April 18, 2020: Domestic violence, substance abuse spike
WGAL Editorial
WGAL Editorial
WGAL Editorial
You don’t have to have COVID-19 to be feeling the impact of the pandemic.
From isolation to fear and worry – there is no shortage of stressors during this time.
And that stress is showing up in some very damaging ways.
Reports of domestic and substance abuse have spiked since the start of the virus.
These are incredibly complex issues and we want to use our time here to share some resources.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with emotion that you’re struggling to process, you can reach out to the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.
For people in an abusive relationship there’s the domestic abuse hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
And if you need help getting steered in the right direction to find support – you can call 211.
This is a difficult time – but there is help if you need it. As a community, we stand with you.
Resources:
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration disaster preparedness
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- National Domestic Violence Hotline website
- United Way Resource Assistance: 211
- United Way 211 website