Those who have felt isolated, frustrated, worried, or down during the COVID-19 pandemic are not alone. In a Kaiser Family Foundation survey taken over the summer, 53% of adults in the United States reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the coronavirus.

In addition to COVID-19, factors impacting our mental health include shelter-in-place orders, household economic stress, wildfires, bad air quality, the civil rights crisis, and election season. Stress can also lead to substance abuse, with its own complications.

If you need someone to talk to, Marin Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is always open. Any resident experiencing a mental health or substance use issue can call the 24-hour, confidential access line at 1-888-818-1115.

For those afflicted with suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always available at 1-800-273-8255.

The Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP provides referrals for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.