Links to Resources
NOTE: Resources and links listed on this webpage are for informational purposes only and do not serve as any endorsement. They are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified professional. Be sure to check back from time-to-time as new links will be added.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Stress management and mental health resources during infectious disease outbreaks
- NPR
Pandemic Panic? Five Tips to Regain Your Calm - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks - Headspace NY State of Mind
Free Meditation and Mindful Resource for New York State Residents - American Psychological Association
Grief and COVID-19: Mourning Our Bygone Lives - Helpguide.org
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress and Fear - Calm Sage
COVID-19: Fear Zone, Learning Zone, Growth Zone, Check Your Mental Health Zone - Thewellnesssociety.org
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook: A Tool to Help You Build Resilience During This Difficult Time - Center for Loss and Transition
The Pandemic of Grief by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. - How to Regulate Your Stir-Crazy Emotions
Findings and Recommendations from a Survey From People on Lockdown by Marc Brackett, Ph.D. - CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Resources for children and families
- Consumer Finance Information
Protecting Your Finances During the Coronavirus Pandemic - Food Pantries for the Capital District
Our Member Food Pantries - Foodhero.org
Healthy Recipes - WMHT Home Classroom
Home Classroom Learning - PBS Learning Media
Bring the World to Your Classroom - Kahn Academy
Daily Schedule for School Closures - NY State Department of Education and NY State Museum
Expanded Learning Sources and State Museum Facebook Tours - Explore
Live Animal Cams Across the Worlds - Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Webcams and Educational Activities
Helpful Links
Addiction
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
- Al-Anon/Alateen(for friends, family members, and teens)
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Local AA Meetings
- Rethinking Drinking (National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism)
- Alcohol Screening
- Emotions Anonymous
- Friends of Recovery NY
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Overeater's Anonymous
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
- Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
- Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA)
- Senior Hope
Disaster Preparedness
Domestic Violence
- NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
- Equinox-Albany County
- Homeless & Travelers’ Aid Society-Albany County
- In Our Own Voices-Albany County (serving the needs of LGBT, people of color, friends, and families)
- Domestic Violence Program-Columbia/Greene County
- Family Counseling Center-Fulton County
- Catholic Charities- Montgomery County
- Unity House- Rensselaer County
- WellSpring - Domestic Violence Services- Saratoga County
- YWCA- Schenectady County
Elder Care
Food Assistance Programs
Healing Arts
Inspirational
Legal
- Women’s Law
- Legal Aid & Lawyer Referral Services for NY Northern District
- CSEA Legal Benefits
- UUP – Legal Benefits through NYSUT
- Legal Project - Capital District Women's Bar Association
Men's Health
Parenting
- Child Care Aware
- NY State Dept. of Education Resources for Parents
- Families Together in NY State
- Brightside Up formerly the Capital District Child Care Counsel
- Capital Counseling
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Children, Teens & Resiliency
- To Smart to Start: Helping Young People Avoid Underage Alcohol Use & Its Consequences
- National Association of School Psychologists - list of website on various topics including bullying
- KidsHealth.org
- Reaching In Reaching Out- Promoting Resilience in Young Children
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
Supervisors