Resources for adjusting to life in a time of COVID-19

For many of us, all the rapidly changing information related to this novel coronavirus is testing our flexibility. Many of us are feeling tossed about, and having to change our plans and adjust to different closures, financial situations, and other changes. We are coming to terms with all of this in our own ways, and I suspect each of us could use some help right now. 

Though we are being asked to “socially distance” ourselves, I think now is the time to get more connected emotionally even if we’re having to be apart physically. If you’ve been putting off that phone call, text, or email, now might be a good time to reach out and catch up with people you love.

Though what I’m writing today may be woefully outdated by tomorrow, here are some resources for mutual aid, activity, mental wellness, education, and support. I will try to keep updating this list when possible. My hope is that this support list extends well beyond the crisis of this virus and, in addition to helping us survive, becomes a way to enrich our lives going forward. 

My colleague Phoenix Song has created a beautiful list of resources, much more in-depth than what I offer here, which I hope you will find helpful: https://phoenixsongtherapy.com/2020/03/14/we-heal-together-covid-19-resources-for-wellness/. I am adding some more resources below.

Remember: We need each other, especially now.

MUTUAL AID:
It’s Going Down has a list of resources: https://itsgoingdown.org/autonomous-groups-are-mobilizing-mutual-aid-initiatives-to-combat-the-coronavirus/

Berkeley Mutual Aid: BIT.LY/BERKELEYMUTUALAID

SF Bay Mutual Aid Response form (folks who need help) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SSS3NDHzAjX9TnCEj32LKS-alJ0uZs-HvUarLe9Rzx8/edit#gid=890907626

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS:
Cal Academy of Sciences hosts online classes: https://www.calacademy.org/a-message-to-our-academy-community-on-covid-19

Storyline: https://www.storylineonline.net/

RELAX:

Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

GETTING BORED?
MasterClass https://www.masterclass.com/

Writing the Other https://writingtheother.com/