Sometimes, getting out of the house and talking to people is too much to handle. The following suggestions can be done from your home & minimize voice conversation, but still provide you with some form of socialization.
Feeling like you’re not alone in your experience is incredibly powerful.
If it is overwhelming to leave the house right now, but you’re comfortable doing activities from home & having conversations with others, try the following:
Not in crisis, but just need to talk to someone? Try calling a warmline! Warmlines were created so that people can have non-crisis support calls with trained volunteers. These calls are typically free, confidential, and run by people who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health problems.
What to know before you call:
Virtual volunteering has many rewards – not only do others benefit from your help, but giving back to others can improve your mood. Check out the following opportunities below:
SOURCE: 25 Volunteer Jobs to Do from Home
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