COMMUNITY RESOURCES April 1 2020
  

Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems continues to monitor the developing situation related to the Coronavirus       (COVID-19) event. TBHS team members are meeting consistently so we may assure you receive the most up to date information.

The following website will also provide you with the most relevant information: michigan.gov/coronavirus

The team has compiled a list of community resources to assist our community. The Health and Safety of all is of utmost importance to TBHS. Please visit www.tbhsonline.com or the agency’s Facebook page.

The following is a list to review each morning with those you love and support.   Things you can do to stay well:

  • Social distance yourself at least six feet from others.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick. (You can reschedule your appointments with any TBHS team member.)
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into the inside corner of your elbow.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Avoid shaking hands during greetings.
  • WASHING your hands often is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
  • As with all illnesses people who are pregnant or have a weaker immune system, chronic illnesses and individuals over 60 years and older are also at higher risk of infection and developing complications from infection.
  • Follow established guidelines.

One of our partner community mental health agencies, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is offering myStrength to you or to share with others.  myStrength is a free and confidential mobile based application that provides updated content, personally tailored to provide support to adults, families and children with a wide array of resources to support overall mental health and wellness.  

myStrength is an evidenced based application that provides a variety of resources from videos to self-paced coaching for depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, healthy living and recovery, to name a few.   

You can check out myStrength  here https://mystrength.com/mobile

If you would like to sign up to access your confidential sign on to myStrength account please do so by clicking this link and at the question that asks for your access code, type SAGINAW.

Appropriate Resources to follow on social media or to check their website for information: (not in any particular order)

  • Tuscola County Health Department - www.tchd.us
  • Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems - www.tbhsonline.com
  • Call 211 - www.mi211.org
  • Tuscola Country Sheriffs Department -www.tuscolacounty.org/sheriff
  • McLaren Hospital Caro Region - www.mclaren.org/main/coronavirus-covid-19#what-to-know-about-covid-19
  • Hills and Dales General Hospital - www.hdghmi.org
  • Center for Disease Contro(CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services -www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
  • Nation Council for Behavioral Health -www.thenationalcouncil.org/covid19
  • Great Start Tuscola - www.greatstarttuscola.org
  • Michigan Department of Attorney General—www.michigan.gov/ag

MDHHS Information Hotline 888.535.6136

Public health and other experts will answer health-related questions about COVID-19. The team can also direct residents and providers to the right resources in their local communities and in other state government departments. The hotline will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff cannot provide individual clinical advice or a diagnosis through the hotline. If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are symptomatic, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, call the nearest hospital.

 

During this stressful time, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is offering myStrength to you or to share with others.  myStrength is a free and confidential mobile based application that provides updated content, personally tailored to support to adults and families and children with a wide array of resources to support overall mental health and wellness.  

myStrength is an evidenced based application that provides a variety of resources from videos to self-paced coaching for depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, healthy living and recovery, to name a few.   

You can check out myStrength  here https://mystrength.com/mobile


 If you would like to sign up to access your confidential sign on to myStrength account please do so by clicking this link and at the question that asks for your  access code, type SAGINAW.