increased tobacco or alcohol ….
increased tobacco or alcohol use, can put yourself and those around you at increased risk.
Below are some helpful ways to cope with increased stress:
•Know what to do if you are sick or need treatment
•Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to the news
•Learn the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of rumors
•Partake in your favorite (socially-distanced) physical activity
•Take time to unwind, do activities you enjoy or try something new like meditation •Connect with others in a socially-distant, safe way. Try some virtual connections!
•Get plenty of sleep •Eat healthy meals
•Try Thrive, a the free emotional health program for adults in Montana: https:// thriveformontana.com/ If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, seek immediate help: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, the Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting “MT” to 741-741, Eastern Montana Mental Health Center Toll Free Crisis Phone Line: 800-597-6608, or call 911.If you or a loved one are experiencing a substance use issue, reach out to the following for help: SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357) and TTY 800-487-4889, Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center 653-1872.
For more information, visit the RCHD Facebook page or covid19.mt.gov or the CDC’s Coping with Stress page, https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/ daily-life-coping /managing- stress-anxiety.html.
Testing
COVID-19 testing continues to be available from your healthcare provider, as well as at both IHS locations. Roosevelt County Unified Command Residents on quarantine needing assistance with supplies can call 525-5020 and leave a message detailing assistance requested. Also, people can report others who are not quarantining by calling that number.
If you have questions about COVID-19, use the newly established Joint Information email: covid19taskforce@rooseveltcounty. org.
