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| Subject | MCF Newsletter: Coronavirus Resources for Families |
| Date | March 26, 2020 3:04 PM |
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Volume 15 Issue 8
March 2020
We're In This Together
Here at MCF, we’ve been wondering how to move forward with this March newsletter. We always want families and partners to be well informed and strive to provide useful information, so it seemed only natural that we do the same this month. What we have shifted is to put a particular focus on what is needed for us all to get through the next couple of months. The pandemic has brought us into unchartered territory. In this newsletter and on our Facebook
[link removed]
page, we have decided to take a positive and helpful approach. We are committed to offering free and useful tools to help your children learn and have fun, and free and simple resources to support your well-being. We also will work to find some good news to share about people and organizations making a difference and offer ways for you to support your community.
Remember that MCF continues to actively support and advocate for families and individuals. Reach out today for help if you have a child with behavioral health needs or care for anyone struggling with substance use disorder or problem gambling: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
or 410-730-8267. Find a list of family peer support specialists in your region here
[link removed]
Please know that our communication methods might have temporarily changed, but our commitment to you has not. We’re in this together.
This month we share:
Resources to Keep Your Children Busy
Resources That Help You Talk With Children
Resources for Grown-Ups
Resources for Recovery Supports During the Pandemic
Acts of Kindness Amid the Chaos
Resources to Keep Your Children Busy
Free Online Courses from Scholastic
[link removed]
This educational company has launched a Learn at Home website that has daily courses for students from pre-kindergarten to grades six and higher.
When They Need to Shake Their Sillies Out or Calm Down
[link removed]
GoNoodle is a secret weapon of many successful elementary and special education teachers. This website offers free movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
National Parks Virtual Tours
[link removed]
Google allows you explore U.S. National Parks via 360-degree virtual tours. Fun and educational for the whole family!
Virtual Tours of the World’s Museums
[link removed]
Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world.
Resources That Help You Talk With Children
Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for Parents, School Staff, and Others Working with Children
[link removed]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and help them understand ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
[link removed]
This article from PBS offers key points you can share with children using language and concepts they can understand.
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
[link removed]
Kids worry more when they’re in the dark, so let’s share in a way that is honest and calm. That’s the message in this article from the Child Mind Institute. It gives eight age-appropriate ideas for how to handle this conversation.
Resources for Grown-Ups
Fact Sheet for Special Education During Pandemic
[link removed]
The U.S. Department of Education just issued this additional guidance which reaffirms the rights of students to receive educational instruction and related services under federal special education law during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they offered additional clarification about how states can serve all students including students with disabilities.
Special Open Enrollment for Insurance Coverage through Maryland Health Connection
[link removed]
During the State of Emergency for Coronavirus, the Maryland Health Connection is opening a special enrollment period now through Wednesday April 15. All previous requirements for eligibility are still in place. Coverage selected during this open enrollment period will have a start date of April 1, regardless of the date of enrollment.
What the CDC Recommends for Anxiety Related to Covid 19
[link removed]
Stress will look a little different for everyone, but no one is immune—from at-risk populations to children to health care professionals. This article shares the CDC's keys for managing stress and anxiety to help make you and your community healthier and stronger.
A Psychologist’s Science-Based Tips for Emotional Resilience During the Coronavirus Crisis
[link removed]
The anxiety we feel in response to the uncertainty of the current situation shows up differently for each of us and may change over time. In this article, a psychologist shares evidence-based recommendations for bolstering mental resilience during this time.
How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
[link removed]
We encourage you to stay connected with your loved ones while practicing physical distancing. It’s important that you support one other during this difficult time, especially if your loved one may be facing a mental health concern.
24/7 Relaxing Music
[link removed]
This OCB (One Conscious Breath) peaceful music series can really help you to become more calm. Great for relaxing, meditation, yoga, or to lull you to sleep. It works for children, too!
