Covid 19 Protect Yourself

Telka's brief, solution-focused CBT services are now available as teletherapy over the phone. Although Telka is busy accommodating service requests from current and  former clients, and is not able to accommodate new clients at this time,  she has included numerous resources on this website to assist with the growing mental health needs.

1. Free emotional support via phone 24/7 is available by calling 888-535-6136 then prompt 8.  
2. Tip for Mental Health  Social Distancing by Dr G Raviola. Social distancing does not mean emotional distancing.
3. Emotional help and healing are available. Scroll down this page to begin your Coping Strategies Plan now.  This website's tools and resources pages offer coping strategies in the form of videos, Brene Brown podcasts, book recommendations and free downloadable pdf self-help materials . Use these free resources to compliment Telka's mental health teletherapy phone services or to use with the provider of your choice. Telka's current and former clients interested in scheduling a phone teletherapy  appointment may email  a request directly to Telka's confidential office email:  therapy@telkaarend-ritter.com
4. Mask up Michigan! Wearing your mask in public places reflects your ability to understand, care, adapt and save lives. Feeling the need to assist your community even more during this crisis? Check out this website to learn how you can volunteer to help others.
5. Michigan residents have free access to educational resources for families and educators https://michiganvirtual.org/sel/michigan-cares/
6. Need assistance with Domestic violence in Michigan? https://www.michigan.gov/voices4/
7. Stay calm, stay mindful. Free app to help calm yourself now offered for Michigan residents through headspace. https://www.headspace.com/mi
8. Teletherapy is not appropriate treatment of medical mental health emergencies including presenting a danger to self or others.  Call 911 or report to Community Mental Health with a mental health medical emergencies.