As part of the KHOI Local Talk series on Clovid19, we heard from Carolyn Raffensperger, executive director of the Science & Environmental Health Network, reflecting on how we are adapting our lives to the Pandemic. On the local level, Susan Gwiasda, Public Relations Officer for the City of Ames, brought in Shiela Schofer, director of the Ames Public Library, to tell us about the many online resources available through the library. Turning to our mental health, Counseling Psychologist Suzanne Zilber gave us lots of insights into how to deal with the emotions we naturally feel at this time. She also left a collection of contacts we can draw on. Here they are:
- 211 - select mental health support -- CICS crisis line 844-258-8858 Call for anxiety and grief related to the virus or other issues. Live chat at the website Text to 855-895-8398
- Warm Line – trained peer listeners 844-775-9276 usual hours are 5 -10 PM but they may have expanded their hours.
Pat Schlarbaum reflected personally on John Prine, iconic musician for half a century, who is hospitalized with Clovid19.
Originally broadcast 04/01/2020
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