Commonwealth Psychology is now LifeStance Health! Clients will continue to receive the same comprehensive and compassionate care with the same insurance coverage. This site will soon redirect to a site our new online home where you’ll find access to our online scheduling, expanded resources, and important information.
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COVID-19 Coping Resources for Parents
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Healthychildren.org by the American Academy of Pediatrics has articles on different parenting topics in the time of COVID-19, and is also in general a good resource.
WBUR/Chan School of Public Health, “Talking To Your Kids About Coronavirus”
10 Mental Health Signs To Watch Out For In Kids In The Age Of COVID-19
Right as Rain by UW Medicine – How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus
Hotlines for Parents
PARENTAL STRESS LINE 1-800-632-8188
Support and compassion – someone to talk to and help you plan what to do next
Information and resources in your area
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Parental Stress Line (PSL) is confidential and anonymous
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) 1-800-882-1250
A self-help program for parents who want to improve their relationships with their children. PHP relies on specially trained volunteers from professional health and human services to help guide discussions, suggest referrals to other services, and provide assistance when needed.
Hotline for Teens
GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE 800-448-3000
The Hotline is available 24/7. In 2019, the Boys Town National Hotline® received more than 139,000 calls and 21,400 web contacts (emails, chats and texts) from teens.
Domestic Abuse Hotlines
For parents and those who may be experiencing domestic abuse during this time of heightened stress:
SafeLink — 1-877-785-2020 (toll-free)
SafeLink TTY — 1-877-521-2601
National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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