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Self-care in a time of collective trauma: A new chat with Hope for the Day (Episode 365)

   Published Date: May 17, 2020

We’re all still quarantined, and it’s still OK not to be OK. It’s been a while, so I checked back in with Mike Vinopal (Director of Education) and Joel Frieders (Director of Public Policy) from Hope for the Day.

We talk about self-care ideas, ways to manage through the stressors and issues created by the pandemic, and shared emotions we’re all experiencing.

Hope for the Day wanted to share the following resources with you:

A virtual gallery show runs through 6/7 from Egoproof x Rotofugi. A portion of proceeds from prints sold will benefit HFTD.
And finally, for people trying to find resources in any US Zip Code for mental health & a variety of other social services (food relief, legal aid, etc.):
 
Introducing the Hope For The Day Resource Compass!
 
Hope For The Day has teamed up with Aunt Bertha, the social care network to provide a powerful tool to access resources at your fingertips!

Hope For The Day’s Resource Compass helps navigate a wide array of resources for your well being…

  • A wide array of mental health resources across the United States 

  • Search for Federal, State, County, & Municipal services

  • Find non-profit options    

  • Explore financially accessible options like low-income, sliding scale, & needs-based assistance 

  • Discover community aid, like food pantries, shelters, health clinics, & other social services

 

Help is closer than you think. Try it out at HFTD.org

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