Mental Health & Family Resources

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Mindfulness

Right now a lot of things in our life feel out of control, which can cause us to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Practicing daily mindfulness can be one tool to help us feel more balanced and focused during times of uncertainty. You are invited to check out the following links with free resources including: guided mindfulness practices, journal activities, calming music, yoga practices and coloring pages.

Calm.com
Take a Deep Breath

Mental Wellness Activities
from Aurora Behavioral Health

Mind Yeti on YouTube

Crisis Resources

If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone immediately, please don’t wait. Contact one of the following resources right now:

Helping Children Cope
with COVID-19 Stress and Understanding Emotions

Teen Lifeline
Calling available 24/7. Texting available 12pm-9pm on weekdays and 3pm-9pm on weekends.Peer counselors are still available from 3pm to 9pm every day.
602-248-8336 (TEEN)
800-248-8336 (TEEN)

Crisis Text Line
Text "START" or "HELLO" to 741741
 
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
 
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Crisis Intervention
(480) 850-9230

211- Community Resources

Food Resources

If you are in need of food resources, please contact United Food Bank

245 S. Nina Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85210
Open: 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday
(480) 926-4897

Housing Needs

For immediate housing needs, please contact one of the following resources:

A New Leaf

 868 E. University Drive
Mesa, AZ 85203-8033
(480) 969-4024

Save the Family

125 E. University Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201

 (480) 898-0228

Family Promise of Greater Phoenix

7447 E. Earll Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 659-5227