We're here to help - Below is a list of resources you may find helpful during the COVID 19 Pandemic

The Oregon Psychiatric Access Line (OPAL) would like to announce a new service for its callers, OPAL-C (COVID-19 Clinician Stress Peer Support). In addition to offering psychiatric curbside consultations about adult and child patients, OPAL is now offering confidential peer support for primary care clinicians experiencing stress in response to the COVID-19 crisis for the next 12 months. OPAL consultants will provide a listening ear and suggestions for managing the stress that comes from this national emergency. In addition, OPAL-C consultants can provide information regarding available community-based resources for practitioners seeking to establish care with a mental health professional. So, if you are interested in talking about COVID-19 practice stress, feel free to call the regular OPAL number 503-346-1000 or toll free 855-966-7255 for out of Portland Metro. Please let call receptionist know of your desire to talk about COVID-19 related stress issues.

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COVID specific resources for kids

• PSB kids resource list for Coronavirus - Discussion for parents with links to free PBS video content on proper hand washing and sneeze techniques and rest. 
• NPR Comic
  
• ​YouTube: Kids ask coronavirus questions with thoughtful answers - Good resource for kids who would benefit from factual information. 
• Teaching handwashing to kids  - Simple song with instructions on thorough hand washing 
• Resources for Children and Families - OSU.pdf - Oregon State University PDF with links to resources for parents and caregivers, and children and teens. Resources include how to talk about COVID-19, well-being and self-care, as well as activities to keep busy. It also links readers to resources on supporting children with special needs.
  
• How to talk to kids about Grief/Loss/Change -Tips for parents and caregivers on talking about grief, loss and change. Includes links to general grief and loss resources as well as grief and loss related to school and COVID-19.

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​​Podcasts

• The Calm Kids Podcast: Stories by kids, for kids to unwind and go to sleep relaxed and happy.
• Be calm on Ahway Island  is a soothing podcast to teach self-regulation and calm. 
• Podcast: But Why? - Podcast for curious kids - Episode "Coronavirus For Kids, And The Science Of Soap"  
• ​Podcast: Brains On  Episodes: 
  
  • "Staying home: How social distancing helps fight coronavirus"
    
  • "Understanding coronavirus and how germs spread."

Mental Health during Quarantine

on YouTube resources​

• Cosmic kids yoga - "Owl and guard dog" anxiety discussion is linked here. Channel has lots of kids yoga videos that link to popular movies or kid friendly themes.  Meditation skill building. 
• Alo Yoga kids playlist. Yoga poses for kids (brave dino, puppy meditation,etc)  
• Howard Wigglebottom Courage  - Gently Animated story of facing fears and having courage. "Its okay to be scared." Channel has several videos addressing emotions
• New Horizon  Meditation for kids. Audio only.- several scripts to choose from.
• The Rabbit Listened - link to read aloud of book. Animals offer many unhelpful solutions to Taylor's problem. The rabbit listened. Written by Cori Doerrfeld
• Grumpy Monkey - link to read aloud of the book. Monkey wakes up grumpy. "Shoulds" don't help him feel better. The companionship of a friend helps. Written by Suzanne Lang
• My No No NO Day - link to read aloud of the book. Bella is having a hard day.  She gets support and a chance for a better day tomorrow. Written by Rebecca Patterson
• Quick as a Cricket- link to read aloud of the book. Animals represent many aspects of the same child. "Put them all together and you've got me." Written by Audrey Wood 

​Blogs/videos

• Helping yourself (parents) During COVID- tips for Moms & Dads to help their own mental health
• Helping kids During COVID - How Moms & Dads can help kids
• ​Focus on well-being
• ​Skills for Coping with COVID-19 - Skills for coping with COVID-19 from Cindy Smith, MD of Trillium Family Services, OCCAP President. 
• Stop Skill: Dealing with Frustration and Anger - Stop skill explained by Cindy Smith, MD of Trillium Family Services, OCCAP President, for dealing with frustration and anger during COVID times.

 Apps - search in your device's app store

• Breathe Think Do- Help a Sesame Street monster calm down and solve everyday problems in this interactive game. (Free)
• Ninjafocus-  Meditation scripts. Yoga poses. Mindfulness activities. Sleep music. Bedtime Stories. (Offering all content free for 90 days due to closed schools)
• Children's Meditations- Meditations for focus, relaxation, and sleep. (6 free scripts with option for in app purchases of additional content)

For Clinicians

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• ​supporting_individuals_with_autism_through_uncertain_times_full_packet.pdf
• Autism Speaks: Covid-19 Information & Resources  - This site is a resource for parents and caregivers of those on the spectrum.  Here you will find links to training and support resources, behavioral resources, educational resources and more.
• Suicide prevention during a pandemic Suicide Prevention Resource Center webinar titled Treating Suicidal Patients during COVID-19: Best Practices and Telehealth
• Tips for Telehealth and COVID
• ​Interpersonal Violence and COVID​

 

• AACAP Resource Library on Coronavirus - ACCAP’s resources on COVID-19. This page links to resources for families, clinicians, telepsychiatry and more. Broad scope of resources.