NEW BRAUNFELS COVID-19
SURVIVAL GUIDE

Mental health and wellness guide for those living in and around New Braunfels during Covid-19

Physician-reviewed information, recommendations, and resources
regarding mental health, self-care, and managing health and wellness.

Questions, ideas, and contributions

Resource List: New Braunfels Mental Health Care On-line

Resource list for those looking for mental health care from your home in New Braunfels

NB Health Care Worker Support Line

Free support line for health care workers and other first responders during Covid-19.

Mental Health Crisis, Urgent Care, and Psychiatric Hospital Resources in New Braunfels

Resource list for those in crisis, seeking urgent care, or psychiatric hospitalization

Under-reaction AND Over-reaction Are Adaptive in the Short-term

Whitney Mitchell, MD describes how denial and over-reaction develop into more adaptive coping strategies over time.

NB Dance Studios Provide On-line Classes

New Braunfels dance studios provide on-line classes. Dancing is great for stress and anxiety!

Resources for On-line Learning Opportunities that Challenge Kids

NBISD G/T Curriculum Design Specialist Blake Haygood shares resources for stimulating your student on-line.

Overcoming Fear

Rev. Addae A. Kraba Almost all of us were fearful of something when we were young. Maybe of being bullied in school, or the thunder that accompanied storms ...

Clean Your Closet and Save the World

Katie Rae Preston, fashion specialist, inspires closet de-cluttering during social distancing.

Stay Connected Using Technology

From book clubs to bars Kristi Simmons-Olson shares the many ways you can stay connected using technology.

Staying Active in New Braunfels

Megan Foster of New Braunfels Parks and Rec shares how to stay active using NB parks and Das Rec.

Gardening: Food, Connection, and Awareness

Food and faith expert Colette Nies describes the many merits of gardening and how to get started.

Anxious? Poll Reports That Most Are Worried, Regardless of Their Beliefs About Risk

Despite what you believe the actual risks of coronavirus are, a poll by the APA reveals that most of us are worried. Links to help included.

N95 Mask Supply in New Braunfels and Mask Collection

The N95 masks are in short supply: information to donate your N95 masks and how to make fabric face masks at home to donate.

Finding Comfort in Faith, Church Services Available On-Line

Retired Colonel Steve Cornelius shares how he is finding comfort in his faith and staying connected to his church on-line. Church resources

Asking for the Support You Need During COVID-19

Communications expert Cassandra LeClair, PhD offers information about how to clearly ask for support and a reminder to check in on others.

NB Covid Patient #5 Shares His Experience and His Warning

New Braunfels Covid Patient #5 reaches out to share his experience and his warning: "Stay home. This is real."

A Message of Hope from Pastor Ray Still

Pastor Ray Still of Oakwood Baptist Church offers a community message of hope: "Never waste a good crisis!"

New Braunfels Utilities is Taking Measures to Help and Protect Our Community

NBU offers tips for decreasing water and electricity usage while our community stays home.

Finding Peace Amid Panic

New Braunfels counselor Ashlee Albart shares ways to find peace.

12 Ways to Care for Yourself During COVID-19

New Braunfels counselor Tyndal Schreiner describes the importance of self-care and some ways to implement self-care practices.

If you have ideas to contribute about supporting the community, keeping our at-risk population safe, staying sane during isolation, community on-line resources for connecting, on-line classes or lessons to share, local businesses offering services, kudos to share, or questions to ask, please share below.

NEW BRAUNFELS COVID-19SURVIVAL GUIDE