Resources for Mental Health

“Got Stress? Let’s Walk!” Virtual Event from Arlington’s Child and Family Service Division
Participants will participate in the Virtual Race on the AtlasGO app. The app will allow participants to record daily workouts while touring fun places, compete with others while building relationships and follow each other’s progress while rooting each other on. The participant will also be able to track their miles, post sweaty selfies, talk to people during the race and share virtual high-fives with the community. In addition, to the virtual walk the participant will be able to use other activities towards their race goal. The participant has the options to walk, run, step, bike, yoga, Pilates, meditation, gym workout, HIIT, Zumba, jump rope, indoor workout, spin, weight lifting and wheelchair options as well.
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Community Support In Challenging Times: Being a parent or caregiver is hard — even when everything is running normally! Arlington DHS-CFSD offers webinars to help parents and caregivers support children (and themselves!) in ever-changing family life.
“In This Together” – a list of local resources for mental health support and other assistance
( Español | Монгол | አማርኛ | عربى )
Downloadable list of Hotlines and County Resources for families
Substance Abuse Resources – APS resources that may help with issues related to vaping, nicotine, drugs, alcohol, or addiction, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“My kid’s school is closed, so now what?” (Confident Parents, Confident Kids) – tips for dealing with stress, creating routines, handling siblings, creating a family “Coping Kit,”, and more
Tips for Discussing Coronavirus with Children (National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses)
- PDF version for print
- Español
Local Resources for Families – a helpful list of resources for mental health, food, housing, technology and more, prepared by the Arlington Career Center staff
COVID-19 Crisis Management Guidelines for Parents and Caretakers – From the Gil Institute for Trauma, Recovery and Education. Concrete Caretaker Actions to Reassure Children and Adolescents
Second Step Resources for Families – Using our social-emotional learning platform to access activities and other resources for your children during this time.
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19. Suggestions for parents and caretakers
Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (SAMHSA)
Como hablar con los ninos: Consejos Para Los Cuidadores, Padres Y Maestros Durante Un Brote De Una Enfermedad Contagiosa. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.(SAMHSA)
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.(SAMHSA)
Como lidiar con el estres durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)