Support for the Unemployed

There's plenty of talk on how to manage the job market, interviewing skills, creating a killer resume, and starting a new business, but the reality is that one of the greatest negative stress inducers is unemployment. There are some great online resources out there to help folks support themselves and others during this period. Many of these lead to local in person resources. Think about hosting a coffee or other get together so that unemployed patrons can gather, talk and share their successes and stresses. Provide them with these resources, or use them yourself to make a list of local agencies and strategies that can provide counseling or other kinds of support.

http://bit.ly/YRcJ4 - The National Employment Law Project created this website to provides a timely resource to learn more about the key programs available to workers and communities hard hit by the economy, to share experiences and concerns, and to participate in the national debate to stimulate the economy and make sure families get the aid they need to find good-paying jobs.

http://bit.ly/xaMwX - Partner with a local church already providing support to the unemployed? Perhaps sharing educational opportunities, or providing resources to the church's programs from the library?

http://bit.ly/2b5kr - A blog post on recognizing and dealing with depression for the unemployed. It also has a link to find a therapist.

http://bit.ly/v7qG7 - Marie Claire, of all places, has a good article listing some online support group resources.

http://bit.ly/KWhgF - Another article with support group resources.

If you find others, let us know!