Emotional Health

During times of crisis and uncertainty, the emotional impact of the reality in which we live is often overwhelming. The emotions can be felt immediately, or delayed, but no matter what, being aware of your emotional needs and attending to them is a vital element of surviving, thriving, and supporting your family. If you or someone you know is in need of emotional support, please consider which of the resources below may be appropriate.

Check out our Mindfulness Page for more resources on emotional and psychological health, including Music Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga, and Resilience resources, which are particularly applicable to what we are experiencing right now.

 

 

Stress Relief Apps - A comprehensive list of over 20 apps that have been reviewed for stress relief, mindfulness and anxiety.

Moshi App - Excellent for children who have difficulty getting to sleep or who have begun struggling with sleep due to rising levels of anxiety. While there are some free sleep stories, but the app itself is fairly inexpensive and is so effective that, if it works for your child, it's worth it. You can purchase just Moshi Twilight (the sleep stories) or the full Premium app that has all kinds of stories. Depending upon your choice, prices could range from $6.99/mo to $9.99/mo - cancel at any time. Soothing, rhyming sleep stories with music and many are read by famous actors, including Goldie Hawn and Sir Patrick Stewart. One family favorite is 'Luna the Sleepy Sloth.'

RainRain App - Another calming app that uses familiar nature sounds to for stress relief, anxiety or trouble sleeping. The basic app is free, but the premium app (which unlocks all the different kinds of sounds) is paid. You can also combine sounds - like thunderstorm and rain on a tin roof - whatever works for you!

Mindfulness for All Ages - Best for Early Childhood and Lower School Student

Managing Anxiety - Best for Early Childhood and Lower School Students. See more great Emotional Health Resources on our Mindfulness & Gratitude Page! 

Free Meditations, Stories, Music, Talks, and More from Calm

Mind Body Green - This site is dedicated to fostering your mental health and eating well. This blog has great tips for living your best life - mind, body and soul.
Tiny Buddha - Full of snippets of peace, Tiny Buddha is helpful when you need some calm and inspiration but don't have a lot of time.
TED Blog - Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) is a nonprofit devoted to the spread of good ideas. Especially great if you're not a reader, or prefer to listen to ideas while you are doing other things, TED offers thousands of videos on a range of topics like mastering stress, understanding courage and success, or cultivating self-motivation and leadership. TED has something for everyone - including motivation, fresh new ideas, and you can tailor your watch list to your interests.
Sonima - This beautiful site is dedicated to removing mental blockers, such as negative attitude, stress or other obstacle preventing you from being your best self. The site uses yoga, guided meditations and offers advice on mindful living and is helpful for bettering yourself and your life.

 

 

 

In times of stress, everyone reacts differently. Mental and emotional needs that may have been controlled when everything was functioning normally may not be able to be met in their traditional ways. Those who rely on yoga, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, in person pscyhotherapy, hypnosis, or who need a particular routine, may struggle during this time. Please use these resources as you see fit, and guide others to them as well.

Delaware County Crisis Connections Team - 855-889-7827
DCCCT is available to Delaware County residents who may be at risk for emotional crisis. The team provides assessment, intervention, and referral. This service is available 24/7.

Suicide Text Line - Text the word “HOME” to 741741 to reach out to a Crisis Counselor 24/7.

Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Warm Line - 855-464-9342
This is a County-wide, peer-run resource that provides support to individuals who aren’t in crisis, but struggle with emotional and mental health challenges (hence why it's a "warm" line rather than a "hot" line). Peer specialists will listen, aid the caller with problem solving, and offer direction to other crisis services if needed.

Safe2Say - 1-844-SAF2SAY (and also has an app version)
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. With the Safe2Say Something online referral or app, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Childline - If you feel that a child is in an unsafe environment or if you wish to report an incident of abuse, you may use the Childline website to guide you or call the hotline number - 1-800-932-0313 - which is available 24/7. You may make reports anonymously.