How to Help Minimize Stress and Anxiety for Your Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak
For guidelines and resources on how to talk to your children about COVID-19, please refer to the links below:
Key points from the parent resource from the National Association of School Psychologists
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Stay calm, listen, and offer reassurance: Children will pick up your reactions. They learn from your example. Demonstrate deep breathing. Remind your children that there are lots of people working to help keep them safe and healthy.
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Talk with them: Answer their questions truthfully, but do not offer unnecessary information that may be alarming. Just by listening, you can help ease your child's anxiety. If you do not have an answer to their questions, you can tell them that.
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Monitor television viewing and social media: Watching and reading continual updates about COVID-19 increases fear and anxiety. Children reading and watching information intended for adults adds to the stress and confusion. Information posted online may also be inaccurate. Engage your child in games or other activities as an alternative and distraction.
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Stay connected with school: Reach out to teachers and staff members with questions or concerns. Take advantage of the learning opportunities available for your child
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Maintain routine: Try to maintain a routine as much as possible. Be sure to include practicing daily good hygiene, eating a balanced diet, going to bed and getting up around the same time every day, and exercise regularly. This will build up their immune system and improve their mental health.
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Community Mental Health Services:
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Crosspoint Human Services |
210 Avenue C,
Danville, IL 61832
217-422-3200 |
Crosspoint Human
Services Website
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Aunt Martha's Health Center |
614 North Gilbert Street,
Danville, IL 61832
217-442-8790 |
Aunt Martha's
Website
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Two Roads Wellness Clinic
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1101 E. Winter Avenue
Danville, IL 61832
217-651-6801 |
Two Roads
Website |
Carle Therapy Services |
2300 N. Vermilion St.,
Danville, IL 61832
217-431-7930 |
Carle Website |
Other Crisis Services
In case of emergency call 9-1-1
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Oganization
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Contact Information
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Notes
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Suicide Prevention |
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The Rosecrance Central Illinois Crisis Team |
217-359-4141 |
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CARES Line |
1-800-345-9049 |
For those in need of a crisis assessment
for anyone under 21 with Medicaid, please contact the CARES line. |
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
1-800-273-8255 |
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LGBTQ Services
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LGBTQ Crisis Line |
1-866-488-7386 |
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Abuse and Neglect |
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24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline |
1-800-25-ABUSE or
1-800-252-2873 |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline |
1-800-799-7233 |
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Sexual Assault |
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Survivor Resource Center 24 Hour Hotline |
1-866-617-3224 |
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Crisis Text Line |
Text HOME to 741-741 |
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Active Coping Calendar
Click here for a calendar with daily actions you can take to help your mental health.