMD Annual Conference >
      • Thursday, April 3, 2025
      • Friday, April 4, 2025
    • 2024_ScarecrowClassic
    • Comprehensive Calendar
    • Send Us Your Event!
  • RESOURCES/EDUCATION
    • Request a Presentation or a Training
    • Brain Injury Wavier Program
    • ABI Supports and Resources
    • Additional TBI Resources
    • Financial Information for ABI Survivors and Families
    • Trainings, Webinars, Studies, and more
    • Your Brain Map
    • Local Resources
    • Legal Resources
    • Vocational Resources
    • Home Safety Resources
    • Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guidebook
    • A Look At TBI Trust Fund Programs
  • #5ThoughtsFridays
  • Maryland Brain Injury Trust Fund
  • Unmasking Brain Injury 2.0
  • Brain Injury
    • Support Groups >
      • Baltimore Area
      • Northern MD
      • Eastern MD
      • Central MD
      • Montgomery/PG/DC Area
      • Southern MD
      • Western MD
      • Outside Maryland >
        • Delaware
        • West Virginia
      • For Veterans and Families
      • Online Support Groups
    • Understanding Brain Injury >
      • Interactive Brain Map
      • Living With Brain Injury
      • Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Your Brain Map
    • Research
    • BIAMD - Telling Your Story
    • CDC HEADS UP
    • Legal Notices
  • Concussion
    • Maryland Concussion Clinics and Resources
    • Concussion Information for Parents
    • Concussion Information for Athletes
    • Concussion Information for Coaches
    • Counseling After a Concussion
  • Media
    • BIAMD Blog
    • HEADWAY eNewsletter
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • BIAMD App is Live!
  • How to Give
  • BIAMD BOARD
  • Donate
    • Matching Gift Programs
    • Automatic Payroll Contribution Campaigns
    • Gifts which can be made without giving money now
  • PCORI Brain Injury Network
  • BIAMD Member Portal
  • #5ThoughtsFridays
  • Legal Notices
  • Filling the Knowledge Gap: Brain Injury Training for Educators
  • Brain Injury Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Brain Injury Waiver Provider Resource Page
  • Stroke Resources