Although for many the Covid-19 pandemic is now creating less stress and difficulty in everyday life, for some there are still effects that continue to impact mental and emotional health. There is a network still available through the State that can help provide support and counselling assistance, and they invite you to call or connect via their website.

Cal Voices Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) is a part of a network of organizations and individuals that are being trained to provide virtual support to Californians experiencing stress, anxiety, and/or trauma because of COVID-19.

Peer Crisis Counselors assist individuals and communities in recovering from the effects of COVID-19 by assisting Californians in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, developing coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages to resources and longer term supportive services.

The flyer below has information about a telephone “warm line” that people can call if they are struggling due to COVID-19, as well as a link to our Live Chat feature where people can talk to Peer Crisis Counselors by chat. Although Cal Voices is based in Sacramento, many of us Peer Crisis Counselors work remotely throughout California.

Cal Voices line: 916-288-8535

https://www.calhopeconnect.org/