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I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
~Isaiah 41:10
The V Encuentro website, a project of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Hispanic Affairs, has emerged as an important clearing house for resources related to the COVID pandemic. Resources are grouped by topic and are available in both English and Spanish. Below are some of the most relevant resources for families with children.
Parent and Family Resources
https://vencuentro.org/parent-
Resources for Children
https://vencuentro.org/
Mental Health Resources
https://vencuentro.org/mental-
Encuentro Home Page for COVID-19 Resources
https://vencuentro.org/
Encuentro Home Page
https://vencuentro.org/
Resources from Father Lawrence: These downloadable home prayer resources are recommended for everyday use to stay connected to God. Recommended to begin your day with the Unity Prayer. The Rosary each day is a powerful meditation, mantra and mantle of Our Lady’s protection. There are many other excellent prayer resources here.
Oakland Diocese Resources for Families during the COVID 19 pandemic
Spiritual Resources for COVID-19 from Catholic Health Association of America
Suggestions for Parenting During the Pandemic (and other times)
from Lenore Hunt, LMFT
Silver Fern Child and Family Therapy
National Alliance for Mental Illness of Contra Costa County offers online support group opportunities. Recommended for ongoing support for a number of different mental health concerns, but may lack robust spiritual component.
Contra Costa Health Services tips on "Coping with Stress During COVID-19"
(If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Contra Costa Crisis Center: Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121 for 24/7 crisis support and resource referrals
24-hour CCHS Behavioral Health Access Line: 1-888-678-7277
California Peer-Run Warm Line: 24/7 peer support and resource referral by phone (1-855-845-7415) or online chat (mentalhealthsf.org).
Helping Children Cope (Centers for Disease Control)
Psychological First Aid (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)