Lockdown Lifelines

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Grappling with loneliness, financial worries, and health issues are challenging on a normal day. These days are anything but normal. I’ve heard firsthand from older relatives sheltering alone, neighbors worried about the disrupted routines of children with disabilities, and friends who are seeing their small businesses hollowed out, resulting in heart-breaking layoffs. We are all struggling at some level – but if you or someone you know is in a dire situation, these resources can help:

  • The National Suicide Prevention hotline 800-273-TALK The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
  • The Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 A 24/7, 365-day-a-year national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress during or after any natural or human-caused disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Advocates are available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
  • RAINN 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) The National Sexual Assault Counseling Hotline is available by phone and online chat for survivors and their loved ones. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. “We know this is a stressful time and we are here for you,” they say.
  • Financial Assistance resources This article from the Motley Fool highlights a variety of options for financial help.
And lastly, helpful information for all of us: Managing Stress and Anxiety from the CDC

It may feel like it, but you’re not alone out there.









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