In this episode, we talk about the mental health impacts of the pandemic in our community. We begin by reflecting on our own mental health and how anxiety, social isolation, and prolonged uncertainty have shaped our lives since early 2020. Next, we check-in with a licensed therapist in the Coachella Valley to get a sense of how providers are navigating increased demand for mental health services. We then amplify the stories of Southern Californians who have experienced impacts to their mental health and highlight their strategies in managing stress and anxiety throughout the pandemic.

Hosts include Joshua Liashenko, Amairani Ramos, and Katheryn Rodriguez. 

Mental Health Resources:

24/7 Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline

(800) SUICIDE
(800) 784-2433
 www.hopeline.com 

• Alternatives to Domestic Violence

 www.alternativestodv.org

• 24-hour confidential hotline: 

(951) 683-0829 or 1(800) 339-SAFE

• National Mental Health Association

http://www.nmha.org
1(800) 969-6642

• National Institute of Mental Health

http://www.nimh.nih.gov
1(866) 615-6464

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

http://www.afsp.org
1(888) 333-2377

• American Association for Suicidology

http://www.suicidology.org
1(800) 273-TALK (8255)

• The Jed Foundation

http://jedfoundation.org

Local Resources (Inland Empire): 

• Riverside Community Hospital ER 

4445 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 788-3200
http://riversidecommunityhospital.com

• Riverside County Regional Medical Center

26520 Cactus Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 486-5650
http://www.ruhealth.org/

• Parkview Hospital

3865 Jackson Street Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 688-2211
https://www.pchmc.org/

• Corona Regional Medical Center

800 S. Main Street Corona, CA 91720
(951) 736-6241
http://www.coronaregional.com

• Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center

http://rarcc.org
(951) 686-RAPE or (951) 686-7273

• Riverside Helpline

24 Hour Suicide/Crisis Intervention
(951) 686-HELP or (951) 686-4357