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The County of Los Angeles is regularly updating resources on COVID-19 and offers today's update in an effort to keep you and yours informed. Please share the following up-to-date information:
Ready For A Break? Check Out The Latest Resources for Coping with COVID-19
May is celebrated nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month to spotlight the importance of mental health issues and access to care for everyone. THIS May with the impacts of COVID-19 everywhere this is even more important.
As LA County works with communities everywhere to weather this crisis, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) announced the following two initiatives, today, to help county residents deal with fear, anxiety and stress:
We Rise 2020
WE RISE 2020 is a virtual, month-long spotlight on mental health, well-being and healing through art, music and creative expression! This year, WE RISE 2020 will showcase:
- original performances by diverse artists and celebrities
- interactive workshops
- unique programming and
- messages of inspiration & motivation
To access WE RISE 2020, visit werise.la - LA County's go-to hub for the latest programming updates.
For a sneak peak of the inspirational content you can expect or to watch a preview of the month, click here. We've also prepared a mini toolkit of resources to help you spread the word about WE RISE 2020.
Headspace
If you haven't heard, LA County's Department of Mental Health has partnered with Headspace, the number one mindfulness and meditation app around, to offer free Headspace Plus subscriptions to all LA County residents.
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Starting today, and through 2020, LA County residents can access the following with their free, premium subscription:
- Hundreds of science-backed guided meditations in English and Spanish, as well as
- Mindfulness and sleep exercises to help address rising stress and anxiety.
To sign up for a free Headspace Plus subscription, visit headspace.com/lacounty.
LA County and Headspace are proud to make this the first offering of its kind in the country - and to support county residents with new and innovative ways to cope with the COVID-19 health crisis.
Other DMH Resources
LA County and DMH wants to remind you that a team of caring experts is available to you 24/7. To connect with our DMH Help Line:
- Call at 1-800-854-7771 or
- Text “LA” to 741741
You can also connect with a wide range of COVID-specific resources available through our DMH website at dmh.lacounty.gov. LA County is stronger together, and we can’t wait to make this Mental Health Awareness Month meaningful and helpful for all.
Incident Report
Our daily report is a high level summary of L.A. County Emergency Operations Center's response to the COVID-19 health emergency. Click here to view.
COVID-19 Digital Communications Guide
View our updated COVID-19 Digital Communications Guide, and get tips on Best Practices, Do's and Don'ts, Key Messaging, and our Social Media Toolkit - with multi-lingual graphics and messages like the ones seen below.
Access our Social Media Toolkit, here.
#UPDATE to #COVID19 testing eligibility in LA County. The following groups can get tested regardless of symptoms:
- All essential workers
- Individuals who are either 65+ or have chronic underlying health conditions
- Individuals in institutional congregate living settings
Make an appointment at lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs
Chinese:更新LA縣的＃COVID19測試資格。 不論症狀如何，以下組別都可進行測試：
- 所有必要業務的工人
- 年滿65歲以上或長期有潛在健康狀況的人士
- 在機構中集體生活的人士
在lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs上預約測試
Korean:LA 카운티에서 #COVID19 검사 자격을 #UPDATE (업데이트)했습니다. 증상에 관계없이 다음과 같은 사람들은 검사를 받을 수 있습니다:
- 모든 필수 근로자
- 65세 이상 또는 만성적인 기저 질환을 가진 개인
- 단체 생활 환경의 개인
lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs에서 예약하십시오.
Spanish:#ACTUALIZACIÓN de elegibilidad de prueba #COVID19 en el Condado de LA. Los siguientes grupos pueden hacerse la prueba independientemente de los síntomas:
- Todos los trabajadores esenciales
- Individuos que son mayores de 65 años o que tienen afecciones de salud subyacentes crónicas.
- Individuos en entornos de congregación institucional
Haga una cita en lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs
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Additional Resources
The County of Los Angeles appreciates your continued partnership in responding to COVID-19 questions and needs of residents. For additional information, please visit:
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