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NAMI-SCC HELPLINE
 
English: 831-427-8020
Español: 831-205-7074

 During this difficult time, the NAMI-SCC HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers can answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. Call us today and you will receive a call back from a trained NAMI volunteer. 

Helping Families Deal with the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster

Unplanned evacuations during a disaster can cause great stress on a community and on the individuals in that community.

​This handout gives you information and tips that explain
• basic information about stress
• signs of and ways to help family members deal with relocation stress
• signs of stress in young people of different age groups (preschool to high school age)
• ways to help young people deal with stress (preschool to high school age)
• how to help the elderly deal with relocation stress
​• where to find further information on these topics.
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From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Coping with Relocation
File Size: 585 kb
File Type: pdf
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Resource Guide

Helplines

Disaster Distress Hotline from Mental Health America
For those experiencing emotional distress related to natural disasters:
1-800-985-5990
or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746 In English and Spanish

24/7 CA Peer-Run Warm Line
The California Peer-Run Warm Line is a mental health resource that people can use to seek mental health support from those with lived experience.
1-855-845-7415

NAMI-SCC HelpLine
Local NAMI Helpline is run by trained volunteers to answer questions, offer support, and provide practical next steps for those with mental health conditions and their loved ones. Leave a message and receive a call back within 24 hrs. 
English: 831-427-8020 x7
Spanish: 831-205-7074


Psychiatric Services

Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Crisis Services

Suicide Prevention of the Central Coast

24/7 Suicide Prevention Line (Toll-free): 1-877-663-5433

SC Long Term Recovery Group: Support Groups for CZU Fire Survivors

CZU Mental Health Providers
More local crisis resources


Online Resources

Santa Cruz County Fire Recovery

Santa Cruz County Updated Fire Resources


Coping Strategies

Positive Discipline Community Resources
Local resource list and great article on navigating parenting in the middle of a disaster

Coping with Disaster from Mental Health America
Succinct list with information about common reactions and tips for coping
 
Youtube: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes on Coping After a Disaster 
15-minute video on tips for coping after a disaster

Psychiatry.org: Coping With Disaster
Comprehensive article on common reactions in adults and children, and step to help. Includes extensive list of links to resources for adults and children. 
Stress relief tools from our Program Manager, Anastasia Baboulevitch
 
Yoga with Adriene: Yoga for After A Disaster
Yoga can be helpful for reducing physical and mental stress. Try this 30-minute session with Adriene Mishler to help you find comfort and peace.
 
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing can be helpful for reducing anxiety. Watch this 3-minute video from Massachusetts General Hospital to learn the basics.
 
Guided Meditation: Headache/Migraine/Neck Tension Relief
Anxiety or stress may show up in the body through neck or head tension. Listen to this 15-minute video from The Honest Guys to bring relief to these areas.

How you can help others
 
Community Foundation Fire Resource Fund
Local organization Community Foundation has started a fund to help finance organizations helping those affected by the fires. This page also includes a number of other ways to help.

Community Action Board Emergency Needs Response Funds
Contribute to CABs emergency fund for underserved individuals
 
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz
Sign up to volunteer at one of the evacuation centers or animal shelters
 
Santa Cruz Mutual Aid Spreadsheet
Find who needs help directly, and list what you can offer
 
Santa Cruz Mutual Aid Facebook Group

Donation Drop-Off Sites

Drop-off sites and needs in Santa Cruz County. This page also includes resources on evacuation, shelter, health and safety, and current information
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