People with mental health and addictions can be particularly vulnerable to the added stressors, Jones-Kelley said.
“The behavioral health provider system is open and working and available to all of us in our community,” Jones-Kelley said.
Help also is available through the Miami Valley warmline for people feeling anxious, depressed or who need support in their recovery. The number to call is 937-528-7777 and it’s open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For mental health emergencies, Samaritan Behavioral Health CrisisCare is available 24/7 at 937-224-4646.
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Health Commissioner Jeff Cooper further addressed vehicle parades in the community. He said they are not permitted because they are not essential activities and do not qualify as a reason to leave home.
“We have a stay at home order from the state,” Cooper said.
Unless the governor’s office makes an amendment to the order, that is how it is being interpreted, though Cooper said the health department is not the “parade police.”
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Cooper also said three additional businesses were issued orders on Friday to shut down. They included two smoke shops and a video gaming business. Cooper said in the case of the smoke shops, even if they sell snacks and beverages their primary business is selling tobacco products, which is not essential.
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Public Health's website had more than 200 workplaces under investigation, and as of Friday afternoon the list had only 117. Some that were removed last week included the city of Dayton's Finance Department and Yankee Trace golf course in Centerville, which were determined to be in compliance.
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