Social-Emotional Resources for Children and Families
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has put together some resources to address social-emotional needs for children and families in the wake of the pandemic.
Information Sheet – Helping a Child Recover From the Emotional Toll of the COVID-19 Disaster – Michigan.
Coronavirus – Behavioral Health Guides – Michigan – For adults. Flyer: Be Kind to Your Mind support group. Resources for Coping with COVID: Mental Health and Mindfulness Support for Persons with Disabilities and Other Vulnerable Individuals.
NOTE: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and German files available in “Parents, Youth and Teachers” section: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_99557_104975-549331–,00.html
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 | IASC – This book was a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). interagencystandingcommittee.org
BOOK (translated into 150 languages): My Hero Is You https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/iasc-reference-group-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-emergency-settings/my-hero-you-storybook-children-covid-19
VIDEOS: My Hero Is You (helping kids cope with COVID 19 music and animation, no dialogue) – this page includes link to YouTube as well as downloadable files: https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2020/08/20/animated-video-helps-kids-weather-the-covid-19-pandemic/
You can find more resources at Great Start Livingston, Resources, Social Emotional Health. Here you will find our local Social Emotional Resource Guide, Social Emotional Developmental Milestones, Early Childhood Videos from MSU Extension and more.
Be a Hero! Help your family stay healthy. Get help if the stress of COVID-19 is weighing you down. Find local resources at GreatStartLivingston.org or by calling 2-1-1.
