Below is a list of various resources to help during the current environment.
Lee’s Summit Social Services: Rent & utility assistance, food assistance, and other programs.
Blue Springs Community Services League: A drive thru model on Monday and Wednesday 9-12 & 1-4 Friday 9-12. They will provide prepacked groceries including produce and meat. They DO NOT have personal items at this time:
200 SW 10th St
Blue Springs, Mo 64015
816-229-0033
Online Resources for Mental Health
Meditation/Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/covid-19
Meditation/Calm: https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
Self Care: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
Coping with Anxiety: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html
Helpful Resources: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf
Teen Anxiety: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html
Talking with Teens about COVID 19: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-the-new-coronavirus-2020031419192
Other Counseling Services:
Phone call counseling: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
Virtual Counseling Resources: https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/anxiety
Free yoga/exercise:
Power Life Yoga – free daily videos on YouTube. All levels and various formats.
Best at-home workout streaming services to try during COVID-19 – CNBC
25+ Fitness Studios and Gyms offering live-stream workouts during the coronavirus outbreak – Good Housekeeping
Education:
COVID 19 lesson: https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/coronavirus-student-guide
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