Here’s How to Try Every Major Streaming Service for Free During the Coronavirus Quarantine
[link removed]
This article offers a breakdown of how much time you will have to indulge in the most popular TV streaming services for free for a limited time. All you need is an email address that hasn’t been registered with them yet.
How to Maintain Your Mental Health While Working From Home
[link removed]
Many of you are working from home for the first time – or for the first extended time. To complicate matters, you have many others also at home. This article gives a great perspective and realistic suggestions.
Resources for Recovery Supports During the Pandemic
Virtual Meetings for Support Groups
[link removed]
Frequent contact with others who are in recovery is a cornerstone of 12 step programs. Together, people provide mutual support in order to maintain their recovery. During the pandemic, these supports have moved toward remote or virtual meetings. This article offers information about upcoming remote meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous.
Acts of Kindness Amid the Chaos
What You Can Do to Help Your Community Amid Covid19
[link removed]
It's pretty normal to feel discouraged and helpless during this time. However, there are some things we can all do to support each other and our communities. When we do, it gives us a sense of control and purpose. This article offers a few really easy ideas.
Eight Acts of Goodness Amid the Covid 19 Outbreak
[link removed]
There is no shortage of goodness, kindness, and heroism as the world battles the novel coronavirus. Learn about eight recent examples of this.
MCF Employment Opportunities
MCF is growing, and we have employment opportunities that might be perfect for you or someone you know! We currently have job openings for:
Family Peer Support Specialist (DJS)
[link removed]
- For those with personal experience with the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS); Positions in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City
Family Peer Support Specialist
[link removed]
- For those with personal experience as a caregiver for a young person with mental health challenges; Position for Prince George's and Montgomery Counties
Click here for further information on employment opportunities
[link removed]
.
Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue.
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 234 | Columbia, MD 21044
Toll Free: (888) 607-3637 | Fax: (410) 730-8331
www.mdcoalition.org
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Volume 15 Issue 8
March 2020
We're In This Together
Here at MCF, we’ve been wondering how to move forward with this March newsletter. We always want families and partners to be well informed and strive to provide useful information, so it seemed only natural that we do the same this month. What we have shifted is to put a particular focus on what is needed for us all to get through the next couple of months. The pandemic has brought us into unchartered territory. In this newsletter and on our Facebook
[link removed]
page, we have decided to take a positive and helpful approach. We are committed to offering free and useful tools to help your children learn and have fun, and free and simple resources to support your well-being. We also will work to find some good news to share about people and organizations making a difference and offer ways for you to support your community.
Remember that MCF continues to actively support and advocate for families and individuals. Reach out today for help if you have a child with behavioral health needs or care for anyone struggling with substance use disorder or problem gambling: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
or 410-730-8267. Find a list of family peer support specialists in your region here
[link removed]
Please know that our communication methods might have temporarily changed, but our commitment to you has not. We’re in this together.
This month we share:
Resources to Keep Your Children Busy
Resources That Help You Talk With Children
Resources for Grown-Ups
Resources for Recovery Supports During the Pandemic
Acts of Kindness Amid the Chaos
Resources to Keep Your Children Busy
Free Online Courses from Scholastic
[link removed]
This educational company has launched a Learn at Home website that has daily courses for students from pre-kindergarten to grades six and higher.
When They Need to Shake Their Sillies Out or Calm Down
[link removed]
GoNoodle is a secret weapon of many successful elementary and special education teachers. This website offers free movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
National Parks Virtual Tours
[link removed]
Google allows you explore U.S. National Parks via 360-degree virtual tours. Fun and educational for the whole family!
Virtual Tours of the World’s Museums
[link removed]
Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world.
Resources That Help You Talk With Children
Talking with Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for Parents, School Staff, and Others Working with Children
[link removed]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and help them understand ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
[link removed]
This article from PBS offers key points you can share with children using language and concepts they can understand.
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
[link removed]
Kids worry more when they’re in the dark, so let’s share in a way that is honest and calm. That’s the message in this article from the Child Mind Institute. It gives eight age-appropriate ideas for how to handle this conversation.
