Resources

Behavioral Health | Domestic/Intimate Partner  Violence | Grief | Health Care | Healthcare – Cigna | Healthcare – Kaiser |  Legal & Financial | Life Resources | Mindfulness/Meditation | Parenting | Relationships | Self – Care | Substance Use | Wellness | Workplace Safety 

Behavioral Health

• Cigna Autism Resources 2021
• FAQs About Suicide
• How to Identify and Approach Employees Who Are Depressed or Suicidal
• International Society for Mental Health Online 

Domestic/Intimate Partner  Violence

• DC Victim Hotline
• Doorways for Women    24 hour line  703-237-0881
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center
• Reporting an Assault Available 24/7 For law enforcement contact Arlington County Police: emergency, 9-1-1 & non-emergency, 703-558-2222
• Smart Home Devices Linked to Domestic Abuse
• The Women’s Center (educational workshops on separation and divorce) https://thewomenscenter.org/education-2/

Grief

• Haven of NOVA
• Wendt Center for Loss and Healing
• David Kessler – Daily Grief Support Group on Facebook (free)
• David Kessler – Comprehensive Grief Support Group ($)

Health Care

• Arlington County Behavioral Healthcare Services 703-228-5150
• Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
• Coronavirus Care
• Doorways Revive Counseling Program 703-237-0881
• Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
• Pandemic Planning and Preparedness Resources
• What You Can Do to Protect Yourself From Becoming ill From the Novel Coronavirus or Flu

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• Cigna School Support Line – Need to Talk? – English
• Cigna School Support Line – Worried? –  English
• Cigna School Support Line – Need to Talk? – Spanish – Preocupado? – Espagnol
• Cigna School Support Line – Need to Talk? – Arabic
• Cigna School Support Line – Worried? – Mongolian
• Cigna School Support Line – Need to talk? – Amharic
• Cigna Autism Resources 2021
• Cigna – COVID-19 Coronavirus Customer Protection Program – English
• Cigna – COVID-19 Coronavirus Customer Protection Program- Su Boletin 
• Cigna
• Help with Cigna Questions/Resources
• Cigna- COVID-19 Resource Center Brochure
• Cigna- How to Be Happy Every Day
• Cigna- More Ways to Get Virtual Behavioral Health

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• Kaiser
• Kaiser- COVID-19 What You Need to Know
• Kaiser- Healthy Habits to Prevent COVID-19
• Kaiser- Mental Health and Wellness Calm App
• Kaiser- Mental Health and Wellness myStrength App
• Kaiser- Work From Home Wellness
• Kaiser- Work From Home Wellness for Managers
• Kaiser Fall 2021 Flu Shots – Off-site

Legal & Financial

• Arlington County Department of Human Services and Community Tax Aid (CTA)
• Arlington County Bar Association
• Arlington County Victim/Witness Program 703-228-4411 or Doorways Court Advocacy program 703-228-3749
• Financial – Budgeting Help Virginia Cooperative Extension, Arlington 703-228-6400
• Legal Access-Guide
• Legal Services of Northern Virginia
• Virginia State Bar– Free and Low Cost Legal Resources in Virginia

Life Resources

• Arlington County Behavioral Healthcare
• Capital Bikeshare
• Caregiving
• The Caregiver’s Handbook: An Online Resource for Caring for a Loved One
• Legal Resources in Virginia
• National Association of Area Agencies on Aging 
• National Council on Aging
• Tax Tips for Caregivers (AARP)
• Traveling You’re Covered
• Understanding Health Care Terms
• United Way of The National Capital Area

Mindfulness/Meditation

• AEAP Mindfulness Livestreams
• Getting Started with Mindfulness 
• Guided Imagery and Meditations   HealthJourneys
• Just One Thing blog– by Rick Hanson
• Mindful: Healthy mind, healthy life.
• Mindful Sodexo: Practice mindful living and eating
• Resilience in Challenging Times: Free resources for cultivating mindfulness & restoring calm.
• Self-Compassion Guided Meditations and Exercises (Dr. Kristen Neff)
• NIH Meditations
• Smithsonian Workshop: Meditation and Mindfulness
• Tools to Soothe Body and Mind
• Zoom Exhaustion is Real. Here are Six ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected

The following apps are helpful for those who wish to practice mindfulness

• Breathe2Relax
• Calm
• Headspace
• Insight Timer
• Mindshift CBT
• Pacifica
• PTSD Coach
• Stop, Breathe, and Think

Parenting

• Autism Awareness Sign-up for Free Seminars on Autism Please submit your information so we can remind you of upcoming seminars.
• Autism Society of America 
• Coping With Stress
• Group ADHD SUPPORT
• Parenting Resources:  Arlington DHS Parent Education classes 703-228-1551
• Parenting Resources:   https://parentingbydrrene.com/ excellent local resource
• Resources for Mental Health

Relationships

• TOGETHER Program  (FREE relationship and financial management help)

Self – Care

• How Do I Care for My Emotional Well-Being
• Self-Care Assessment
• The Road to Resilience (American Psychological Association)
• VIA Character Strengths Survey (VIA Institute on Character)
• What You Need to Know About Willpower (American Psychological Association)

Substance Use (Alcohol, Drugs and other Substances)

• Alcohol Screening
• Cigna Seminars: Coping with Substance Use Disorders
• Drug Screening
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Phone Meetings
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Virtual Meetings
• Al-Anon Electronic Meetings
• Narcotics Anonymous Virtual Meetings

Tools to Connect with Others

• 12steps.org
• Bridge Club
• In The Rooms
• Online/Phone Meeting Resources for Substance Use Disorder
• Online Support Community for Parents & Caregivers of Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

Phone Apps

• AA Big Book – For Alcoholics Anonymous, Includes full text of the Big Book, prayers, personal stories, podcasts, and meeting finder
• Sober Grid- Sober Grid is a free iOS/Android app that connects you with other sober people.

Wellness

• 27 Foods That Can Give You More Energy
• Active & Fit Direct
• Body Mind
• Drug Encyclopedia
• Health Encyclopedia 
• Health Guides 
• Kaiser Stress Management Tips
• Medical Test Directory 
• Natural Medications Comprehensive Database 

Workplace Safety 

• Workplace Violence Handout