Covid-19 Resources
The following resources and links are intended to provide members with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources. OC CAMFT is not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the resources or link sites.
GENERAL PUBLIC RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 INFORMATION
1. California-Specific Updates
A) For state-wide information and orders view California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response.
B) Daily updates on COVID-19 view the California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Updates webpage.
C) The latest COVID-19 news releases from the California Department of Public Health visit the CDPH News Releases webpage.
2. National Updates
A) For updates on nationwide COVID-19 information and guidance, view the Centers for Disease Control and prevention COVID-
19 Updates here.
3. Safety and Mental Wellness Resources for Clinicians and Consumers
A) For COVID-19 safety tips view the Red Cross Safety and Readiness Guide.
B) An extensive list of Behavioral Health resources for both clinicians and consumers from the CDC, SAMHSA, CSTS, WHO and
more can be found on the CAMFT CRERC website or by clicking here.
RESOURCES FOR THE PUBLIC
1. EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
A) Information For Employees
- The California Labor Board’s COVID19 Benefits matrix outlines which benefits are available for employees impacted by COVID19
- The California Labor Board’s COVID 19 Benefit FAQs outlines Family Leave, Disability Insurance and Unemployment Insurance
- To file a claim for Unemployment Benefits, click here
RESOURCES FOR THERAPISTS
TELEHEALTH RESOURCES FOR THERAPISTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
A) BBS Telehealth Statements
HOW CAMFT MEMBERS CAN HELP
Below you will find local and statewide initiatives that are calling for mental health professionals to support front-line healthcare workers and first responders as well as the public at large during the COVID-19 crisis. Please note: OC CAMFT is not directly affiliated with any of these initiatives and is not responsible for their actions or OC CAMFT member interactions with these organizations.
PAID POSITIONS
THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA—THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH CORPS
- To prepare for the increased number of individuals who will need health care during COVID-19, California is opening additional health care sites and hiring additional licensed staff.
- To sign-up for the California Health Corps, click here.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA—THE COVID-19 WARM-LINE INITIATIVE
- Warm-line offers support daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the COVID-19 crisis
- Sponsored by the Center for Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology, Inc. a 501c3 organization – Contact Dr. Heather Laird at CMMHIPDirector@gmail.com
- To volunteer, click here.
THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA—CA DISASTER HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM
- Serve as a volunteer health professional during duly declared emergencies of disaster in California
- Founded by the Emergency Medical Services Authority of California
- To volunteer, click here.
THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA—GIVE AN HOUR
- Serving Military populations during COVID-19 and always
- Currently experiencing shortages of providers in the San Diego and rural CA areas
- To volunteer, click here.
OC CAMFT ONLY—THE COVID-19 PRO BONO COUNSELING PROJECT
If any local OC mental health provider wants to offer pro bono mental health services to front line health care workers, they are encouraged to complete the form to be added to a local referral list to share with local hospitals. If you have any questions, then please contact pastpresident@occamft.org for additional information and to volunteer click here.