April 2020, COVID-19 and mental health -
A newsletter to support King County's developmental disabilities community

Have stress? Resources to support mental health 
Parenting in stressful times - Facebook Live
Mental health referrals for youth
Disability resources for COVID-19
DD Virtual Town Hall, on tape
Need 0-3 supports?

Dear King County Parent and Family Coalition members and friends, 
Staying connected is so important during this time - simply seeing and talking to each other can be a big help. Further below are some tips and resources from NAMI on how to care for your mental health, and maintaining social connection is a big one. One way to do that is to "zoom in" to The Arc's virtual support groups for conversation with people who get it. 
How? Click on the link at the designated time and you will be connected automatically.

- Ramona Hattendorf, Director of Advocacy

Virtual Coffee and Conversation  
Thursdays, 10 to 11 am 
https://zoom.us/j/246226223 
You can also call in by phone, +1 669 900 6833, then type in meeting ID 246 226 223 # 
Host: Rachel Nemhauser

Virtual Silver Tsunami Support for Senior Parents 
Wednesdays, 2 to 3 pm: https://zoom.us/j/841676110  
Fridays, 2 to 3 pm: https://zoom.us/j/404743990 
Host: Tracie Warren

Virtual Parent Support
Sundays, 8 to 9 pm
https://zoom.us/j/937677668  
Host: Rachel Nemhauser

Community & Questions - An African American Support Event
Mondays, 2 to 3 pm
https://zoom.us/j/998858646 
Host: Richard Mullen

En Espanol 
Reuniones Familiares Virtuales
Facilitadora: Sandra Urite
Todos los sabados de abril, 10 am to 12 pm
https://zoom.us/j/416986918?
pwd=LzRFS25oNENZV0JqTzhZbVFrVkNqQT09
Para preguntas contactarnos a: Preguntas@arcofkingcounty.org or 206-829-7030.

Charlemos entre Amigas Virtuales
Todos los martes de abril, 6 to 8 pm
Facilitadora: Patty González
https://zoom.us/j/310694775?
pwd=c3JxTXZSRkl4T1FzWm0rMEdmNkhRdz09

We're here and we care.
Please check our Community Calendar for a full list of opportunities to learn and engage.