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Page 2 Holliston Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com June 2020COVID-19continued from page 1Internet. Without any recoverysupport network, relapse is somuch more imminent.”“It is absolutely accuratethat the pandemic has caused aripple effect in the systems putin place to support those withaddiction and recovery,” agreesJackie Winer, Director of HollistonYouth & Family Services,who co-chairs the Holliston Drugand Alcohol Awareness Coalition(HDAAC) with Melissa Stacy.“We have seen an increase inoverdoses as a result,” says Winer.Winer says caregivers arenow needing support for familymembers who suddenly end upat their doorsteps. These familymembers need support in helpingnavigate recovery for theirloved ones home from a rehab orwho’ve been estranged.Holliston residents of all agescan still reach out to her office forhelp, at (508) 429-0620. (As for S.A.F.E., Knight says,“Covid has drastically changedhow this coalition functions froma very basic level. We had openedup (our new location) with plansto open a support group, but dueto Covid, all of that has been puton hold.”The pandemic forced S.A.F.E.to confront how it can provideelectronically the same services tothe community while at the sametime maintaining a high level ofprivacy. “Even 10 people was notsomething we wanted to risk,”says Knight.All the S.A.F.E. services,which are free of charge, then,have moved to telephone or onlineformats. Support groups,which have seen a rise in demand,include a Learn to Copegroup for families of those dealingwith substance use disorderon Mondays, a GrandparentsRaising Grandchildren group onthe 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, a12-step program for parents onWednesdays, and another generalsupport group for parentson Saturday. They also providepeer mentorship, a grief counselorand chaplain, informationon Section 35 and direct clinicalcounseling in partnership withWayside Youth and Family SupportSystems.To maintain anonymity,Knight says, S.A.F.E. requires acall first.“If someone calls and wantsto join, we’ll have someone talkwith them about the group andwhether it will be a good fit, andthen we’ll share the (login) information,to honor that privacy.”The S.A.F.E. support line is (508)488-8105.S.A.F.E. Narcan training hasgone online as well.“We’ve made a Narcan trainingvideo,” says Knight. “Ifsomeone wants to be trainedin Narcan, they can watch thevideo, sign the electronic form,and we can drop off Narcan intheir mailbox.”HDAAC, the Holliston Drugand Alcohol Awareness Coalitionstakeholders, also providesNarcan, and stakeholders arestill virtually meeting weekly, saysWiner.One issue she’s seeing duringthis pandemic is the normalizationof drinking, which HDAACis looking at combating witheducational social media. Also,those in methadone or similartreatment are dealing with lessflexibility in obtaining treatment.Isolation can also take a toll onfamilies, says Winer. “There aresome families that just don’t havethe resources they need to beable to get through this in a waythat’s adaptive,” she says. “TheMental Health Resources*Helplines• Call 2 Talk, a statewide service of United Way ofTri-County. A mental health, emotional support,and suicide prevention program run byMass211. Call 2-1-1 or (508) 532-2255.• Crisis Text Line, a nationwide service. Text fromanywhere in the USA to text with a trainedCrisis Counselor. Text TALK to 741741.https://www.crisistextline.org/• National Parent Helpline. Call 800-4A-PARENTto talk to an operator or go to the website fora roundup of resources including health andmental health, personal safety, parenting, childdevelopment. https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org• LGBTQ Parent & Caregiver Helpline, from GreaterBoston PFLAG. Call (866) 427-3524. https://gbpflag.org/contact-us/• Parental Stress Line, from Parents Helping Parents.Trained volunteer counselors offer nonjudgementalways to relieve stress relating totheir children and parenting. Multiple languagesspoken. Call (800) 632-8188. https://www.parentshelpingparents.org/parentalstress-line• Veteran's Crisis Line, from the US Departmentof Veterans Affairs. Call 800-273-8255.https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Community Resources & Referrals• Network of Care Massachusetts: Comprehensivestatewide online resource to help anyone findinformation on mental health and substanceuse supports and services in their community.challenge is reaching them, andgetting them to connect to us. Wethink of ourselves as an accesspoint to which individuals can receivesupport in the community,(bridging) that divide if individualsare having barriers to gettingmental health care, whether it’sinsurance, a transportation issue,or sometimes families sometimesjust don’t know how to navigatethe system.”Outside of Holliston, Winersays, “If you’re confused anddon’t know where to turn, justreach out to your town departmentof social services, or if yourtown doesn’t have one, perhapsturn to an outreach coordinatorat your local senior center.” Anotheroption is to reach out to acommunity member like a guidancecounselor, social worker ordoctor you trust.https://massachusetts.networkofcare.org• Holliston Youth & Family Services: Taking referralsand supporting Holliston residents seekingservices. 508-429-0620.• Resources to Promote Resilience and Well-Being,from SPARK Kindness. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Supporting-Resilience---Mental-Well-Being-During-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic.html?aid=RYEgHfR_1u8&soid=1103746609693Regional Direct Services• SMOC Behavioral Healthcare Outpatient services.Substance abuse and mental health outpatientservices to individuals, children and families.https://www.smoc.org/behavioral-health-services.php• Psychiatric Emergency Services, from Advocates,Inc. Crisis team provides assessment and intervention,via telephone and video, for people ofall ages who are experiencing a mental healthand/or substance use emergency. 24 hourseach day, call (800) 640-5432. https://advocates.org/services/counseling-psychiatryOnline Guide• Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with theCoronavirus from the National Child TraumaticStress Network. PDF at https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/cms/lib/MA01907569/Centricity/Domain/1622/NCTSN%20Caregiver%20Guide%20to%20Helping%20Families%20Cope%20with%20COVID-19.pdf*compiled by the office of Sen. Karen SpilkaWiner encourages folks to embracethe new telehealth formatof mental health care, pointingto a study by McLean Hospitalthat showed it to be just as effectiveas face-to-face therapy.