Su Valley Voice for December 6th, 2018: Post earthquake trauma
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Tanya Korta and Jayme Moudy-Ferrier from the Sunshine Community Health Center’s behavioral health team. They discussed emotional stress and
This week on Su Valley Voice, KTNA’s Phillip Manning spoke with Tanya Korta and Jayme Moudy-Ferrier from the Sunshine Community Health Center’s behavioral health team. They discussed emotional stress and trauma that some Northern Susitna Valley residents may be experiencing after Friday’s earthquake. The discussion included symptoms of trauma and ways to cope.
In addition to local resources at the Sunshine Clinics, there are multiple phone lines available to help those who need someone to talk to. The following contacts were shared by the Mat-Su Borough yesterday.
•Aetna Behavioral Health is offering FREE Resources for Living telephone support to those affected by the earthquake. Individuals can contact Aetna EAP at 833-327-AETNA (1-833-327-2386) for telephonic consultation to help cope with the emotional impact of this event.
•United Health Care is offering a FREE Emotional Support Line from Optum to those affected by the earthquake. Individuals can contact the toll-free help line at 866-342-6872 to speak to a mental health specialist 24/7.
•You can also call Careline, Alaska’s statewide 24/7 free and confidential crisis line. 1-877-266-4357 (HELP), or text for help at 839863.
•If you need support or referrals to services in your area please call 2-1-1.
•Alaska DHSS Department of Behavioral Health number (please note that this is not manned 24-7): 269-3600.
Mat-Su Specific: Please call 376-2411 for mental health assistance.
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