Helping You and Your Loved Ones
Updated 2/19/2021
At this unprecedented public health moment, as we face a global pandemic, let us find ways to best respond and cope to the changing news and uncertainty. Please consider the following resources available for parents, children, friends or yourself. At the same time, let us continue to be faithful and pray for those who are sick, and for the medical/science communities who spend their lives seeking to enhance our well being. Please also remember those who are alone or in isolation, by giving them a phone call and sharing these words of comfort and wisdom. We hope these words of encouragement and fun activities keep you and your loved ones spirits bright as we make it through these difficult times.
For Parents
ARTICLES
Baby/Child
- Look for the Gifts:Praying with Children During a Pandemic »
- Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19 »
- Simple Ways to Entertain & Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home »
- How to Help Children Build Resilience in Uncertain Times »
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Mood-Boosting Tips for Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic »
- Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home »
- Stress and Violence at Home During the Pandemic »
Teens
- Teens & COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities During the Outbreak »
- Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Teen May Need More Support »
- Getting Children and Teens Outside While Social Distancing for COVID-19 »
Working & School from Home
For Children
MUSIC
- Sing Along Songs
Hey kids, sing along to your favorite tunes with Dr. Nat Sparrow on the piano! You’ll find songs such as “I’ve Got the Joy“, “This is the Day” and “Twelve Disciples“.
Watch on our YouTube Channel Playlist »
For Youth and Adults
Vaccinations
Emotional Support and Mental Health Resources
Friends of Residents in Long-term Care (FOR)
Helping families of loved ones in LTC facilities with advocacy, information and the like.
- Visit www.forltc.org
- Call (919) 782-1530
- Email info@forltc.org
- Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/forltc
SprintCapTel
Providing phones for persons with hearing impairments. You may be able to receive a free phone with a large screen where the msg of the caller can be displayed or just pay $75. The person using the phone must have internet access. Interested persons can go to SprintCapTel.com/resources or call (877) 876-5773 for more information.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Available for persons who have a family member or friend with a mental health condition or are concerned for themselves. Contact the free and confidential helpline at (800) 451-9682 or at helpline@naminc.org.
Coping with COVID-19 – The Anxiety Wellness Center
- Find helpful resources about being home alone, managing anxiety and OCD, and the COVID-19 impact on parenting and kids.
Visit www.anxietywellness.com » - Home Alone: Coping with Isolation and Loneliness in the Time of COVID-19 (PDF) »
- Anxiety During COVID-19: Support for Kids, Teens and Families (PDF) »
- Feeling Thermometer (PDF) »
Online Mood Disorders Support Group:
4th Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:00 pm
- We are open to patients, family members, and loved ones who want to learn about or be supported in dealing with the effects of Mood Disorders. This is NOT a therapy group, but is instead a place to meet to ask questions and receive support. NO charge for attending! This meeting is open to new participants at any time.
- August 27: Panel “Managing Mood Disorders During a Pandemic”
- September 24: Dr. John Beyer “Current Treatments for Bipolar and Other Mood Disorders”
- October 22: Jennifer Minneli “Communication Issues in Mood Disorders”
To Register and Receive the Zoom Link Email:
Cynthia Jones MS, LCMHCS at cjones@ahbpsych.com or Sarah Stallings, MSW intern at sarahs@ahbpsych.com
Racial Equity/Racism:
Managing Anxiety:
- Holding Hope Virtual Chats: Managing Anxiety During the Pandemic
Join church members Amy Propst (Clinical Social Worker and Therapist) and Elizabeth Sparrow (Clinical Psychologist) in a new YouTube series of short video sessions as they discuss what anxiety is, common questions and how to get help for yourself or your loved ones during the pandemic.
Watch on our YouTube Channel Playlist » - Reflect on the words of the ‘Serenity Prayer’ by Reinhold Niebuhr.
Serenity Prayer PDF (color) » | Serenity Prayer PDF (black and white) » - Project Enlightenment Parent Counseling Virtual Services
Get help with children who are 5 years old or younger.
Schedule a video conference or join a group.
Call (919) 694-8991 | Visit Website » - Speak with a Trained Crisis Counselor
Call 1(800) 985-5990 | Text TalkWithUs to 66746 | Visit Website » - 24/7 Virtual Chat
if you worry you may be abusive or if you are being abused.
Call 1(800) 799-SAFE (7233) | Text LOVEIS to 22522 | What to Expect » | Visit Website » - Reach out to a Stephen Minister.
Stephen Ministry is an important ministry of the church. Our Stephen Ministers have been trained in Christian caregiving and are here to walk alongside you during a time of crisis or pain. If you think a Stephen Minister may be a helpful relationship for you, please contact Laurie Taylor Weicher at lweicher@fpcraleigh.org.
Alcohol and Drug Use:
- If you are concerned about your loved one’s use of alcohol or other substances, please consider contacting:
Al-Anon
Call (919) 787-1653
Visit Website »
Information about online support meetings:
Nar-Anon
Email Paul.f.cox.06@gmail.com » - If you are concerned about your own alcohol or other drug use, please consider contacting:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call (919) 783-8214
Narcotics Anonymous
Call (877) 590-6262
Smart Recovery
Call (919) 274-8001
(Andy Orr, volunteer.)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
- Helpful suggestions for emotional well-being at all ages.
For emotional support
Call 1(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak »
Stress:
ACTIVITIES
Inner Sanctuary Coloring Sheets:
- Fill your time with sacred reflections drawn from the beautiful wood carvings found in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Download the PDF sheets to print at home and color (with your medium of choice) while reflecting on the scripture. View/Download Coloring Sheets »
MUSIC
- Metropolitan Opera to Berlin Philharmonic
Free Live Streamed Classical Music Concerts » - FPC’s “Corona Cantata” Music Compilation: Watch, listen and sing along with our church members performing their favorite hymns and/or musical selections with a variety of instruments.
Watch on our YouTube Channel Playlist »
ONLINE WORSHIP
- Adult Church School Classes on Zoom »
- Live Worship Every Sunday at 11:00 »
- Send Us Your Prayer Requests »
- Worship Bulletins and Hymns »