Wellness: Keeping Yourself and Your Students Emotionally and Physically Well

It's important during this time to stay well. Here are some resources for doing that!

Try to do something physical each day like taking a walk or some other physical activity that you enjoy (observing physical distancing, of course).

For students:


Fact Sheets about COVID-19

Apple App for COVID-19


CDC developed a website: Stress and Coping – Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html


Spanish version:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety-sp.html


Community Resources

Below is a list of resources (with links) available in Emanuel County for families. 


  • Text 'FOOD' to 877-877 to find free meals
  • Straight Talk users can text 'COVID' to 611611 for free additional data benefits
  • For Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contact Community Action in Augusta at 706-722-0493 or visit website www.csraeoa.org

East Ga Healthcare
Services: Adult/Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Planning, Mental/behavioral health, Pap Smears, Annual Wellness Visits, Immunizations, Sports Physicals, Health Checks, Chronic disease management, Chiropractic, Pharmacy

The Refuge
The Refuge
Send a message  on messenger or call the shelter hotline 912-538-9935 or Dawn at 478-268-9156

GA Crisis Hotline

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
1-800-715-4225

GCAL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year to help you or someone you care for in a crisis

GA-COVID Emotional Support Line
The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emotional Support Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals and others who have received training in crisis counseling

Peer to Peer Hotline

Operating since the opening of the Peer Support and Wellness Center of Decatur in 2008, the warm line provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support over the phone 24 hours a day.

Call 888-945-1414 (toll-free) statewide

Cares Hotline

1-844-326-5400

Substance Abuse Challenges Call or Text Every Day of The Year 8:30AM - 11:00PM

Department of Public Health

1-844-442-2681

The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic