Gathering Ground’s Statewide Conversations — COVID-19 Response
Call #5 – April 29, 2020
Topic: Protecting Our Mental Health During the Pandemic
Guest speaker #1: Jaime Angelini, Director of Consumer Services – Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ)
Guest speaker #2: Megan Sullivan, Deputy Director, Disaster and Terrorism Branch – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, NJ Dept. of Human Services
Guest speaker #3: Dr. Diana Salvador, PsyD, Clinical Director – Department of Children and Families, Children’s System of Care
Resources shared by speakers and participants during the call include:
- Mental and Behavioral Health Resources
- Crisis Hotlines for immediate mental and emotional support – including hotlines specifically for youth, LGBTQ and Veterans
- Resource banks – general and for immigrant communities
- Other mental health resources or suggestions
