Mental Health Help Available for Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr 01, 2020 at 11:03 am by bryan


Mental Health of Citizens during COVID-19 is being pushed as what has been referred to as lockdown continues for residents, students and businesses. Many will start to feel the pinch and the stress as the next two weeks will hit harder than the past weeks.

Mental health is a big issue during all that is happening. Governor Bill Lee told the public...

ADVERTISEMENT


For citizens who need mental health help, but are without insurance...



Tennessee's front-line crisis services system is well-equipped to meet the needs of Tennesseans. Available resources include a 24-7 crisis phone line (855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471), mobile crisis for both adults and children and youth, crisis walk-in centers, crisis stabilization units, and crisis respite.

Statewide Safe at Home Order

The statewide safer at home order began on 4/1/2020, which restricts businesses that cannot possibly safely operate during COVID-19. Businesses like barber shops, salons, recreational and entertainment outfits are to remain closed until April 14, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. The order, at the same time, provides for the continuation of essential businesses throughout every county. More information regarding essential businesses is available here. Tennesseans in non-essential roles are urged to stay at home during this time.

TN is Asking for Help and Innovative Ideas

Companies and non-profits who are ready to help with supplies and other innovations are urged to contact Launch Tennessee. Since the announcement yesterday, Unified Command's partnership with Launch Tennessee has already netted 100 companies who are willing to get to work in fighting this pandemic.

Sections: News