(WCAX) As the pandemic stretches on, regional mental health providers say they are seeing an uptick in calls for help from people who are anxious and depressed from financial strains and disrupted routines.

Cat Viglienzoni explains why even as we reopen, providers say the mental health struggles are just beginning.

Several weeks back, as the pandemic was just hitting, officials at Washington County Mental Health Services said they had seen a lull in call volumes.

Moulton says they're encouraging them to get out because getting back to things that make you feel good is important for mental health.

"Mental health is health and we cannot forget that," she said.

So, it's been weird to not visit the people we normally visit and go to the places we normally go," said Catherine Pelletier of East Barre.

Mental health professionals say there are a few things you can do to make sure your taking care of yourself during this time.