WELLSVILLE - Clarity
Wellness Community has closed all of its physical locations for the duration of the current public health emergency,
but will continue to provide Counseling Services and Psychiatry Services
through TeleMedicine. Clients will be able to talk to or videoconference with a
counselor from the safety of their home.
To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (585) 593-6300,
Monday 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
and Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to have a counselor assigned to you or to
make an appointment with the counselor already assigned to you. If you already
have an appointment scheduled, staff will be reaching out to you the day before
your appointment to confirm your availability and your preference for a phone
call or videoconference.
Our
medication request line will be checked on a daily basis so please call the
number above and continue to request refills as you normally would.
Clarity
Wellness will still be providing injectable medications to current clients on
site at its 4220 State Route 417W, Wellsville location. Staff will be in touch with you regarding
these appointments.
Clarity Wellness Community will also continue
to answer the Allegany County Crisis Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week
at (888) 448-3367.
Some stresses you or someone you love may be
experiencing include:
·
Fear
and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
·
Changes
in sleep or eating patterns
·
Difficulty
sleeping or concentrating
·
Worsening
of chronic health problems
·
Increased
use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Kate
Lewis, Associate Executive Director said, “It is very normal for anyone to feel
stress or anxiety related to what is happening.
Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope
with stress. Helping others cope with
their stress can also make our community stronger.”
Tips
from the CDC to support yourself include:
·
Take
breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social
media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
·
Take
care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy,
well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol
and drugs.
·
Make
time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
·
Connect
with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are
feeling.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also
offered tips who are struggling in today’s environment:
Separate what is in your control from what is not. There are things you can do, and it’s helpful to focus on
those. Wash your hands. Remind others to wash theirs. Take your
vitamins.
Do what helps you feel a sense of safety. This
will be different for everyone, and it’s important not to compare yourself to
others. It’s ok if you’ve decided what makes you feel safe is to limit
attendance of large social events, but make sure you separate when you are
isolating based on potential for sickness versus isolating because it’s part of
depression.
Get outside in nature–even if you are avoiding crowds. Exercise helps both your physical and
mental health.
Challenge yourself to stay in the present. Perhaps your worry is compounding—you are not
only thinking about what is currently happening, but also projecting into the
future. When you find yourself worrying about something that hasn’t happened,
gently bring yourself back to the present moment. Notice the sights,
sounds, tastes and other sensory experiences in your immediate moment and name
them. Engaging in mindfulness activities is one way to help stay grounded when
things feel beyond your control.
Stay connected and reach out if you need more
support. Talk
to trusted friends about what you are feeling. If you are feeling particularly
anxious or if you are struggling with your mental health, it’s ok to reach out
to a mental health professional for support.
Clarity’s
Executive Director Mike Damiano wants to remind everyone “we are in this
together and help is always available.
Our counselors remain ready to serve and support you during these
difficult moments.”
For
more information on Clarity Wellness Community, please visit their website www.claritywellnesscommunity.org.
