Mental Wellness

The COVID-19 public health emergency has affected all aspects of our daily lives, and many of us are feeling stressed about the uncertainty of the virus, our job or school, and the health and safety of our families and friends. It is normal to have these feelings during this time, but there are things you can do to feel better.

A few things you can do: • Talk to your friends and family about how you are feeling • Take a break from watching the news • Get outside and do some exercise if you

can • Watch what you are eating and drinking • Keep washing your hands • Wear your mask in public • Maintain physical distancing • Get vaccinated when you become eligible

If you, or someone you know needs a little more help, the state has created CalHOPE. CalHOPE also offers vital mental health resources and information to help people through the difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 emergency. The campaign message is, “Hope Lives Here!” That is certainly true of our Northstar community.

CalHOPE resources include the CalHOPE Warm Line (833.317.HOPE (4673), staffed by people with understanding and training, Monday through Friday from 7am to 11pm. This number is for nonemergency mental health support. Anyone can call for free and as many times as you like. CALHOPE hopes that people will feel comfortable calling in for support they need right now.

In addition, there is the CalHOPE website (www.calhope.org). There you will find a lot of information about ways to support your mental health at this challenging time. There are links for support for specific concerns folks are having right now such as addiction issues, abuse, anxiety, depression and many other challenges.

Our Northstar community is very special and while we may have times when we are physically separated, we can stay socially connected!

ANNE DAIN

Broker/Owner

MARTIS VALLEY ASSOCIATES

REAL ESTATE SALES

Specializing in Northstar® Since 1981

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