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This is a resource for anyone who is committed to creating a safe and emotionally supportive environment for those struggling with Mental Health and wellness especially during Yom Tov. Please share this document widely and publicly post it. To sign up as a volunteer please click on the "Supporter List" tab. #PickUpThePhone (For any questions or edits please email: Marc.Fein@gmail.com). Thank you to @DenahEmerson for her flyer design and help with the campaign. You can share the document by copy and pasting this link: tiny.cc/jewishmentalhealth
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What is this resource?
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As a Jewish Community we recognize that quarantine can take a significant mental toll on people, especially those living in social isolation. As Yom Tov approaches many are concerned about the Mental Health impact of 3 days of disconnection. Numerous Rabbis have ruled that in cases of pikuach nefesh (saving a life) or significant mental distress using a phone to call a mental health professional or a supportive friend would be mandated even on Shabbat or Yom Tov. That being said, some people might not know who to call or be afraid of "ruining" someone else's holiday. That is why we are creating this resource. Please view everyone below as a friend to reach out to and connect with. If you have a personal question of Jewish Law please contact your local clergy or email one of the clergy on our Supporter list. If you have a therapist/psychiatrist they should probably be your first phone call. We stand together as one community to support each other always. This page includes the following:
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1) Hotline Support Numbers - In case of acute distress or emergency, call 911 or these hotline numbers for immediate and trained mental health support (see sheet labeled "Hotline Support Numbers").
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2) Supporter List - This is a list of people who have volunteered to support you over Yom Tov (see sheet labeled "Supporter List"). We encourage anyone who thinks they might need support to email a local volunteer from the list before Yom Tov and get their phone number. They pledge to keep their phones on for the duration of the Yom Tov. (If you would like to volunteer, please write down your contact information in the sheet below labeled "Supporter List.")
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3) How to Ask for Support - For advice on how to ask for support, which is not always an easy thing to do (see sheet labeled "How to ask for support").
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4) How to Provide Support - A guide for how to respond if someone calls you in distress
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A summary of Halakhic Sources (Please note: all contact information has been posted with permission)
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Rabbinical Council of America
Statement on Ensuring a Safe Passover
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Rabbi Aryeh Klapper
How to save lives during 3 day Yom Tov - Rabbi Aryeh Klapper
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Rabbi Yaakov Horowitzryh@thebrightbeginnings.com
Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz on Mental Wellness during Chagim
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Rav Dovid Cohen
A Groundbreaking And Life Saving Psak About Using Technology On Yom Tov & Shabbos
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Rav Hershel Schachter
Piskei Corona #2 - Sick in Isolation - Rav Hershel Schachter
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Rav Yoni Rosensweig
Pesach and Mental Health: When to use technology - Rav Yoni Rosensweig
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R. Yaakov Ariel and R. Zalman Nechemia Goldberg
רבנים סרוגים: כך מותר להשתמש בזום בליל הסדר
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Director of Zaakah, Asher Lovy347-799-7836
We Are Facing a Mental Health Crisis This Pesach - Asher Lovy
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A Practical Guide for How to Physically Check in on People while Maintaining Social Distance
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Created by Netanel Zellis-Paley, with comments by Rabbi Aryeh Klapper, Center for Modern Torah Leadership
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Yom Tov Tree Instructions and Guidelines
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This is a great resource individuals and communities who are able to organize this before Yom Tov.
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RUACH: Emotional and Spiritual Support
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This is a group of Jewish emotional and spiritual care providers looking to support people during this challenging time. Their volunteer network includes therapists, social workers, rabbis, chaplains, and providers-in-training offering support during the COVID-19 pandemic. This free initiative works to provide support for immediate emotional and spiritual needs. There will be an opportuinity to follow up with these providers, who will help connect you with local agencies for longer term support.
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If you are in need of support, please fill out this form and you will be matched with a caregiver for a 30 minute call. Someone will reach out to you within 48 hours (Monday - Friday). Information provided in this form will be kept confidential and only shared with the team of caregivers.
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https://forms.gle/mqLWh1QaZ3uwYSFP8
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