NAMI Greenville – COVID-19 Resources
As the community copes with the spread of COVID-19, NAMI Greenville remains committed to being a resource to you, to your family, and to our community. We have developed this website to include resources for Greenville County. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@namigreenvillesc.org or 864-331-3300.
*Note: We do not offer counseling services in our office. For a downloadable list of Upstate Mental Health Providers and Resources by county, view the Community Resource Directory provided by The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health.*
Click on each category below to view related resources.
Available Resources (including resources for Spanish speakers)
Available Helplines:
- You can reach the NAMI HelpLine Monday-Friday, 10 AM–10 PM at 1-800-950-6264. The Crisis Text Line is also available 24/7 and can be accessed by texting “NAMI” to 741741.
- The local CRISISline can be reached 24/7 by calling 864-271-8888 or by texting “CRISISline” to 839863.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255
- The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to COVID-19. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 to speak to a caring counselor.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233
Greenville Resources (free school lunch, telehealth consultations, food banks, Internet access, etc.):
- *Spanish speakers can view more resources by visiting the Hispanic Alliance website or by contacting them at info@hispanicalliancesc.com or 864-256-0760
- COVID-19 Información y Recursos (Spanish-language COVID-19 Guide)
- NAMI Greenville offers online support groups every Monday at 6:15 pm
- Mill Village Farms is offering $35 worth of healthy food for $10 for debit/credit card purchases and $5 for SNAP/EBT members through their FoodShare program. These fresh food boxes are being distributed every other Wednesday. Visit foodsharegreenville.org to learn more.
- There are multiple food banks around the county providing food for families in need. See the list below for location organized by Zip Code. We recommend calling ahead to your location to check their hours and services. List of Food Banks
Tips for coping:
- Cómo vivir con la ansiedad y la preocupación en medio de una incertidumbre global (Psychology Tools)
- 9 Resources for Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety (Healthline)
- Free Guided Meditations and Exercises (Center for Mindful Self-Compassion)
- Tips for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation during an infectious disease outbreak (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration- SAMHSA)
- How to survive coronavirus anxiety: 8 tips from mental health experts (Today)
- Emotional wellness crisis navigation tool
General Information on COVID-19
- Financial Relief & Impact Tracker for COVID-19 (DealAid)
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- From the World Health Organization (WHO)
Mental Health & COVID-19
- For an extensive list of articles and resources from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), click here.
- Stress and coping during COVID-19 (CDC)
- Mental health and psychosocial considerations during COVID-19 outbreak (WHO)
- Mental health and COVID-19 – information and resources (Mental Health America)
- Taking care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
- What coronavirus fears are doing to people with anxiety disorders (The Washington Post)
- Coping with coronavirus anxiety (Harvard Health Publishing)
- How to deal with coronavirus if you have OCD or anxiety (VICE)
- How communities can prevent panic in uncertain times (Public Health Degrees)
Substance Use & COVID-19
- COVID-19 Mental Health and Addiction Resources (ARK Behavioral Health)
- Drug rehab during COVID-19 (Rehab Spot)
- The Summit Wellness Group – An in-depth overdose guide that includes a variety of prevention and advocacy resources, as well as drug-specific signs of an overdose.
- In The Rooms – Resource for finding virtual Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings 24/7.
- Detox Local – An in-depth guide to understanding withdrawal
- Live Another Day – A dual diagnosis recovery support resource for business owners and professionals. This guide covers the many issues that professionals face in treating their mental illness and substance abuse. Features over a dozen of different resources that can be very useful for professionals.
For Parents
- Mill Village Farms is offering $35 worth of healthy food for $10 for debit/credit card purchases and $5 for SNAP/EBT members through their FoodShare program. These fresh food boxes are being distributed every other Wednesday. Visit foodsharegreenville.org to learn more.
- A COVID-19 response to youth in crisis webinar handout
- How to talk to your anxious child or teen about coronavirus (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)
- Helping children cope with coronavirus stress (WHO)
- Just for kids: A comic exploring the new coronavirus (National Public Radio [NPR])
From NAMI
- Video message from our CEO
- NAMI updates on the coronavirus
- COVID-19 Information and Resource Guide (can be downloaded from COVID-19 page above)
- COVID-19 Información y Recursos (Spanish-language version)
- NAMI blog post- Coronavirus: Mental Health Coping Strategies
- A resource guide from NAMI Greenville board member Dr. Martha Durham and her colleague- Anxiety Now Information and Suggestions for Adults and Children
- Information on the CARES Act for people with mental illness
- NAMI blog posts:
- How to ease children’s anxiety about COVID-19
- How to protect your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
- Coronavirus: Mental health coping strategies
- How to ease children’s anxiety about COVID-19
- Being socially isolated with mental illness: A perspective for loved ones
- Coronavirus: Mental health treatment
- NAMI Instagram videos:
Mental Health in the Workplace
- Ultimate Guide to Mental Health in the Workplace (SoCal Empowered)
- Live Another Day – A dual diagnosis recovery support resource for business owners and professionals. This guide covers the many issues that professionals face in treating their mental illness and substance abuse. Features over a dozen of different resources that can be very useful for professionals.
