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National Resources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - https://www.cdc.gov/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ and

800-273-8255, confidential crisis intervention and free emotional support are

available during a time of emotional distress for you or a loved one. The helpline is

open 24/7, and a live online chat is also available.

Mental Health America Hotline: https://www.mhanational.org/get-

involved/contact-us or Text MHA to 74141. This nationwide organization provides

information and guidance through a crisis.

Contract Tracing Training and Certification – Training through Coursera offered

by John Hopkins University

Financial Resources: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-

yourself-financially-from-impact-of-coronavirus/

Coronavirus State Information Links:

Connecticut

District of Columbia

Delaware

Maryland

Maine

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

Rhode Island

Vermont

Mental Health Resources:

● Therapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

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● Calm App: https://www.calm.com/

● Destress Monday: https://www.destressmonday.org/

● Moodnotes: http://www.thriveport.com/

● SilverCloud: Free access to the SilverCloud platform for all full-time

students and learners over the age of 18. SilverCloud is a self-directed online

learning module that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy skills, which can

help to relieve mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression

Wellness Resources:

● YogaWorks (free): https://www.yogaworks.com/classes/live/

● Baltimore Yoga Village: https://www.baltimoreyogavillage.com/online-

streaming-for-yoga-classes/

● M-Power Yoga: http://mpoweryogastudio.com/

● 5-minute office chair yoga:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fnLKyRJsrs

● Yoga Journal: https://www.yogajournal.com/video

● Coach Melody, Health & Wellness Coach (Owned by a member of Alpha

Kappa Alpha, Inc.) https://www.unwrapyou.com/

FITNESS RESOURCES:

● Fitness Blender (free workout videos): https://www.fitnessblender.com/

● Healthy Recipes from Johns Hopkins Medicine:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/food-and-

nutrition

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● Workout videos for kids - https://vimeo.com/showcase/6880106

Good Sources of Support and Tips:

Psychology Today:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202003/lessons-

coronavirus-we-are-more-resilient-we-feel

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):

https://afsp.org/campaigns/covid-19/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-

Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

Greatergood.berkeley.edu: Six daily questions to ask yourself in quarantine

Guide to well-being during to coronavirus

Anxiety and the News: Sheppardpratt.org/news-views:

https://www.sheppardpratt.org/news-views/story/is-the-news-causing-anxiety-try-

these-tips/

Insurance Resources:

(info from NASW, www.socialworkers.org):

One of the most important interventions at this time is to confirm that individuals

have health insurance coverage. Health insurance coverage enables people to

receive preventive medical care to identify underlying risk factors that could make

them vulnerable to infectious diseases. It also enables individuals to access timely,

appropriate care when they are sick. Individuals and families that qualify for the

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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicaid can enroll at any time of

the year, and there are enrollment options online, by phone, by mail or in person.

For more information, visit insurekidsnow.gov and healthcare.gov.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has provided the following fact

sheets on payment for medically necessary medical services related to COVID-19:

Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19: Medicare

Individual and Small Group Market Insurance Coverage

COVID-19 Government Action and Resources:

https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus

Music, Arts and Education:

Concerts: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-

concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown

Amazon: www.amazon.com now provides free streaming access to more than 40

children’s educational programming by signing in with a free Amazon account.

Peabody concerts: (https://peabody.jhu.edu/live/) music performance videos,

Fridays at 7:30pm streaming previously recorded performances from the Peabody

archives.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: https://www.bsomusic.org/OffStage - view

videos and podcasts.

Livestreaming concerts on their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/BSOmusic/

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Baltimore Choral Arts Society: baltimorechoralarts.org offers free new digital

concert mini-series - Music with the Maestro - Thursdays at 5pm

LiveArts Maryland: "QuaranTiny Concerts" -

https://bachplusmd.org/index.php/schedule/quarantiny-concerts

Concerts, Plays, Museums and Other Culture:

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/what-to-do-at-home-streaming-art-museums-

concerts-coronavirus-trnd/index.html

Free Art Classes - https://artstudio.berkeley.edu/news/art-with-

zoom/?fbclid=IwAR1d5m4bNR9EFWbmMH3s4UwTQx1Tbk23jKD1W5t-

IkZkXnpmE3nfCsWxqbA

Comedy/For a Laugh:

“Hop at Home” – a Hopkins-themed activity kid to keep kids engaged and

entertained https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/27/hop-at-home-activity-book/

SpongeBob's guide to washing hands:

https://www.campaignlive.com/article/spongebob-practices-mature-behavior-

combat-coronavirus/1677572

How to Keep a Tight Quarantine schedule:

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/daily-coronavirus-quarantine-

schedule

Virtual Travel:

Aquarium live cam:

https://www.aqua.org/Experience/live

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https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/

Smithsonian live zoo-cams:

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams 4 animals’ cameras (naked mole-rate, lion,

giant panda, and elephant)

Animals and atmospheres web cams:

https://explore.org/livecams/

Google Earth Cam: https://www.earthcam.com

Virtual Tours National Parks: https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-

tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-

home?fbclid=IwAR39KtmtYoXDYdIt4LxtlFHlUptkOfNo8m3K32WYhDDOAE2

EnnJzFfclhdQ

Museums, Historic Sites, Zoos:

https://virtualschoolactivities.com/

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-

virtual-tours

10 of the world’s best virtual museum and art gallery tours:

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/23/10-of-the-worlds-best-virtual-

museum-and-art-gallery-tours

Cluster Chapter Information

Cluster III – Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter has added information COVID-19 and

resources information specific to NY: www.akaepsilonpiomega.org

The North Atlantic Region’s Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee offers suggestions

to keep you uplifted and mentally healthy during this time.

Pick at least 3 things to do each day:

FaceTime and/or call your family, friends, and sorors. Maintain that social connection.

Pray/meditate/practice yoga.

Light a candle, take a bubble bath, listen to your favorite music.

Tune in to online church service/prayer groups.

Join an online dance party and dance like no one’s watching!

Take a walk or jog. Remember to follow all CDC guidelines and social distancing requirements.

Soak up some sunlight. Your body needs the Vitamin D!

Give yourself a mani-pedi.

Give yourself a facial/clay mask/facial peel.

Try a sugar scrub on your hands and feet.

Take some time to be by yourself, for self-reflection and to regroup your thoughts.

Read a book, magazine, spiritual/religious literature.

Create a sense of structure and routine in your daily life.

Get dressed--even if you’re not leaving the house. It’ll help you feel better!

Get regular sleep and rest.

Write in a Journal.

Be in tune with your mind, body and spirit.

Take advantage of free available apps for stress, anxiety, depression and meditation like “Calm”.

Take advantage of the use of telehealth to speak with a medical or mental health professional.

Check-in on and offer assistance to your chapter’s Golden, Pearl and Diamond Sorors.

Try to maintain a sense of normalcy in your family. Help your children resolve their fears by

explaining things in an age-appropriate way. Model healthy responses.

Direct energy towards hobbies and creative outlets (cooking, painting, board games, family time).

Call a free mental health hotline. It’s ok to talk to someone about how you may be feeling.

Mary Bentley-LaMar, North Atlantic Regional Director

Brenda Browne, Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee Chairman/Basileus, Pi Xi Omega Chapter

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® Notable North Atlantic Region

Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee’s Pearls of Self Care