NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. --
Colleagues of the 914th ARW and families,
In regards to “fear and coping” with the recent events happening, remember your resources: Now is the time to practice your listening skills and to be a good wingman!
Dan Norton, LCSW, BCD
Director of Psychological Health
914 ARW USAFR
Phone: 716-236-3489
Rm. 121 Bldg. 802
Also:
MILITARY ONESOURCE:
As the Department of Defense responds to the ever-changing effects of the coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, we at Military OneSource are committed to providing our service members and military families everywhere with up-to-date information, resources and answers regarding its impact on military life.
- We have created a dedicated section on our website at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/coronavirus for Department of Defense-related coronavirus updates and impacts. We will update the section regularly so please check in frequently.
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- Our Military OneSource call center remains available 24/7/365 for personalized support. Call us at 1-800-342-9647 (OCONUS calling options here: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/international-calling-options).
- This can be a demanding time. If you are feeling stressed, counseling services remain available by phone, video and online. To schedule an appointment, call (1-800-342-9647) or live chat (https://livechat.militaryonesourceconnect.org/chat) through our website.
As always, our priority is to serve military personnel and their families now and in the days ahead.
Visit https://www.militaryonesource.mil/coronavirus
CDC GUIDANCE ON MANAGING ANXIETY AND STRESS DURING COVID-19:
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. For more information, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html . The website is updated frequently as the situation changes.
COPING WITH STRESS DURING AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAK:
When you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease such as COVID-19, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress—even when the outbreak affects people far from where you live and you are at low or no risk of getting sick. These signs of stress are normal, and may be more likely or pronounced in people with loved ones in parts of the world affected by the outbreak. In the wake of an infectious disease outbreak, monitor your own physical and mental health. Know the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones. Know how to relieve stress, and know when to get help. For the full information sheet, please visit: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf
Chaplains:
Chaplain Barnes (Protestant chaplain)
Chaplain Hartsell (Protestant chaplain)
Father Falgowski (Catholic chaplain)
DSN: 238-2382
COMM: 716-236-2382
BRYAN K. ESTEP, MSgt, USAF
Superintendent, Religious Affairs
914 ARW/HC
Niagara Falls ARS, NY
DSN: 238-2382
COMM: 716-236-2382
Urgent:
Mental Health Crisis Numbers in area Counties:
Niagara County, NY Crisis Line-24 hr. call Line: 1-716-285-3515
Erie County, NY Crisis Line-24 hr. call line: 1-716-834-3131
Rochester, NY (Monroe County) Crisis Line 24 hr: 1-585-275-5151
Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County) Crisis Line 24 hr: 1-315-251-0600
Medina, NY (Orleans County) Crisis Line 24 hr: 585- 343-1212 / 800-359-5727
Allegany County, NY Crisis Line 24 hr: 1-585-593-5706
Cattaraugus County, NY Crisis Line 24 hr: 1-800-339-5209
Erie County, PA Crisis Line-24 hr: 1-814-456-2014
Genesee County, MI Crisis Line-24 hr: 1-810-257-3740
Delaware County, OH Crisis Line-24 hr: 1-740-369-3316
Remember your resources as well as the EAP: 1-866-580-9078
Military Crisis Line 24 hour contact number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), press 1 or text to 838255
PHAP 24 hour contact number: 1-866-417-0707
DoD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247, http://www.safehelpline.org/