NCSPP continues to dedicate itself to the growth of our community of psychodynamic and psychoanalytically oriented students, candidates, professionals, and the interested general public. In the context of the current coronavirus pandemic that potentially impacts our thinking, growth, and work with the community at large, we are offering a list of resources primarily for our clinical practitioners: those working in community mental health, universities, training programs, and private practice. The following list of linked-to-resources has been generated by members of our Board of Directors, with the intent to offer information for the benefit of our membership and community, as well as for the clients and patients for whom we offer our care and service. Please feel free to send us updates for consideration. To be clear, this list is by no means exhaustive, is intended to evolve with new information but may only be periodically updated, and is meant to supplement, and not replace, information and resources disseminated to you from other primary sources.

General Health Guidelines

• World Health Organization
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
   
• California Department of Public Health

• California Department of Public Health news releases
• Office of Governor Newsom (press releases, executive orders)
• California Coronavirus Response clearinghouse for updates and information 
   
• Alameda County Public Health Department
  • City of Berkeley
  • City of Oakland
• Contra Costa County
• Marin County Health and Human Services
• San Francisco Department of Public Health
• San Mateo County Health Department

• Santa Clara County Department of Public Health

• Additional CA Cities and Counties

Professional Organizations Guidelines

• American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA)
  • Coronavirus Information for Providers
  • Providing Resources to Assist the Public & Mental Health Community During This Pandemic
• American Psychological Association
• APA’s Protecting your Practice and Patients PDF
• Board of Psychology
• Board of Behavioral Sciences
• California Psychological Association
• CAMFT

Telehealth Resources

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: HIPAA-compliance Flexibility
• APsA Urges Members to Provide Remote Mental Health Services
• Comparison of Various Telehealth Platforms and APA’s Comparison of Platforms
• Center for Connected Health Policy, tracking existing and developing telehealth policy
• NYT News Analysis on the draining aspect of Zoom and video conferencing:  Why Zoom Is Terrible
• National Geographic: ‘Zoom fatigue’ is taxing the brain. Here's why that happens.

Clinical Care Opportunities, Volunteer/Pro Bono Basis

• California Health Corps, Governor Newsom’s  response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Or here, for another entry point to California Health Corps
• UCSF Caring for the Caregiver program
• Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Connector provides undocumented young people with psychological support, potentially now impacted by COVID-19.
• Pro Bono Counseling for Front-line Healthcare Workers Facing COVID19: Bay Area Chapter

Social Resources

• IRS: Coronavirus tax relief
• IRS: Non-filers Enter Payment Info (for financial relief)

In California:

• The state has waived the one-week waiting period for those unemployed or disabled as a result of the coronavirus.
• If an employer has reduced hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance claim immediately.
• Individuals who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) can file a Disability Insurance claim immediately.
• Californians who are unable to work because they are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) can file a Paid Family Leave claim
• CA Workers’ Rights 
• COVID-19 – FAQs on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office
• California Employment Development Department COVID-19 Resources

Local COVID-19 emergency relief funds

• City of Berkeley and Employer and Worker Resources
• City of Oakland
• City of Sacramento
• City of San Francisco
• California Association of Food Banks

Immigrant and Refugee Resources

• California Office of Refugee Health, by County
• Division 39’s Refugee and Immigrant Resources
• Immigrants Rising’s Mental Health Connector provides undocumented young people with psychological support, potentially now impacted by COVID-19.

COVID-19 Anti-Stigma Resources:

• COVID-19 - Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources 
• CPA Speaks Out Against Xenophobia Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
• Self-care Tips for Asian Americans Dealing with Racism Amidst Coronavirus, via HuffPost
• State of California Housing and Homelessness resources during pandemic
• UNICEF’s 5 Ways to Fight Racism and Xenophobia during COVID-19

For Students:

• Student loan relief for borrowers - TICAS' resource page

For Parents:

• National Association of School Psychologists’ Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19
• How to Help Teens Shelter in Place
• Coronavirus Parenting: Managing Anger and Frustration