General Resources
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Mass Health Enrollment:
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, an extended enrollment period is available through April 25, 2020 for qualified Massachusetts residents who are uninsured. Call (877) MA-ENROLL or go to https://www.mahealthconnector.org/ or for assistance from a MA Health Navigator Call Community Action of Cape Cod at 508-771-1727.
Mental Health Resources:
The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health Upcoming Virtual Events
Parent Meet Up and Support Group on Zoom
Tuesdays at 3:00 PM join with this link: http://zoom.us/j/2663874038 - Password: 7108057
Wednesdays at 8:00 AM join with this link: http://zoom.us/j/812329394 - Password: 6xK1ik
Learn moreResources
BRYT Family Support Facebook Private Group
Search ‘BRYT FAMILY SUPPORT’ to joinFamily Resource List (updated regularly)
Several resources including crisis support, self-care, food needs, academic websites, etc.Community Family Supports Flyer
Several hotlines to support families.- Managing Stress and Anxiety - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety
- Mental Health America - https://www.virusanxiety.com/
- Mental Health America - https://mhanational.org/covid19
- Parent Caregiver Guide To Helping Families Cope - https://www.nctsn.org/resources/parent-caregiver-guide-to-helping-families-cope-with-the-coronavirus-disease-2019
We are in this together and help is always available. If you are feeling alone and struggling, the following crisis and support lines are available to listen. All calls are free and confidential. You do not need to be suicidal to call. Simply needing a safe space to talk through your emotions during this challenging time.
- BAYCOVE EMERGENCY SERVICES – If you are in crisis please call Baycove for mental health crisis intervention services at 800-229-2683 or dial 911
- THE PARENTAL STRESS LINE – “PARENTS HELPING PARENTS” – available 24/7 in all languages 1-800-632-8188
- SAFELINK – Massachusetts statewide domestic violence support and resources: 24/7 helpline 877-785-2020
- FALMOUTH HUMAN SERVICES – Town Social Workers are available at 508-548-0533 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm to answer any human service-related questions and to provide support to Falmouth residents who are struggling with their emotional health during this challenging time.
