Behavioral Health Resources

MENTAL HEALTH
 
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
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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
 
PHYSICAL FITNESS
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
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.