How To Deal With COVID-19 Related Stress And Anxiety

ANSONIA — Pam Mautte joins the podcast to talk about dealing with the mountains of stress and anxiety brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mautte is the director of the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness, a program of BHcare, in Ansonia.

BHcare has a 24-hour crisis hotline: 203 – 800-7177.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers help available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Call 1 – 800-985‑5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

The Valley Indy asked readers on Facebook for questions to ask, many of which made it to the episode. Readers also shared strategies they are using to cope in these uncertain times. Click the post below to read the responses on Valley Indy Facebook.

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