COVID-19 Mental Health Resources

The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center recognizes the challenges posed by the current global health pandemic (COVID-19) situation and is providing the following mental health training and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states.

Our Products

2021

• Building Resilience Among Physical and Behavioral Healthcare Providers During a Global Health Pandemic
• Understanding Anticipatory Anxiety

2020

• Building Telehealth Capacity: A Website of Resources, Products, and Training Events
• Mental Health Resources for College and University Faculty and Staff to Support Student Mental Health During COVID-19
• Mental Health Resources for K-12 Educators During COVID-19
• Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19

Our Past Training Events

2021

• Effective Supports for Students with Autism Participating in Remote Learning

2020

• Managing Behaviors in the Classroom During Challenging Times
• Tips for Educators: Supporting Parents During this Pandemic
• School Community of Practice Connections and Conversations: Adapting to COVID-19
• Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays: Telehealth Basics
• Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays: Telehealth Billing
• Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays: Telehealth Tools
• Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays: Telehealth with Children and Adolescents
• Telehealth Learning and Consultation (TLC) Tuesdays: Telehealth Troubleshooting 
• Campus Mental Health: How do we Come Back to the New Normal?
• Changing the Conversation about Mental Health to Support College Students During a Pandemic
• Tips for Educators: Supporting Parents During this Pandemic
• Psychosocial Impacts of Disasters: Assisting Community Leaders

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration stands ready to assist in any manner possible during the global health pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

The National Coordinating Office (NCO) for the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC) has compiled several pages dedicated to the COVID-19 mental health response. Visit each for more information, training opportunities, and free resources. 

• Responding to COVID-19

• Grief, Loss, and Bereavement

• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Child Abuse

• Mental Health Disparities

• School Mental Health

• Telehealth

Additional Mental Health Pandemic Response Resources

There are several reputable websites and resources available with up-to-date information on addressing mental health needs during a pandemic. Below are some of these resources organized by topic:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources

• Housing Resources

• Resources for Caregivers and Parents

• School-Based Resources

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources

• Telehealth Resources

• Additional Resources