Coping with COVID-19

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Essex: 973-509-9777
Morris: 973-334-3496
Passaic: 973-470-3142
Sussex: 973-579-4399

NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program at MHA

The NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) at the Mental Health Association is here to serve anyone from a school-age child to an adult, or senior citizen, who has been emotionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All of our services are virtual, confidential, and free as this program is funded by FEMA/SAMHSA.

We are a neighbor helping neighbor team with staff available to provide the following services to individuals, families, and groups within the community:

Emotional support
Stress management
Connecting to resources
Develop new coping skills and communication techniques

This program is brought to you through the New Jersey Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program (CCP). The CCP is provided by Mental Health Association in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, and is funded through a FEMA/SAMHSA grant.

Individual Counseling

Need one-on-one support? Contact us to virtually meet with a crisis counselor.

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Family Counseling

Looking for emotional support for you and your family during this time? Contact us to virtually meet with a crisis counselor to learn coping skills and effective communication techniques.

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Support Groups

Looking to connect with others? Join our support groups to connect with others in the community.

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Workshops, Presentations & Events

Through community connections, we provide education, information, and resources to help your team, organization, or group combat emotional turmoil from the pandemic.

With our workshops and presentations, we have assisted various schools, colleges, parents, libraries, and other community agencies. Each workshop and presentation is tailored to meet the needs of your organization or agency.

Quick Tips & Tricks for Coping with COVID-19

As the number of COVID-19 cases rise and fluctuate, the pandemic has caused much anxiety and pandemic fatigue. Now more than ever it is important to take care of ourselves physically and mentally.

We have compiled a list of tips and suggestions to assist individuals and families with self-care.

Connect with family and friends: by phone, video chat, or group chats.
Incorporate exercise: going for a walk outside or at the park, yoga, using weights, streaming Zumba videos/classes.
Embrace nature: going out for walks, or within CDC guidelines, organize a social distance walk with friends at the park.
Relaxing Activities: take a warm bath, read, practice deep breathing, gardening, arts and crafts, learn a new hobby, or play a board game with your family.
Eat a well-balanced diet: incorporate fruits and vegetables into your meals.
Sleep: linked to immune system health, can boost your mood.
Limit your screen time as well as news and social media intake.
Control what is realistically within your power: feeling out of control can cause anxiety and hopelessness.
Create a daily schedule/routine for yourself and your family: gives a sense of control and brings some normalcy to your day.
Practice mindfulness: be fully present, aware of where you are and what you’re doing. Click here to watch/listen to our mindfulness videos.
Remember: there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This will come to an end, as every pandemic that has ever happened in history has.
Lastly: Continue to follow CDC guidelines and remember to practice self-care.

Contact the Crisis Counseling Team

Call: 973-509-9777 ext. 151
Text: 973-380-0507
Email: gpalmer@mhainspire.org
Mon. – Fri. from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.