La Verne: Mental Health Resources For Coping With Coronavirus

Press release from the La Verne Chamber of Commerce:

May 01, 2020

May is celebrated nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month to spotlight the importance of mental health issues and access to care for everyone. THIS May with the impacts of COVID-19 everywhere this is even more important.

As LA County works with communities everywhere to weather this crisis, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) announced the following two initiatives, today, to help county residents deal with fear, anxiety and stress:
We Rise 2020
WE RISE 2020 is a virtual, month-long spotlight on mental health, well-being and healing through art, music and creative expression! This year, WE RISE 2020 will showcase:

• original performances by diverse artists and celebrities
• interactive workshops
• unique programming and
• messages of inspiration & motivation

To access WE RISE 2020, visit werise.la - LA County's go-to hub for the latest programming updates.
For a sneak peak of the inspirational content you can expect or to watch a preview of the month, click here. We've also prepared a mini toolkit of resources to help you spread the word about WE RISE 2020.
Headspace
If you haven't heard, LA County's Department of Mental Health has partnered with Headspace, the number one mindfulness and meditation app around, to offer free Headspace Plus subscriptions to all LA County residents.
Starting today, and through 2020, LA County residents can access the following with their free, premium subscription:

• Hundreds of science-backed guided meditations in English and Spanish, as well as
• Mindfulness and sleep exercises to help address rising stress and anxiety.

To sign up for a free Headspace Plus subscription, visit headspace.com/lacounty.
LA County and Headspace are proud to make this the first offering of its kind in the country - and to support county residents with new and innovative ways to cope with the COVID-19 health crisis.
Other DMH Resources
LA County and DMH wants to remind you that a team of caring experts is available to you 24/7. To connect with our DMH Help Line:

• Call at 1-800-854-7771 or
• Text “LA” to 741741

You can also connect with a wide range of COVID-specific resources available through our DMH website at dmh.lacounty.gov. LA County is stronger together, and we can’t wait to make this Mental Health Awareness Month meaningful and helpful for all.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

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This press release was produced by the La Verne Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.