Resources for Grown-Ups
Fact Sheet for Special Education During Pandemic
[link removed]
The U.S. Department of Education just issued this additional guidance which reaffirms the rights of students to receive educational instruction and related services under federal special education law during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they offered additional clarification about how states can serve all students including students with disabilities.
Special Open Enrollment for Insurance Coverage through Maryland Health Connection
[link removed]
During the State of Emergency for Coronavirus, the Maryland Health Connection is opening a special enrollment period now through Wednesday April 15. All previous requirements for eligibility are still in place. Coverage selected during this open enrollment period will have a start date of April 1, regardless of the date of enrollment.
What the CDC Recommends for Anxiety Related to Covid 19
[link removed]
Stress will look a little different for everyone, but no one is immune—from at-risk populations to children to health care professionals. This article shares the CDC's keys for managing stress and anxiety to help make you and your community healthier and stronger.
A Psychologist’s Science-Based Tips for Emotional Resilience During the Coronavirus Crisis
[link removed]
The anxiety we feel in response to the uncertainty of the current situation shows up differently for each of us and may change over time. In this article, a psychologist shares evidence-based recommendations for bolstering mental resilience during this time.
How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19
[link removed]
We encourage you to stay connected with your loved ones while practicing physical distancing. It’s important that you support one other during this difficult time, especially if your loved one may be facing a mental health concern.
24/7 Relaxing Music
[link removed]
This OCB (One Conscious Breath) peaceful music series can really help you to become more calm. Great for relaxing, meditation, yoga, or to lull you to sleep. It works for children, too!
Here’s How to Try Every Major Streaming Service for Free During the Coronavirus Quarantine
[link removed]
This article offers a breakdown of how much time you will have to indulge in the most popular TV streaming services for free for a limited time. All you need is an email address that hasn’t been registered with them yet.
How to Maintain Your Mental Health While Working From Home
[link removed]
Many of you are working from home for the first time – or for the first extended time. To complicate matters, you have many others also at home. This article gives a great perspective and realistic suggestions.
Resources for Recovery Supports During the Pandemic
Virtual Meetings for Support Groups
[link removed]
Frequent contact with others who are in recovery is a cornerstone of 12 step programs. Together, people provide mutual support in order to maintain their recovery. During the pandemic, these supports have moved toward remote or virtual meetings. This article offers information about upcoming remote meetings for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous.
Acts of Kindness Amid the Chaos
What You Can Do to Help Your Community Amid Covid19
[link removed]
It's pretty normal to feel discouraged and helpless during this time. However, there are some things we can all do to support each other and our communities. When we do, it gives us a sense of control and purpose. This article offers a few really easy ideas.
Eight Acts of Goodness Amid the Covid 19 Outbreak
[link removed]
There is no shortage of goodness, kindness, and heroism as the world battles the novel coronavirus. Learn about eight recent examples of this.
MCF Employment Opportunities
MCF is growing, and we have employment opportunities that might be perfect for you or someone you know! We currently have job openings for:
Family Peer Support Specialist (DJS)
[link removed]
- For those with personal experience with the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS); Positions in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City
Family Peer Support Specialist
[link removed]
- For those with personal experience as a caregiver for a young person with mental health challenges; Position for Prince George's and Montgomery Counties
Click here for further information on employment opportunities
[link removed]
.
Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs. Using personal experience as parents, caregivers, youth and other loved ones, we connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues and to any loved one who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue.
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 234 | Columbia, MD 21044
Toll Free: (888) 607-3637 | Fax: (410) 730-8331
www.mdcoalition.org
[link removed]
| Connect on Facebook
[link removed]
[link removed]
or LinkedIn
[link removed]
| Join the Mailing List
[link removed]
DONATE TODAY
[link removed]
Copyright © 2018, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Maryland Coalition of Families
10632 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 234
Columbia, MD 21044
unsubscribe from all emails
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