While we work to protect ourselves and our community from the harm COVID-19 poses to us physically, we must also find ways to support our mental and emotional well being. So many of us are bearing the pain of loneliness, the grief of loss, the stresses of precarious or unsafe employment, and the trauma of police violence. It is both natural and necessary to feel this pain, but caring for our mental health is a matter of survival.
We must do all we can to help take care of each other and ourselves. We need to check in, be patient with each other, and reach out for help, even if it is uncomfortable. In honoring our needs, we recognize our humanity, and disrupt the idea that we are disposable or that our lives don’t matter.
Included on this libguide is a list of mental health resources we can reach out to. We should all try to be honest with ourselves when we’re not doing well, recognize that it is okay to ask for help, and take advantage of available resources. We should also help others we care for with this process so we can all move forward in healing together to build a world where we’re not just free to survive but thrive; body, mind and soul.
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The Office of Personal Counseling at BCC is working remotely. You can call 718 -289-5223, leave a message and a mental health counselor will call you back to schedule an appointment (phone, facetime, Skype, etc).
Visit their website for more information: http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/campus-resources/personal-counseling-services/
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
Mental health refers to the psychological state of a human being. Use the following sources to learn more about mental health and the various disorders a person with poor mental might suffer from.
This tool gives overviews of major topic areas (including mental health). Find articles, lists of other resources, as well as Pro and Con sides for most topics.
Health information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
The Peer Support and Career Development Program (PSyCh’D) at BCC might be just right for you. PSyCh’D will train you on mental health issues and prepare you to provide outreach to students in need.
To apply, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, give two references (at least one faculty member and one employer), provide a written statement of interest and attend a personal interview. To apply and for more information, please visit the Office of Psychological Services, Loew Hall [LO], Room 216, call 718-289-5100, ext. 3222 or 3354, or email Esther Levy at esther.levy@bcc.cuny.edu and Prof. Emalinda McSpadden at Emalinda.McSpadden@bcc.cuny.edu