“We want to encourage familieswho are reluctant to try it,”says Winer.COVID-19continued on page 2We beat ALLcompetitor pricing.774-287-1133Dumpsters AvAilAblelet us CleAn Out YOur unwAnteD JunkServing Metro-West and Beyond!$25 offa full truck or dumpster if youmention the local town pagesNot to be combined with any other offersee website fOr DetAils$29915 Yard DumpsterNot to be combined with any other offerAffordableJunkRemoval@gmail.comwww.TakeAwayJunk.comHOUSEMUFFINCAFE• Open Daily• Bakery with Fresh Muffins/Pastries• Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches• Best Blueberry Muffins Since Jordan MarshHHFREE SMALL COFFEEwith a purchase of a muffin with this couponExpire 6-30-2018Receive 10% off any cakewith this couponAll our cakes are made from scratch on the premisesExpire 6-30-2018Muffinhousecafe116 Main Street, Medway(508) 533-665532 Hasting Street, Rte 16. 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June 2020 Holliston Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 3Your Money, Your IndependenceProactive Planning and Health Remain CriticalThere are many aspectsimpacting our society beyondCOVID-19 as we collectivelynavigate together.Consider in 8 weeks, 36.5 millionAmericans of 155.7 millionemployed in February have filedfor unemployment. For MA,1,053,000 or more than a quarterof the workforce from Februaryare now unemployed.On 4/28, Reuters “U.S. MedicalTesting, Cancer ScreeningsPlunge” cited examples acrossCOVID-19continued from page 3https://helplinema.org/ (800)327.5050 Helpline for treatmentinformation and support.Online intergroup for AA meetings:http://aa-intergroup.org/Online and remote resourcesfor substance treatment and recovery:https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/covid-19-onlineand-remote-resources-for-addiction-support/Virtual Substance Use RecoveryResources: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/virtualrecovery-resources.pdfLearn to Cope: https://www.learn2cope.org/for people who have a lovedone with substance use disorderor in recovery. Virtual supportgroup meetings available.Alateen https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/Teens can be impacted byhaving a loved one who struggleswith misuse of alcohol.the country where cancer screeningswere down 68%, cholesterolpanels fell 67% and outpatientoffice visits fell nearly 60%. Thereason, perception of hospitalsoverrun and fear of becominginfected.Harsh realities that need balance,diligence and strategy withyour personal changes, finances,and health. Whether you havebeen impacted or feel shielded byWFH, don’t naively put off proactivesteps for what’s next.Everyone’s situation is different.So too are the options andweighting of taxation, expenses,penalties and opportunity costs.SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUPPORT:Here are some starting points toexplore or seek help from a CFP.CARES Act for IRA Withdrawals- If diagnosed with coronavirusor suffer financial harm dueto coronavirus (i.e. job loss), cantake up to $100,000 without the10% premature withdrawal penalty.Additionally, income tax duecan be spread over 3 years withthe option to return some or allof the funds to an IRA within 3years.Home Equity Line of Credit(HELOC) - I stress with clients toestablish when times are good,keep the balance at $0 and haveaccess for emergencies. Today,Alateen is a space for teens tocome together in a safe spaceif they have a person in theirlife who struggles with alcohol.In-person support might not beavailable at this time given theCOVID-19 pandemic, but thatdoesn’t mean support isn’t available.WeConnect Recovery Meetings:https://www.weconnectrecovery.com/free-online-supportmeetings#timesEven if in-person meetingscan’t happen, there is an amazingvirtual network at WeConnectRecovery meetings to helpthose in recovery from a substanceuse disorder. Use the linkabove to get more informationabout participating in a free,virtual support group. You arenot alone!Partnership for Drug Free Kids:now offering live online gatheringsfor parents and caregiverswho may have children experimentingwith, or dependent on,substances on Mondays, Tuesdaysand Wednesdays from 8-9p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. -12p.m. Sign up at https://bit.ly/osc-sign-up-fbOther Local Resources:• SAFE Coalition, www.safecoalitionma.org,Franklin,508-488-8105• Turning Point RecoveryCenter, Walpole (508) 668-3960• Wayside Youth and FamilySupport, www.waysideyouth.org,Milford, 508-478-6888• Riverside Community Care,www.riversidecc.org, Milford,800-294-4665National Resources:• Techtogether.co:This resourcehighlights supportprograms online nationwideGlenn Brownsome large banks have stoppedtaking applications, repeating2008 actions. If you’re employedand have at least 30% equity inyour house, shop local banksand credit unions. Furthermore,understand the variable terms(Prime minus X%), early terminationfees, initial costs and duration(i.e. 10 - 15 years).MassSave - If you have amajor home repair, alwaysfully vet the rebates, incentivesand 0% interest loans availablethrough MassSave. When available,this is a better option thanreducing emergency funds.Lastly, Don’t Wait To SeekPreventive Care - Our family’sprimary care provider sent anemail recently containing: “Ifyou have a chronic medical conditionlike diabetes, heart disease,hypertension, depression,asthma or COPD, your concernsabout COVID-19 may have keptyou from seeking care in recentmonths. We want to assure youthat we have created safe and accessibleways to care for you…”Yes, don’t put off your healthor your planning over fear, that isnot the “new normal”.For your finances, hundredsof Certified Financial Plannerscan work with clients 100% electronicallyto enter an engagement,learn about your situation,deliver a plan and help with execution.The opinions voiced in thismaterial are for general informationonly and are not intended toprovide specific advice or recommendationsfor any individual.Glenn Brown is a Holliston residentand owner of PlanDynamic, LLC,www.PlanDynamic.com. 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