Here are some resources in the form of videos, articles, apps, websites, and more which our youth and staff have found helpful during this time of crisis. We compiled all of these resources below for you, our community!
Video Resources:
Need help meditating? Check out these app recommendations from the GJ youth:
- Headspace
- Calm
- Insight Timer
The next class is coming up on Sunday:
Resource Articles:
“Why You Shouldn’t Go To Your Friend’s House While Social Distancing”
Social distancing during COVID-19 means you Facetime instead of heading over to your friend’s house to hang. We don’t want to spread this.” Writes Brittany Wong for HuffPost – Updated March 24, 2020
Resources for mental health:
Mental health counselors are just a quick text away thanks to the Crisis Text Line, which is a free national text messaging service. All you have to do to get in contact with one is text “home” to 741-741 and get started!
Agora Hotline: 505-277-3013
Optum’s Emotional Support Helpline: 866-342-6892
Coronavirus Mental Health Helpline: 1-844-863-9314
MUTUAL AID CARE PACKAGES (elderly & immunocompromised first)
City Resources:
City of Albuquerque COVID-19 Updates
The City of Albuquerque is currently offering the following services:
- Free Bus Rides for youth under 18 on fixed-route buses
- The water utility, PNM, NM Gas Co suspend disconnects for now
- Unemployment resources: 1-877-664-6984 M-F from 8-4:30
- CYFD paid child care program and expanded child care programs: 1-833-551-0518
- APS Free Breakfast/Lunch available from 10 am – 1 pm throughout 89 locations
COVID-19 Testing Sites:
- Lovelace downtown
- Westside clinic