Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19

If you are struggling with difficult emotions during this time, you are not alone.  Here are some resources that may help:

During Immediate Risk of Suicide

  • Call 911
  • Go to the emergency room
  • Call Door County Crisis/Suicide Intervention Hotline: (920)746-2588

Phone contacts for those needing emotional support

  • Call Door County DHHS at (920)746-7155 to request supportive contact from a therapist or case manager
  • MESH (Mental and Emotional Support Helpline), staffed by volunteers through the Door County Emergency Services Coalition: 920-421-9111 for Northern Door or 920-746-6927 for Central and Southern Door
  • A KIND VOICE: staffed by volunteers, 7 days a week, 8 am to 9 pm: 800-876-2399

Information/Referrals

  • Center for Suicide Awareness: text “HOPELINE” to 741741
  • National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call/text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
  • Trevor Project for LGBTQ+: 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
  • National Veterans Support Line: 800-273-8255 or text 838255
  • HELP of Door County - Domestic Violence Advocacy Services 24 Hour Hotline: 920-743-8818 or 800-914-3571
  • Mighty Teens Empowerment Door County: https://www.stridecreativedc.com/
  • Prevention Resources: “Door County Mental Wellness” and “Prevent Suicide Door County” – Find us on Facebook.
  • Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/
  • National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
  • Door County Alcoholics Anonymous: http://doorcountyaa.org/ 

Door County Health and Human Services and United Way sponsor Mike McGowan to help with mental health and substance use during COVID-19.

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Parenting Messages to Our Children During Challenging Times - Mike McGowan

  1. Talking About Difficult Times to Children (PDF)
  2. Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Healthy Relationships and Communication for Door County - Mike McGowan

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, the United Way, and the Mental Health Focus Group: De-stressing Our Relationships

  1. De-stressing Your Relationship (PDF)
  2. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: How To Talk To Your Parents About Their Drinking and Drug Use

  1. How Do You Talk to Your Parent About Their Drinking (PDF)
  2. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Are You Concerned About a Loved One’s Drinking or Drug Usage?

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Do I Have a Drinking or Drug Problem?

  1. Considerations and Conversations (PDF)
  2. A Few Tips When Discussing Drugs and Alcohol to Someone Close (PDF)
  3. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)
  1. Criteria for Substance Use Disorders (PDF)
  2. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Addressing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

  1. A Few Suggestions to Help Cope with Anxiety (PDF)
  2. Managing everyday stress and anxiety (PDF)
  3. A List of Local Door County Resources (PDF)

Door County Department of Health & Human Services, United Way of Door County, and the Mental Health Focus Group: Taking Care of the Caregivers