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Latest information about COVID-19 from RI Department of Health RI Housing RentReliefRI Assistance Division of Developmental Disabilities Congregate Care Visitation Guidance Decision-Making Guide for Returning to Community Activities or Work You can find the DD News & Updates on the DD Community Newsletter page Puede encontrar las noticias y actualizaciones de DD en la página del boletín comunitario de DD COVID-19 Updates from DD COVID-19 Update 11.23.2020 COVID-19 Update 11.13.2020 COVID-19 Update 11.06.2020 COVID-19 Update 10.30.2020 COVID-19 Update 10.23.2020 COVID-19 Update 10.16.2020 COVID-19 Update 10.09.2020 COVID-19 Update 10.02.2020 COVID-19 Update 09.25.2020 COVID-19 Update 09.18.2020 COVID-19 Update 09.14.2020 COVID-19 Update 09.03.2020 COVID-19 Update 08.27.2020 COVID-19 Update 08.20.2020 COVID-19 Update 07.24.2020 COVID-19 Update 07.15.2020 COVID-19 Update 07.10.2020 COVID-19 Update 07.03.2020 COVID-19 Update 06.23.2020 COVID-19 Update 06.12.2020 COVID-19 Update 06.05.2020 COVID-19 Update 05.29.2020 COVID-19 Update 05.22.2020 COVID-19 Update 05.15.2020 COVID-19 Update 05.08.2020 COVID-19 Update 04.29.2020 COVID-19 Update 04.17.2020 COVID-19 Update 04.10.2020 COVID-19 Update 04.03.2020 COVID-19 Update 03.27.2020 Actualización COVID-19 de DD Spanish COVID-19 Update 11.23.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 11.13.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 11.06.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 10.30.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 10.23.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 10.16.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 10.09.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 10.02.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 09.25.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 09.18.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 09.14.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 09.03.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 08.27.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 08.20.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 08.13.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 07.31.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 07.15.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 07.10.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 07.03.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 06.23.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 06.12.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 06.05.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 05.29.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 05.22.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 05.15.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 05.08.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 04.29.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 04.17.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 04.10.2020 Spanish COVID-19 Update 04.03.2020 Resources Rhode Island Comprehensive Support Service Directory from Governor’s Workforce Board COVID-19 Special Education Resources from Advocates in Action and the RI Developmental Disabilities Council “How to Protect Yourself and Others” from Advocates in Action and the RI Developmental Disabilities Council Resource Guide from RI Governor's Commission on Disabilities "COVID-19 Plain Language Booklet" from Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) Sherlock Center Resources "Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination during COVID-19" from the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities Providers COVID Congregate Care Settings Guidance – updated August 2020 Therap Update here QA English QA Spanish Contacting DD General inquiries should be emailed to BHDDH.ASKDD@bhddh.ri.gov For vital needs, please call (401) 462-3421(Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00) At other hours (401) 265-7461 Authorization Issues: (401) 462-1833 Authorizations for Transportation: (401) 462-1833 Division of Behavioral Healthcare Mental Health BH Link for adults seeking mental or behavioral health support: 401-414-LINK (5465) RI Department of Health website and this fact sheet. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline: call 1-800-985-5990 or text 66746 “Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health” from SAMHSA "How to Prepare for a Video Appointment with Your Mental Health Clinician" from SAMHSA "SAMHSA COVID-19 Response" with additional links and resources “Tips for Coping with Stress” from the Department of Health includes links to hotlines, crisis services, and other local resources. "Manage Anxiety & Stress” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks” from SAMHSA "Helping Homebound Children during the COVID-19 Outbreak” from Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) “Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19” from National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Addiction and Recovery Prevent Overdose Rhode Island for resources and online meetings Final Guidance on 12-Step Programs and Structured Support Groups, updated October 26, 2020 Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation online support meetings, podcasts/blogs, mobile apps, social media groups, and movie/video suggestions Thedailypledge.org online support community with chat rooms and places to hang out virtually with friends in recovery Additional online addiction recovery support meetings: intherooms.com aaonlinemeeting.net na.org unityrecovery.org Shatterproof.org helpful suggestions of what to do and not to do “Tips for Staying Connected and Safeguarding Your Addiction Recovery” from Hazelden Betty Ford Suicide Help BH Link for adults seeking mental or behavioral health support: 401-414-LINK (5465) Kids Link for services for children: 855-543-5465 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 Peer Support The Peer Warm Line - Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (MBRLC): (877) 733-7563, Hours: Monday to Sunday, 4pm - 7:45pm Western Mass RLC Peer Support Line - Western Mass Recovery Learning Community (WMRLC): (888) 407-4515, Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 pm - 9pm, Friday through Sunday, 7pm - 10 pm