TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Roughly 155,000 federal workers in Florida are feeling the impact of either being furloughed or working without pay.

The stress and strain could compound for many with the holidays also fast approaching. The ripple effects extend far beyond paychecks. Economists estimate Florida’s economy is losing nearly $1 billion a week as key programs from small business loans to WIC and social security payments face delays.

We spoke with leaders at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay who tell us the best thing to do is talk about how you’re feeling and not bottle it up.

“That's the importance of calling 211 when you are struggling with these types of issues. We also can provide a whole host of social services. We have a database of over 3,700 different types of social services, and

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