The Department of Community Development – You Matter campaign
The Department of Community Development – You Matter campaign
The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee for COVID-19 Pandemic, has launched the ‘You Matter’ campaign, which is aimed at the worker population, to promote the importance of protecting their mental health by following public health recommendations and to boost their positive energy as important members of the community.
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The ‘You Matter’ campaign through psychologists provides a package of positive messages and psychological advice to workers, urging them to strengthen communication with family and friends, develop hobbies or learn new skills, as well as express gratitude or start using simple techniques such as writing down thoughts and feelings to help rid them of stress and negative thoughts.
The Department called on all workers in Abu Dhabi to seek help if they feel sad, anxious or have any feelings or thoughts of self-harm, by contacting the Hotline (800937292) to talk to trained responder who will work to provide psychological solutions and interventions to address the challenges they face in simplified scientific ways.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.