COVID-19

This page was updated on August 29, 2020.

There is so much information available online about COVID-19, and we’ve shared some relevant links and COVID-19-related content below. We cannot emphasize enough the need for the basics of infection control:

  1. Wash your hands regularly or use hand sanitizer,
  2. Avoid touching your face,
  3. Maintain as much social distance as you realistically can from others, and
  4. Stay home and call if you are ill (fever, cough, shortness of breath, or flu-like symptoms).

VERY IMPORTANT: If you have a fever and cough and are not having difficulty breathing, call your primary care provider so they can assess if you need to be seen or if you can should stay at home.

We are adjusting our procedures in all services and Navigation Center (888-793-3500) to screen for illness, and we will maintain services by phone and in person in the timeliest, most appropriate means possible.

USEFUL LINKS:


"Talk It Out" Hotline to Help Parents and Caregivers

Parents and caregivers who need help managing the stress and increased needs resulting from caring for their children during the COVID-19 crisis are invited to call Connecticut’s new “Talk It Out” hotline.

An initiative of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, the hotline provides support from a network of trained professionals, including Wheeler, who will listen and speak with people about their concerns and, if additional help is needed, make referrals to responsive services, including Mobile Crisis Intervention Services.

Call 1-833-258-5011 or visit www.talkitoutct.com.


COVID-19 and Basic Needs Resources for Individuals Served by Wheeler Community Justice Programs

Bristol
Bristol Area AA Online Meeting Resources
Bristol COVID-19 Resources Guide
Employers Currently Hiring in Bristol

Enfield
Enfield COVID-19 Resources Guide

Meriden
Meriden COVID-19 Resources Guide

Middletown
Middletown COVID-19 Resources Guide
NA Phone and Online Meetings in Middletown and Statewide

New Britain
New Britain Area COVID-19 Resource Guide

Statewide
Intimate Partner Violence Resources


General COVID-19 Resources and Information from Wheeler

The content below includes perspectives and insights from Wheeler clinicians, administrators, case managers, and other professionals to help individuals, families, and communities to navigate during this challenging time.

Grieving Lost Moments and Events

Grief is not limited to death. Tens of thousands of local couples due to get married, graduating seniors, children celebrating birthdays, and countless other people have had plans interrupted, cancelled or postponed. We asked Kim Nelson, LCSW, Wheeler’s Chief Program Officer, for her thoughts.

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Honoring a Life By Providing Hope

Patients at Wheeler struggling with basic needs or substance use disorder will benefit from the philanthropic generosity of an Avon family foundation.

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Living and Working with Your Partner

During this unprecedented time, our lives and routines have been turned upside down. We find ourselves limiting our time outside of the home and spending 24 hours a day, seven days a week at home with our families. Our homes have been transformed into offices and schools, which can be overwhelming at times.

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Grieving Death During the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic at or near peak in Connecticut, many local residents may unfortunately face the death of a loved one, a friend, or an acquaintance. We asked Kim Nelson, LCSW, Wheeler’s Chief Program Officer, for her thoughts on grief and grieving to help all of us find acceptance and peace.

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Marking the Spring Holiday Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Holidays such as Passover, Easter, and Ramadan are important observances during the early spring season. This year, the COVID-19 outbreak has changed how these holidays are celebrated in many corners of the world, prompting us to think more innovatively and creatively about how to foster connection with friends and loved ones.

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Why Mindfulness Matters, Especially Now

An interview with Chuck Schad, mindfulness facilitator, Wheeler, reveals why the practice of mindfulness is an effective approach to managing physical and mental health concerns, especially when coupled with existing behavioral health and primary care services.

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Managing the COVID-19 Crisis: What Employers Can Do

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is testing employers in new and extraordinary ways. Dan Fallon, LPC, CEAP, program manager, Wheeler's Employee Assistance Program, provides practical strategies to help employers manage their teams, foster connection and productivity, and assist employees who are struggling.

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