ED McBROOM

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Ed McBroom reminds Upper Peninsula residents help is available for those who are having a difficult time during the governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

“The governor’s stay home order and other measures that have been taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus are helping, but this time away from work, school and our normal everyday routines is also proving to be challenging,” said McBroom, R-Vulcan. “This time of fear and uncertainty is understandably affecting many people in ways they didn’t know or think was possible.”

McBroom noted several state and national services available for people who may need help, including:

— Michigan 211, which is available all day every day to connect with help of all kinds. Go to mi211.org or call 211.

— The Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, like COVID-19. Call 800-985-5990 or go to https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline.

— The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources. Call 800-273-8255 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

— The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. Call 800-799-7233 or go to thehotline.org.

— Consider calling a local parish, church or other place of worship for prayer or counseling.

McBroom and his staff continue to serve district residents during the state of emergency. Residents can call 517-373-7840 or send an email to SenEMcBroom@senate.michigan.gov.

Other information is available at SenatorEdMcBroom.com and Facebook.com/SenEdMcBroom.